Palestinian joy at the AFC Asian Cup

US federal immigration raids continue in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officials and the federal government. Governor Tim Walz has readied Minnesota's national guard, while the Pentagon has ordered troops to be on standby. A 2024 Univ ...  Show more

This week: 116 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 481 Palestinians in Gaza. Redevelopment plans for the Gaza Strip were met with skepticism by people there. Palestinians also questioned whether Israel intends to follow through with the next Phase of the US-brokered ...  Show more

For the first time World Cup history, the tournament is hosted in the Middle East. Football has always been more than just a game in the Middle East. Seen sometimes as a symbol of decolonisation and regime legitimisation, it also plays a role in fostering national identities. In ...  Show more

This week on The New Arab Voice we’re looking at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Middle Eastern and North African teams have made history during the tournament, causing major sporting upsets like Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina and Morocco's victory against Belgium. While Qatar, S ...  Show more

L’Egypte s’enfonce dans la crise alors que les attaques des Houthis perturbent le trafic du canal de Suez. Le tourisme est aussi touché. Dans « La Story », le podcast d’actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et Justine Babin reviennent sur la situation écono ...

Today, we look at Prince William’s calls to end the fighting in Israel and Gaza, as the US warn Israel not to invade the city of Rafah. The US has vetoed a resolution at the UN demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after proposing its own draft urging a temporary ceasefire. Pl ...  Show more