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NEW: In Syria’s Sweida, a fragile peace between Druze and Bedouin communities is unraveling, fueled by mistrust, vendettas and a dangerous security vacuum, writes Cian Ward for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/spotlight/in...

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NEW: Syria’s war has had many fronts. Faris Zwirahn visited famous shrines for @newlinesmag.bsky.social and found how sectarian identities have been manipulated using their history — with ramifications to this day. newlinesmag.com/essays/how-s...

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"Even as the so-called 'New Right' gains dominance in every branch of the U.S. government, however, it faces increasing internal tensions over its political direction." writes @areidross.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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“The prospect of entire teams, fans and officials being barred from the 2026 tournament evokes a deeper, often overlooked history,” writes Alija Alex Čizmić for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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In 1761, 80 enslaved Malagasy were abandoned by French sailors after a shipwreck. News of their fate led to fierce debates in French society about race and slavery. Eloise Stark recounts the story for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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Lujayn, a young Palestinian writer, describes a shared taxi ride across Gaza’s desolate landscape and witnessing passengers recount eight decades of Palestinian dispossession, in @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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NEW: Turkey is expanding AI-powered surveillance, prosecuting protesters based on facial recognition and scant evidence, reports @yleniagostoli.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/spotlight/tu...

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NEW: A visit to the notorious Sednaya Prison outside Damascus illuminates the challenges in laying ghosts to rest. @qunfuz.bsky.social reflects on post-Assad Syria’s need for justice, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/argument/ass...

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Sri Lankan women are helping to clear the land mines that are a legacy of their country’s civil war, but while the land may be healing, society is not, reports Jessie Williams for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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Returning to her hometown of Idlib in Syria, Zaina Erhaim found that the influence of Islamist rule and foreign jihadists continues to shape daily life. She writes of her hopes and disappointment for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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A recent power grab by Libya’s Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabeiba has backfired and destabilized relations between factions in Tripoli.

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Fears are growing that Trump's immigration policies could block foreign visitors from participating in the 2025 Club World Cup and next year’s World Cup, “effectively sidelining entire nations from the world’s most global tournament.”

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NEW: As extremist parties edge closer to power across Europe, states mull bans and disqualifications. Yet such measures risk undermining democracy as they seek to protect it, argues @andreipopoviciu.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/argument/the...

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“Two decades ago, Abdullah Ahmed Salem Mawla al-Dawila was among many hunters in Yemen’s southeastern Hadramawt province pursuing the rare Nubian ibex, an activity he would later regret and dedicate years to rectifying.”

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Often dismissed as illegitimate, magic in Nigeria suffers from limited opportunities and scant institutional backing. But thanks to social media, magic in Nigeria is slowly shedding its stigma.

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Cultural exchange between India and Pakistan, long sustained through cinema, music and fashion, faces unprecedented strain amid rising political tensions, writes @surbhigupta.bsky.social in @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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Dr. Abbas Abdulzahra Alhasani says the oil sector is now “a partner in health care,” in Iraq's Basra. Residents are facing surging cancer cases while authorities dismiss the crisis, reports Margaux Seigneur for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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NEW: Reactions from both the left and the right to the recent murders of Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington and the attack in Boulder, Colorado, reveal a troubling ideological myopia, argues @areidross.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/argument/the...

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A mobile application, distributed quietly among Syrian officers via a Telegram channel, spread rapidly through the ranks of Assad’s army. In truth, the app was a carefully planted trap, writes Kamal Shahin for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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“Until he was shot in the back of the head at the Tekbali military base on May 12, Ghnewa was among the biggest beneficiaries of Dabeiba’s rule.” @emadbadi.bsky.social and @wlacher.bsky.social‬ write for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.

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What explains Trump’s enduring appeal? In the minds of his most ardent supporters, he is both more than a person and less than a person. Psychologist Dan McAdams explains this apparent paradox for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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“The prospect of entire teams, fans and officials being barred from the 2026 tournament evokes a deeper, often overlooked history,” writes Alija Alex Čizmić for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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NEW: A doctoral student at the University of Alabama has been swept up in Trump’s immigration crackdown. Kourosh Ziabari reports for @newlinesmag.bsky.social on a love story, a legal fight and a flight home to Iran. newlinesmag.com/spotlight/ca...

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NEW: In Iraq’s Basra, age is a luxury. Residents live under a constant cloud of pollution from oil flares, causing a surge in cancer cases, while the government colludes with oil companies to dismiss the crisis, reports Margaux Seigneur for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/reportage/bi...

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"The fate of an ancient language, once spoken by the prophets and revered by millions, may now hinge on a single individual and a small group of determined souls. Aramaic is more than just words, it is the lifeblood of a people and a civilization." newlinesmag.com/spotlight/a-...

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For Iraqi children growing up in the 90s, Saddam Hussein’s birthday was a special affair planned days, if not weeks, ahead. In @newlinesmag.bsky.social, @rashaaqeedi.bsky.social recalls the dictator’s titanic birthday cake while the country suffered under sanctions.

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The Trump administration seeks to emulate the natalist policies of the president’s far-right friend Viktor Orban. But one such policy — free IVF treatments — has already failed spectacularly in Hungary, writes @lilirutai.bsky.social‬

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A mobile application, distributed quietly among Syrian officers via a Telegram channel, spread rapidly through the ranks of Assad’s army. In truth, the app was a carefully planted trap, writes Kamal Shahin for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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“With such clear messages writ so large and indelibly on his body, Hegseth’s politics are clear, denials notwithstanding.” @lsmwilson.bsky.social writes about the U.S. Secretary of Defense’s tattoos, Christian nationalism and a reimagining of the Crusades.

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1. 🧵 On Global Insights this week, @gonultol.bsky.social and @diegocupolo.bsky.social join @newlinesmag.bsky.social's Kwangu Liwewe to discuss some momentous changes in Turkish politics. newlinesmag.com/podcast/turk...

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My @newlinesmag.bsky.social colleague Santiago Ospina Celis remembers the fascinating and influential Argentine writer, critic, magazine editor Beatriz Sarlo, who recently died. A marvelous piece of intellectual storytelling. A joy to read, even if you have no particular interest in Latin America. ⤵️

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NEW: Beatriz Sarlo, one of Latin America’s leading intellectual figures, helped shape the canon of contemporary Argentine fiction, edited a leading magazine and stirred debate on many issues. Santiago Ospina Celis reflects on her legacy for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/essays/remem...

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A failed power grab has eroded trust and deepened rivalries, leaving Tripoli in a state of suspended conflict primed for renewed violence, write @emadbadi.bsky.social and @wlacher.bsky.social‬ for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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Big Pharma is rushing to monetize ancient healing practices and peel away what they see as adverse side effects, write Mia Cara Cosco and Rasha Elass for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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While the optics of a split between Washington and Brussels are apparent, the details of how a separation would work in practice remain unclear, if not contradictory, writes @michaeldweiss.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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Kamal Shahin’s investigation for @newlinesmag.bsky.social reveals how a cyberattack exploited Assad soldiers' vulnerabilities and may have changed the course of the Syrian conflict. newlinesmag.com/reportage/ho...

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Congratulations to @mggalvin.bsky.social, winner of this year's @europeanpressprize.bsky.social Migration Journalism Award for her @newlinesmag.bsky.social piece “Growing up ‘Non-Western’ in Denmark’s Nanny State.” Read it in full here: newlinesmag.com/reportage/gr...

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NEW: Fears are growing that Trump's immigration policies could block foreign visitors from participating in the 2025 Club World Cup and next year’s World Cup. Alija Alex Čizmić explores the effects on global sports for @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/argument/wha...

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NEW: In a country where sleight of hand is often mistaken for sorcery, a new wave of Nigerian illusionists is fighting stigma and reclaiming magic on their own terms, writes Tilèwa Kazeem for @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/spotlight/th...

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Congratulations to @mggalvin.bsky.social on winning the Migration Journalism Award for the European Press Prize with her piece “Growing up ‘non-Western’ in Denmark’s Nanny State” for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. Check out her story here! newlinesmag.com/reportage/gr...

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In his Urdu poems, Noon Meem Danish gives voice to dual Pakistani and Black identities, to exile and belonging — blending the pain of dislocation with lyrical force, writes Samee Ahmad for @newlinesmag.bsky.social featuring a rare interview with Danish.

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A mobile application, distributed quietly among Syrian officers via a Telegram channel, spread rapidly through the ranks of Assad’s army. In truth, the app was a carefully planted trap, writes Kamal Shahin for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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NEW: A recent power grab by Libya’s Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dabeiba has backfired and destabilized relations between factions in Tripoli. Emadeddin Badi and Wolfram Lacher discuss the situation and its possible results, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/argument/a-p...

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For Iraqi children growing up in the 1990s, Saddam Hussein’s birthday was a special affair planned days, if not weeks, ahead. In @newlinesmag.bsky.social Rasha Al Aqeedi recalls Saddam’s titanic birthday cake while the country suffered under sanctions.

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In the 1960s Somalia was a democratic pacesetter in Africa, and by the 1990s it was a byword for chaos and destruction. Faisal Ali traces the factors from independence onward that contributed to the country’s decline, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/essays/under...

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The Trump administration seeks to emulate the natalist policies of the president’s far-right friend Viktor Orban. But one such policy — free IVF treatments — has already failed spectacularly in Hungary, writes @lilirutai.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.

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NEW: Cultural exchange between India and Pakistan, long sustained through cinema, music and fashion, faces unprecedented strain amid rising political tensions, writes @surbhigupta.bsky.social in @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/spotlight/cu...

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NEW: Bangladeshi architects are adapting to climate change with innovative designs using traditional techniques and local materials, from movable houses to brick hospitals built to resist rising sea levels, writes Jenny Gustafsson for @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/reportage/ar...

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