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Can a Beach Really Be Evil? Ask the Sun-Seekers in Good Sahel.
ByVivian Yee, Rania Khaled and Fatma Fahmy October 23, 2025October 28, 2025

The sea looks the same. So does the sand. But in Egypt, two beach communities not far from each other have decidedly different ideas about fun.

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Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
ByPranav Baskar and Leily Nikounazar October 10, 2025October 12, 2025

Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.

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Saudi Grand Mufti, an Archconservative in a Changing Kingdom, Dies
ByVivian Nereim September 23, 2025September 24, 2025

The death of Abdulaziz Al Asheikh, Saudi Arabia’s most senior cleric, was the symbolic end of an era as the kingdom transforms.

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Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus
ByVivian Yee, Hwaida Saad and Nanna Heitmann August 11, 2025

Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.

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Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus
ByVivian Yee, Hwaida Saad and Nanna Heitmann August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.

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How Yemeni Cafes like Haraz Coffee House Are Building Momentum and Community
ByGregory Barber June 24, 2025

For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.

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How Yemeni Cafes like Haraz Coffee House Are Building Momentum and Community
ByGregory Barber June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.

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Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall
ByRoger Cohen June 19, 2025June 20, 2025

The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end?

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Who Is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader?
ByEuan Ward June 17, 2025June 18, 2025

The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence across the Middle East.

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