The Media Line
‘Dad, I’m in Taiz’: A missing boy’s call from Yemen’s front lines
A 14-year-old who disappeared while buying groceries resurfaced 40 days later, telling his father he had joined the Houthis, as families across Yemen describe similar disappearances.
Arab Israelis, Palestinians view path to coalition through political clout - analysis
Brazil's President Lula won, but its people elected ‘a divided government’ - analysis
Israel’s coalition politics: How can you win an election and still lose power? - explainer
Scientists in Abu Dhabi use AI to decipher whale, dolphin songs
Scientists believe these sounds play important roles in social interaction, reproduction, and navigation, although much about their meaning remains unknown.
Pakistani father arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting own children online
A father accused of filming his children for international buyers is among the suspects investigated in Pakistan's expanding crackdown on online child exploitation.
As Syrian families struggle with missing loved ones, Assad's government figures reemerge
The renewed public prominence of former government supporters has deepened the anguish of victims' families, particularly those still waiting for information about missing relatives.
Protests spread across Syria after disabled man dies in Israeli raid on village
Israel says its military operations in Syria, which intensified after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are defensive measures necessary to safeguard its national security.
Starlink returns to working order in Ukraine, the private power behind a modern war
Restrictions on satellite connectivity disrupted Ukrainian operations, exposing the military risks of relying on commercial technology that governments and armed forces cannot fully control.
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Pakistan's Punjab cracks down on hidden spy cameras in attempt to curb blackmail, child abuse
Pakistan’s most populous province plans to prohibit concealed recording devices to protect women and children, but advocates say stronger enforcement and support for victims are also essential.
Trump's push for Israel-Saudi relations faces obstacles amid elections, Houthi attacks - analysis
As Houthi attacks pressure Riyadh, Israel and US elections complicate Washington’s normalization ambitions, while Saudi public opinion and demands for Palestinian statehood remain obstacles.
Extremists could exploit France's protests without organizing them, expert says
The scale of the destruction has also prompted wider questions about how social grievances developed into a national security crisis, whether extremist networks are exploiting the unrest.
‘The user is hacking himself’: How AI exposes Israel’s political inner circles - analysis
The Urich leak raises concerns about AI-assisted programming, third-party messaging services, and the potential for personal accounts to expose sensitive political communications.
