An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin
Syrian Kurds are beginning to return to their homes in Afrin after years in exile, but have different experiences.
Category Archives: News Analysis
Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.
‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics - others say it's a useful step towards a more durable deal.
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland
Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say
Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.
Iran delegation to present narrative of resilience, diplomacy at UNGA
Iran’s delegation has arrived to New York for the UNGA where the war with the United States will be raised.
Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran
Iran's cost of living crisis is affecting the dreams and everyday life choices of young Iranians.
Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption
After nearly three years of disruption, children return to school in Gaza in makeshift spaces with scarce resources.
Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?
From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech
Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.
Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal
From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
Trump says US has ‘permanent control’ of Greenland security: Does it?
New agreement with Denmark falls short of Trump’s previously stated goal of US 'ownership' of the island.
UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
The boat lacked safety gear and took on water before interception by UK Border Force, authorities say.
US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.
US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
Mahsa Amini death four years on: Iranians reflect on ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’
Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.