The Media Line
Voices from the Arab press: Iranian calamities, Netanyahu's rule, and state legitimacy
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
‘Zionist’ lists, tourist maps: Italy's Jews warn of widening threat of antisemitism
'A glass house fearing stones': Do Yemen's Houthis have the capacity to wage a multi-front war?
Could Iran invade Kuwait? New threats raise fears of wider Middle East war
Pakistan launches new trade corridors through Iran, China to central Asia, bypassing Afghanistan
Pakistan’s new Iran and China trade corridors give Central Asian countries alternative access to Pakistani ports after Islamabad closed key Afghan crossings over security concerns.
Should Israel be concerned about Egypt’s massive new ‘Octagon’ military command headquarters?
Egypt’s vast new command complex has drawn Israeli scrutiny, but security coordination, Gaza border interests, and the 1979 peace treaty still give both countries strong reasons to avoid a rupture.
Turkey's detention of anti-NATO protesters raises questions ahead of summit - explainer
The arrests came just before the July 7-8 NATO summit, which is bringing leaders from all 32 member states to Ankara, including President Donald Trump.
Negotiations offer Gaza hope, but residents say collapse is already here - feature
Families in Gaza describe fear, scarcity, and uncertainty while Israeli analyst Jonathan Conricus says Hamas’ refusal to disarm remains central to the crisis.
Syrian women push for real political power: 'Representation is not just numbers'
As Syria’s first post-Assad parliament takes shape, activists say a rise in female lawmakers will matter only if women can shape legislation and oversight.
Pakistani FM's relative arrested on alleged kidnapping, rape, extortion charges
Four Pakistani men, one of which is a relative of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping, and extorting two women after helping them get visas.
Voices from the Arab press: Handing the Strait of Hormuz to Iran and the Gulf
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Tel Aviv University study reveals how tumors hijack immune cells to fuel cancer growth and spread
The research focused on macrophages, immune cells responsible for removing damaged and dead cells from the body.
Over 100 Indian and Pakistani figures urge Modi and Sharif to restart stalled diplomatic talks
As reported by numerous top Indian news organizations, this letter carries the signatures of 117 eminent personalities, including 61 from India and 56 from Pakistan.
Canadian Jews weigh leaving as increasing antisemitism fuels search for safer homes
Rising threats and hate incidents are driving some Jewish Canadians to explore relocation options in Panama, the US, and Israel.
