Fears are growing that a new pope with an anti-Islamic outlook could revive the confrontational policies of earlier pontiffs, reigniting tensions with the Muslim world.

Amid global geopolitical turmoil and its drive to become a leading military power, the German military has received the green light in recent weeks for a massive arms buildup.

While the new Syrian administration seeks to revive the economy and pave the way for a long-term reconstruction phase, top priorities include reforming state-owned enterprises, managing public debt, and enhancing financial market infrastructure.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Turkish political analyst Yasin Aktay discussed the implications of Abdullah Ocalan’s call to lay down arms, the future of the Kurdish issue in Turkiye, and the impact of recent developments in Syria on regional stability.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Tahseen al-Astal, the head of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, highlighted the perilous circumstances faced by journalists in Gaza amidst the Israeli Occupation's deliberate targeting and assured that all Israeli leaders responsible for these crimes will face justice.

With the announcement of Pope Francis's death at 88, Iraqi Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako (76) emerged as a potential successor, gaining official endorsement from Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani for the papacy.

For days during Eid, Mishaan al-Khazraji—the head of Iraq’s Sunni Endowment—dominated headlines and social media after sparking what became known as the “crescent crisis” among Iraqi Sunnis.

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. this week to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

Despite political difficulties and distribution challenges, the film ‘No Other Land’, directed by Israelis and Palestinians, was able to achieve a historic achievement by winning the Oscar for best documentary.