
Beyond the Headlines
Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world
How Jared Kushner’s plan for Gaza could affect Palestinians
Residents fear being pushed out of enclave and loss of communities
What happens next after Syria's army offensive against the SDF?
Once a key US partner, the Kurdish-led group has been left without support and under pressure to concede
What options does Iran have as pressure builds?
Mass protests and US threats have put survival of Tehran’s government in question
Why the US action in Venezuela is unnerving the Middle East
History of American militarism and threats of escalation keeping the region on edge
How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?
Violent extremism has flared in the country, leaving Damascus and Washington on edge
The year in impact: our episodes that resonated the most in 2025
Host Nada AlTaher talks about the stories that were most challenging and rewarding to cover on the podcast
How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again
With the Southern Transitional Council now claiming control of the entire south, what comes next?
What’s stalling phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?
The lack of clarity over peacekeeping efforts and reconstruction is complicating the next steps in peace plan
One year since Assad’s fall: Where is Syria today?
Post-war divisions and destitution have piled on challenges for Ahmad Al Shara’s government
Is US pressure finally forcing Israel to address settler violence?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called meeting on the issue after years of inaction
How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon
Thousands displaced by war in southern towns are unable to rebuild their lives due to near-daily attacks
What will it take to end the civil war in Sudan?
Millions face famine and displacement as fighting continues for third year
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