Odeabank is a Turkish bank based in Istanbul. The bank provides services to individuals, companies, and coorporates. As of 2019[update], the bank had 47 branches.
Jam Abadan (Persian: جم آبادان), also known as Shahin Abadan (Persian: شاهین آبادان), was one of the oldest Iranian football clubs based in Abadan, Iran. Iranian famous football player Parviz Dehdari had a history of playing in the team. The club was in third place in the 1957 Iran Football Championship Cup and won the 1960 Iran Football Championship Cup which was their first national cup.
Mehrdad New York (born Jafaragha Shariati; died December 30, 2023) was an Iranian-American singer who was murdered in Iran in 2023. His murder, which resulted from an elaborate plot to seize his billion-dollar property holdings, received widespread media attention and public interest.
The 2025 Asian Club League Handball Championship is the 27th edition of the championship scheduled to be held from 12 to 23 November 2024 at Doha, Qatar under the aegis of Asian Handball Federation. This marks the fifth occasion that Qatar will host the competition, having previously hosted the 15th to 18th editions.
Hewa Sherzad Rahimpur (born April 1993) is a Kurdish human trafficker. He was thought to have charged up to £6,000 for people on the boats, with total profits sometimes exceeding £200,000 per passage.
Dubai Studio City (part of Dubai Media City in Dubai devoted to movie making)
Dubai Studio City, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is owned by Dubai Holding; it was established in 2005. Within the Dubailand project and extending over an area of approximately 22 million square feet, the city includes three types of private production studios in music, cinema and television, as well as production, editing and mixing companies, companies specializing in clothing and decoration design, artist agencies, and animation companies, and support services.
Muhammad Shabaneh (Arabic: محمد شبانة), also known by his nickname Abu Anas (Arabic: أبو أنس شبانة), is the commander of the Rafah Brigade in the military wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Under his command were about four battalions.
Hrach Kaprielian (born 31 August 1953) is an American-based Armenian businessman, known for serving as the chairman of the board of Artsakhbank, and the co-owner and president of FC Ararat Yerevan, a football club based in Yerevan, Armenia.
The list of Laniteio people includes notable graduates, professors, and administrators affiliated with the Laniteio Greek Gymnasium (modern-day Laniteio Lyceum and Laniteio Gymnasium). For a list of Laniteio's principals, see Principal of Laniteio.
Al Maigliah Market Center (Arabic: مركز المعيقلية التجاري) is a traditional shopping complex in the ad-Dirah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the western part of the Qasr al-Hukm District. Built in the period 1988–1992 during the second phase of the Qasr Al Hukm District Development Project, it contains 1,000 shops divided into four sections specializing in the trade of traditional perfumes, gold, watches and fashion retail.
The list of ambassadors of Turkey to OIC includes diplomats who represent Turkey's interests within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Turkish Permanent Mission to the OIC was established in Jeddah on 24 July 2015 and began operations at a temporary office in the Radisson Blu Hotel.
Karen Vardanyan (Armenian: Կարեն Վարդանյան, November 30, 1976, Yerevan, Armenian SSR, USSR) is an Armenian businessman, philanthropist, owner of Grand Holding, and the youngest son of Hrant Vardanyan.
Arevelian Tatron (Eastern Theater ), also known as the Şark Tiyatrosu or Oriental Theater, was a theater company established in Istanbul, the Ottoman Empire, in 1859. It played an important pioneering role in the history of modern theater in Turkey, as the first professional theater company in the Ottoman Empire, and the stage of the first pioneer generation of indigenous actors in the Ottoman Empire.
Al Deira Market (Arabic: أسواق الديرة), also known as Souq Ushaiger (Arabic: سوق أشيقر) is a traditional shopping center in the ad-Dirah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the Qasr al-Hukm District. It contains 400 shops that specialize in the sale of handicrafts, imported fabrics and carpets.
Souq al-Thumairi (Arabic: سوق الثميري), also known as the Clocktower Souq, is a historic traditional marketplace in the ad-Dirah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located on the either side of the Thumairi Street in the Qasr al-Hukm District. It is known for its gold markets and jewelry stores, besides several heritage shops that specialize in the sale of antique firearms and other souvenir items.
Jamal al-Faisal (1915 – 28 September 1995) was a Syrian military officer who played a significant role during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He served as the Chief of Staff of the Syrian Army in 1959, succeeding Lieutenant General Afif al-Bizri.
Zuqaq al-Sarai (Arabic: زقاق السراي), also known as al-Sarai Street (Arabic: شارع السراي), is an old street in Baghdad, Iraq, adjacent to al-Mutanabbi Street. The street is notable for holding the site of many Ottoman administration buildings, and cultural and historical locations.
Talysh in Iran are part of the Talysh ethnic group, historically living in some northern regions of Iran. The Talysh are descendants of aboriginal tribes who spoke the Azeri language, close to modern Talysh. Iosef Oranski once believed that there were approximately 80 thousand Talysh within Iran.
Iran's 20-year vision plan (Persian: سند چشم انداز بیست ساله جمهوری اسلامی ایران), also known as Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Horizon of 1404 AH (Persian: سند چشم انداز بیست ساله جمهوری اسلامی ایران در افق ١٤٠٤ ه ش) has been formulated by the Expediency Discernment Council at its own suggestion.
The National Reform Movement (Kurdish: Bizûtinewey Chaksazi Nishtimani lit. National Reform Movement) is a Kurdish political party in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The party was founded and is led by Berun Omar Fatah, who established it on September 1, 2014, in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Emil Badi' Ya'qub (born November 27, 1950) is a scholar in the field of Arabic language studies and the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Arabic Studies at Suleiman International University. He is a contemporary editor and commentator with numerous annotations and explanations of key classical works in Arabic linguistics, such as his work on Sharh Shudhur al-Dhahab by Ibn Hisham al-Ansari, for which he provided an introduction, footnotes, and indexes.
The list of ambassadors of Turkey to the OSCE comprises diplomats responsible for representing Turkey's interests within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Turkey has been an active member of the OSCE since its inception, with its ambassadors playing a key role in fostering dialogue, security, and cooperation in the region.
The Gospels of the Translators or The Four Gospels is one of oldest Armenian illuminated manuscripts dated 966 or 996 and is kept in Baltimore. Up to the 10th century eight dated Armenian manuscripts have survived: the Gospels of Queen Mlké (851-862) (Venice № 1144/86), the Lazarian Gospels (887) (Matenadaran № 6200), The Gospels of Ashot Sparapet (909) (Matenadaran № 6202), Dsurghut Gospels (974) (Georgia), the Sanasarian Gospels (985) (Matenadaran ...
The HighFest International Performing Arts Festival (in English: HighFest | in Armenian: Հայֆեստ) was established in 2003. The festival is organized by the non-governmental organization Armenian Actors Union.
Behrad Ali Konari, a rapper from Ahvaz, is one of the sixteen defendants in the case of the death of Rouhollah Ajamian. Following the commemoration of Hadis Najafi in Karaj, he was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment in exile by the initial court.
Saad bin Abdulaziz Al Qanbar (Arabic: سعد بن عبدالعزيز القنبر) also known as Saad Al Ganbar is a Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and humanitarian. He is the chairman of Saja Energy Company based in Saudi Arabia.
The Audit Organization of Iran (Persian: سازمان حسابرسی کشور) is one of the organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran, which was established in 1987 by the Law on the Establishment of the Audit Organization.
Narcissus Hotel and Spa Riyadh is a five-star skyscraper hotel in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Partially opened in 2013, it became fully operational by 2015. In 2017, the Boudl Tower was completed as an annex to the hotel, which stands at a height of 155 meters and, as of 2024, is the 23rd tallest building in Riyadh.
Jawbi, Al-Jawbi or Al-Jawbia, (Arabic: جوبي، الجوبي أو الجوبية), is an Iraqi Bedouin and village music and dance genre that is danced by a group in a circle.
Serdar Özyurt (born 1984, Antakya, Hatay) is a Turkishbusinessperson active in the defense and tourism sectors. His career spans multiple industries and includes notable contributions to Turkey's defense manufacturing and international business.
Burj al-Malaz (Arabic: برج الملز, lit. 'Malaz Tower'), also known as Burj al-Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, lit. 'Arab Tower'), Imarat al-Barmil (Arabic: عمارة البرميل, lit. 'barrel apartment building') and Capitol Records Building, was a cylindrical-shaped apartment building on al-Jamiʽah Street in the al-Malaz district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Bank Shahr (Iranian banking and financial services corporation)
Shahr Bank is one of the private banks in Iran that officially started its operations on February 9, 2009. In the past, this bank provided financial services under the names "Honarvaran Shahr Cooperative" and "Shahr Credit Cooperative."
Ali Asghar Badiazadegan (3 August 1940–25 May 1972) was one of the founders of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran. Together with Saeed Mohsen and Mohammed Hanifnejad, he founded the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran in 1965. Ali Asghar Badiazadegan was arrested by SAVAK in 1971 and executed on the fourth of 25 May 1972 along with other founders and two members of the central committee of the Mojahedin Organization of Iran.
Ömer Önhon (born 29 December 1960) is a Turkish diplomat who served as Turkey's ambassador to Syria and Spain. He was Turkey's last ambassador to Ba'athist Syria. His father is retired ambassador Candemir Önhon, and his grandfather, Saim Önhon, was a soldier, parliamentarian, and founding member of the Turkish Jockey Club.
The Lebanese prisoners detained in Syria or the Missing Lebanese in Syria are hundreds or even thousands (estimated at 622) of Lebanese citizens who were detained or disappeared during the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990) and after, in the time of the Syrian occupation of Lebanon, which lasted until 2005.
Fujairah National Group (FNG) is a diversified business conglomerate headquartered in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1982, FNG has become a leading enterprise in the UAE, with operations spanning sectors such as oil storage and trading, healthcare, education, aviation, shipping, construction, and real estate.
Rachid Nakhle (Arabic: رشيد نخلة ;February 1873-1939) was a Lebanese poet, writer and journalist born in the village of Barouk in the district of Mount Lebanon. He studied in the school of Ain Zhalta, and later, at the American school of Souk El Gharb.
Majid Akrami (born in 1992, Tehran) is a TV producer at IRIB. He has produced the programs "Ayineh-Khaneh", "Alamat", "Class-Mojarradha", and "Zamaneh".
Hamzeh Mozafari(born 28 January 1982 in Sirjan) is a former player for the Gol Gohar Sirjan team in the Persian Gulf Pro League and a football coach from Iran. He is currently the coach of the Gol Gohar football team.
The Vivian Silver Impact Award is presented annually to an Arab woman and Israeli woman who embody the values and actions of the Canadian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver (1949-2023). The award was created by the family of Vivian Silver and launched and coordinated with the assistance of the New Israel Fund.
The Zafaranlu or Zaʿfarānlu (Persian: زعفرانلو) are the largest Kurdish tribe in Khorasan. They are present near Turkmenistan border. The tribe is composed of several branches or clans. The tribe spoke Kurmanji Kurdish, however due to mixing with Turkmens the Zafaranlu mainly speak Turkic.
On 14 December 2024, the bodies of 12 individuals were discovered in a quarters billet of an Indian restaurant in Gudauri, Georgia. The victims were employees of the restaurant, and included 11 Indian nationals and one Georgian citizen.
Seyed Ali Ahmadi is a cinema and television producer at IRIB. He has produced television programs like two seasons of "Khandevaneh", "Ayineh-Khaneh", "Mah Mah", and a movie called "Aziz". He has a managerial background in Tehran Municipality and has been the head of the Media Cultural Center.
Abolfazl Amirataei (Persian: ابوالفضل امیرعطایی; January 4, 2006 – May 26, 2023) was a 16-year-old Iranian teenager who sustained critical injuries during the 2022 protests in Iran (Mahsa Amini protests) and died after approximately eight months of battling his injuries.
Buddhism in Israel refers to the Buddhist community living in Israel. Buddhism in Israel constitutes a minority. According to World Population Review as of 2022 census, the population of Buddhists in Israel is around 20,000 constituting 0.30% of the total population.
Mehmet Zeyrek (Turkish high energy physicist (born 1960))
Mehmet Zeyrek (born 1960 in Ankara) is a Turkish high energy physicist. His research interests are experimental and phenomenological high energy physics, particle and radiation detectors and various applications of detectors. He is currently a member of the LHC CMS at the CERN Laboratory in Switzerland and the Belle2 experiments at the KEK Laboratory in Japan.
Mohamed Ibrahim Khaddor (born 13 January 1976) is a former Syrian Major General in the Syrian Arab Army, known for his role in suppressing early protests in Douma during the 2011 civil uprising while serving as the commander of the 106th Republican Guard Brigade with the rank of Brigadier General.
The National Coalition for Justice and Democracy (Arabic: الائتلاف الوطني من أجل العدالة والديمقراطية, Al-I’tilaf al-Watani lil Adala wal Democratiya’ Wa’ad), also known as Wa'ad (Arabic: وعد, Promise) was a Palestinian electoral list and political party that took part in the 2006 Palestinian legislative election.
Sinam Sherkany Mohamad is the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) representative in the United States. She is one of the leading diplomats from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) in Syria and is a member of the SDC Presidential Council.
The Retinar PTR is an intrapulse modulated Doppler radar operating in the Ka band developed by Turkish electronics company Meteksan Savunma. It was introduced in 2018 and is currently in service with the Turkish Armed Forces, the Turkish Gendarme, and Turkish allies.
Suadiye is a neighborhood in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey with a population of 26,428 (2023). It is known for its European-esque restaurants and cafes and location near the coast and luxurious lifestyle, is bordered by Caddebostan and Erenköy in the west, Bostancı in the east, Kozyatağı and 19 Mayıs in the north, and the Sea of Marmara in the south.
Eden Cinema (Cinema in Tel Aviv, Israel, 1913–1974)
Eden Cinema (formerly Eden Theater) was Tel Aviv's first movie theater, which transitioned from a silent filmtheater to a cinema in the late 1920s with the advancement of technology. It was one of the key cultural institutions of early Tel Aviv, also known as "Little Tel Aviv".
Yalçın Hafızoğlu (born 18 August 1989) is a Turkish actor. He is best known for his roles in the long-running crime series Kiralık Aşk, and for his work in A bandit cannot rule the world (2015–2021).
1500Tasvir is a social media-based activist group. The name "1500" refers to the number of people killed during the November 2019 Iran protests. Initially, the account was established to track and repost images of those killed during these protests. However, it later evolved into a media outlet, publishing news about protests in Iran, particularly during the 2022 Iranian protests.
The 2025–26 Iranian budget was approved in November 2024. The budget featured a high deficit, more than 950 trillion toman. Predicted oil revenues were $2 trillion toman with a 26% deficit. The Iranian Armed Forces' budget increased fourfold. The government planned to withdraw 500 billion from its National Development Fund to cover its debts.
Pezhman Fatehi (October 23,1952 in Kamyaran; died January 9, 1981) was a Kurdish political prisoner. He died after being sentenced to a capital punishment sentence at Qezelhesar prison, where he was incarcerated. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that they apprehended him and three other individuals – Mohsen Mazloum, Vafa Azarbar, and Mohammad Faramarzi – in the Sumar and Baradost regions of Urmia province.
Al-Shabab Al-Muslim (Arabic: الشباب المسلم, lit. 'Muslim Youth') is an Islamic extremist Palestinian coalition made up of the organizations of Jund al-Sham, Fatah al-Islam, and other smaller extremist organizations.
The Khalidiya Khanqah Mosque and Tekke (Arabic: جامع وتكية خانقاه الخالدية) also known as the Mzgawti Xanaqa (Kurdish: مزگەوتی خەنقە) is located near the citadel in Erbil, Iraq. It is a religious complex comprising a mosque, Sufi lodge, library and marketplace.
1999–2000 Pirveli Liga was the 11th season of the GeorgianPirveli Liga. In contrast with the previous one where 55 teams were represented, this time a total of 46 teams split into four groups within the western and eastern zones, took part in the competition.
The Police Medal for Excellent Service (Arabic: نوط الشرطة للخدمة الممتازة, Nut al-Shurta lil Khidmat al-Mumtaza) was a medal awarded by the Kingdom of Iraq and later by the First Republic of Iraq. It was awarded to policemen for distinguished service.
Al-Mursalat (Arabic: المرسلات, lit. 'radio installation') is a neighborhood in northern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located west of al-Nuzha and north of the King Salman Neighborhood in the sub-municipality of al-Ulaya. It was named after the telecommunication poles in the locality that were built in the 1960s and 1970s by the German multinational conglomerate Siemens AG.
Sheikh Omar Diya-ud-Din al-Tavili (Arabic: الشَّيخ عُمَر ضِياءُ الدّين طويلة), also known as Omar Diya-ud-Din al-Biyari, was a Sheikh, scholar and Sufi mystic. He was born in 1839 in the village of Tavila, which was part of the Ottoman Empire (now in Iraqi-Kurdistan), and passed away in 1900 in Biyara, Iraqi-Kurdistan.
In April 2003, as the coalition advanced further into Iraq, Mosul became a significant objective due to its size and strategic location. Coalition forces, including U.S. Special Forces and Kurdish Peshmerga fighters under the leadership of Masoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, planned to engage Iraqi forces defending the city.
The Battle of Frenkyazısı occurred in late 1386 or early 1387, between an Ottoman army under Murad I and a Karamanid force under Alaeddin Ali Bey. The engagement took place outside of Konya and resulted in a decisive Ottoman victory. In the aftermath the Karamanids had to accept Murad I's suzerainty and Ottoman supremacy over the western part of Anatolia was secured for the time being.
Al Nuaimia (Residential area in Emirate of Ajman, UAE)
Al Nuaimia (Arabic: النعيمية) (also spell: Al Nuaimiya ) also known as Al Nuaimia Ajman or simply Nuaimia is a populated residential area situated in the Ajman district of the central region area of Emirate of Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates. Al Rumailah is a part of the city near the Sharjah border.
On 19 October 2024, the Israel Defense Forces conducted attacks on Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, killing at least 92 Palestinians and injuring more than 100, with many more missing believed to be trapped under the rubble. Israeli airstrikes and artillery shells struck several buildings in densely packed residential blocks filled with local residents and evacuees, primarily in the western regions of the city.
Adel Yazdi Gallery House is located in the historic district of Shiraz, in the Qavam House neighborhood. This gallery house was founded by Adel Yazdi, an Iranian artist and sculptor, with the aim of transforming the city's old texture into a cultural center and promoting art.
South Riyadh Stadium (Arabic: ملعب جنوب الرياض, romanized: maleab janub alriyad) is a planned multi-purpose stadium located in south-west Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, connected to the Wadi Namar. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and has a proposed capacity of 47,060 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage and round of 32.
Anglo-Israelis (English-speaking Israeli Jewish cultural group)
Anglo-Israelis, also referred to as Anglo-Saksim (Hebrew: אנגלו-סקסונים) or English-speaking Israelis, are AnglophoneJewisholim, whether born-Jews or gerim, and their descendants in the State of Israel. An integral part of Israeli Jewish society, they have imported into Israel the customs of their countries of origin.
Beit Avi Chai (Hebrew: בית אבי חי) is a cultural center and art gallery located in Jerusalem, Israel. It was established by the Avi Chai Foundation to promote Jewish-Israeli culture, creativity, and identity. The center is renowned for its diverse array of artistic performances, academic lectures, public events, Podcasts, Web series and visual art exhibitions, which reflect various perspectives on Jewish life, thought, and contemporary Israeli society.
The Fath Ali Shah Caravanserai, (Persian: کاروانسرای فتحعلیشاهی) also called the Robat Karim Caravanserai or Haj Kamal Caravanserai is a caravanserai located at kilometer 30 of the Tehran-Saveh road in the Robat Karim district of Tehran province, Iran.
Al Rumailah (Residential area in Emirate of Ajman, UAE)
Al Rumailah (Arabic: الرميلة) (also spell: Al Rumaila) also known as Rumailah Ajman or simply Al Rumailah 1 and Al Rumailah 2, is a populated residential area situated in the Ajman district of the central region area of Emirate of Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates.
The Battle of Gradište was a military engagement during Austro-Turkish War (1716–1718). The Austrians launched a raid against Veliko Gradište; initially successful, they were ambushed by the Ottomans and suffered heavy losses.
The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990, elicited a spectrum of reactions from the international community, regional actors, and within Iraq and Kuwait themselves.
Mir Bijar Khan Talpur (Sindhi: مير بجار خان ٽالپر) was a leader, Chief Minister of Sindh and the son of Mir Bahram Khan and the brother of Mir Sobdar Khan Talpur. He is best known for his role in Sindh's political and military history during the 18th century.
Hamza bin Qablan Al-Muzaini (Arabic: حمزة المزيني; born 1944) is a contemporary Saudi linguistics professor, critic, and translator. He has been serving as a board member of the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission since July 2020.
Qasemlu (Persian: قاسملو, also Romanized as Qasemlu and Qāsemlu) is a village in Iran. The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 297 people in 82 households
Diva Dubai Modeling agency is a multinational talent management and event production company based in Dubai. The company was founded in 2003 by Nicole Rodrigues.
Agha Garden (Kushk Mohi Abad) (Persian: باغ آقاBāgh-e Aghā) (lit:Garden of Sir) dates back to the Qajar era and is located in Kerman, Iran. This garden-mansion was registered as a national heritage of Iran on March 14, 2005, with registration number 11600.
Floods in Turkey occur frequently, affecting various regions, particularly those with riverine areas and prolonged heavy rainfall. According to the Turkish Disaster Database, between 1960 and 2014, Turkey experienced 1,076 flood events, resulting in 795 fatalities and economic damages estimated at approximately $800 million.
Lironne Bar-Sadeh (Hebrew: לירון בר-שדה) also known as Lironne Bar-Sade (born 29 April 1959) is an Israeli diplomat who has served as ambassador to Latvia and to Ireland. She previously served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Israeli Embassies in Italy and Jordan.
The Jewish community in Kizlyar, located in the Russian Republic of Dagestan, primarily consisted of Mountain Jews, a distinct Jewish group with their own language and customs, originating from the Caucasus region. Some Ashkenazi Jews also lived in Kizlyar, and they were the ones who mostly went into exile.
Battle of Ryabaya Mogila - a battle that took place on June 17 (28), 1770 during the Russian-Turkish war in the area of the mound Ryabaya Mogila. The Russian army of up to 38 thousand men under the leadership of General P. A. Rumyantsev defeated the superior Turkish-Tatar forces (up to 70 thousand men) under the command of Khan Kaplan-Girey.
The Turkish-Syrian Border Clashes of 1938 were a series of military skirmishes and diplomatic tensions that took place between Turkey and the French Mandate of Syria. The clashes occurred in the context of the ongoing dispute over the Sanjak of Alexandretta (today's Hatay Province), a region with a significant Turkish-speaking population that both Turkey and Syria claimed.
The Malatia dialect was traditionally spoken in the city of Malatya and nearby villages, extending as far south as Hüsni Mansur (modern Adıyaman). This region formed part of the broader Armenian-speaking world in Anatolia, where distinct local dialects developed over centuries.
The battle of Hacihasanlar was a phase of the Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829). On 24 September 1828, the Ottoman corps under the command of Omer Vrioni inflicted a major defeat at Hacıhasanlar near Varna on the Russian army's reconnaissance corps under General Harding, who was besieging Varna.
Majid Kazemi Sheikh-Shabani was one of three individuals convicted in connection with the Khaneh Esfahan case, accused of opening fire and causing the deaths of two Basij members and a Special Unit colonel in Isfahan. He was charged with moharebeh (waging war against God) and was executed on May 19, 2023, despite calls from human rights organizations and prominent figures for a suspension of the sentence.
The Establishment (football) (an organization or individuals alleged to have manipulated results in Turkish football)
The Establishment (Turkish: Yapı), was described by Fenerbahçe S.K. President Ali Koç as an organized system or group that allegedly obstructs the principles of justice, transparency, and impartiality in Turkish football. This term has frequently appeared in debates about referee mistakes in Turkish football, the policies of the football association and the privileging of certain clubs.
The Haredi Military Administration (Hebrew: מנהלת החרדים הצבאית), also known by the acronym "Mahatz", is the Israel Defense Forces component responsible for Haredi military affairs and recruitment.
Al Rawda (Residential area in Emirate of Ajman, UAE)
Al Rawda, also known as Rawda Ajman or simply Al Rawda 1 and Al Rawda 2, is a populated residential area situated in the Ajman district of the north-west area of Emirate of Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates. Al Rawda 1 is a part of the city near the Ajman border.
Lieutenant General Mohammad Hossein Mehrmand (9 September 1928 – 9 September 2024) was a senior fighter pilot and commander in the Imperial Iranian Air Force(IIAF) who served from 1949 to 1979. He held multiple commands, the last one being the Tactical Air Command (TAC).
Michel Basbous (1921–1981) was a Lebanese sculptor and painter known for his contributions to modernist sculpture in the Middle East. Born in Rachana, a small village in Lebanon, he integrated traditional influences into his modernist sculptures and played a role in developing Rachana as a cultural center.
Mitzpe Oron (Hebrew:מצפה אורון, Oron Lookout) is a memorial site located in the Switzerland Forest in the Lower Galilee in Israel, inaugurated on Israel's Memorial Day in April 2015. The lookout was established in memory of First Sergeant Oron Shaul, an IDF soldier who was killed during the 2014 Gaza War.
The Jewish Quarter of Grozny was located in the central part of the city of Grozny, Chechnya, Russia, and was mainly inhabited by Jews. It once had a thriving Jewish community and multiple synagogues, but the community was largely displaced during the first and second Chechen wars.
Bayn Alasr Walmaqrib, (Arabic: بين العصر والمغرب), (Means: Between Evening and Sunset), is an Iraqisong and was released by Iraqi singer Reza Al-Khayat in 1971. This song is one of the most popular songs in the Middle East and was recorded for Iraqi TV in the 1980s and since then, many singers of the Arab world have been singing this song.
Abdulrahman Fattahi (Persian: عبدالرحمان فتاحی; Kurdish: عەبدوڕەحمان فەتاحی, romanized: Ebduřeḧman Fettaḧî), also known by his nom de guerre Abu Safiya al-Kurdi (Arabic: أَبُوْ صَفِيَّةُ ٱلْكُرْدِيّْ), is a Kurdish Sunni cleric from Iran. He was a member of Al-Nusra Front and later Tahrir al-Sham.
The Mausoleum of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (Arabic: ضريح الإمام أحمد بن حنبل) is a mausoleum dedicated to Ahmad ibn Hanbal, the founder of the Hanbali school of Islamic thought. An Ottoman-period construction, the building is located in the Rusafa district of Baghdad, Iraq.
Eli Sprecher (born August 9, 1963) is an Israeli physician-scientist, specializing in dermatology and genetics. He is the current CEO of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) and previously served as Deputy Director for Research and Development and Head of the Dermatology Division at the same institution.
The Nirim affair refers to a gang rape and murder committed by Israeli Defense Force soldiers on August 12 and 13, 1949. In subsequent trials, twenty men were convicted of a range of crimes. The Nirim affair was revealed in a 2003 Haaretz article. It is the subject of Adania Shibli's 2017 novel Minor Detail.
Ayalim (Hebrew: איילים) is an Israeli nonprofit organisation that encourages young people to settle in the Negev and Galilee regions founded in 2002. As of 2025, it operated "22 student villages and alumni communities, engaging 1,300 young Israelis annually." The organization is named in honor of Eyal and Yael Sorek, friends of the founders who were killed by Hamas at Karmei Tzur in 2002.
Jaber Ali Ahmed (جابر علي أحمد; born 1953) is a Yemeni musician and music critic. He is recognised as a prominent figure in Yemen's musical scene and is noted for his critical and methodical approach to the history of Yemeni musical culture.
Hassan Bagheri (born Qolamhossein Afshordi; March 16, 1956 – January 29, 1983) was an Iranian military officer and journalist, and prominent military figure in the Iran-Iraq War. He served as the deputy commander of the IRGC Ground Forces during the war, and was one of the senior IRGC commanders that played a key role in the liberation of Khorramshahr.
Al-Yazdiah is a Syrian village in the Safita district of Tartus governorate. It is located about 6 kilometers south of Safita city. The village is located on the western slopes of the Latakia Mountains, about 25 kilometers east of the Mediterranean coast.
The 2025 Iran signpost protest began in February 2025, when numerous "No Entry" signs across Tehran, Karaj, and Hamadan were altered with a green line replacing the standard white one. The purpose and organizers remain unknown, and the signs seem to be in part of a message of definace against the regime with the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The Higher Institute of Demographic Studies and Research is an educational institution located in Al-Baramkeh district of Damascus, the capital of Syria.
The Higher Institute of Business Administration is a public higher education institution in Syria's capital, Damascus, that focuses on teaching business administration. Established in 2001, it is located in the Barzeh district of Damascus,.
Shroug (Arabic: الشروق; Iraqi Arabic: الشروگ; lit. "easterners") is a term in Iraq used to describe a Shia Arab social group from southern Iraq. The word Shroug had also been used as a derogatory term by Sunni Arabs against Shia Arabs of southern Iraq.
Wafiq Safa (Head of Hezbollah's Liaison and Coordination Unit)
Wafiq Safa (Arabic: وفيق صفا, born in 1960) is a Lebanese security official and a senior member of Hezbollah. As head of Hezbollah's Liaison and Coordination Unit since the late 1980s, reporting directly to the group's Secretary-General, Safa heads Hezbollah's security services and manages the group's relationships in Lebanese politics.
Mastooran (Farsi: مستوران) is an Iranian television series consisting of two seasons, the first season directed by Masoud Abparvar and Seyyed Jamal Seyyed Hatami and the second season directed by Seyyed Ali Hashemi, commissioned by the Owj Arts and Media Organization for Channel One of the Iranian Broadcasting System.
Sheikh Muhammed Bâhâeddin al-Tavili (Arabic: الشيخ مُحَمَّدْ بهاء الدين طويلة), also known as Bâhâeddin Naqshbandî, Abū al-Bahá, or Bâhâeddin the First (1836; Tavila - 1881; Tavila), was a 19th-century Iraqi-Kurdish Sufi scholar, mystic, and poet.
Israel Infrastructure Fund (IIF) is a private equity fund specializing in infrastructure investments. The fund was established in 2007 by Harel Insurance Investments and attorney Yehuda Raveh and is jointly owned by Harel Insurance, Yehuda Raveh through his controlled company STG, and Yaron Kastembaum.
Mohamed Khalouf was a Syrian Military Officer who served as a brigadier general and head of Branch 235 (commonly known as the "Palestine Branch") of the Syrian Military Intelligence Directorate in Damascus from 2009 to 2014. His tenure was marked by widespread human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests, systematic torture, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings of detainees.
The Chyhyryn Campaign or Chigirin Campaign was an unsuccessful siege conducted by the Russian-Cossack forces in order to oust Petro Doroshenko from power, along with Ottoman-Crimean forces on his side.
Runtiya was a Neo-Hittite king of the polity of Kammanu, centered at the city of Melid, during the early Iron Age. He was the first member of the ruling dynasty of Melid to take the title of king, earlier rulers having been called "country-lords".
St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Cathedral Church, Karakunnam is a prominent JacobiteSyrian Orthodox church located atop a hill on the Muvattupuzha–Kothamangalam road, approximately three kilometers from Muvattupuzha in Kerala, India. The church holds significant historical, religious, and cultural importance in the Angamaly Diocese.{{Infobox church
NEOM Stadium (Arabic: ملعب نيوم, romanized: maleab nium) is a planned multi-purpose stadium located in The Line, Neom, Saudi Arabia. It is set to be a venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup and has a proposed capacity of 46,010 people, where it will host fixtures in the group stage, round of 32, round of 16, and quarterfinals.
Private Galileo Galilei Italian High School (Italian: Liceo Scientifico Galileo Galilei, Turkish: Özel Galileo Galilei İtalyan Lisesi ) is a private foreign high school (yabancı özel lisesi) in Beyoğlu district of İstanbul, Türkiye.
The Gordon Gallery is an art gallery established in 1966 in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. It has played a significant role in Israeli art, showcasing a wide range of artists and movements over the years.
Israeli-Ethiopian Television (IETV, Hebrew: ערוץ הטלוויזיה הישראלי האתיופי) is a cable and satellite channel targeting Ethiopian Jews living in Israel. The channel started broadcasting in 2007 by Fasil Legesse, who moved to Israel in 1981.
Merdivenköy is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the Kadıköy district, Istanbul. Its northern border is the D.100 highway, with the Üsküdar and Ataşehir districts on the other side. It borders the Kadıköy neighborhoods of Sahrayıcedit on the east and at the southeast corner, Erenköy and Göztepe on the south, Feneryolu at the southwest corner, and Eğitim and Dumlupınar on the west.
Sahrayıcedit (neighborhood in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey)
Sahrayicedit is a neighborhood in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is bordered on the northeast by the D.100 highway and the Ataşehir district, on the south by the 19 Mayıs neighborhood of Kadıköy, and on the west by the Erenköy and Merdivenköy neighborhoods of Kadıköy.
Garabed Krikorian was an Armenian photographer known for his pioneering work in photography in Jerusalem during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is regarded as one of the earliest and famous professional photographers in the region and played a significant role in documenting the people, landscapes, and historic sites of Palestine during the Ottoman and British Mandate periods.
Al Shirawi Enterprises group is part of the Al Shirawi Group headquartered in Dubai, a UAE based conglomerate founded in 1971 by Abdullah Al Shirawi and Mohan Valrani.
Turkmen needlework (Traditional art of embroidery in Turkmenistan and Iran)
Turkmen-style needlework art, also known as "black needlework", is a decorative and functional form of needlework, specifically focused on intricate threadwork, used in the clothing of people of all genders and ages in Iran and Turkmenistan. The embroidery process in both countries begins with the preparation of fine silk threads, a technique that enhances their sheen.
Detention Center No. 100 (Persian: بازداشتگاه پلاک صد) is a secret, unofficial detention facility in Shiraz, operating under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence. It is located near Adelabad Prison.
Muhajreen Palace (Presidential Palace and State Guest House in Damascus, Syria)
The Muhajreen Palace in Damascus, Syria, also referred to as the Al-Muhajireen Palace, is a historically significant building located in the Muhajreen neighborhood on the slopes of Mount Qasioun. It served as the first presidential palace of Syria, and was subsequently used as a state guest house.
Dror (Hebrew: דרור) is a planned communitytown currently under construction in the northeastern Negev desert, in southern Israel. The town is located on the slopes of Mount Hiran, along the route between Meitar and Arad. The settlement is being built on the land previously occupied by the unrecognized Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran.
Volodymyr Verbonol is a Ukrainian businessman born 1959 in Dnipro Ukraine, known for his involvement in the chemical trading industry. He gained international attention following investigations into the ownership of the ammonium nitrate shipment that caused the catastrophic explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020.
Al-Zawraa Park or Al-Zawraa Garden is a public park located in Baghdad, Iraq. Established in the early 1970s, the 3-square kilometer area was previously an army camp until it was converted into a park. It contains an amusement park and a tower. It also includes a zoo, which was severely damaged during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Unit 9900 (unit of the Israeli Defence Force's Intelligence Division)
Unit 9900 (formerly Unit 9700) is a division within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), operating under the Intelligence Directorate. Its mission is to collect visual intelligence for the IDF and other security forces.
The Muslim Peshmerga, officially the Organization of Kurdish Muslim Peshmergas (Persian: سازمان پیشمرگان کرد مسلمان; Sâzmân-e Pešmargân-e Kord-e Musalmân; Kurdish: ڕێکخراوی پێشمەرگەکانی کوردە موسڵمان) was a militia group formed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the 1979 Kurdish revolts.
In the history of Iran, the Naseri Era indicates the period of time in which Naser al-Din Shah Qajar reigned, from 16 July 1848 until his assassination on 1 May 1896. The term is mostly used to refer to the culture of Iran in the mid-and late 19th century, but can also refer to the political situations at that time.
The 2024 Gohar Kuh Attack was a terrorist attack against an Iranian police station that killed 10 police officers inside their vehicles, two vehicles were shot at.
Ragheed Ahmad al-Tatari (Arabic: رغيد أحمد الططري; born on December 25, 1954) is a former military aviator from Syria, recognized as the longest-serving political prisoner in the country. His arrest by Syrian intelligence occurred in 1981, following his refusal to engage in the bombing of Hama and his subsequent flight to Jordan.
Halpasulupi was a Neo-Hittite king of the polity called Kammanu, centered at the city of Melid (Malatya), during the Iron Age, around the 11th century BCE.
The Royal Saudi Marine Forces, also called the Royal Saudi Marines (Arabic: مشاة البحرية السعودية), are the maritime land force component of the Royal Saudi Navy. As of 2024 there were 3,000 marines organized into two brigades, and they are equipped with Pegaso BMR armored personnel carriers.
The coat of arms of the Syrian Arab Republic (شعار الجمهورية العربية السورية) was adopted in 1980, following the 1977 dissolution of the Federation of Arab Republics, whose coat of arms had until then been used by its constituent states. This emblem consist of the Hawk of Quraishsupporting a shield bearing the national flag of Syria (in vertical form), and a scroll of the words "Syrian Arab Republic" (Arabic: الجمهورية العربية السورية).
Yassin Ahmed Dahi (born 1960) is a Syrian military officer and a senior figure in the Military Intelligence Directorate. He has held multiple high-ranking positions in Syria’s security apparatus and has been implicated in human rights abuses during the Syrian Civil War.
Treaty of Artaxata (Peace treaty between Roman republic and Kingdom of Armenia (66 BC))
The Treaty of Artaxata, was signed in 66 BCE in the Armenian capital of Artaxata (modern-day Artashat), marked the end of hostilities between the Roman Republic and the Kingdom of Armenia under King Tigranes the Great. The treaty concluded the Armenian involvement in the Third Mithridatic War and established Armenia as a Roman client state, significantly reducing its territorial ambitions in the Near East.
According to Article 8 of Palestinian Public Health Law No. 20 (passed in 2004), abortion is legal only to save the life of the pregnant woman. Anecdotal reports suggest that prosecutions are rare. In 2016 the Palestinian Ministry of Health told Reuters that abortion was also allowed in cases of foetal impairment, if both parents consent.
The Khamenei family, led by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is reported to control substantial wealth and assets, both personally and through affiliated organizations.
Netgazeti is an independent Georgian online media outlet established in 2010 by journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Eter Turadze [ka], who had previously founded the newspaper Batumelebi in 2001. The establishment of Netgazeti was intended to extend its journalistic coverage beyond Batumi and Adjara, reaching a national audience.
Hossam Mohammad Louka (Arabic: حسام محمد لوقا; born 1964) is a senior Syrian intelligence officer who has served as the director of the Syrian General Intelligence Directorate during Ba'athist Syria. With a long career in Syrian security services, Louka has played a key role in Syria's intelligence community, notably during the Syrian civil war.
Ruby Porat-Shoval (Hebrew: רובי פורת-שובל; born 15 June 1957) is an Israeli actress, screenwriter, playwright, theatre director and television presenter.
The Selected Collection of Qajar Era Maps of Iran is a historical archive housed at the Center for Documents and Diplomatic History of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran. This collection comprises approximately 500 hand-drawn or lithographic maps from the Qajar period (1789–1925), offering valuable insights into the cartographic and geopolitical landscape of Iran during that time.
Aysra or 'esara (عيصره or عيصرا) is an archaeological village located in the northern district of the town of Sakib in Jerash Governorate, northern Jordan. Also known as Khirbet Aysra, it is situated near Mount Troun and contains remnants of ancient buildings and flowing water springs, highlighting its historical significance.
The 2024–25 Magyar Kupa (English: Hungarian Cup) is the 67th season of Hungary's annual knock-out cup handball competition. The full name of the competition is Török Bódog női Magyar Kupa in honor of the Hungarian handball legend Bódog Török.
The Sassanid invasion of Armenia in 350 AD was led by Sassanid ShahanshahShapur II (r. 309–379) against the joint Roman-Armenian army commanded by Emperor Constantius II (r. 337–361). It ended in a decisive victory for the allies, with Shapur barely escaping from his camp in Satala after a pitched battle.
A Round of Applause (Turkish: Kuvvetli Bir Alkış) is a Turkish psychological drama television series created by Berkun Oya, starring Aslıhan Gürbüz, Fatih Artman, and Cihat Suvarioglu. The series premiered on February 29, 2024, on Netflix.
Mklats panir (Armenian: մգլած պանիր), also known as kanach panir (Armenian: կանաչ պանիր, lit. 'green cheese'), is an Armenian traditional cheese, characterized by its green or moldy appearance and a texture similar to Roquefort cheese. It is primarily produced in the Shirak Province and certain mountainous areas of Armenia.
Nouhad Souaid was a Lebanese politician and public figure, known for her significant contributions to Lebanese political life and her role as a representative of the Qartaba region. She is the mother of MP Fares Souaid.
Unit 18000 is a division of the Quds Force, the elite extraterritorial arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Led by IRGC commander Ali Hassan Mahdavi, the unit coordinates military activities and logistical support to bolster Iranian influence in the region Operating primarily within Syria, the unit plays a critical role in the transportation and coordination of illicit goods, including weapons and military equipment, to bolster Iran’s regional proxies and strategic interests.
Baghdad Jewish Community Center, officially known as the Special Committee for the Religious Affairs of Ezra Menahem Daniel, is a Jewish institution in the city of Baghdad, Iraq. Located in the historic district of Baghdad, it has played a significant role in preserving the heritage and religious practices of the city's Jewish community.
Meydan Free Zone was established in 2009 under Ruler’s Decree No. 5. It is a free trade zone in Dubai, UAE, designed for business growth and innovation. The Free Zone is positioned near Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City and the Dubai Logistics Corridor, offering a prime business location.
Loay Alshareef (Arabic: لؤي الشريف; born 11 November 1982) is a UAE-based Saudi Arabian peace activist who advocates for better relations between the Arab world and Israel.
Mount Pahurina was one of the lands of the Assuwa coalition in Bronze Age Anatolia that opposed the Hittites toward the end of the fifteenth century BC. It is named only in the Annals of Tudḫaliya, a text that chronicled the acts of Hittite monarch Tudḫaliya I.
Unit 340 is a specialized division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsQuds Force (IRGC-QF) responsible for developing and enhancing rocket and missile capabilities for Iran's allies, primarily Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hezbollah. The unit, headed by Hamid Fazeli, focuses on improving the accuracy, range, and destructive power of these weapons.
The Kaplan Award, also known as Kaplan Prize, is an Israeli award given annually to individuals and organizations for streamlining and increasing work productivity. The award was founded in 1954 in honor of Eliezer Kaplan, the first Minister of Finance of Israel.
The Twelve Knights of Mariwan as well as the Twelve Chevaliers of Marivan (Kurdish: دوانزە سوارەی مەریوان, romanized: Dwanze Swarey Merîwane) are legendary knight warriors from Marivan, a city in the region of East of Kurdistan who ultimately emerged victorious.
The Kurdish-Kurdish dialogue describes efforts to strengthen relations and cooperation between the various Kurdish parties. Kurds live in many countries in the Middle East, including Turkey, Iraq, Syria and Iran, and have common goals such as cultural rights, political autonomy and the improvement of their living conditions.
Azaris, also known as Azeris, or Adharis, were an Iranian people who spoke Old Azeri. They were the inhabitants of the Azerbaijan region of northwestern Iran, and resided there prior to the Turkification of the region.
The Battle for Haditha Dam was a battle between the Islamic State and Iraqi forces, supported by U.S. airstrikes, in Anbar Province, Iraq. The battle took place between August and September 2014, as ISIS attempted to seize the strategically vital Haditha Dam on the Euphrates River.
Sbeih.jpg was a Palestine news and advocacy account on Instagram created by Subhi. It had 1.6 million followers as of August 3, 2024. Meta disabled the account and its backup account 6 March 2025.
Urmia Lake National Park is located between the provinces of East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan at geographical coordinates 37 to 38.5 degrees north latitude and 45 to 46 degrees east longitude. The park covers an area of 464,056 hectares. The lake includes a total of 102 large and small islands with an area of 33,486 hectares.
The French National Domain in the Holy Land is a French territory located in Eastern Jerusalem. This area unites possessions that belonged to the French empire beginning in the 19th century.
The Damdad nask is one of the lostnasks (volumes) of the Sasanian Avesta. Although no texts in the extant Avesta can be clearly identified as having belonged to it, its content can be reconstructed to some degree from references in later Zoroastrian writings.
The Pilgrimage of Saint Thaddeus Monastery is an annual religious ritual held at the St. Thaddeus Monastery (locally known as Qara Kelisa) in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Armenian Christians from different parts of the world gather at this historical site, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to perform religious ceremonies in honor of Saint Thaddeus, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ.
Alon-Lee Green (Hebrew: אלון-לי גרין; born 1987) is a social activist and co-director and one of the founders of the Standing Together movement. Green initiated the establishment of the first workers' committee in the restaurant industry in Israel and was involved in the establishment of the workers' committee of the parliamentary advisers in the Knesset.
Abillama dynasty (Chieftains of the Metn region of Mount Lebanon)
The Abillama dynasty (Arabic: أبي اللمع, romanized: Abī al-Lamaʿ, sometimes shortened as بللّمع, Bil-Lamaʿ, also known as the Lamaʿids, Arabic: اللمعيون), was a prominent Arab Tanukhid clan. The Abillama trace their lineage to Muqaddam Abi Lamaʿ, who descended from the Banu Fawaris, an Arab tribe that migrated alongside the Tanukh from al-Hirah in modern-day Iraq to the Al-Aʿla Mountain, east of the city of Hama, before eventually settling in Lebanon.
Hussein al-Khalil (Arabic: حسين الخليل; born 1955 in Burj al-Barajneh) is a senior political figure and advisor within Hezbollah and member of the supreme Shura Council. He became one of Hezbollah's earliest members upon its emergence in 1982. He was one of the closest aides to Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, and plays a critical role in the organization's political strategy and negotiations.
Arye Sharuz Shalicar (Hebrew: אריה שרוז שליקר; Persian: آریه شهروز شالیکار; born August 13, 1977) is a German-Israeli of Iranian Jewish origin, author, Israel Defense Forces officer, and former gangster who is a spokesperson for the IDF. Currently, he has been a spokesperson of the IDF since 2024, having previously held the position from 2009 to 2017.
Matan Yaffe (born October 5, 1984) is an Israeli social activist and entrepreneur, serving as the chairman of the "Shoresh Foundation" and a member of the leadership of the Zionist organization "El HaDegel."
The Lari Mosque is a mosque in the provincial center of Edirne, Turkey built in the early 16th century by Hakim Abdülhamid Lari Çelebi, who served as the head physician in the palace during the reigns of Fatih Sultan Mehmet and Bayezid II. The mosque is popularly known as Lâleli Mosque.
Mezid Bey Mosque, mosque in the provincial center of Edirne, built in the mid-15th century by Mezid Bey, who served as Alacahisar Sanjak Bey during the reign of Murad II. The signboard at the entrance of the mosque also states that it was built in 1442 by the municipality.
This is a list of coat of arms of Georgia. It includes historical coat of arms as well as the ones of Georgian dynasties and attributed to Georgia by various scrolls at some point in time. It can also include emblems of Georgia if used for similar purpose.
Kani Grawan Mineral Spring (Persian: کانی گراوان), located approximately 12 kilometers northeast of Sardasht in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, is a unique mineral spring known for its high salinity and natural rock formations. The name "Kani Grawan" translates to "heavy water spring" in the local Kurdish dialect.
Oriental Orthodoxy (Arabic: الأرثوذكسية الشرقية) first arrived in the Arabian Peninsula including areas comprising modern day Saudi Arabia during the apostolic age of Christianity. While not recognised by the Saudi government today, Oriental Orthodox Christians are allowed into the country for temporary work and residency.
Hakkari (tribe) (Medieval Kurdish tribe, military unit of the Ayyubid Army)
Hakkari, Al-Hakkariyya, Hakkariyya or Hakkarians, were a large medieval Kurdish tribe and a royal house, that played a significant role in the Ayyubid dynasty and the Crusades.
The capture of military and political leaders of the former Republic of Artsakh took place on September 19, 2023, following a military offensive by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in the region and the events that followed. Azerbaijani border guards detained several prominent figures, including former State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, former Defense Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan, former Deputy Commander of the Defense Army Davit Manukyan, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Davit Babayan, Spea ...
Mar Abas Katina (Assyrian: Mār Awā Qațțīnā; Armenian: Մար Աբաս Կատինա) was a Chaldean scholar, presumably an ancient Syrian (or ancient Armenian) historian. Mar Abas Katina first appears in the work of Movses Khorenatsi. His work served as the primary source for nearly the entirety of the first book and the first nine chapters of the second book of Movses Khorentasi's “History of Armenia”.
Abdallah Safi-Al-Din (born on July 8, 1960, in Southern Lebanon) is a senior Hezbollah official who serves as the group's representative to Iran, playing a central role in financial and operational coordination between Hezbollah and the Iranian regime.
The khanates of Azerbaijan are a number of khanates which emerged in the historical Azerbaijan region in Iran following Nader Shah's death in 1747, at the same time as the neighboring khanates of the Caucasus. While the Caucasian khanates were lost to the Russian Empire following the Russo-Persian War of 1804–1813, the khanates of Azerbaijan remained under Qajar Iran’s authority.
Project Space on the Inside (hereinafter referred to as On the Inside) is an Amsterdam-based contemporary art space located in NDSM-Wharf, Amsterdam Noord. It is an independent and international platform, founded by Annemarie Galani and artist Henk Stallinga.
Sheikh Ahmed Shams-ud-Din al-Tavili (Arabic: الشيخ أحمد شمس الدين طويلة) (1849; Ahmadava, Iraq – 1890; Tavila, Iraq) was a scholar and Sufi. He was the fourth son of Uthman Sirâj-ud-Dîn Al-Naqshbandi. He was born in the village of Tavila, located within the borders of the Ottoman Empire.
The Armenian community of Abkhazia (Armenian: Աբխազիայի Հանրապետության Հայկական ՀամայնքAbkhazian: Аԥсны АхәынҭкарраАерманцәа РеидгылаRussian: Армянская Община Республики Абхазия) is a public organization that represents the Armenian minority in Abkhazia.
Abu Zakkour (Arabic: أبو زكور), widely known as The Yellow Man (Arabic: الرجل الأصفر), is a resident of Aleppo, Syria, known for wearing exclusively yellow clothing and accessories since 1983. His unique commitment to the color has made him a local icon and part of the city's cultural image.
The First siege of Hatra by Ardashir I was a in-vain attempt at gaining the fortress of Hatra, which lie about 290 km (180 mi) north-west of Baghdad, of which the date is disputed between 229 or 226–227 AD. We know it for sure happened in the 220s.
The construction of Iranian Launches has been registered on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. These boats are built by the people of southern Iran and the inhabitants of the Persian Gulf for two main purposes: passenger transport and cargo shipping.
Syria has had a complex relationship with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an intergovernmental body representing 57 Muslim-majority and Muslim-populated states. Syria joined the OIC in 1970 but faced suspension in 2012 due to the Syrian civil war and the government’s violent crackdown on civilians.
A decarbonization pathway is a way for something, such as a country or energy system, to reach a greenhouse gas emissions target, such as net zero by 2050. Nineteen of the G20 countries have announced net-zero targets for this time frame. Decarbonization pathways aim to limit climate change, and include technology, economy and policy.
The Saudi Handball Super League ( Arabic : الدوري السعودي الممتاز لكرة اليد للرجال ) is the highest level of men's Handball in Saudi Arabia and it is organized by the Saudi Arabian Handball Federation. Saudi Super Handball League is currently contested by 14 clubs around the country as of the last season 2024–25.
The Emirati Volleyball League ( Arabic : الدوري العام الإماراتي لكرة الطائرة للرجال ) is the highest level of men's volleyball in the United Arab Emirates and it is organized by United Arab Emirates Volleyball Association. Emirati Volleyball League is currently contested by 9 clubs around the country as of the last season 2024–25.
Al-Malik al-Muzaffar Shams al-Din Yusuf ibn 'Umar (Arabic: الملك المظفر شمس الدين يوسف بن عمر) more commonly known as Al-Muzaffar Yusuf I, was the second Sultan of Yemen of the Rasulid dynasty from 1249 until his death in 1295.
Fenjan Albalad (Arabic: فنجان البلد) is a satirical television series from Palestine, created and directed by Abdulrahman Thaher. It premiered in 2013 and features 3 seasons with a total of 60 standalone episodes, filmed in both Palestine and Jordan. A number of Palestinian and Arab actors featured in this series., and Some segments of the show are archived at the National Library of Jordan.
Maxine Minx is a fictional character in the X film series. Created by Ti West, Maxine is the protagonist of X (2022) and its sequel MaXXXine (2024). In the former, she is an aspiring adult film star; in the latter, she is well-known in this field of work and aspires to become a respected mainstream actress.
Despite being a country with huge oil and gas reserves Iran suffers from a severe energy crisis. The Iranian energy crisis is a multifaceted problem that has been exacerbated by a combination of factors, including poor governance, foreign policy failures, and the dominance of industries under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Muqaddam al-Akrād (Arabic: مقدم الأکرادMuqaddam al-Akrād; lit.'commander of the Kurds') was a military rank in the Mamluk Sultanate's army, it was given to Kurdish tribal chiefs that served in the rank of the Mamluk army.
Haj Mohammad Hassan Amin al-Zarb: (1838–1898) Haj Mohammad Hassan Esfahani, known as Company and entitled Amin Dar-oz-zarb, custodian of the state mint under Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. who was a self-made man who went on to become Iran's first major entrepreneur and the richest man in Iran.
The illegal drug trade in Syria has been a significant issue, particularly during the civil war and under the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad. The country became the largest producer and exporter of Captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulant, in the world leading some analysts to label Syria as a "narco-state".
The Capture of Bitlis was a military engagement that took place in January 1855 during the rebellion of Yezdanşêr against the Ottoman Empire. Leading a force of approximately 2,000 men, Yezdanşêr successfully occupied the city with minimal resistance from local Ottoman forces.
Pešgaldarameš was the eighth king (ca. 1534–1485 BCE) of the Sealand Dynasty, which ruled southern Mesopotamia for about 350 years from about 1783 to 1415 BCE. Pešgaldarameš is known from later Babylonian King Lists and chronicles, but also from some contemporary documents.
Medhat Abbas (Arabic: مدحت عباس) is a Palestinian doctor and the director-general for the Palestinian Ministry of Health – Gaza, serving in this position since January 2023.
The Bahloul Gang was an organized crime syndicate that operated within the United Arab Emirates (UAE), engaging in a range of illicit activities that posed significant threats to state security and public order. The group that included over 100 members, was involved in various criminal endeavors, including extortion, money laundering, and the use of prohibited weapons to instill fear among victims.
The Tel al-Sultan ambush occurred on 15 June 2024, when members of the armed wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, ambushed an Israeli convoy near the Palestinian refugee camp of Tal al-Sultan, west of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
The Daseni Principality (Kurdish: میرگەها داسنیاMīrgaha Dāsiniyyā), also known as Shaykhan principality or Sheikhan principality, was a YezidiKurdish principality, centered in Sheikhan and ruled by Daseni tribe. It ruled from the 900s until 1832, when it was conquered by the Soran Emirate.
Hadid 110 aka Dalahoo is an unmanned stealthy aerial combat vehicle product of IRGC in service with Islamic Republic of Iran military developed in February 12th 2025. It has a cruise speed of 510 km. It has delta wing design with jet engine propulsion.
Tawfeer Futsal Club is a Lebanese futsal club based in Beirut. Formed in 2022, they represent the Tawfeer franchise in the Lebanon Futsal League. They won the league twice and cup once.
The Dadash or Dadaş people (Turkish : Dadaşlar) are the indigenous people of Erzurum in eastern Anatolia. There are Dadaş people of Persian, Kurdish, and Greek origin, but primarily they are a people of Turkish origin. Generally, Dadash's have roots in Kipchak Turks.
Al-Mukhtariya is a small town in the Latakia Governorate of Syria, primarily inhabited by members of the Alawite community. Historically, Latakia and its surrounding areas have been a stronghold for the Alawite minority, which includes the family of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Mohammad Afif (Lebanese member of Hezbollah (1959–2024))
Mohammad Afif (Arabic: محمد عفيف; 1959 – 17 November 2024) was a Lebanese spokesperson of Hezbollah and head of its media relations department. He was a founding member of the organization and was a close companion of Abbas al-Musawi.
Alon Mindlin (Hebrew: אלון מינדלין; born 21 December 1996) is an International chess master, Israeli youth champion and entrepreneur in the field of chess.
Uptown Tower (Supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
The Uptown Tower (Arabic: برج أبتاون) is a 77-storey, 333.4 metres (1,094 ft) mixed-use supertallskyscraper located in the Uptown Dubai district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Construction of the tower began in 2019 and was completed by 2023. The building was commissioned to be built by Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC).
The Kuwaiti Men's Volleyball League ( Arabic : الدوري الكويتي لكرة الطائرة للرجال ) is the highest level of men's Volleyball in Kuwait and it is organized by the Kuwait Volleyball Association. Kuwaiti Volleyball League is currently contested by 11 clubs around the country as of the last season 2024–25.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa is an Emirati government official and business leader. He is the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Since January 2023, he has overseen Abu Dhabi's urban planning, municipal functions, and transport initiatives.
Irakli Rukhadze is a Georgian businessman and investor primarily known for his involvement in real estate and media ventures. He holds both Georgian and United States citizenship. Rukhadze has been a central figure in several investment funds focused on the Caucasus region, managing significant assets and directing investments across various sectors.
The Israeli Reservists - Generation of Victory is a grassroots movement formed by a group of Israeli reservist soldiers, both men and women, who were called up during the Gaza War, which followed the October 7th attacks. The movement states that its goal is to achieve a decisive military outcome in the conflict in Gaza, Israel’s northern border, and the West Bank.
Amir-Guna Khan Qajar (Persian: امیر گونه خان قاجار, romanized: Amīr Gūna Khān Qājār; c. 1536 – October 1625) was a Safavid official, governor of Chokhur-e Sa'd region (Erivan province) of Safavid Empire from Qajar tribe. As the governor, he oversaw and implemented the Great Surgun, the mass deportation of Armenians, on the orders of Shah Abbas.
Wekîl Mistefayêv (Kurdish: وەکیل مستەفایێڤ, romanized: Wekîl Mistefayêv; 1938 – 19 April 2019) was a Kurdish political leader and activist known for his role in the Kurdish Republic of Lachin, an attempt to re-establish short-lived Red Kurdistan, a Soviet-administered Kurdish region dissolved in 1929.
A recent ideological faction has arisen among the Hardal community of Israel defined by its rejection of Israeli governmental authority, opposition to secular Zionism, support for Jewish theocracy, separatism, Haredi ideological leanings, and willingness to utilize violence to enforce Jewish control of the Land of Israel.
al-Ḥasan ibn ʿUmar al-Dimashqī al-Ḥalabī (Arabic: الحسن بن عمر الدمشقي الحلبي), known as Ibn Ḥabīb al-Ḥalabī (1310–1377CE) was a Levantine author, renowned as a poet, historian and essayist. His full name was Abū Muḥammad Badr al-Dīn al-Ḥasan ibn ʿUmar ibn Ḥasan ibn Ḥabīb al-Dimashqī al-Ḥalabī.
The Battle of Beirut was a military engagement between the Crusaders and the Fatimids at Beirut. The Fatimid navy stopped at Beirut for water; however, they quickly routed by the garrison of Beirut.
The 2024–25 Iraqi Premier Division League is the 51st season of the Iraqi Premier Division League, the second tier of the Iraqi football league system since its establishment in 1974, and the second under its new name. The season was originally set to begin on October 11, but was delayed to the 22nd to allow clubs to complete their prepeartions.
Fatima Hills (Arabic: تلال فاطمة) are a series of strategic hills located in southwestern Syria, overseeing borders of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The hills hold significant military and religious importance and have been the focus of various regional conflicts.
Meir Nir (Hebrew: מאיר ניר; born September 4, 1939) is an Israeli architect renowned for designing public buildings across Israel and internationally from the early 1960s to 2020.
Mohammad-Ali Moalem Damghani (born in 1951 in Damghan, Iran) is a renowned Iranian poet, lyricist, and scholar. He holds a law degree from the University of Tehran and has significantly contributed to contemporary Persian literature. His early work, notably the poetry collection "The Red Return of the Star," published in 1961 and republished in 1985 by The Artistic Sect of the Islamic Republic, established him as a prominent figure in Iranian literary circles.
The siege of Shamakhi was a phase in the Ottoman–Safavid war (1603–1612) that resulted in the Safavid army's success and Shamakhi's return to Iranian rule after 28 years. During the siege, Baku and Derbent also surrendered to the Iranian army, allowing the Safavid state to regain control of Azerbaijan and Dagestan.
Qers al-Nafl (Arabic: قرص النفل) is a hill located in the northern part of Quneitra Governorate in southern Syria. The hill overlooks the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, and serves as an observation and military point in the region.
Obaida Arnaout (Arabic: عبيدة أرناؤوط) is a Syrian politician who was a spokesperson for the Political Affairs Administration of the Military Operations Command in Syria.
Banda (Kurdish: گوندێ بەندا, Gundê Banda) is a Kurdish village located in the Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. It is part of the Zawita district and lies within the administrative boundaries of the Mangesh area. Banda is situated near the village of Kovli.
Ferhad Şamî (Sorani Kurdish: فەرھاد شامی), also known as Farhad Shami or Farhad al-Shami, is a Kurdish military leader and spokesperson. He is a spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led alliance of forces involved in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS) and regional security challenges.
Arbat (Kurdish: عەربەت,Erbet-romanized:Arbat; pronounced /ˈærbæt/) is a town in the Sulaymaniyah Governorate in Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq.Situated approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) southeast of Sulaymaniyah, Arbat is known as The City of Three Gates.
Beer is a popular alcoholic beverage in Lebanon. Lebanon's rich cultural heritage, vibrant social scene, and appreciation for dining out, along with local cuisine like mezze and grilled meats that pair well with beer, contribute to the strong demand for alcoholic drinks, including beer.
Adel Zu'aiter (Arabic: عادل زعيتر ; also Romanized as Adil Zuaiter and Zu'aytir, among other spellings) (1895–1957) was a Palestinianlawyer and translator.
The 2024–25 season is the 20th season in the history of Erzurumspor F.K., and the club's fourth consecutive season in TFF First League. In addition to the domestic league, the team is scheduled to participate in the Turkish Cup.
The Supreme Council of Judicial Ordinances (or the Grand Council of Justice, Turkish: Meclis-i Vâlâ-yı Ahkâm-ı Adliye, also known as Meclis-i Vâlâ), was a legislative and judicial body of the Ottoman Empire the Tanzimat period, serving as the equivalent of a Court of Cassation, Court of Appeals, and a Council of State.
Iranian smuggling to Lebanon refers to the illicit transfer of funds and weapons to Lebanon by Iran. This smuggling activity constitutes a central component of Iran's military and financial support for Hezbollah, aligning with Iran's broader strategy to expand its influence in the region.
Unit 400 is a covert special operations unit within Iran’s Quds Force (a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC), specializing in terrorist attacks, assassinations, kidnappings, and sabotage. Established around 2012, it operates under the direct oversight of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and has been designated by the U.S. as a terrorist entity due to its global activities.
In the early sixteenth century, Persian conqueror Shah Ismail (1487 – 1524) embarked on a series of campaigns within the Greater Iran region that led to the establishment of the Safavid Empire. He was the first native Iranian monarch since late antiquity to achieve dominion over the entirety of Iran (and beyond it).
Persian Revival (also separated as Sasanian Revival and Achaemenid Revival) is a 19th-century architectural movement that began in Iran and draws inspiration from Achaemenid, Parthian and Sasanian architecture. In Iran, the movement was started by the Qajar Shahs to represent themselves as heir to the ancient Persian empire and to distance themselves from the Islamic architectural style used by previous Iranian dynasties.
Khalil Yusif Harb, (Arabic: خليل يوسف حرب born October 9, 1958) also known as Abu Mustafa and Sayyid Ahmad, is a senior Hezbollah commander and was a close advisor to Hassan Nasrallah, the group's Secretary-General. He has played a critical role in Hezbollah's military and operational activities across the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Yemen, and other regional areas.
Alhakam Hassan Ali Al-Tikriti (Arabic: الحكم حسن علي التكريتي) (1944–2015) was an Iraqi military officer and pilot from Tikrit, Iraq. Throughout his career in the Iraqi Air Force, he held various leadership positions and served in several conflicts.
The Levantine city of Jerusalem has a rich and diverse artistic heritage, shaped by periods of prosperity, conquest, and religious transformation, all of which has profoundly influenced artistic expression across various mediums and styles. As a cultural crossroads for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the city's art has been shaped by a complex interplay of civilizations, religious traditions, and historical events.
Dizayee also spelled as Dizay or Dizayi, are a Sorani speaking Sunni Muslim Kurdish tribe, their territory is the Erbil plain. The tribe was also known as Dizdi or Dizdti in historical documents.
Joe Issa El-Khoury (Arabic: جو عيسى الخوري) is a prominent Lebanese business executive, political advisor and public figure with extensive experience in investment banking, wealth management, and industrial leadership. He holds both French and Lebanese citizenships and is currently the Minister of Industry in Lebanon, appointed in February 2025.
Naji Abi Assi (born April 16, 1947) is a Lebanese diplomat with a career spanning several decades. He has held multiple significant positions in Lebanon’s foreign service, including ambassadorships to France and the Vatican City, and has represented both Lebanon and the Arab League in various international capacities.
Gazi Mihal Bey Mosque, mosque built in Edirne during the reign of the Ottoman sultanMurad II. According to the inscription on the inscription of the mosque, it was built by Emîrü'l-kebîr Mihal b. Azîz in 1422.
South Ossetian expedition 1830 - The South Ossetian Expedition is an expedition of the Russian Empire in 1830 directed against the mountainous part of South Ossetia, which refused to submit to the tsarist administration
The Battle of Nakhchivan was a battle that took place in Nakhchivan, during the Aras War. It was fought by the troops of the First Republic of Armenia, and troops of the Republic of Aras. The battle would be the decisive factor to the capitulation of the Republic of Aras, and its annexation by Armenia.
Cryptocurrency in Iran has emerged as a pivotal response to economic pressures and global isolation. Iran's interest in cryptocurrencies began in 2017 when international sanctions obstructed Iran's access to the global financial markets. Iran's cryptocurrency market faces challenges like high energy costs and the involvement of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in illicit activities On December 27th 2024 Iranian regime's Central Bank's new program effectively blo ...
Polikarpe Jajanidze (Georgian: პოლიკარპე ჯაჯანიძე; 28 August 1910 – 1 September 1977) was a Georgian linguist and philologist, born in the village of Inashauri, Vani, Georgia. He held the titles of Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor.
Leon Bar (Israeli fmr. IDF Aluf mishne (Colonel) which saved dozens of citizens during the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel)
Leon Bar (Ben Mocha) (Hebrew: לאון בר; 11 April 1970–8 October 2023) was a retired IDF colonel who, on 7 October 2023, saved dozens of civilians from the fighting in Sderot and the massacre at the Nova Festival. The next day, on 8 October, he was killed by a terrorist who ambushed him near the Black Arrow Monument as he and his son Omer were searching for additional survivors of the October 7 massacre.
Akn (Armenian: Ակնա բարբառ, transliterated: Aknay barpar) is a regional variety of the Armenian language historically spoken in and around the town of Akn (modern-day Kemaliye, Turkey) and its neighboring Armenian villages. It is part of the Western Armenian dialectal group, but it is distinguished by unique phonetic, grammatical, and lexical features that set it apart from other Western Armenian dialects.
Unit 190 is a specialized division within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, primarily responsible for the clandestine transfer and smuggling of weapons to organizations, groups, and states allied with Iran. The unit operates under the leadership of Behnam Shahriyari, also known by the aliases Hamid Reza and Seyed Ali Akbar Mir Vakili.
Mustafa Öztürk (born 8 November 1965, Keşap, Giresun) is a Turkish theologian and academician who worked in the field of exegesis and Quran studies, and produced various scientific works. Öztürk is known for his historicist approach, which advocates that everything related to Islam, especially the Quran, should be interpreted according to their historical context.
Abdulrahman Eid Harib Al-Mushaifri (Arabic: عبد الرحمن المشيفري; born 16 August 1998) is an Omani professional footballer who plays as a winger for Al-Seeb and the Oman national team.
Naji Salman Salih (1920–2015), also known as Naji Arab, was an Iraqi businessman, community leader, and trader. He served as the vice president of the Iraqi Jewish Community and was a representative of the Jewish community in the government of Iraq under Saddam Hussein until 2003.
This is a list of coat of arms of Armenia. It includes historical coat of arms as well as the ones of Armenian dynasties and attributed to Armenia by various scrolls at some point in time. It can also include emblems of Armenia if used for similar purpose.
The General Directorate of Customs (Arabic: المديرية العامة للجمارك, romanized: al-mudiriat al-amat liljamarik) is a Syrian law enforcement agency responsible for controlling international transports to the country, checking goods and passenger movements, and enforcing laws that prevent economical losses due to smuggling offenses.
On 28 February 2025, violent confrontations erupted between security forces affiliated with Syria's transitional government and local Druze gunmen in Jaramana, a Damascus suburb with significant Druze and Christian populations. These clashes resulted in one fatality among security forces and nine injuries among Jaramana residents.
The Attack on Lalish in 1415 was led by the Shāfi‘ī theologian ʿIzz al-Dīn al-Hulwānī, who, with military support from the Sunni Kurdish Sindi tribe and the lord of Ḥiṣn Kayfā, attacked Lalish and burned down its temple. The Yazidis later rebuilt the temple and the tomb of Sheikh ʿAdī.
May Davie (also May Fatté Davie; born 1950 in Beirut) is a Lebanese and French historian and scholar specializing in urban history, religious architecture, and socio-political structures in the Middle East. She is a professor at the University of Balamand and serves as the director of the Department of Religious Heritage: Art and Architecture at the university’s Institute of History, Archaeology, and Near Eastern Studies (IOHANES).
Deir Tahnich (Village in the West Bekaa region of Lebanon)
Deir Tahniche is a small village in the West Bekaa region of Lebanon, part of the Beqaa Governorate. It is known for its historical and religious significance, particularly due to the presence of the Church of Our Lady of Assumption.
This is a List of Zoroastrianism sects, each of which has its own interpretation and beliefs. They differ greatly in pluralism, dualism, and monotheism.
Siege of Erivan (1636) (The siege of Yerevan was a battle between the Safavids and the Ottoman Empire)
The siege of Erivan was a military engagement of the Ottoman–Safavid War (1623–1639). This was during the Safavids reconquest of Erivan. In 1635, in a conscious effort to emulate his warrior predecessors, Sultan Murad IV himself took up the leadership of the army.
The Indian diaspora in the Middle East represents one of the largest and most significant expatriate communities globally. With historical ties dating back centuries, the contemporary presence of Indians in this region has profound economic, cultural, and social implications.
Qadir Bridge or Ahvaz eighth Bridge, (Persian: پل غدیر یا پل هشتم اهواز), is the eighth intra-urban bridge in Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Iran. The construction project of this bridge started in February 2006 and ended in March 2012. The structure of this bridge is of wicker cable type and its length is 1014 meters and its width is 22 meters.
The Sadakiyans (صدقیه, circa AD 770–827) were a Muslim Kurdish dynasty based in Urmia that ruled over northwestern Iran. Initially recognized as a ‘Mevla’ within the Azd tribe, the dynasty was established in 770 by Sadaka ibn Ali, a local Kurdish chieftain who fought alongside the Abbasid Caliph Mansur.
Abd al-Rahman Ali al-Hajji (Arabic: عبد الرحمن علي الحجي; 1935 – 18 March 2021) was an Iraqi historian and academic, widely recognized for his work on Islamic history, particularly the history of Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain). His scholarship focused on the rich cultural, political, and scientific contributions of Muslims in Andalusia, and he was celebrated for bridging historical narratives between the Islamic and Western worlds.{{cite book |title=Islamic Spain: Its Contribution to Scienc ...
The Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement is a planned deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. On March 13, 2025, it was announced that both parties had agreed on all terms of the agreement. The announcement was described as "historic" by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas referred to it as "a decisive step."
Amjad Shawa (Palestinian humanitarian and human rights advocate)
Amjad Shawa (born April 24, 1971) is a Palestinian humanitarian and human rights advocate. He is recognized for his involvement in civil society and sustainable development efforts in Palestine. Shawa currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner-General of the Independent Commission for Human Rights (Ombudsman Office) and as the General Director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO) in Gaza.
The Waqfiyya of Rab'-e Rashidi (Persian: وقفنامه ربع رشیدی), officially titled Awaqfiya al-Rashidiya bi-Khatt al-Waqif fi Bayan Shurut Umur al-Waqf wa al-Masarif, is a historical document written by Rashid al-Din Hamadani. This work details the endowed properties and the administrative regulations for the scientific complex Rab'-e Rashidi in Tabriz, Iran.
Dobrujan Arabs (Arabic: عرب دبروجة, romanized: ‘Arab Dubrūja) are Arab people who assimilated into the Tatar-Turkish population in Dobruja. They were brought from Syria to Dobruja in the 19th century.
Abdolhossein Minusepehr(Persian: عبدالحسین مینوسپهر born 1932) is a distinguished former fighter pilot and senior commander in the Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF). He was a pioneer of the jet age and the F-4 Phantom era in the IIAF, as well as the leader of the Iranian F-14 program.
On February 14–15, 2025, demonstrations involving road blockades, vandalism and attacks, took place by Hezbollah supporters mostly on the airport road following a blockade of an Mahan Air flight from Tehran to Beirut. The assault by Hezbollah supporters resulted in the injury 23 Lebanese Army soldiers, UNIFIL Major General Chok Bahadur Dhakal from Nepal, and the torching of a UN vehicle.
Shmuel Harlap (Hebrew: שמואל חרל"פ; born 1945) is an Israelibusinessman, the chairman of the Colmobil Group (קבוצת כלמוביל), and an investor in startup companies. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Harvard University.
As-Siafa (Place in North Gaza Governorate, Palestine)
As-Siafa, also known as Siafa, is a village in the North Gaza Governorate of the Gaza Strip. It is located to the northwest of Beit Lahia and to the south of Zikim. The population of As-Siafa was 190 as of 2005 according to the United Nations. The village is strategically located as it is the northernmost settlement of the Gaza Strip and has been the theater of multiple events during the Gaza war.
Route 749 (Hebrew: כביש 749), also known as the Cross-Gaza Highway (Hebrew: כביש חוצה עזה) or Netzarim Corridor (Hebrew: מסדרון נצרים) is an east–west road in the Gaza Strip, bisecting the strip into northern and southern parts. The road was built by the Israeli Defense Forces during the Gaza war in 2023 to facilitate Israeli military operations within the Strip.
The Battle of Melitene, fought in 576, pitted a Byzantine army under the command of Justinian and Curs against a numerically superior Sasanian army led by Khosrow I. As a result of the battle, the Sasanian king was wounded and forced to retreat, abandoning his army.
The Medal of Bravery (Arabic: النوط الشجعة, al-Nut al-Shujat) was a medal awarded by the First Republic of Iraq and Ba'athist Iraq to Iraqi military personnel for brave acts in war. It was awarded in many of Iraq's military conflicts.
Yazdan Mir (alias Sardar Bagheri) is an Iranian intelligence operative and a high-ranking member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, currently leading Unit 840. He has been implicated in orchestrating terrorist operations, intelligence gathering, and planning targeted assassinations outside Iran, particularly against Iranian dissidents, Western figures, and Israeli targets.
Jafar Dehghan (Persian:جعفر دھقان ) is an Iranian actor and art director. He is known for his roles in Yousuf e Payambar (2008)/ Prophet Joseph, Crisis/ Bohran (1987), The Attack on H3 (1995) , The Men of Angelos (1997), Saint Mary (2000), and the Iranian television series Mokhtarnameh (2010-2011).
The Turkish offensive in northern Syria refers to a series of military operations launched by Turkey and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) amid the fall of the Assad regime. Beginning on 30 November 2024 with Operation Dawn of Freedom, the offensive aims to expand Turkish-controlled territory, weaken the SDF, prevent Kurdish autonomy in post-Assad Syria, and align with Turkish initiatives to establish a 30-kil ...
Kurta Municipality (Georgian: ქურთის მუნიციპალიტეტი, romanized: kurtis munitsip’alit’et’i) is a temporary administrative-territorial unit located in eastern Georgia, within the territory of Gori Municipality. It was established on December 6, 2006. Currently, it is under occupation by the Russian Federation.
The Holy Cast (Farsi: فهرست مقدس) is an Iranian animation film directed by Mohammad Amin Hamedani and written by Hooman Fazel, commissioned by the Owj Arts and Media Organization, and released in cinemas in the country in 2017. This animation is based on a true story.
The Kurdish Women's Movement in Europe (Kurmanji Kurdish: Tevgera Jinên Kurd li Ewropayê , TJK-E, (Sorani Kurdish: بزووتنەوەی ژنانی کورد لە ئەورووپا)) TJK-E, Tevgera Jinên Kurd li Ewropayê, was officially founded in 2014, although its roots extend to 1987 with the establishment of the Patriotic Women's Union of Kurdistan (YJW-K) in Germany.
Al-Tameen Building or Amaret al–Ta'meen (Arabic: عمارة التأمين, romanized: Imārat at-Taʾmīn, lit. 'Insurance Building'), formerly known as Alia Building (Arabic: عمارة عالية), is a historic landmark located at the First Circle on Rainbow Street in Amman, Jordan.
The 2024–25 Lebanese Futsal League is the 17th season of the Lebanese Futsal League, the top Lebanese league for Futsal clubs since its establishment in 2007.
The 2025 Georgian local elections (Georgian: საქართველოს ადგილობრივი თვითმმართველობის ორგანოების არჩევნები) will be held on 4 October to elect the bodies of local government of Georgia.
The Battle of Krajova was a military engagement between the Austrians stationed in Craiova and the Ottomans who attacked them. The Austrians withdrew but were attacked by the Ottomans, inflicting heavy losses on the retreating Austrians.
Faisal Alawi (1949 – February 7, 2010) was a Yemeni singer and oudist from Lahej, considered a pioneer of Lahiji music. He was famous for playing the oud, and his fame spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf countries.
The Military Council for the Liberation of Syria (Arabic: المجلس العسكري لتحرير سوريا, romanized: al-Majlis al-'Askarīy li-Tahrīr Sūrīya) is an armed opposition coalition formed on 6 March 2025 by former Syrian Arab Armed Forces (SAAF) officer Ghiath Suleiman Dallah and other former officers and loyalists of the fallenAssad regime.
A rise in nationalism is defining a recent ideological current among Haredi communities in Israel. It is distinct from the Hardal, who are not Haredim, but rather Religious Zionists (Dati Leumi) who have adopted aspects of Haredi beliefs and lifestyle.
The Çetinkaya Store massacre occurred on December 25, 1991, when PKK militants organized an unauthorized demonstration march in Bakırköy, Istanbul. During the event, they hurled Molotov cocktails at targets including Egebank, Kit, Arçelik, Emlak Bank, and the Çetinkaya store.
The Çevrimli massacre occurred on June 11, 1990, when PKK militants carried out an attack in the village of Çevrimli in the Güçlükonak district of Şırnak Province, Turkey. Twenty-seven people—including 12 children and seven women—were killed and six others were injured, while four guards and one PKK member died during the ensuing clash.
The Taşdelen Village Massacre (also known as the Uludere Massacre) occurred on February 22, 1987, in the village of Taşdelen, located in the Uludere district of Hakkari (which later became part of Şırnak). The attack was carried out by HPG militants following the 7th PKK Congress, resulting in the deaths of 14 Turkish civilians.[citation needed]
Mohammad Mobin Azimi (Persian: محمدمبین عظیمی, born 10 May 2002) is a freestyle wrestler from Iran. Competing in the 92 kg division he won a bronze medal at the 2025 Asia Championships and a gold medal at the 2023 World Junior Championships. He also won gold medal at the 2018, 2022 and 2023 Asia junior championship.
The Temple of Anahita or the Shrine of Anahita (Middle Persian: Ādur-Anāhīd) is one of the famous monuments of the ancient city of Bishapur, located in the city of Kazerun . This building was built in the 3rd century AD by order of Shapur I, the Sassanid king.
Club Aamal Sportif Bikfaya Club Aamal Sportif Bikfaya is a Lebanese multi-sports club founded in 1948 in Bikfaya. The club competes professionally in various sports, including futsal, football, volleyball, and basketball. It currently plays in the first division of both the Lebanese Futsal League and the Lebanese volleyball league.
Mohammad Ali Inanloo (1947 – 2015; Persian: محمدعلی اینانلو) was a television and radio host, actor, sports expert, journalist, and nature expert and documentary maker. He was known as the oldest volleyball reporter and commentator in Iran and the founder of environmental journalism.
The 2024 Dubai Sevens or SVNS DXB was a rugby sevens tournament played at The Sevens. Twelve men's teams and a similar number of women's teams participated.
Dineh Kafashgarkola Hill in Arateh dates back to the 1st millennium BCE and is located in Qaem Shahr County, in the village of Kafashgarkola Arateh. This site was registered as one of the Iran National Heritage List on 23 September 2003 (01/07/1382 in the Jalali calendar) under registration number 10273.
Mamluki Lancet Mosque is a mosque located in Al-Masayel, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Designed by Babnimnim Design Studio, the mosque features a minimalist style with five twisted square platforms in its main structure, symbolizing the Five Pillars of Islam. The mosque has a semi-dome roof with a crescent-shaped profile.
Democrat Castle is a castle that has existed since the 1980s, built by Saddam Hussein's regime during the Iran-Iraq War as a military camp and base. The castle is approximately 190 meters long and 103 meters wide. The castle is located in the town of Koy Sanjaq in Iraqi Kurdistan and has been under attack by Iranian forces for several years.
The Battle of Savuj Bulagh was a major engagement during Simko Shikak revolt (1918–1922) against the Qajar government in Iran. It took place in October 1921 near present-day Mahabad, a strategic town in northwestern Iran west of Lake Urmia. During this confrontation, Simko Shikak and his Kurdish forces launched an offensive to capture Savuj Bulagh, achieving a decisive victory by defeating Iranian government troops.
The March 2025 Daraa clashes began between pro-Assad forces, internal security and Ministry of Defense with suspected ISIS members involved in the fighting, on 4 March 2025. The clashes were focused in the city of Al-Sanamayn.
The 2025 Turkey–PKK peace process, also known as the Second Peace Process, Second Solution Process, and the Terror-free Turkey Initiative, refers to the process in 2025 for resolution of the Turkey-PKK conflict. The process was seen as the successor of the failed 2013–2015 PKK–Turkey peace process.
We Are All Hostages (Hebrew: כולנו חטופים; Kulanu Hatufim) is an Israeli grassroots movement made up of families of Israeli hostages who were kidnapped during the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, as well as activists who support them. The movement is known for its involvement in the Israeli hostage deal protests and is primarily led by Einav Zangauker, an Israeli activist whose son, Matan, was kidnapped on October 7.
Mor Christophoros Markose(Born Joshy C Abraham) is an Indian prelate, currently serving as Patriarchal Secretary for Malankara Affairs of the Syriac Orthodox Church. He was consecrated on September 14, 2022, by Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II at St.
The Midyat Guest House (Turkish: Midyat Devlet Konukevi) is a historical and cultural building located in the picturesque town of Midyat, in the Mardin Province, Turkey. This guesthouse symbolizes the rich history and hospitality of the region and is also the most visited tourist attraction in the city.
Ami Smolartchik (Hebrew: עמי סמולרצ'יק; born 15 January 1970) is an Israeli comedian and actor. In 2017 he won the Ophir award in the supporting actor category. He has played in several moves, TV series as well as in the theatre.
Shaoul Sassoon (b. 1948) is an Iraqi engineer and inventor, who worked as Chief Engineer in the Ministry of Industry and Minerals and Iraqi Scientific Research Council during the era of Saddam Hussein. Additionally, he was a member of the Iraqi Jewish Committee, representing Jews in meetings with the government.
The 2024–25 Iran 3rd Division football season is the 4th rated football league in Iran after the Persian Gulf Cup, Azadegan League, and 2nd Division. The league has reformed and extracted from previous format's 2nd Stage and contains just 36 teams.
Al-Qa'idah (Arabic: القاعدة, romanized: al-Qa'idah) is a city in Yemen, Ibb Governorate, located 22 km south from Ibb. As of 2014, it has an estimated population of 52,754, with the 2004 census population being 39,254. It is located on the road between Ibb and Ta'izz.
Emir Üyar (born 1983) is a Turkish businessman and the Honorary General Consul of Dominica to Turkey. He serves as the deputy chairman of Permak Group, a diversified private-sector conglomerate in Turkey.
Abdullah Al Mudaifer (عبدالله المديفر born; 1982) is a Saudi Arabian TV presenter, actor, columnist and journalist. Recognized for his dynamic approach to television hosting, he has gained widespread acclaim through programs such as Al Liwan and Al-Soura, which air on Rotana Khalijiah channel and Rotana FM radio.
The deportations of Assyrians by Turkey resulted in the displacement and death of hundreds of thousands of Assyrians from their ancestral lands. These actions were part of a broader policy aimed at homogenizing the region, and they were marked by mass killings, forced marches, and the destruction of communities.
The Aerospace Research Institute of the Islamic Republic of Iran was established in 1998 by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology to conduct aerospace research. Since its establishment, the institute has been working to meet Iran's research needs in the field of aerospace and to establish effective connections with related industries.
The 2025 Tishrin Dam protests refers to a series of sit-in demonstrations by residents of North and East Syria to protest the Turkish bombardment of the Tishrin Dam. The dam has been the target of attacks by the Turkish Armed Forces and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) during the Turkish offensive in northern Syria, which have rendered the dam inoperable since 10 December 2024, depriving over 413,000 people of water and electricity.
Nasser Unit (Hezbollah's geographical unit operating in southern Lebanon and responsible for the eastern zone, from Bint Jbeil eastwards)
Nasser unit (Arabic: وحدة نصر) is one of Hezbollah's geographical units operating under the organization's southern area in Lebanon. It is responsible for the eastern zone of Southern Lebanon, stretching from Bint Jbeil eastwards. The unit is part of Hezbollah's "first line of defense," which covers the area between the Israeli border and the Litani River.
Unit 910 is a clandestine unit within Hezbollah, the Lebanese political and militant organization. This unit is responsible for the organization's covert operations outside of Lebanon, including intelligence gathering, logistical support, and the establishment of sleeper cells.
The proposed handover of Bashar al-Assad to Syria from Russia, where al-Assad was granted asylum, has become a pressing issue following the fall of his regime in Syria. The Syrian transitional government has demanded his extradition so that he can be tried for crimes against humanity and potentially other charges stemming mainly from his violent crackdown on the Syrian revolution.
According to the constitution of Iraq, the Republic of Iraq is composed of the capital, federal regions, governorates, as well as local administrations. Article 117 of the constitution recognises Kurdistan Region as a federal region, and as of December 2024, it is the only federal region of the country.
Shoshan Haran is an Israeli agronomist and the founder and president of the Fair Planet NPO. Born and raised in KibbutzBe'eri, she studied for a BA in plant protection at the Faculty of Agriculture of the Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel. After working in the field in the kibbutz itself she returned to the faculty and worked on a direct path to a Ph.D. under the supervision of Ilan Chet.
The Bouery family is a familial lineage with historical roots and influence in Lebanon and France.[citation needed] Originating from a background rumored to have connections with the noble Bourbon family, the Bouery family has been integral to the sociopolitical and cultural landscapes of their communities for generations.[citation needed]
Akram Dia Alomari ( in Arabic: أكرم ضياء العمري ) An Iraqi historian, he holds a PhD in Islamic history and is a professor of Islamic history and hadith studies. He was awarded the King Faisal International Prize for Islamic Studies in 1996.
On 14 December 2023, the Israeli Air Forces targeted the house of Abdallah Shehada in Rafah, Gaza Strip. The airstrike killed the retired surgeon and former director of Abu Yousef Al-Najjar Hospital alongside 29 other civilians, including 11 children, seven men and 11 women.
On 19 December 2023, four Israeli airstrikes shortly after midnight in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City killed over 120 civilians, many of them from Salem family.[unreliable source][unreliable source] Many of the victims had evacuated their homes in Northern Gaza, and were sheltering in Central Gaza.
The Battle of Hamek (Kurdish:شەڕی حەمەک, romanized: šeřî ḧemek) occurred on 17. May 1982, in the village of Hamek, where a small contingent of 11-12 PUKPeshmergas, commanded by Mama Risha, engaged approximately 8,000 Iraqi Ba'athist soldiers. This confrontation is notable for Mama Risha's emergence as a prominent figure, as he successfully defended the village against the larger Ba'athist force with his limited number of Peshmergas.
Operation True Promise III is a future planned Islamic Republic of Iran military operation. Iran is planning to launch "Operation True Promise 3" in response to October 2024 Israeli strikes on Iran that killed 4 Iranian soldiers and damaged military sites.
Aziz Unit is one of Hezbollah's primary military divisions, responsible for operations in the western sector of Southern Lebanon, extending from the coastal areas near Tyre to the Bint Jbeil region, up to the Litani River. Established to oversee and coordinate military activities in this strategic area, the unit plays a pivotal role in Hezbollah's defense and offensive strategies along the border with Israel.
The House of Aghall, otherwise referred to as the House of Noori Aghal, House of Haji Aziz Aghal, is an influential noble Soranî-speaking Kurdish family with aristocratic and knightly lineage. They possessed titles of Beys, Aghas and Khanums. It is one of the most prominent noble families of Iraq.
Since 25 March 2025, protests have taken place across the Gaza Strip against Hamas, which has held exclusive control over the territory since 2007. Demonstrators called on Hamas to give up its rule and bring an end to the war with Israel. Many of the protests against Hamas are part of wider protests against the Gaza war.
Saraçhane[needs IPA] is a neighborhood in Fatih district, Istanbul, located at the intersection of Atatürk Boulevard and Şehzadebaşı Street, around the Aqueduct of Valens.
Abdulkader Husrieh (Arabic: عبد القادر حصرية, born 1961) is a Syrian economist and expert in public policy and economic reform. He is the current Governor of the Central Bank of Syria appointed in March 2025. Husrieh has a background in financial consulting, monetary policy, and economic reform.
Ofer Hadad (Hebrew: עופר חדד; born December 18, 1983) is an Israelijournalist. He serves as a political correspondent and host of Today's Edition on Hevrat HaHadashot, as well as Morning Diary on Radio Jerusalem. He previously hosted the program Shalosh on Israeli Channel 12.
The Capture of Metekhi's Castle ( Georgian : მეტეხის ციხის აღება) took place in 1749. This capture was against the Persia, led by Adalagh Cherkezishvili.
Hyun (majuscule: Ւ; minuscule: ւ; Armenian: հյուն, վյուն) is the 34th letter of the Armenian alphabet. It is often recognised as a component of ու, which is a digraph often considered a single letter. Its numerical value is 7000.
Alaminos massacre (Turkish: Aleminyo katliamı) was a massacre of 13 or 15 Cypriot Turkish civilians in the village of Alaminos which happened on 20 July 1974. A year later the survivors of the massacre fled to Kythrea.
The Administrative Documents of Astan Quds Razavi comprise a collection of approximately 69,000 pages dating from 1000 AH (1591 AD) to 1148 AH (1735 AD). These documents reflect the extensive administrative structure of Astan Quds Razavi and cover geographical regions of Iran and Afghanistan, particularly Khorasan.
The Israelite-Philistine War is a biblical conflict where the Philistines and the Israelites would go on multiple battles against each other. One famous example is David and Goliath, an event where David and Goliath would face each other, then David quickly threw a stone with his sling, causing the stone to hit Goliath in the forehead, which made him fall to the ground.
The siege of Mehadia was a military engagement between the Ottomans and the Asutrian garrison of Mehadia. After a siege of 3 days and heroic defense, the Austrians surrendered to the Ottomans.
The siege of Zvornik was a military engagement during the Austro-Turkish War (1716–1718). The Austrians besieged Zvornik held by the Ottomans. The siege ended in fiasco for the Austrians, who suffered heavy losses.
Iran's ballistic missile program is the largest in the Middle East, featuring a diverse range of short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs). The program plays a key role in Iran's military strategy, serving as a deterrent against adversaries, supporting regional proxies, and bolstering national defense capabilities.
The Northern Syrian Provinces, or Cilicia and Upper Mesopotamia, were territories of historical and Ottoman Syria that were annexed by Turkiye following World War 1. In 1921, the Ankara Agreement was finalised between France and the Turkish national government.
The Syrian National Dialogue Conference (Arabic: مؤتمر الحوار الوطني السوري), was a transitional dialogue held at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, Syria, on 24–25 February 2025, as part of the First Syrian transitional government. It aimed to establish a path to national unity following the fall of the Assad regime, focusing on transitional justice, constitutional and institutional reform, freedoms, civil society, and economic principles.
"Do you condemn Hamas?" is a binary question about condemnation of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, commonly known by its abbreviation Hamas. Since as early as May 2010, supporters of Israel, reporters, and anchors have directed the question at critics of Israel and proponents of Palestine.
Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire is a 2022 book edited by Jehad Abusalim, Michael Merryman-Lotze and Jennifer Bing. It contains poems and proses about Gaza made by Palestinian writers from before the Nakba and up to the 21st-century.
Karim A. Souaid (born 1964 in Qartaba, Mount Lebanon) is a Lebanese financial expert, private equity investor, and banking governance specialist and, as of March 2025, Lebanon's new Central Bank governor. He is the founder and managing partner of Growthgate Equity Partners, a private equity firm focusing on investments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader MENA region.
The Unification of Iran (1779–1796), also known as the Reunification of Iran were a series of battles led by Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar which led to the reunification of Iran, which was previously divided into several Iranian and non-Iranian states since the division of the Afsharid Empire.
GEMS Founders School Dubai (Private school in Dubai, Other Branches:, Al Mizhar, Dubai South, Masdar City)
GEMS Founders School Dubai (Arabic: مدرسة جيمس فاوندرز دبي) is a private school situated in Al Barsha South, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The school has 6140 students enrolled over all age groups. GEMS Founders School Dubai is a British curriculum school from FS1 to Year 13.
The Gaza War (2008–2009) was accompanied by the stance of many countries and organizations in the world. In Iran, the war were accompanied by the reaction of the people and government officials. The most important of these reactions are the Fatwa of Jihad by Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, and the sit-in and attack on foreign embassies.
Egyptians in Israel are people of Egyptian origin living within Israel's borders. They include those who immigrated for work, resided permanently, or acquired Israeli citizenship, often through marriage to Israeli citizens. The history of this community reflects the complexities of Egyptian-Israeli relations, which evolved from a state of war to a cold peace following the signing of the 1979 peace treaty.
Abbas Shield Martyrdom Forces (Arabic: قوات درع عباس الاستشهادية, romanized: Quwat Dera’a Al-Abbas Al-Ishtishadiyah, lit. 'Abbas Shield Martyrdom Forces') is an IraqiShiaMilitant group.
The Patriarchal Vicariate of Zahle and Bekaa (arabic : مطرانية زحلة والبقاع للسريان الأرثوذكس ) is a nominally Metropolitan Archeparchy of the Syriac Orthodox Church. Its seat is St. Georges church in Zahle, Lebanon.
The Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of Mount Lebanon, Tripoli and south of Lebanon (arabic : مطرانية جبل لبنان وطرابلسمطرانية جبل لبنان وطرابلس للسريان الأرثوذكس ) is a nominally Metropolitan Archeparchy of the Syriac Orthodox Church. Its seat is St. Jacob of Serugh Cathedral in Bauchrieh close to Beirut, Lebanon.
Kocaeli Health and Technology University (Turkish: Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi) is a private university located in Kocaeli, Turkey. Kocaeli Health and Technology University was founded in 2020 with the aim of contributing to Turkey’s higher education system, particularly in medical sciences and technology.
The Siege of Harput (1616) took place between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid State at Harput in March 1616. It concluded with the victory of the Safavid Empire.
The Battle of Aqra Dagh (1920), which took place on 27 October 1920, refers to the Assyrian advance into the Aqra mountains toward the Zab river, during which a Kurdish resistance attempt failed. The Assyrian force, numbering between 4,000 and 6,000 men, and led by Agha Petros and Malik Khoshaba, was marching through northern Iraq at the time.
Born in Lebanon in 1969, she is proficient in singing, music, and theater, honing her skills at the Lebanese University and her country's Conservatory of Music. She learned to play the oud and worked on her voice to master the instruments of oriental singing, particularly the Sufi oud, as well as intonation.
Timur Göksel (Turkish diplomat who served with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (1943–2021))
Timur Göksel (3 May 1943 – 2 February 2021) was a Turkish diplomat who served as Spokesman and Senior Advisor to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) from 1978 to 2003. Göksel started his 35-year career with the United Nations (UN) in 1968 as an Information Assistant in the Ankara Information Office.
Palestine-Uzbekistan relations are the relations between Palestine and Uzbekistan. On 25 September 1994, Uzbekistan recognized Palestine. On 27 October 2009, Palestine's Foreign Affairs Minister Riyad al-Maliki opened the nation's embassy in Tashkent.
Tarkhan's Jamaat (Rebel group that fought in the Syrian Civil War)
Tarkhan's Jamaat, named after Chechen fighter Tarkhan Gaziyev, is a rebel group that fought in the Syrian Civil War. The group is also known as Katibat Abd al-Rahman.
Eli Nacht (born October 12, 1983) is an Israeli politician and lawyer, who is serving as the deputy mayor of the city of Ashdod since 2021, having previously served as a councillor of the city of Ashdod.
Israel Empowerment Lobby (IEL) is a public organization, supported by a parliamentary lobby, focused on promoting Israel's interests within the Christian community, especially among Christian lawmakers, government leaders, and officials.
Oil smuggling in Iran is driven by factors like international sanctions on Iranian crude and steep fuel price differences with neighboring countries. These conditions have spawned a thriving illicit trade in both crude oil and refined fuels. Smuggling operations range from small-scale overland fuel trafficking to sophisticated global schemes involving tanker fleets.
Maryam's Bread (Arabic: خبز مريم) (lit. Mary's Bread), also known as Yellow Bread (Arabic: الخبز الأصفر) is a traditional Eastern Arabianflatbread originating from Qatif, Saudi Arabia. The bread is notable for its golden color, use of date molasses, and its cultural significance in both Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions.
Hayrünnisa Hanım (also Hayrünnisa Kadın, Ottoman Turkish: خانم حیرونیسا, lit. 'better among women'; 2 March 1876 - 3 September 1936) was the second consort of Abdulmejid II, the last Ottoman caliph.
Abdulla Saeed Juma Al Naboodah is an Emirati businessman, sportsperson, the Non-Executive Director of The European Tour Group., Founder and Chairman of Dubai Basketball, Chairman of Al Naboodah Investments and a shareholder in the Al Naboodah Group, a UAE-based family conglomerate with operations across multiple industries.
Linor Deutsch (Israeli social and political activist)
Linor Deutsch (Hebrew: לינור דויטש; born September 27, 1982) is a public representative, co-founder and CEO of Lobby 99. She is a lawyer by profession, a feminist and an activist. A graduate of Unit 8200, an expert in regulation and political consulting, she holds a BA in Law and Political Science and a MA in gender studies from Tel Aviv University.
Mustafa Sıtkı Bilgin (b. March 4, 1967, Çaykara, Trabzon) is a Turkish historian, academic and the rector of Artvin Çoruh University between February 6, 2021 and April 10, 2025.
"Yalla Erhal Ya Bashar" (Arabic: ارْحَل يَا بَشَّارْ, romanized: Irhal ya Bashar, lit. 'Leave, O Bashar') is one of the most memorable iconic slogans of the Syrian revolution that began in 2011 as part of the broader Arab Spring. This chant encapsulated the widespread anger and demands for freedom, dignity, and justice against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
Mohammed Yusr Barniyeh (Arabic: محمد يسر برنية) is a Syrian economist and policymaker currently serving as Minister of Finance in the Syrian transitional government since 29 March 2025. He previously held senior positions in international financial institutions and played a key role in shaping Syria's financial markets.
La Grange Declarations (1979 and 1981 Christian documents critical of Zionism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict)
The 1979 and 1981 La Grange Declarations were statements issued by Christian activists advocating for a shift in U.S. church and government policy regarding Israel and Palestine. The 1979 declaration, formulated at a conference in LaGrange, Illinois, criticized Israel’s territorial policies, acknowledged Palestinian rights to self-determination, and called for an end to unconditional U.S. support for Israel while stopping short of questioning Israel’s right to exist.
Mustafa Abdul Razzaq (Arabic: مصطفى عبد الرزاق; born 1989) is a Syrian engineer and politician currently serving as the minister of public works and housing in the transitional government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Mohammed Yassin Saleh (Arabic: محمد ياسين صالح) is a Syrian journalist and politician who has served as Minister of Culture in the second Syrian transitional government since 29 March 2025.
Hamza al-Mustafa (Arabic: حمزة المصطفى) is a Syrian academic, researcher, and media executive who is the current Minister of Information since 29 March 2025.
The 2024 Akkar airstrike, also called the Ain Yaaqoub Massacre or the Akkar Massacre by Lebanese sources was an Israeli airstrike in Northern Lebanon on 11 November 2024 which killed at least 14 people, and injured at least 15 others.
Mohamad Ali El Husseini (born; 1 May 1974) is a Lebanese Shia Islamic researcher and lecturer who holds Saudi citizenship and is the current Secretary-General of the Arab Islamic Council in Lebanon. He has authored more than seventy books and is distinguished by his unifying intellectual and political positions calling for unity between Sunnis and Shiites.
The national symbols of Armenia have a long history and encompass thousand-year-old traditions of the Armenian people, as well as Armenian heraldic, musical and artistic traditions. This page provides an incomplete list of those symbols.
Zead Khalaf Abed (born April 4, 1980) is an Iraqi banker, former head of the Central Bank of Iraq (2021–2022), and investor. In 2023, Zead Khalaf Abed was officially appointed as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. He serves as the Chairman of the International Development Bank one of Iraq's largest private banks and Chairman of Zead Khalaf Holding Group, an Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate with 22 companies working in the development of investments and trade between ...
Jama'at Ansar al-Islam (Arabic: جماعة أنصار الإسلام; Congregation of the Supporters of Islam; JAI) was a mostly Kurdish Salafi jihadist militant group active in Syria and Iraq. It was founded in 2007 after Jamaat Ansar al-Sunna disbanded. It was modeled after Ansar al-Islam, a group active from 2001 to 2003, although it was a separate group.
On 9 April 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on a four-story residential building near al-Hawashi mosque in Shuja'iyya, eastern Gaza City. Israeli warplanes targeted a densely-populated area that was overcrowded with refugee tents and displaced people, destroying 8 homes.
The La Turquie Kemaliste (French for "Kemalist Turkey", Turkish: Kemalist Türkiye) was a propaganda magazine published by the Turkish government between 1933 and 1949. It is regarded as the one of the first public diplomacy campaigns since the foundation of the republic.
Ya Ali Popular Formations (Arabic: تشكيلات يا علي الشعبية) is a Shia militia group in Iraq. The group has been reported to engage in attacks against Syrians residing in Iraq, particularly those suspected of supporting Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist militant and political organization in Syria.
Sheikh Wahid al-Balous (Arabic: الشيخ وحيد البلعوس; 19 May 1965 – 4 September 2015) was a Syrian Druze leader and cleric who led the Men of Dignity armed group.
Mohammed Abdul Rahman Turko (Arabic: محمد عبد الرحمن تركو, Kurdish: Mêhmed Abdulrêhman Turko) is a Syrian academic and politician who has served as the minister of education of Syria since 29 March 2025. He is a Syrian Kurd and hails from the city of Afrin in northern Syria.
Amjad Badr (Arabic: أمجد بدر; born 1969) is a Syrian academic and agricultural economist who has served as the minister of agriculture and agrarian reform since 29 March 2025.
Musaab Nazzal al-Ali (Arabic: مُصعَب نَزَّالْ العَلِي) is a Syrian-German neurosurgeon and the current Minister for Health in Syria, appointed on 29 March 2025. Born in Al-Tayyaneh village, Deir ez-Zor Governorate in 1985, al-Ali is known for his medical career and involvement in the Syrian opposition during the early years of the Syrian civil war.
Wahdat al-wujūd (Arabic: وحدة الوجود "unity of existence, oneness of being") is a doctrine in the field of Islamic philosophy and mysticism, according to which the monotheisticGod is identical with existence (wujūd) and this one existence is that through which all existing things (mawjūdāt) exist.
Marwan al-Halabi (Syrian Minister for Higher Education since 2025)
Marwan Jamil al-Halabi (Arabic: مروان جميل الحلبي) is a Syrian politician and medical expert who serves as Minister for Higher Education in the Syrian transitional government since 29 March 2025. Al-Halabi holds a background in the medical field, specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology.
Mohammed Sameh Hamedh (Arabic: محمد سامح حامض) is a Syrian politician and sports official serving as the country's first Minister for Youth and Sports since 29 March 2025.
When studying the most commonly used words in Turkish, researchers rely on large-scale text corpora. One of the most comprehensive and academically respected of these is the Turkish National Corpus (TNC).
Wadi Al-Asilah (Valley in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia)
Wadi Al-Asilah (Arabic: وادي الأصيلة) is a valley located in the northeastern part of Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia. It is known for its historical importance, natural beauty, and its role in the early Islamic era. The valley is situated close to the holy city of Makkah, making it a significant location in the region.
The winter of 2024–25 in the Gaza Strip (November 2024–March 2025) has been marked by a humanitarian emergency due to over one million internally displacedPalestinians lacking adequate shelter amid winter storms leading to persistently cold temperatures and flooding.
Based in Islamic religious tradition, Sharia utilizes religious teachings to determine law. While there is not a technical discipline of Islamic or Sharia-based environmental law, environmental laws justified by Islamic teachings have been made in various Middle Eastern countries, and scholars have argued that it is a legal branch.
The Battle of Al-Atawlah was fought between the Saudi leaders, the leader of the Zahran tribe, Bakhrush bin Alas, and the governor of Egypt, Muhammad Ali Pasha. It was one of the most important victories of the leader of Zahran in his military career, as he was able to stop the advance of the Ottoman forces in his country and force them to withdraw to Taif.
The Battle of Bukhara was a military engagement between the Umayyads and the Sogdian-Turkish alliance in 709. The battle ended in Umayyad victory and the conquest of Bukhara.
The Rebellion of Sunpadh, or Sunpadh Rebellion, was a PersianZoroastrian uprising against the Abbasid Caliphate in retaliation for the Execution of Abu Muslim al-Khurasani. The rebellion seemed clearly driven by Sunpadh’s close connection to Abu Muslim, as he was one of his companions and supporters.
Al-Jazeera Football Club (Arabic: نادي الجزيرة لكرة القدم) is a professional football club based in Kuwait, the club competes in the Kuwaiti Division One from 2025–26. It is the first sports club in Kuwait that is privately owned with no governmental control over the club while also having a single dedicated sport
Emil Elimelech (Hebrew: אמיל אלימלך ;born 1945) is a retired Brigadier General, and in his last position he served as the Chief Military Police Officer.
The Houthi Yemen are the areas under the de facto governance of the Houthi movement. Since their takeover in September 2014, the Houthis have maintained control over significant portions of northern and western Yemen, including the capital, Sana'a. Their administration operates in opposition to the internationally recognized government of Yemen.
The Law of Yemen incorporates Shari'a law, customary tribal laws, and Napoleonic influence. Yemen’s legal influence is a reflection of the significant historical influences and ongoing political developments within the country. Yemen does have a written constitution and legal structures that deal with various legal fields like criminal, constitutional, and personal status law.
Ottoman maritime law, in its most recent form, is based on the Commercial Code of 1850 and Maritime Code of 1863, codified during the Tanzimat reforms.
Rabbi Richard J. Israel (1929 – 2000) was an American rabbi, educator, civil rights activist, and author. Known for his contributions to Jewish education and campus ministry, he was also a noted participant in the American civil rights movement and a prominent voice in modern Jewish thought.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) (Arabic: مكتب أبوظبي للاستثمار) is Abu Dhabi's government investments and special projects entity, with a multifaceted mandate spanning strategic investments, economic development, foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, and industrial growth.
Hosa (Iraqi Arabic: هوسه), also known as Raddasa (ردسة), is a genre of Iraqi popular chants. These chants combine poetry and rhythmic dancing, and are performed during both celebratory and mournful occasions. They are most common in southern Iraq, particularly in the marshlands and rural regions.
Mohammed Abu al-Khair Shukri (Arabic: محمد أبو الخير شكري; born 30 April 1961) is a Syrian Islamic scholar, lawyer, and university professor who serves as the Minister of Awqaf since 29 March 2025.
Raed al-Saleh (Syrian humanitarian and government official)
Raed al-Saleh (Arabic: رائد الصالح) is a Syrian humanitarian leader and government official. On 29 March 2025, he was appointed as the Minister of Disaster Management and Emergency Response in the second Syrian transitional government .
The Suwayda Military Council or SMC is an armed coalition established in February 2025 in the Druze-majority Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria. Originally formed as the Interim Military Council following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024, the organization emerged in response to growing security concerns after the withdrawal of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) from the region.
The Armenian Figure Skating Championships are held annually to crown the national champions of Armenia. Skaters compete in men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance at the senior, junior, and novice levels, although not every discipline is held every year due to a lack of participants.
Al-Abtah (Arabic: الأبطح), also known as Al-Muhassab, is a significant valley located between Makkah and Mina in Saudi Arabia. This area holds historical and religious importance in Islamic tradition.
On 4 April 2025, Israel began a ground offensive into the Shuja'iyya neighborhood of Gaza City, as part of its renewed military operations in the Gaza Strip following the resumption of the Gaza war on 18 March. It marks the third time Israel invades the neighborhood during the war, following battles in 2023 and 2024.
On 15 October 2024 at approximately 11:20 a.m., a gunman opened fire on a police car and other vehicles traveling south on Highway 4, near the Yavne interchange, Yavne, Israel. Four people were injured, and one police officer was killed. The perpetrator was killed by an armed civilian passing by.
Uzbek Bey, also known as Atabeg Uzbek or Uzbek min Tutuh, was a Mamluk commander and governor of Damascus in the 15th century until his death in 1499. He is primarily known for his victories against the Ottomans during the Ottoman–Mamluk War (1485–1491) and for founding the Azbakiya district in Cairo.
The 2024–25 season is the first professional season in the history of Persepolis W.F.C.. The team was competing in the domestic first league and the Hazfi Cup. They finished the season by winning the Division One league in their first season of competition.
The Turkic Scout Bloc is a multinational scouting initiative that unites National Scout Organizations (NSOs) from countries with Turkic heritage. It was established in 2024 as part of the "Scouts of Turan" project, with support from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Mansoor Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri (born 14 January 1975) is an Emirati film producer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Film Gate Productions and Al Kalema Productions. Al Dhaheri is known for his contributions to the development of the film industry in the United Arab Emirates and has received international recognition for his work in filmmaking.
Edeköy massacre (Massacre of Turkish civilians during the First Balkan War)
Edeköy massacre (Turkish: Edeköy katliamı) was a massacre of Turkish civilians that took place during the First Balkan War. It was committed by the Greek gangs and the Bulgarian army in the abandoned from the massacre village of Edeköy.
Lebanese personal status laws such as marriage, inheritance, child custody, and divorce are determined by various religious sects. Family law in Lebanon are based on religious affiliation and those courts administer the laws. In total there are 18 religious sectors in Lebanon including (12 Christian, 4 Muslim, 1 Druze, and 1 Jewish) and there are a total of 15 separate personal status laws for the country's recognized religious communities.
Gaza List: Voices against the Genocide (Austrian: Liste Gaza: Stimmen gegen den Völkermord) or simply Gaza List (Austrian: Liste Gaza), is an Austrianfar-left political party founded in 2024. Gaza List claims to "stand for peace, neutrality, justice, strengthening democracy, self-determination, and social equality", particularly concerning the Israel's alleged genocide in Gaza.
Hoshyar Qaftan (1941–2007) was a Kurdish-Iraqi businessman, inventor, and philanthropist based in the city of Sulaimaniyah in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. He was widely respected for his contributions to local industry and charitable efforts in support of writers and the cultural community.
Avinoam Amunah (born 1980) is an officer in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) with the rank of lieutenant colonel, who currently serves as the commander of the Hasmonean Brigade. He served as the commander of the Tactical Command College, the commander of the 810th Brigade, the commander of the Maglan unit and the commander of the 101st battalion.
Nisab al-Sabyan (Persian: نصابالصبیان) is an educational book written by Abu Nasr Farahi (d. 640 AH/1242-1243 CE). This book, composed in verse, provides Persian translations of numerous Arabic words and has been widely used in Islamic schools for centuries as a textbook.
Iman Ebrahimi (Persian: ایمان ابراهیمی; born January 1994) is an Iranian conservationist, recognized for his contributions to bird conservation in Iran. He is the founder of the AvayeBoom Bird Conservation Society, a non-governmental organization in central Iran focused on the protection of birds and their habitats.
The Funding of the Axis of Resistance refers to the way the axis, a network of Iranian-backed militias and political groups in the Middle East, gains its financial resources. Via the Qods Force—a special forces unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps—Iran has allocated substantial resources to strengthen each group's capabilities over decades.
Abdurrahman Pasha Baban (Kurdish: عەبدوڕەحمان پاشا بابان, romanized: 'ebdwrreḧman paşa baban) also known as Awrahman Pasha Baban (Kurdish: ەوڕەحمان پاشا بابان, romanized: iewrreḧman paşa baban) was the emir of the Baban Principality either from 1789 or 1803 to his death in 1813.
The George's campaign against the Timurids (Georgian: გიორგის ლაშქრობა თემურიდების წინააღმდეგ, romanized: giorgis lashkroba temuridebis tsinaagmdeg) were two invasions between 1405 and 1406 of the Timurid Empire in the Caucasus by the Kingdom of Georgia. Led by George VII, the Timurids ultimately defeated by the Christian monarchy.
The Bab Ali demonstration was a peaceful protest by Armenian activists in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, demanding reforms and an end to persecution. The demonstration, organized by the Hunchak party, culminated in a violent crackdown by Ottoman authorities.
Catholicism– the largest branch of Christianity in the world– has a history of interaction with Zionism– the Jewish nationalist ideology that began as a movement for a Jewish state in the southern Levant, and which today serves as the "guiding ideology" of its successful creation, the State of Israel.
The Codebreakers attack on Iranian Bank Sepah was a major cyber intrusion publicly disclosed in March 2025. A hacker collective known as "Codebreakers" claimed responsibility for breaching Sepah Bank, one of Iran's oldest and most strategically significant financial institutions.
The Islamic Resistance Front in Syria (IRFS; Arabic: جبهة المقاومة الإسلامية في سوريا, romanized: Jabhat al-muqāwamah al-Islāmīyah fī Sūriyā), also known as Brave People - Islamic Resistance Front In Syria (Arabic: الشعب الشجاع - جبهة المقاومة الإسلامية في سوريا, romanized: Alshaeb Alshujae - Jabhat Almuqawamat Al'iislamiat fi Suria), previously known as the Southern Liberation Front (Arabic: جبهة تحرير الجنوب, romanized: Jabhat taḥrīr al-Janūb), is a militant organization established by the [[Syrian ...
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