Despite intermittent talk of peace negotiations, the conflict consuming the Middle East shows no credible signs of resolution. Rockets and drones continue to streak across the region with grim regularity, and the entry of Yemen into the war has only widened the theatre of violence, adding yet another layer of complexity to an already intractable[…]
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Mar
Mar
As the conflict in the Gulf enters its fourth week, regional stability has once again become a central concern in political and security discussions, as critical infrastructure across several countries continues to be targeted by missiles and drones. Over the second weekend of fighting, Bahrain suffered a particularly heavy toll. The country’s main oil refinery[…]
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Feb
Feb
This week a United Nations fact-finding report classified the actions of the Rapid Support Forces in el Fasher of October 2025 as showing hallmarks of genocide. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are a paramilitary group in Sudan, warring with the rule ruling Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The RSF is being supported militarily, financially and diplomatically[…]
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Feb
Feb
Paris and Riyadh have just launched a new creative hub called La Fabrique. It is a space for “lasting cultural exchange through co-creation.” The project was produced through a cross-cultural partnership between Riyadh Art and L’Institut Français, with the aim of fostering long-term artistic dialogue. La Fabrique claims to be founded in shared creative values[…]
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Feb
Feb
Kuwait is becoming one of the hottest places on the planet, and children are paying the price. Every summer feels more dangerous than the last. Temperatures passing 50 degrees, nights that stay unbearably hot, and months of heat stretching from May to November are no longer rare events. Extreme heat in Kuwait can increase or[…]
