LeThe Lebanese Civil War, which erupted in 1975 and officially ended in 1990, was a complex and multi-sided conflict lasting fifteen years. It is estimated that between 150,000 and 230,000 people lost their lives, approximately 300,000 were injured, and more than a million were forced to flee the country. This civil war is generally referred to as “Arab world’s civil war” or “proxy war,” fueled not only by internal dynamics but also by interventions from regional and international powers. A visual
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Funeral Rites of Ayatollah Seyyid Ali Khamenei, planned for 4–9 July 2026 in Iran and Iraq, are the farewell, funeral, and burial ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyid Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, who was killed in a joint air strike by the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February 2026, along with family members who perished alongside him in the attack. The ceremonies are scheduled to take place over six days across six cities: Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad in Ira
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Edanur Karakoç

Explosions During Macron’s Visit to Damascus refer to explosions that occurred near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to stay during his visit to Damascus, the capital of Syria, on 7 July 2026. Official authorities have not released confirmed information regarding the cause of the incident or the extent of casualties and damage. Course of Events On 7 July 2026, explosions occurred near the hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to stay
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Edanur Karakoç