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How Iran Transformed From Secular Monarchy To Shia Islamic Republic
The United States and Israel's latest unilateral declaration of war on Iranian cities has drawn attention to the reality that Iran is not just another state in West Asia.
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Opinion | How Khamenei's Killing Is Doing Exactly The Opposite Of What US-Israel Wanted
What Israel and the US have done is make Khamenei, who was running a country dealing with extreme economic hardships, protests and internal strife, a martyr. His killing has united Shias and Sunnis across the globe in anger.
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What Iran's Clerical Hierarchy Looks Like After Khamenei's Death
Originating from the Arabic and Persian languages, the term Ayatollah symbolises a sign of god or religious authority. The title is granted to high-ranking clerics in Shia Islam to demonstrate their advanced theological knowledge in the community.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Pakistan Mosque Blast
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide blast at a mosque in the Pakistani capital Islamabad
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Mosul Airport Reopens Years After ISIS Devastation
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated Wednesday the city of Mosul's newly restored airport, years after it was destroyed in the battle to dislodge the Islamic State group.
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Muharram 2025: The Battle Of Karbala And Significance Of Ashura
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world.
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Muharram 2025: Understanding Ashura, Tazia Processions, And Significance Of The Day
Muharram, a sacred month in Islam, culminates in Ashura, a day of mourning and remembrance for Imam Hussain's martyrdom, marked by processions and symbolic acts of devotion.
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Opinion | 14 Years On, The Arab Spring Morphs Into An Islamic Winter
All that one can safely say at this stage about the impact of the Arab Spring phenomenon is that it has shown a harsh mirror to the various stakeholders and made them aware of the limits of their respective powers.
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ISIS Is No Longer A Threat, Says Iraq PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that the Islamic State (IS) militant group no longer poses a threat to Iraq and dialogue to end the US-led international coalition to fight the IS group continues.
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Indian Envoy Assures Support To Bring Back Body Of Citizen Killed In Oman Mosque Shooting
An Indian national was killed and three others were injured in a rare shooting attack by the Islamic State terrorist group near a Shia Muslim mosque in Oman's capital Muscat that claimed six lives, mostly foreigners.
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How Iran Transformed From Secular Monarchy To Shia Islamic Republic
The United States and Israel's latest unilateral declaration of war on Iranian cities has drawn attention to the reality that Iran is not just another state in West Asia.
-
Opinion | How Khamenei's Killing Is Doing Exactly The Opposite Of What US-Israel Wanted
What Israel and the US have done is make Khamenei, who was running a country dealing with extreme economic hardships, protests and internal strife, a martyr. His killing has united Shias and Sunnis across the globe in anger.
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What Iran's Clerical Hierarchy Looks Like After Khamenei's Death
Originating from the Arabic and Persian languages, the term Ayatollah symbolises a sign of god or religious authority. The title is granted to high-ranking clerics in Shia Islam to demonstrate their advanced theological knowledge in the community.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Pakistan Mosque Blast
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide blast at a mosque in the Pakistani capital Islamabad
-
Mosul Airport Reopens Years After ISIS Devastation
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated Wednesday the city of Mosul's newly restored airport, years after it was destroyed in the battle to dislodge the Islamic State group.
-
Muharram 2025: The Battle Of Karbala And Significance Of Ashura
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world.
-
Muharram 2025: Understanding Ashura, Tazia Processions, And Significance Of The Day
Muharram, a sacred month in Islam, culminates in Ashura, a day of mourning and remembrance for Imam Hussain's martyrdom, marked by processions and symbolic acts of devotion.
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Opinion | 14 Years On, The Arab Spring Morphs Into An Islamic Winter
All that one can safely say at this stage about the impact of the Arab Spring phenomenon is that it has shown a harsh mirror to the various stakeholders and made them aware of the limits of their respective powers.
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ISIS Is No Longer A Threat, Says Iraq PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that the Islamic State (IS) militant group no longer poses a threat to Iraq and dialogue to end the US-led international coalition to fight the IS group continues.
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Indian Envoy Assures Support To Bring Back Body Of Citizen Killed In Oman Mosque Shooting
An Indian national was killed and three others were injured in a rare shooting attack by the Islamic State terrorist group near a Shia Muslim mosque in Oman's capital Muscat that claimed six lives, mostly foreigners.
