In a shocking incident that shook the political and security landscape of the U.S., conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University.

The U.S. Department of State has appointed Joshua Harris as its new chargé d’affaires in Baghdad at a sensitive time, as Washington begins withdrawing troops from Iraq while pressing the Iraqi government to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces and curb Iran’s influence.

On August 12, 2025, Hebrew media abruptly began reporting on what they described as “months of quiet maneuvering behind the scenes” to install prominent Palestinian businessman Samir Hulileh as Gaza’s prospective governor.

The decision by Yemeni authorities in al-Mahra province to release tribal sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed al-Zaidi, a key figure in the Houthis' expansion across Yemeni cities since the 2014 coup, has triggered widespread anger.

Salim Ahmed Said, also known as Salem Omeid, is one man with two names who has been making headlines across Iraq since early July 2025 after the U.S. Treasury blacklisted him as an Iraqi businessman allegedly leading a “shadow fleet” smuggling Iranian oil.

Catherine Shakdam made headlines across Iranian media after former reformist presidential candidate Mostafa Kavakebian accused her of infiltrating the country’s sensitive institutions by engaging in sexual relationships with 120 high-ranking officials.

A rare and intense clash erupted between security forces and a local tribe in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, after Khurshid Herki — a leading tribal figure — openly defied authorities during an attempted arrest tied to a tribal dispute.

On June 4, 2025, Washington and Tel Aviv handed the “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation” to American evangelical pastor Johnnie Moore, raising concerns due to his support for Israeli aggression and hardline views on Israeli supremacy.

Critically ill after a 242-day hunger strike, activist Laila Soueif embodies the struggle against Egypt’s repression and the personal cost of fighting for her imprisoned son.

Palestinian-American academic and businessman Bishara Bahbah has come into the spotlight for playing a key role in bridging the gap between Hamas and the U.S. after negotiations with the Israeli Occupation hit a dead end.

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.

At the Conference Center in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, flags were raised under red lights—the color of the Liberal Party, which had won the general election under Mark Carney’s leadership.

Following his outspoken support for Donald Trump’s reelection, Hamtramck Yemeni Muslim mayor Amer Ghaleb has been named the next U.S. ambassador to Kuwait.

Activists have warned that groups like Allahiyah, led by Iran-backed Abdul Ali, can easily attract disillusioned youth to their cause, stressing the urgency for the government to address the conditions fueling its rise.