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Trump Tries to Present Himself as an International Dealmaker Before the Election
Experts say recent diplomatic wins in Sudan are timed to create an impression of high-level statecraft
Violence in Gaza Follows Israel’s Historic Deal to Normalise Relations with UAE and Bahrain
The deal has prompted protests by Palestinians.
The UFC's 'Fight Island' Was a Strange Portrait of Covid-Era Entertainment
The whole thing existed purely to dodge travel restrictions. I went there to find it audience-free and eerie.
In First For Arab World, UAE Successfully Launches Mars Orbiter From Japan
Once it’s completed its seven-month journey to the Red Planet, the orbiter will collect information on the Martian atmosphere and climate.
NSO Employee Abused Phone Hacking Tech to Target a Love Interest
The previously unreported news is a serious abuse of NSO's products, which are typically used by governments and authoritarian regimes.
Vibrant Photos That Show What the Middle East Is Really Like
Photographer Ali Al-Shehabi is trying to counter stereotypes of the Arab world.
Saudi Arabia Just Executed A Maid For Murdering Her Employer 'In Self-Defense'
Human rights groups say that Indonesian domestic worker Tuti Tursilawati was trying to protect herself from sexual assault.
Cyber Sleuths Find Traces of Infamous iPhone and Android Spyware ‘Pegasus’ in 45 Countries
A new report by digital human rights researchers reveals that the infamous spyware Pegasus, made by NSO Group, has traces in 45 countries around the world, including the United States.
A Canadian Company Is Blocking LGBTQ Content for Censorious Regimes
Netsweeper is blocking content in 30 countries, according to a new report from Toronto-based research group Citizen Lab.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Foreign powers discussed how to manipulate Jared Kushner, ICE detains more than 150 immigrants in California sweep, UN says North Korea helped Syria with chemical weapons, and more.
A Short History of the UAE Through a Collection of Groovy Photos
Ammar Al Attar's latest project examines the beginnings of the young country's photography scene.
Arab Women Talk About What It's Like to Walk Alone at Night
Women from across the Middle East talk about all the shit they have to deal with just to get home.