Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo / Yuki Iwamura)

Palestine and pressure on campus

Academic freedom comes into question as quiet firings and pending lawsuits carry into the new year.

People gather for Friday prayers at Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, after fighters of the ruling Syrian body ousted Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

What next for Syria and the region after Assad?

How will the power balance in Syria shift?

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah stick?

Egypt

FILE - Jimmy Donaldson, the popular YouTube video maker who goes by MrBeast, wears a Lionel Messi jersey as he stands in a sideline box at the start of an MLS soccer match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal, March 10, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo / Rebecca Blackwell, File)

MrBeast did not rent pyramids for 100 hours, Egyptian authorities say

World's most popular YouTuber claimed he was free to 'explore anywhere I want' at ancient landmark

Pop Culture

Egypt hosts presidents of Iran and Turkey at summit of eight Muslim-majority nations

MENA

AD Ports awards Egypt’s Hassan Allam contract for Safaga Terminal on Red Sea coast

Economy

Iran's president expected in Egypt on milestone visit amid Middle East upheavals

MENA

Lebanon

Syrians wait to enter Lebanon at Al Masnaa crossing. EPA

Syrian minorities flee to Lebanese border in fear of retribution

Many hope to leave country until intentions of new rulers become clearer

MENA

Latest updatesInside Kamal Adwan Hospital's last stand as Israel surrounds facility

MENA

ExclusiveSyrian army generals and security officers fled to Lebanon, sources say

MENA

Beirut’s Metropolis cinema to return amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Culture

EditorialGuns in Lebanon should be in the hands of its army

Editorial

Israel's eviction orders on Lebanon 'grave breach' of humanitarian law

MENA

ExclusiveAK-47 for $25: Lebanon 'flooded' with Syrian firearms after army collapse

MENA

Things to do in the UAE this week: Chat to Santa or meet Ronaldo

Khamenei denies Iran has proxy forces

Today's cartoonCartoon for December 23, 2024

US chief hostage negotiator calls Syrian secret jails horrifying and disturbing, 'yet fascinating'

Syrian minorities flee to Lebanese border in fear of retribution

Mo Salah hits double as leaders Liverpool crush Tottenham

Latest updatesInside Kamal Adwan Hospital's last stand as Israel surrounds facility

Inside Kamal Adwan's last stand as Israel surrounds vital Gaza hospital

US chief hostage negotiator calls Syrian secret jails horrifying and disturbing, 'yet fascinating'

AK-47 for $25: Lebanon 'flooded' with Syrian firearms abandoned after army collapse

Norway’s Foreign Minister: We need clear understanding there will be one Palestine

Latest: Kamal Adwan Hospital's last stand as Israel surrounds facility

Inside the abandoned Hezbollah training base in Syria's Al Qusayr

Khamenei denies Iran has proxy forces

Syria latest: HTS leader says new government will work to protect minorities

Iraq and Oman deepen ties in 'historic' diplomatic visit

The National reports from Iran-backed militant compounds in Qusayr, Syria 

The National reports from Iran-backed militant compounds in Qusayr, Syria 

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

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