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The Death of the Maestro
From Al Massrieen to Amr Diab, the composer, producer and bandleader Hany Shenouda helped transform Egyptian music, launching some of the Arab world's biggest stars and creating a soundtrack that continues to resonate far beyond the country that produced it.
Rahul Gandhi’s Moment
A dramatic confrontation outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence has reshaped Rahul Gandhi’s public image, with political observers saying the once-dismissed opposition leader is now being viewed as a serious challenger.
The Many Versions of JD Vance
JD Vance’s new book, “Communion,” is at odds with both his public persona and the Vance of his bestselling “Hillbilly Elegy.” Behind the contradictions, one senses the vice president laying the foundations of a future bid for power.
Morocco’s Government Is Cracking Down on Rap
The arrest of Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind is the latest episode in a crackdown that has made the genre a central battleground for free speech in the country.
The Protests Gripping India — and Rattling Modi
Mass demonstrations that began over exam scandals and student suicides have transformed into the largest challenge to the prime minister’s authority for years. They signal that frustration with his government now extends far beyond any single issue and may mark a turning point for India’s politics.
Israelis Didn’t See the World Cup Final as a Proxy War
Israelis were surprisingly unaware of the pro-Palestine sentiment expressed during the World Cup. The Hebrew media was gripped by the drama of the beautiful game, mentioning the politics only in passing.
How the War in Ukraine Reshaped Israel’s ‘Russian’ Community
The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine triggered significant shifts within Israel’s Russian-speaking community. Once viewed as culturally and linguistically monolithic, Russians and Ukrainians are now asserting their unique identities, which include political views notably more liberal than those of the generation who arrived as adults in the 1990s.