Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

People walk past the damaged Gaza city headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. AFP

The impact of Israel’s ban on UNRWA

Gaza’s dire humanitarian crisis will be compounded by the move, world leaders warn

Displaced families flee Israeli army operations in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on October 23. AFP

Why is Israel still bombing northern Gaza?

Can the US draw a firm red line for Israel’s military conduct?

Will Israel strike Iran – and if so, how and when?

Egypt

International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva alongside Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at the New Administrative Capital on Sunday. Reuters

Egypt strongly urged to press on with reforms as IMF chief visits Cairo

Country's mandated reform programme to remain largely intact, despite government appeals for easing loan conditions

Economy

Suez Canal Authority responds to video of Israeli warship transiting waterway

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Hamas and Fatah officials discuss post-war Gaza in Cairo meeting

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US envoys in Egypt and Israel to drive Lebanon and Gaza ceasefires

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Lebanon

Shiite Muslim cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani met Mohammed Al Hassan of Oman, representing the UN, in Najaf. AFP

Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah calls for corruption-free rule as PM marks two years in office

During meeting with UN representative, Shiite cleric condemns international community for failing to stop 'horrific aggression' by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon

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Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative

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Lebanon's Baalbek city endures week of death and destruction

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LiveTwo killed in Israel strikes south of Damascus, war monitor says

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CommentTrump or Harris, US Middle East policy will continue to be a muddle

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Palestinian children have no future without UNRWA, says Lazzarini

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Israel expands strikes against Hezbollah to Lebanon's northern border with Syria

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