A civil judge in Lebanon has set a date for the trial of the Lebanese singer-turned-militant Fadel Chaker and his former associate, the radical cleric Ahmed Al Assir. They are accused of attempting to ...

In a Dubai recording studio, hijab-clad Ghaliaa Chaker tunes her guitar and belts out original songs as she builds a career that is turning heads for more than just her music. The 26-year-old Syrian, ...

A civil judge has set a January 9 trial for Fadel Chaker and radical cleric Ahmed Al Assir over a 2013 attempted killing in Sidon. In a separate military case, the former singer is being investigated ...

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First. As a national correspondent, Fadel consistently reported on the fault lines of this divided nation. She flew ...

DOHA: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 opening treated fans at Al Bayt Stadium to a spectacular showcase featuring live performances and cinematic visuals, with millions of fans from across the region ...

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race. Most recently, she was NPR's international correspondent based in Cairo and ...

The week’s most popular Arabic songs across the globe based on streaming activity from more than 200 territories around the world- including the MENA region as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is ...

President Trump minimized concerns about the economy during a Pennsylvania rally Tuesday. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Frank Luntz about Trump's latest take. Data obtained and ...

NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts ...

The week's most popular Arabic artists across all genres based on streaming activity from more than 200 territories around the world- including the MENA region as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is ...

It's been another vibrant year for Arabic music, with a steady run of 2025 releases spanning pop, hip-hop, indie and electronic tracks across the region, from Morocco and Egypt to Lebanon, Palestine ...

Elazar Sontag did not suggest a coveted reservation for our first lunch together. Instead, The Washington Post' s new food critic led the way to a church cafeteria tucked behind a parking lot near Mt.