Although the White House described him as a ‘president of peace’, he signed an executive order to establish a Department of War, without congressional approval.

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.

China recently hosted the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, followed by a military parade to mark the defeat of Japan in World War II – all accompanied by bilateral meetings with leaders of several allied countries.

Since Israeli Occupation attacks prevented Syrian government forces from entering the Druze-majority Sweida province in southern Syria, calls for secession led by Hikmat al-Hijri have intensified.

The United States recently suspended millions of dollars in aid to some Muslim groups based on allegations by a well-known organization known for its hostility to Palestinians and Islam.