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In-depth: Travel influencers going to Syria for views have created a viable propaganda arm for whitewashing the Assad regime.

Analysis: The Kingdom's futuristic 170km smart linear city promises to 'revolutionise living'. But beyond the awe factor are significant challenges and criticisms that could threaten the success of the megaproject and the entire Vision 2030.

Analysis: As Nancy Pelosi's controversial Taiwan visit inflamed tensions between the US and China, Arab states unilaterally sided with Beijing, reflecting its growing influence in the region, particularly in the Gulf.

Analysis: Ankara's drone strikes against the Kurdish-led SDF follow widespread opposition to its planned military invasion of northern Syria, with the campaign largely tolerated by both Russia and the US.

In-depth: While state media praised the recent attack on the writer and officials denied involvement but justified it, other reactions reflect the chasm between civil society and an extremist political system.

Analysis: Since seizing power a year ago the Taliban has implemented repressive measures reminiscent of its harsh rule in the 1990s, with the country beset by humanitarian and economic crises.