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Book Club: Prominent French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu's latest book is a comprehensive exploration of the Middle East's political history, from the split-up of the Roman Empire in 395AD to the counter-revolutions of the present-day.
Israel is responsible for Gaza's worsening environmental crisis. By limiting what is fished, what comes in and out of Gaza, and routinely bombing civilian and agricultural infrastructure, Israel has contributed to Gaza's barely liveable conditions.
Water stress and scarcity have increased food insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa region. The climate crisis has affected rainfall patterns, resulting in drier conditions. Sustainable governance is needed to ensure water is rationalised.
![Trio from Baghdad [Qaimakchi family]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/media/images/18BE856A-326A-40BD-8CAC-B434A9CB7AD5.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=4IP_jLfP "Trio from Baghdad [Qaimakchi family]")
The Qaimaqchi brothers captured the beginning of modern Iraq through painting, sculpture and photography.
This week sees the start of the Asian Games. The delayed tournament, taking place now because of China’s strict lockdown policies last year to prevent the spread of COVID, will see the best gamers from around Asia competing in 7 events.
A festive atmosphere prevailed at the Basra International Stadium on Wednesday, despite home side Iraq losing 3-2 to Qatar.
The city of Basra in southern Iraq is at the forefront of a nationwide spike in drugs sales and consumption, with arrests nearly doubling since late 2014.
![Mosul old city [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/large_16_9/public/media/images/696ADAB4-2D62-4934-96E3-854A977AACE3.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=zBfr_pG9 "Mosul old city [Getty]")
While the defeat of IS brought an end to three years of death and destruction across northern and western Iraq, Baghdad estimates $100 billion is needed nationwide to rebuild.
Women and girls in Iraq face harassment on the streets every time they leave their houses. They tell °®Âþµº of the different ways they deal with their abusers.
One of the oldest Christian communities in the Middle East returned to their ancestral lands in Iraq after IS was at last routed, but the community are still anxious.