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Ethiopia Declares Drought Emergency
Millions at risk as UN warns of looming famine in Horn of Africa.
Turkey’s Inflation Crisis Hits Low-Income Families
Surging prices for food and fuel force tough choices for working-class Turks.
Newsfeed: Migrant Boat Capsizes off Tunisian Coast
At least 28 feared dead after overcrowded vessel sinks en route to Europe.
Digital Frontlines: Myanmar Activists Go Underground
A covert digital series follows pro-democracy activists using encrypted apps to organize against the junta.
Sri Lanka’s Protest Art Movement
Photojournalists capture a visual uprising through murals, puppets and satire.
Newsfeed: Massive Fire Engulfs Market in Karachi
Hundreds of stalls destroyed in early morning blaze, cause under investigation.
Mining Congo: Blood Cobalt
A hard-hitting exposé reveals the human cost of cobalt mining in the DRC for global tech supply chains.
Why Language Matters in Gaza Coverage
Our editors reflect on word choices that frame suffering—and resistance.
Sport and Struggle: Palestinian Athletes in Exile
Unable to return home, athletes carry their flag to international arenas.
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Morocco Stuns Spain in Olympic Quarterfinal
A historic win sends Morocco into the semi-finals, igniting celebrations across North Africa.
Tunisian Anchor Wins Award for Press Freedom
Celebrated journalist highlights threats facing women on the news frontlines.
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Ceasefire in Yemen Holds for Fifth Week
A fragile peace in Yemen brings cautious optimism and return of basic services.
Retro or Reboot? Arab TV Sitcoms Make a Comeback
Nostalgia meets modern humour in a wave of new comedy shows across the region.
Hope on the Border: Syrian Kids Learn Again
A feature on grassroots educators teaching Syrian children in informal camps.
Iraq’s First Sci-Fi Drama Sparks Debate
Set in a dystopian Baghdad, the show blurs the line between fiction and commentary.
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Mass Arrests in Tunisia After Crackdown on Judges
Tunisian government detains dozens of judges and lawyers in sweeping purge.
The West’s Moral Failure on Niger Coup
Opinion: Democracy isn’t just elections. It’s justice and accountability.
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Newsfeed: Floods Displace Thousands in Assam
Heavy rains and landslides in northeastern India force evacuations across several districts.
The Cost of Silence in Kashmir
Our editorial condemns growing censorship and the erasure of Kashmiri voices.
Faces of the Forgotten: Uyghur Family Portraits
A gallery of before-and-after photos from families affected by China’s repression.
Srebrenica Legacy Echoes in Bosnia’s Elections
The genocide’s memory fuels ethnic division and nationalist rhetoric.
Egypt Cuts Fuel Subsidies Again Amid IMF Pressure
The Egyptian government slashes fuel subsidies, triggering protests and transport strikes.
Fishing in the Rubble: Gaza’s Coastal Lifeline
Palestinian fishermen navigate blockade zones and bombed-out piers to survive.
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The Women of Kabul: Filming in Secret
Female filmmakers in Afghanistan risk their lives to document life under Taliban restrictions.
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Inside Gaza: Life Under Siege – A Digital Series
A digital series captures personal stories from families surviving the ongoing blockade in Gaza.
African Currencies Under Pressure from Global Shocks
From the naira to the rand, central banks are struggling to contain inflation.
How India’s Supreme Court Shifted the Ground on Dissent
Opinion: Small rulings are slowly reshaping the legal battle for free speech.
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Arab Newsrooms Confront AI Disinformation Tsunami
TV editors struggle to verify footage and deepfakes during fast-breaking crises.
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BRICS Expansion Shakes Global Trade Balance
New BRICS members reshape trade alliances, challenging Western economic dominance.
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‘Shadow Border’ Wins Best Series at Arab TV Awards
The hit political thriller, set in a fictional Middle East, takes top honors at regional festival.
Life Beneath the Blue Helmets: A Congo Peacekeeper’s Diary
A feature story based on real accounts from UN peacekeepers facing daily moral dilemmas in the DRC.
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Faces of Displacement: Portraits from Rafah
A powerful photo gallery of families displaced by Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza.
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Srebrenica: 30 Years On
Survivors and families gather to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide.
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Newsfeed: Power Cuts Sweep Across Lebanon Again
Recurring outages highlight the ongoing failure of Lebanon’s power infrastructure.
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Why the World Is Ignoring the Rohingya Crisis
Opinion: The international community is failing a persecuted people.
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Top 5 Shows That Changed Arab TV Forever
From satire to soap opera, a look at the region’s most influential television programming.
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Voices from the Amazon: The Tikuna Story
Digital mini-docs trace the survival and activism of Brazil’s Tikuna tribe under Bolsonaro-era policies.
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Iranian Women’s Volleyball Team Makes International Debut
The team’s appearance marks a breakthrough in gender norms within Iranian sports.
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The Forgotten Revolution: Sudan's Youth Uprising
A gripping digital series documenting the bravery and burnout of Sudanese youth protesters.
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Streaming Wars Heat Up in the Gulf
Competition between local and global platforms intensifies, with viewers demanding more Arabic content.
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The Myth of Neutrality in Middle East Coverage
Our editorial team confronts the illusion of impartiality in Western media narratives on Palestine.
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The Afghan Midwives Defying the Taliban
In rural Afghanistan, a network of underground midwives keeps maternal healthcare alive.
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Documenting Resistance: The West Bank's Camera Warriors
Local filmmakers turn to documentaries to challenge narratives and document abuses in the Occupied Territories.
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Can West Africa Resist the Rise of Military Coups?
Opinion: Structural injustice and foreign interests are fuelling instability across the Sahel.
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Tigray: Through the Eyes of Survivors
Haunting images document the cost of war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
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Inside the Genre-Bending Rise of Arab Sci-Fi TV
New wave of sci-fi TV in the Arab world blends mythology, politics and futurism.
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Plastic Nile: Pollution Crisis Along the Lifeline of Africa
An investigative documentary explores how plastic waste is choking the Nile and endangering communities.
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New Evidence Emerges in Srebrenica War Crimes Case
Declassified documents may reopen investigations into long-suspected war criminals.
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Breaking Bias: Female Anchors Fight Stereotypes On Air
Women journalists across MENA push back against outdated roles in television news.
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Colonial Echoes in Modern Development Aid
We examine how well-meaning Western aid projects sometimes reinforce old colonial dynamics.