Shiite factions under the Popular Mobilization Forces have penetrated Iraq’s economic sphere, sparking genuine concern among major traders about losing their livelihoods to competitors backed by the power of arms.

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.

Just minutes of clashes were enough to end the life of Abdul Ghani al-Kikli better known as Gheniwa, head of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) and until recently one of the most powerful warlords in western Libya.

The potential impact on Iraq if Iran withdraws support for its proxies, highlighting shifts in political power and rising alternatives like the Sadrist movement.

The Sudanese army's liberation of the presidential palace marks a key victory, while the RSF militia focuses on consolidating power in western Sudan and declaring a parallel government.