Iraq’s election lists are witnessing fierce battles as intense as the fight for parliamentary seats, with early contests erupting within political alliances over the coveted top spot on candidate lists.

The sudden mass resignation of nine judges from Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has sparked a new crisis, casting uncertainty over the political situation, especially ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, 2025.

Lebanon’s Shiite duo—Hezbollah and Amal Movement—proved they still hold significant sway over their Shiite base, securing strong support in any electoral contest.

Though not religious himself, Donald Trump has long courted evangelical Christian movements with his conservative policies, styling himself as a champion of right-wing Christians.

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.