Category: 1. Iran

The big picture:

This marks the second round of parliamentary debate on the issue, reflecting growing political and public controversy over capital punishment.

Ben-Gvir’s symbolic gesture and rhetoric highlight deep…

European Council President António Costa said on Monday that the United States should “not threaten to interfere in the democratic life” of its European allies, Politico reported.

Costa’s remarks were some of the first to come from senior EU…

Why it matters:

The Prophet’s governance model and his interactions with Christians, Jews, and other religious groups in early Islamic society remain central to interfaith dialogue efforts. Scholars argue that reviving…

WASHINGTON — Pamela Smith is stepping down as the D.C. Metropolitan Police chief, Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday.

Smith, appointed in 2023, had been brought in to stabilize a department facing staffing…

The collapse of longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last year was felt across the Middle East — none more so than in Iran, his closest ally.

Assad’s fall was a major blow to Iran, which had used Syria to expand its regional influence and…

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – A commemoration ceremony of the National Student Day was held at the University of Tehran on Sunday with the participation of Leader’s representative at Iran’s Supreme National Security…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly held a clandestine meeting with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss a new foreign-administered framework for governing the Gaza Strip, Al Mayadeen reported Monday, citing the…