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In-depth: Captagon is by no means a new phenomenon in the Middle East, but the Syrian civil war and a collapsing economy have pushed the market into high gear.
![Jordanian flag [GETTY]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/media/images/D829FA01-DD44-43D9-89EB-9DD4BFAF7E3C.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=UL7h0i20 "Jordanian flag [GETTY]")
Analysis: King Abdullah's recent comments to US media reflect Amman's latest overtures to the Syrian regime, with the push to normalise economic ties a prelude to re-engaging politically.
![Students stage a demonstration demanding Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) to resume issuing their monthly stipends in Suleymaniyah, Iraq on November 23, 2021. [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/2021-12/GettyImages-1236753890.jpg?h=2991bd2d&itok=WcNW_WjD)
In-depth: Students in Iraq's Kurdistan region are demanding financial aid from their government, as they continue to face deteriorating economic conditions and the oppressive and often brutal rule of authorities.
In-depth: The Kurdish-led authority is seeking international recognition in a bid to consolidate its rule in northeast Syria, though not all residents are on board.
Analysis: Washington is still weighing up its approach to Syria, but the power balance that Russia, Turkey and Iran have built will not be easy to change.
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In-depth: The Lebanese national team's advancement in the World Cup qualifiers is much-needed news for the nation, the economy, and Lebanese football.
Analysis: The Vermont senator's influence continues to grow through grassroots campaigns in state and local politics, empowering Muslim and Arab politicians and activists across America.
![The UN Security Council will vote on the closure of their final border crossing for aid into Syria on 10 July, 2021. [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/2021-06/GettyImages-1157211447.jpg?h=0a74e834&itok=ZAKJneUf)
Analysis: The debate in the UN Security Council on the reauthorisation of the Bab al-Hawa aid corridor hinges on the geopolitical calculations of Russia.
![Iranian President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi holds a press conference at Shahid Beheshti conference hall on 21 June, 2021 in Tehran, Iran. [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/2021-06/GettyImages-press%20raisi.jpg?h=0bea6a59&itok=0uZH1PDa)
Analysis: Ongoing talks between historical rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia are likely to be boosted by the recent election of 'hardliner' Ebrahim Raisi, whose policy will align closely with that of Ayatollah Khamenei and the IRGC.
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Analysis: A royal crisis exposes tensions over the Palestinian issue, and pressure to normalise relations with Israel.