Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘his father on steroids,’ experts warn of hardline rule
Experts describe Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed as Iran's new supreme leader, as a more extreme version of his father, signaling a potential for even more hardline governance.
The Islamic-Democracy of Emilia: Shadows Over Mosques and Millions to the Cooperative with Lepore's Wife
The article discusses the financial involvement of the Lai Momo cooperative, which is associated with the mayor's wife, in projects for migrant inclusion in Bologna.
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.