Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus (C) raises her hand to veto a draft resolution during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York on September 18, 2025. The UN Security Council is slated to vote on the latest call for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian access to Gaza, a move supported by a majority seeking to act despite repeated US vetoes. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Is it time for serious reform of the UN and humanitarian law?

Experts argue that outdated systems must adapt to manage power imbalance at the UN and restrict modern warfare

Jared Kushner speaking at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. AFP

How Jared Kushner’s plan for Gaza could affect Palestinians

What happens next after Syria's army offensive against the SDF?

What options does Iran have as pressure builds?

Egypt

A video from Cairo showing a confrontation on a bus between a woman and a man she accused of harassing her has gone viral. Photo: Alamy

Video of clash on Cairo bus prompts debate on women's safety in Egypt

Officials review viral footage of confrontation between female passenger and man she accuses of harassing her

MENA

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Gaza peace with Egypt's El Sisi

UAE

Tiffany Trump visits Luxor on private Egypt trip with family

Travel

Egypt raises concerns with US over Israeli restrictions at Rafah crossing

MENA

Lebanon

The aftermath of an Israeli air strike in the Dahieh district of Beirut. EPA

Shock in Lebanon as Kuwait hits eight hospitals with sanctions

Lebanese health officials say no notification of decision was given

MENA

Israel says it captured 'senior' Islamist in southern Lebanon raid

MENA

Lebanon officials fear more buildings at risk after collapse kills 14

MENA

Hezbollah's 'defence minister' Wafic Safa resigns

MENA

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