He kept Iran's revolution alive with an iron hand
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's leader since 1989, has maintained the Islamic Republic's strict governance for over 35 years, yet leaves behind a divided nation largely opposing his regime.
Islamic State emerges from rubble of north-east Syria to exploit discontent with al-Sharaa
In Baghuz, Syria, remnants of the Islamic State are stirring again as locals express unease about the group's resurgence amid lingering dissatisfaction with the current governance.
Who is Hibatullah Akhundzada, how did he become Afghanistan's supreme leader?
The article explores the background of Hibatullah Akhundzada and his rise to power as the supreme leader of Afghanistan during the Mujahideen's fight against the Soviet Union.