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Thursday, May 21, 2026

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San Diego Mosque Shooting: How Hate Speech Fueled Violence Against Religious Institutions in the U.S.

San Diego Mosque Shooting: How Hate Speech Fueled Violence Against Religious Institutions in the U.S.

Murad Jandali

4 hours ago

In a new and bloody chapter of hatred against Islam and Muslims on American soil, a mosque in San Diego, California, was targeted in a shooting attack that left several people dead.

Khamenei’s Envoy: Is Iran Obstructing al-Zaidi’s Bid to Form Iraq’s Government?

Khamenei’s Envoy: Is Iran Obstructing al-Zaidi’s Bid to Form Iraq’s Government?

6 days ago

As the deadline for Iraqi PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi to present his cabinet to parliament nears, Iran has become directly involved in the government formation process, despite previously insisting it was a purely Iraqi matter beyond external interference.

Washington Presses With Sanctions: Can al-Zaidi Push Iraq’s Factions Out of Government?

Washington Presses With Sanctions: Can al-Zaidi Push Iraq’s Factions Out of Government?

7 days ago

As Iraqi prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi pushes ahead with efforts to form a new government, the U.S. is simultaneously imposing sanctions on Iraqi figures and leaders of armed factions, while issuing repeated warnings against including such groups in the upcoming cabinet.

China Lifts Tariffs on African Nations: Motives and Fallout

China Lifts Tariffs on African Nations: Motives and Fallout

8 days ago

China has scrapped tariffs on goods from 53 African countries starting May 1, 2026, in a move that has sparked differing interpretations over its aims, impact, and broader context.

After Abraham Accords: The Story of the Isaac Agreements That ‘Israel’ Is Forging With Latin America

After Abraham Accords: The Story of the Isaac Agreements That ‘Israel’ Is Forging With Latin America

14 days ago

The Isaac Accords are a geopolitical initiative led by Argentine President Javier Milei to expand “Israel–Latin America” cooperation, inspired by the Abraham Accords, while countering rival global influence.

Nigeria Deepens Military Cooperation with Turkiye: What Next for Boko Haram and ISIS–WA?

Nigeria Deepens Military Cooperation with Turkiye: What Next for Boko Haram and ISIS–WA?

15 days ago

Nigeria's Defense Minister Christopher Gwabin Musa announced a new military agreement with Ankara aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to tackle an insurgency that has dragged on for more than 17 years.