Culture
The Leopard Dies as Syria Quietly Embraces Normalization
Syrian-Palestinian actor Adeeb Kaddoura passed away at the age of 77, his life spanning the same number of years as the Nakba. His death comes at a moment when Syria appears increasingly distanced from Palestine, with reports of Damascus moving closer to t
Marwa Jerdy
17.05.2025
Cannes on Trial: What Have You Done for Fatima?
The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened under the weight of politics, as the red carpet gave way to urgent appeals for Gaza, under siege for more than 18 months, and asked questions about the role of cinema in the face of mass suffering.
Chafic Tabbara
16.05.2025
People’s movements and the Bandung Spirit: A view from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s participation in the Bandung Conference reveals that in many countries, it was the movements and organized left that pushed for South-South integration, in defiance of US imperialism
Shiran Illanperuma
5.05.2025