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Friday, August 14, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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The Kinahan Cartel in Dubai: Visas, Companies, and Property Raise Awkward Questions

The Kinahan Cartel in Dubai: Visas, Companies, and Property Raise Awkward Questions

5 hours ago

The UAE offered the Kinahan cartel more than a place to store its money; it provided its leaders with secure neighborhoods, schools, services, and a luxury lifestyle that allowed them to present themselves as consultants, investors or sports executives.

After Defeating AIPAC: Could Abdulrahman el-Sayed Become the First Muslim U.S. Senator?

After Defeating AIPAC: Could Abdulrahman el-Sayed Become the First Muslim U.S. Senator?

4 days ago

Abdulrahman el-Sayed’s victory signals growing progressive influence, weakening AIPAC power, and a potential historic first Muslim U.S. senator.

A Progressive Critic of 'Israel': How Abdul El-Sayed Could Become the First Muslim Senator

A Progressive Critic of 'Israel': How Abdul El-Sayed Could Become the First Muslim Senator

Murad Jandali

6 days ago

Abdul El-Sayed, an American epidemiologist of Egyptian descent, is one step closer to making history as the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.

Stephen Scholes and the UAE Network Behind the Arming of the RSF Militia

Stephen Scholes and the UAE Network Behind the Arming of the RSF Militia

6 days ago

A draft UN report reviewed by Reuters found that Boeing 727 aircraft linked to a former U.S. military contractor's business network transported weapons, drones, mercenaries, and fighters to Darfur for the UAE-backed RSF militia.

Unprecedented Escalation: What’s Behind the US-Saudi Strikes Inside Iraq?

Unprecedented Escalation: What’s Behind the US-Saudi Strikes Inside Iraq?

11 days ago

Riyadh announced it had launched strikes on targets within Iraqi territory in retaliation for drone attacks on its oil facilities, claiming the drones were launched from Iraq and carried out by Iranian-backed militias.

Al-Zaidi's Government Faces a Test of Strength: Who Will Have the Final Say in Baghdad?

Al-Zaidi's Government Faces a Test of Strength: Who Will Have the Final Say in Baghdad?

12 days ago

The Jurf al-Naddaf incident exposed the Iraqi government’s struggle to bring Iran-backed militias under state control despite reported Iranian support for disarmament, raising concerns over state authority and possible foreign intervention.