The Media Line


When it comes to Gaza and Iran, it’s better for Israel to be wise than to be right

Yes, Israel is justified in continuing to carry out the war in Gaza. That doesn’t make it the wise thing to do.

By MARK LAVIE/THE MEDIA LINE
29/05/2025

ICJ seat goes to Jordan's UN Ambassador Mahmoud Hmoud

Jordanian diplomat Mahmoud Hmoud was elected to serve on the ICJ, filling the vacancy left by Nawaf Salam of Lebanon.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
28/05/2025

Afghan women’s org. push back after US scholar says Afghan refugees ‘should not fear repatriation’

Analyst Cheryl Benard defended her controversial essay, which women’s rights activists say whitewashes the Taliban’s gender apartheid policies

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
28/05/2025

Libyan-Tunisian ties strengthen with Benghazi consulate reopening

The reopening follows months of bilateral coordination aimed at restoring consular services in the region.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
27/05/2025

Turkey and Pakistan pledge closer cooperation in trade, energy, and security

Erdogan and Sharif met in Ankara to boost ties in trade, defense, and counterterrorism.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
26/05/2025

Drug-resistant bacteria found in Israeli coastal waters raise health alarm

The findings, released Sunday and published in the journal mSphere, come amid rising concern over how warming seas may be fueling the spread of dangerous pathogens.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
26/05/2025

Trump Tower project in Syria: Symbolic or strategic?

Some are skeptical about a $200 million tower in Damascus with the Trump name, while others believe it could herald a new era of stability and economic development in Syria.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
26/05/2025

Voices from the Arab press: Israel’s strategy for managing US tensions

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
24/05/2025

African union welcomes appointment of Sudan’s new prime minister as step toward civilian rule

The African Union views the premiership as a vital step toward restoring democracy and peace after military rule.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
22/05/2025
  The Taliban's delegation preparing to depart for the 16th International Kazan Forum, May 17, 2025.

Kazan Forum 2025: Russia courts Islamic world as Taliban sends its first delegation

While President Trump signed deals with Gulf partners, Putin courted partnerships among the world’s Muslim nations in an attempt to reshape global trade dynamics.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD / THE MEDIA LINE
21/05/2025
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