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FAREWELL LEADER

Farewell to the Imam

A historic farewell to a leader whose influence transcended borders, generations, and political divides.

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INTERVIEWS

'Western oil companies control Iraq's political system'

Political commentator Eric Walberg believes that Iraq’s economic corruption stems from West’s influence over the country.

PRESS PLUS

Influence of social media on body image and eating disorder

Millions of pictures are snapped and shared with friends on social media sites every day and many people especially young ones, use them as personal benchmarks.

Social Media

INTERVIEWS

‘Iran reaching its peak under Islamic Revolution’

An analyst says Iran’s role in the Middle East has reached its peak under the Islamic Revolution and that the Islamic Republic has become one of the most important regional players in the region.

Iran

INTERVIEWS

'US concerned over Hezbollah’s influence in Lebanon'

An academic says the US is concerned over Hezbollah's growing influence in Lebanon and prefers to see a new civil war among different Lebanese factions.

Lebanon

FOREIGN POLICY

Most think US is losing influence in Middle East: Poll

An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that the United States is losing influence in the Middle East, a new poll shows.

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INTERVIEWS

'West fears losing Mideast dominance to Iran'

An analyst says the Western powers are concerned about Iran’s influence in the Middle East because they do not want to lose their dominance of the region.

US

CHINA

China summons Australian ambassador

China summons the Australian ambassador to protest Canberra’s allegations that Beijing has tried to meddle in Australian politics.

China