Trump and Musk, the arsonists Asharq Al-Awsat, London, January 10 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In [President-elect Donald] Trump’s first term, we had one provocateur; now, we have two. Elon Musk has joined Trump in the fray, igniting controversies even before assuming any official role. Their firestorms are not … Read more
Will Elon Musk mark a victory in politics? Al-Ittihad, United Arab Emirates, January 3 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Elon Musk, the South African immigrant currently ranked as the wealthiest individual globally, has emerged as a significant figure in president-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle. Musk is reported to have … Read more
The German attack – despite Saudi Arabia’s warnings Okaz, Saudi Arabia, December 27 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The Saudi warnings to German authorities prior to the tragic Magdeburg attack – where five people were killed and 200 were injured when a man drove into a Christmas market full … Read more
Tough questions in Damascus and the region Al-Ahram, Egypt, December 13 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The recent developments in Syria, including those of the past few weeks and as recently as yesterday, are certain not to remain confined within Syrian borders. Indeed, it may not be an overstatement … Read more
Hochstein’s recent visit to Lebanon Asharq Al-Awsat, London, December 4 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In a quiet revelation, a Lebanese banker, who shares a longstanding friendship with US envoy Amos Hochstein dating back to their time at a New York bank in the 1990s, disclosed insights from Hochstein’s … Read more
Russian-Western escalation: Dangerous game, unpredictable results Okaz, Saudi Arabia, November 28 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Since the election of former US President Donald Trump, the world has experienced significant geopolitical shifts, with each party striving to establish new realities on the ground as leverage in ongoing conflicts. Nowhere … Read more
Can Trump bring an end to bloody wars? Al Watan, Saudi Arabia, November 12 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The aspirations and expectations of “ending wars,” as promised by president-elect Donald Trump, hinge significantly on the evolution of his thinking, convictions, and orientations, as well as his capacity to … Read more
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
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
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
