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Voices from the Arab press: China’s role, medicine’s lessons, and the future of Iran talks
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump's name from building following federal decision
Patriarch Theophilos III, Trump to discuss protection of Christians, freedom of worship
Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon amid US-brokered deal
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez defends Maduro as the rightful leader and signals diplomatic progress with the US, amid growing cooperation and oil sales.
Iran, Gaza, and Australian politics: Can Netanyahu, Herzog make a diplomatic impact?
As Israel faces security challenges and ongoing tensions with Iran, the question remains: will diplomacy or military action define the future of the region?
Araghchi slams US-Israeli Miriam Adelson, accusing her of dual loyalties in antisemitic trope
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi criticizes Miriam Adelson's claims, calls for diplomacy in US-Iran talks, and warns of military retaliation if negotiations fail.
Bill Aron, photographer of Jewish countercultures, gets his due in a sweeping retrospective
A trained sociologist and street photographer, Aron took iconic photos of his fellow members of the New York Havurah in its 1970s heyday.
Iranian takes own life after urging US against deal with Islamic regime - report
“To make a deal with this regime is to betray all those people who died. So please, I beg you, do whatever you can to stop this deal,” said Pouria Hamidi.
Syria's old dangers remain: Don’t be fooled by the Syrian strongman’s suit - opinion
Israel saw elected Hamas turn Gaza into a terror enclave, Hezbollah enter Lebanese politics while building a missile empire, and now al-Shaara massacre minorities while wearing a suit.
No clear objectives for US military action in Iran, officials say
Senior US officials are unclear on Trump's objectives for military action in Iran, as indirect talks continue in Oman amid rising tensions.
Why America's Western lens fails to understand Middle East dynamics - opinion
The Middle East rewards power, clarity, and patience, and the US must learn to play by those rules. If they act desperate for deals and photo opportunities, then that is all they will get.
Elias Rodriguez indicted on terrorism charges over killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington
Elias Rodriguez killed Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, who both worked for Israel's Embassy in Washington, in May 2025.
Has the West handed Iran's regime its survival? - comment
If there was a textbook on how repressive regimes cement their power, this would be the chapter on how the world handed them exactly what they needed.
