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Bombarded by Propaganda, the Iranian People Are Uniting Behind an Anti-War Message
Published: June 20, 2025 16:17
The Iranian media landscape is awash with propaganda from both Israel and the regime of the Islamic Republic. Yet amid this toxic atmosphere, an anti-war message is crystallizing. The post Bombarded by Propaganda, the Iranian People Are Uniting Behind an…
Amid the Ghosts of a Refugee Camp
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/amid-the-ghosts-of-a-refugee-camp/
Published: June 20, 2025 13:07
In many ways, the story of Yarmouk camp is a familiar one from the Syrian war. Once a diverse and lively neighborhood, much of it now lies in ruins, its population scattered. Yet Yarmouk carries another weight on its shoulders. For decades, it was the…
The Inside Story of a Scandal at the White House
https://newlinesmag.com/podcast/the-inside-story-of-a-scandal-at-the-white-house/
Published: June 20, 2025 10:27
White House reporter Alex Thompson joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss his bestselling book, co-authored with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, on the cover-up that hid Joe Biden’s declining health. The post The Inside Story of a Scandal at the White…
Gaza and the Undoing of Zionism
https://newlinesmag.com/review/gaza-and-zionisms-inevitable-undoing/
Published: June 20, 2025 10:07
A review of recent works on the Gaza war by Peter Beinart, Avi Shlaim and Pankaj Mishra explores how they converge on a single interpretation, long argued for by Palestinian scholars like Rashid Khalidi: The crisis is not an aberration, but the end point…
The Fordow Conundrum
https://newlinesmag.com/argument/the-fordow-conundrum/
Published: June 19, 2025 15:54
By telegraphing that its Iran operation would take “weeks, not days,” Israel made clear that it has no intention of quitting until its objectives are met, with or without the U.S. But Israel’s coercive messaging to the White House, that nothing succeeds…
Perilously Close to Death, a Mother Continues Her Hunger Strike
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/perilously-close-to-death-a-mother-continues-her-hunger-strike/
Published: June 19, 2025 10:38
Laila Soueif, mother of Egyptian political prisoner Alaa Abd el-Fattah, has been on hunger strike since September 2024 to protest her son's continued unlawful detention. Now critically ill, she persists, joined by Alaa himself. The post Perilously Close…
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Tracks the History of the Cold War
https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-tanzania-zambia-railway-tracks-the-history-of-the-cold-war/
Published: June 19, 2025 10:26
A journey on the Tazara train from Tanzania to Zambia reveals the present and past of this iconic railway, along with the history of Chinese influence in the region. The post The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Tracks the History of the Cold War appeared first on…
The Survival of Syria’s Damask Rose
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/the-survival-of-syrias-damask-rose/
Published: June 18, 2025 09:42
Every spring in Syria, the ancient damask rose blooms, a symbol of the country and a source of livelihoods. It has endured war and the Assad regime’s exploitation, and now faces the threat of climate change. The post The Survival of Syria’s Damask Rose…
Egypt’s Sinai Megaproject Is Erasing Bedouin Culture
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/egypts-sinai-megaproject-is-erasing-bedouin-culture/
Published: June 17, 2025 11:41
Egypt’s government is pushing ahead with a massive tourism project in the Sinai Peninsula’s St. Catherine region — a sacred, UNESCO-protected site. Local Bedouin communities and experts warn that the development is destroying heritage, muzzling dissent and…
The South Asian Vote May Be Split for Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Published: June 17, 2025 11:29
New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani has won backing from several South Asian groups, but the community remains split. Some applaud his progressive agenda, others worry about rent freezes fostering dependence and many haven’t even heard of his…
The Psychological Barrier Broken by Iran and Israel’s Missile Exchange
Published: June 16, 2025 22:30
The latest exchanges of missiles between Israel and Iran have broken a long-standing psychological barrier in the Middle East, and are being viewed by states in the region with profound ambivalence. With deterrence fading, what follows may be more volatile…
Saudi Arabia’s High-Stakes Bet on Gaming
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/saudi-arabias-high-stakes-bet-on-gaming/
Published: June 16, 2025 10:58
Saudi Arabia is quietly becoming a global gaming superpower, investing billions in the owners of franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. The move says a lot about the kingdom’s soft power, cultural values and potential influence on a generation…