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Vintage Syria
From the vineyards of the coastal mountains to a small family winery, a handful of producers are trying to sustain a modest wine industry amid economic pressures and changing alcohol regulations.
One Prayer, 16 Languages
Orthodox churches that have not shared communion since the fifth century are now worshipping together in North American cities, searching for a form of faith that transcends linguistic and cultural differences.
French Students Sniff Out Police Infiltration on Snapchat and Launch a Brand New Meme
A new meme has popped up during France’s student-led protests that speaks to the disconnect between the state and its young citizens. What is the meaning behind “Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres”?
The French Far Right Has Opened Pangram’s Box
When an anonymous X account alleged that the it-book of the year in France was likely AI-generated, the scandal threw the literary world into an existential crisis. But under the veneer of integrity lay deep connections to the far right.
Egypt’s Parliament Votes on Sending Military Support to Saudi Arabia
President Sisi has asked lawmakers to authorize assistance for the kingdom in its fight against the Houthis. Parliament will vote next Monday after two days of debate in the legislature.
Yemen’s Salafist Commanders Are Shaping Its Battlefield
Three Salafist commanders who rose from Yemen’s preaching circles are leading the Saudi-backed push to retake the west coast, and for Gen. Abdulrahman al-Mahrami, the campaign is a test of whether his battlefield reputation can translate to the national stage.
A Death That Divided America
Anand Giridharadas joins Faisal Al Yafai to discuss the death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway train, the abandonment felt by Americans everywhere and his new book, “Man in the Mirror.”