Save UNRWA! Voices from the Arab press

Save UNRWA! Voices from the Arab press

Save UNRWA! Al-Ahram, Egypt, November 7 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The recent events in our region, marked by the protracted conflict between Israel and Hamas, have had devastating repercussions for the Palestinian cause – consequences that must be addressed without delay.  The immediate priority for Arab nations, through … Read more

Iranian bank cards now active in Russia to evade sanctions

Iranian bank cards now active in Russia to evade sanctions

Iranian bank cards are now operational in Russia as the two nations link their banking systems to bypass international sanctions, Iranian state television announced Monday.   For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org This arrangement allows Iranian cardholders to withdraw cash from ATMs in Russia and soon make in-store purchases, according … Read more

Riyadh’s diplomatic role: Voices from the Arab press

Riyadh’s diplomatic role: Voices from the Arab press

Riyadh’s diplomatic role Okaz, Saudi Arabia, October 30 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Diplomatic solutions have long been the bedrock of establishing stability in the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia is undertaking significant efforts to bolster peace in areas of crisis. The current regional landscape demands diplomatic policies that … Read more

Israel must achieve goals before war can end, IDF spox. says

Israel must achieve goals before war can end, IDF spox. says

More than 400 days since the October 7 attacks, Israel’s war with Hamas shows no signs of ending anytime soon, even as more than 100 hostages remain in Gaza. In conversation with The Media Line’s Felice Friedson, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. (R) Peter Lerner said that Hamas’ military and governing capacities have … Read more

Donald Trumps presidential win spells bad news for Iran’s economy

Donald Trumps presidential win spells bad news for Iran’s economy

Iran’s currency plummeted when markets opened Wednesday, hitting a record low of 703,000 to $1, according to traders in Tehran, following former President Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US presidential election the day prior.   For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org While the rial would make a slight recovery, … Read more

Teachers create school in tent in Gaza

Teachers create school in tent in Gaza

In the heart of Gaza, a grassroots initiative offers children the opportunity to learn and regain a sense of normalcy amid significant challenges. The makeshift classroom—a large, durable tent—hosts nearly 90 students aged 6 to 12, who come each day to study Arabic, English, and mathematics. For more stories from The Media Line go … Read more

Israel faces strategic crossroads as Middle East operations reach limit

Israel faces strategic crossroads as Middle East operations reach limit

As Israel’s multifront war extends into its second year, the Biden Administration has intensified efforts to broker a cease-fire in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, aiming for resolution within its remaining months. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org These diplomatic efforts follow months of stalemate between Israel and its … Read more

Islamabad osts SCO Summit, seeks future stability

Islamabad osts SCO Summit, seeks future stability

[Islamabad] The 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded on Wednesday in Islamabad, reaffirming member states’ commitment to enhanced regional cooperation. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Established in 2001 by China and Russia, the SCO’s membership has since expanded … Read more

Israel’s use of aid as pressure tactic raises criticism in Gaza conflict

Israel’s use of aid as pressure tactic raises criticism in Gaza conflict

The United Nations called the situation in northern Gaza “desperate” on Monday, sparking renewed criticism of Israel a year after it launched a major offensive against Hamas. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org A statement from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOCHA) said it was … Read more

What will become of Hezbollah? Voices from the Arab press

What will become of Hezbollah? Voices from the Arab press

What will become of Hezbollah? Okaz, Saudi Arabia, October 3 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Israel has finally succeeded in targeting the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, after 18 years in hiding. This marks a significant blow to Hezbollah and its Iranian allies.  The sequence of setbacks inflicted on … Read more