The Media Line
US begins process to remove Syria from terrorism list, signaling major shift in relations
Syrian political analyst Abdul Karim told TML the notification “included a commitment to remove the obstacles preventing Syria’s reconstruction."
Macron’s Damascus visit opens door to French investment in Syria - analysis
Pakistan launches new trade corridors through Iran, China to central Asia, bypassing Afghanistan
Should Israel be concerned about Egypt’s massive new ‘Octagon’ military command headquarters?
‘Facing the Middle East’ examines Iran’s repression, black-Jewish solidarity, regional war risks
The Media Line began with the Islamic Republic’s efforts to reach Iranians abroad while tightening its grip on dissent at home, then turned to an exclusive report on its sexual abuse and repression.
Russia warns ISIS-K recruiting Central Asian migrants for regional terror networks
Director of Russia’s Federal Security Service Alexander Bortnikov said the group’s “Khorasan Branch” had stepped up efforts to recruit members from other extremist groups.
Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at 10: Moral Courage of Christians Needed as Jews Face Danger
Albert Veksler, global JPB director, talks about rising antisemitism, Christian mobilization, and why Israel can no longer afford to think only defensively
How hate crimes and political assassinations reflect America's polarization crisis - analysis
‘What makes the current period unique is the interaction between technology and politics,” John King, a technology strategist and former US government communications engineer, told The Media Line.
Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
ISIS escalates rhetoric, seeks ‘new phase of fighting’ in Syria - analysis
Foreign fighters and sleeper cells remain a security concern as the group tries to revive its networks after years of territorial collapse.
Pakistani drug queen probed over elite links in Karachi cocaine network
Authorities say the suspect, identified as Anmol and known as “Pinky,” was detained in a joint operation with intelligence agencies in Karachi and is under investigation for trafficking cocaine.
‘Dog rape’ to ‘genocide’: How lies become weapons in mainstream reporting - interview
Olga Deutsch, incoming head of NGO Monitor, reveals how false allegations, media distortions, and politicized NGOs shape narratives against Israel and Jewish communities.
After Assad’s fall, Syrians weigh homecoming against hard reality - analysis
Destroyed homes, weak services, uncertain jobs, and children settled abroad are complicating the return for millions of Syrians displaced by war
Voices from the Arab press: Reading the Jeddah statement
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
