English Newsletter November 9

Al Majalla's November 9 issue delved into multiple global events and developments. Ibrahim Jalal discusses Yemen's ongoing government offensive in Jawf province, which has seen significant progress. He believes a successful campaign, along with utilizing social capital, could put pressure on Houthi strongholds. Meanwhile, Jamal Mujahid explores the untapped potential of Yemen's resource-rich region.

Mimoza Al-Arrawi takes readers into the vibrant world of Yemeni artist Hakim Al-Aqel, celebrated for his use of color. The paper also reports on the Republican Party's major setback in the US midterms. Tarek Rashed examines the reasons behind President Trump's declining popularity, while Abdullah F. Alrebh argues that disapproving of Trump does not automatically equate to supporting the Democrats.

Aqeel Abbas and Ibrahim Hamidi ponder whether Democrats can prevent a potential conflict with Iran. Kamal Alam speculates if Israel is prepared for its first non-Ashkenazi prime minister, while Alia Mansour investigates the boundaries of political transformation in Israel. Kaswar Klasra considers Pakistan's delicate position in a complex world, and Abdel-Rahman Ayas questions if China's $3 billion loan to QatarEnergy will revitalize LNG exports.

Marco Mossad shifts focus to humanoid robots, a technology poised to revolutionize our daily lives. Najeeb Mubarak reviews the 2026 Goncourt-winning French novel about a murder in Paris. Op-eds from layelle.saad, Gadi Eisenkot, and Kamal Alam explore various political scenarios, including Iran's Supreme Leader facing a US president seeking a legacy-saving victory, Israel's elections and potential shift in its security doctrine, and the limits of political change in both Israel and the US.