Analysis How France’s growing Morocco ties fueled diplomatic crisis with Algeria Algeria continues to distance itself from French influence while seeking to isolate Morocco, forging new alliances with Egypt, Libya, Sudan and other nations not closely aligned with Morocco. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Analysis Tebboune's reelection bid is Algeria's bet on stability over reform A second Tebboune term will keep him as the manager of government activity, not in a position of real power in Algeria. By Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Israel’s Netanyahu gambles on Gaza cease-fire with new conditions New Israeli demands in the cease-fire talks with Hamas risk prolonging the delicate negotiations and the remaining hostages' time in captivity. Israel
Culture Turkish exhibit reveals ‘extraordinary world’ of Ottoman Empire's last caliph A retrospective of the artwork of Abdulmecid II, Islam’s last caliph, illustrates the dynasty’s fusion of East and West. Turkey
Fate of Algeria’s missing migrants sparks international concern A group of 120 individuals from Syria, Yemen and Palestine disappeared last month in Algeria, and now rights groups are calling on the authorities to reveal their fate. Algeria