The Media Line
Eastern Libya halts cooperation with UN after Qatar-UNDP pact
Officials in eastern Libya expressed concern, calling the move an “entirely unacceptable” breach of diplomatic protocol.
Imran Khan’s party threatens legal action over Economist story on Bushra Bibi
Israeli motorcyclist Alona Ben Natan will race past dunes and prejudice at UAE’s Baja World Cup
From Tallinn to Taipei, Israel binds small democracies into a global front - opinion
Syria's internet, phone bills double after Sharaa's historic visit to Washington
Telecom giants Syriatel and MTN slash short-term data bundles and sharply raise prices, sparking boycotts and fresh doubts about Syria’s promised economic overhaul.
Dueling US, Russian proposals put Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood on the line - analysis
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on rival visions that could cement a fragile truce, rewire Gaza’s governance, and shape the future of the Palestinian Authority
Dazzling Grand Egyptian Museum aims to be economic showstopper
Officials and analysts frame the Grand Egyptian Museum as a driver of jobs, research, and tourism revenue rather than merely a showcase.
Jordan's King Abdullah arrives in Pakistan for high-level talks to expand bilateral ties
Pakistani officials said the visit represents the first trip by a Jordanian monarch in more than two decades.
Voices from the Arab press: The Grand Egyptian Museum, Mamdani, and Gaza
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Army Radio must eventually be closed, but not now, and only under another government - opinion
Israel’s defense minister wants to shut down Galatz over political criticism, but the deeper issue is whether a democracy should run a military station broadcasting to civilians.
Which major power can best control future of AI? Public opinion split worldwide
The study, conducted across 25 countries, found that the European Union (EU) receives the highest overall confidence levels, with roughly half of respondents saying the bloc can manage AI responsibly
Defense guarantees must be enshrined in treaty as Riyadh ties deal to Palestinian state - opinion
Saudi negotiators push for a Senate-approved pact with Washington while insisting that any path to normalization with Israel depends on concrete steps toward a Palestinian state.
Hamas terrorists intentionally stayed in IDF zone, security expert claims
National Security researcher Kobi Michael: ‘Hamas is trying to insert a new deal into an existing deal, and this is something Israel must reject.’
Taliban deputy PM orders traders to cut ties with Pakistan amid exploitation claims
Due to deteriorating relations, the Taliban instructed traders to find new trade routes outside of Pakistan. The move primarily affects pharmaceutical imports and transit dealings.
Former head of GHF Johnnie Moore leads Mideast studies program at Pepperdine University
He said Middle East studies “became totally, totally infiltrated and infected with unhelpful politics and ideology,” leaving students without the tools they need to understand the region.
