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Rafael Nadal’s Primal Charisma
Rafael Nadal’s energy and uncanny intensity made watching him play an ecstatic experience that transcended tennis. All kinds of people who don’t follow the sport responded to him on a visceral level. You don’t need to know anything about tennis to “get” Rafa and his aura.
Beaufort Castle Again and Forever
In a war now fought largely through drones and electronic warfare, Israel’s capture of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon turned a medieval hilltop fortress into a flashpoint over history and the enduring symbolism of control.
What It Means To Be an Arab Fan of the New York Knicks
As the Knicks gear up to play in their first NBA Finals game since 1999, Arab fans of the team feel a renewed sense of pride not only in the franchise but in New York City.
Iran’s Care for Orphans Has Been Transformed by War
As U.S. and Israeli bombs fell on Iran, the country's strict child welfare system was forced to break with decades of practice, placing infants in private homes to shield them from attacks on hospitals and orphanages. The move is reshaping how Iranians think about motherhood and guardianship.
Israel’s Recognition Is Drawing Somaliland Into Regional Tensions
In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. Officials in both countries are presenting this controversial move as an opportunity for development and business cooperation, though most analysts see it as a strategic play on Israel’s part. Will Somaliland benefit?
Bahrain Bans Iran and Iraq Travel Ahead of Ashura
The decision, effective "until further notice," comes days before the Muharram pilgrimage season when millions of Shiite Muslims head to Karbala.
The Last Traces of a Family the Assad Regime Marked for Destruction
Syria's National Commission for the Missing has concluded that the six al-Abbasi children, disappeared with their mother in 2013, are dead. With no remains recovered, the finding rests on footage tied to the Tadamon massacre, shedding light on how the Assad regime turned detainees’ children into enemies of the state.