Middle East & Africa
The Philadelphi story
A narrow corridor in Gaza has become an obstacle to a ceasefire
Binyamin Netanyahu says the presence of Israeli troops is crucial. His generals disagree
No petrol, no peace
If Nigeria cannot end fuel shortages, disaster beckons
A new refinery creates a chance to scrap ruinous petrol subsidies
Shoving a central banker aside
The fall of Libya’s central banker triggers a new struggle
It could help the warlord who controls the country’s east
Chilling prospects
How Africans can stay cool as the climate warms
Air-conditioning is only part of the answer
Israel and Turkey’s war of words
The relationship between Israel and Turkey is at breaking point
But the Turkish president is desperate to avoid a regional war
Beyond Belt and Road
China’s relationship with Africa is growing murkier
A decline in capital flows does not necessarily signal disengagement
Israel’s hostages
The one thing Israelis agree on: rescuing the hostages
Bibi’s failure to do so has prompted huge protests
A kingdom divided
Have Israel’s far-right religious nationalists peaked?
They wield great power but schisms within the movement are deepening
Nigeria parties on the cheap
A Nigerian’s guide to weddings during the cozzie livs
Even the most lavish of partygoers are adjusting to a cost-of-living crisis
Real estate and religion
Israel’s settlers are winning unprecedented power from the war in Gaza
They are gaining land—and sway over the army, police and politics
The Middle East
Israel and Hizbullah play with fire
They both attempt escalating attacks that fall short of all-out war
The real action
Making love not war in the Middle East
Israelis and Lebanese are finding each other on dating apps, whether they want to or not