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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
Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed during a BRICS meeting that despite foreign aggression towards Tehran, it is ready to "pursue and defend diplomacy."
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.
'My ambition is to change the country': AOC downplays likelihood of 2028 White House run
“What’s funny is they assume my ambition is a title or a seat,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said. “My ambition is to change this country. Presidents come and go."
Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion
Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.
GW University investigates possible chemical attack on student-led Israel festival
The university will examine whether individuals attending the event were targeted based on their Jewish faith, it said in a statement.
Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
The Secret Service confirmed that the incident resulted from a "confrontation between an armed individual and the Secret Service Police."
The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion
Argentina’s assertiveness under President Javier Milei and evolving US policy reopen dormant Falklands questions.
Iran is losing economic ground as sanctions and time reshape the conflict - opinion
The more Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, the more it deepens its isolation and accelerates international alignment against it.
Attempted White House dinner assassin seeks to downgrade from prison suicide precautions
Allen was assigned a "safe cell," described as a padded room with 24-hour lockdown procedures.
US says Aoun-Netanyahu meeting could help restore Lebanese control in southern Lebanon
The US Embassy in Beirut said that Lebanon stood “at a crossroads,” adding that direct engagement with Israel “can mark the beginning of a national revival.”
