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2024-11-01 Odeabank (Turkish joint-stock company) Odeabank is a Turkish bank based in Istanbul. The bank provides services to individuals, companies, and coorporates. As of 2019, the bank had 47 branches. Stub Acratopotes (2366)
2024-11-10 Altınelma (village in Afşin, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey) Altınelma is a village of about 1700 people in Turkey. The Afşin-Elbistan power stations are nearby and according to Greenpeace this is why many people complain of asthma. Stub Chidgk1 (62415)
2024-10-28 Jam Abadan F.C. (Football club) 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. Stub Samanmb (93)
2024-11-20 Hewa Rahimpur (Kurdish human trafficker) 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. Stub Acratopotes (2366)
2024-11-22 Durak (Turkish makam theory) (One of the elements that form a makam in music) Durak (also known as Karar), in Turkish makam theory, is the initial note of the first tetrachord or pentachord in the diatonic scale, and the tonic note which always concludes a composition within a makam. Stub Ifus1071 (582)
2024-11-15 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. Stub Elite words2 (3476) Past AfD
2024-10-17 Muhammad Shabana (Palestinian Hamas commander (died 2024)) 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. Start Eliezer1987 (2501)
2024-10-28 Hrach Kaprielian (American-based Armenian businessman) 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. Stub DowryOfMary (94)
2024-10-29 List of Laniteio people 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. Start Lomaine (739)
2024-12-06 Ali Barakat (Lebanese singer) Ali Barakat is a Lebanese singer specializing in anasheeds. He is known as "The Nightingale of Hezbollah". Stub Petru30 (479)
2024-12-07 Al Maigliah Market Center (Shopping mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 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. Start Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2024-12-09 List of ambassadors of Turkey to OIC 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. Stub FactFindersEnigma (295)
2024-11-01 Arevelian Tatron 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. Start Aciram (127161)
2024-12-07 Al Deira Market (Shopping mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 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. Start Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2024-12-09 Souq al-Thumairi (Marketplace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 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. Start Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2024-12-17 Jamal al-Faisal (Syrian military officer (1915-1995)) 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. Stub ResoluteMind (1916)
2024-10-30 Zuqaq al-Sarai (Street in Baghdad, Iraq) 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. C Ayham4002 (1030)
2024-12-12 Talysh people in Iran 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. C Aharon Erman (124)
2024-12-15 Iran's 20-year vision plan (Iran 1404) 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. Start Mehrhashtom (137)
2024-12-21 National Reform Movement (Kurdistan) (Political party) 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. Stub Ottomanhistoria (137)
2024-11-16 Emil Yaqub (Lebanese linguist) 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. Stub Mohammed Qays (253)
2024-12-09 List of ambassadors of Turkey to OSCE 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. Start FactFindersEnigma (295)
2024-12-24 Dithab (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Dithab (Arabic: ديثاب, romanizedDīthāb) is a village in Ad Duqm in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman, near the coast of the Arabian Sea. In 2024, it had a population of 475. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-22 The Gospels of the Translators (966 Armenian illuminated manuscript) 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 ... Stub User3810486 (113)
2024-12-25 HighFest International Performing Arts Festival 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. Start Harold Krabs (216)
2024-12-25 Behrad Ali Konari (Iranian rapper) 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. Start Harold Krabs (216)
2024-09-19 Saad bin Abdulaziz Al Qanbar (Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and humanitarian) 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. Start Pariidajz (50)
2024-12-26 Buna (payment system) (Cross-border financial infrastructure) Buna, known until 2020 as the Arab Regional Payment System (ARPS), is a multinational financial market infrastructure that allows payment versus payment (PvP) settlement of transactions in currencies of the Middle East and North Africa region. It is operated by the Arab Regional Payments Clearing and Settlement Organization (ARPCSO), a company based in Abu Dhabi and fully owned by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). Start Boubloub (18025)
2024-12-14 Audit Organization of Iran 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. Start Mehrhashtom (137)
2024-12-28 Arab Movement Party (Lebanese political party) The Arab Movement Party (Arabic: تحزب التيار العربي, romanizedHizb al-Tayyār al-Arabi) is a Nasserist political party in Lebanon led by Sunni politician Shaker al-Barjawi. Start Jnoubi75 (444)
2024-12-29 Madir (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Madir (Arabic: مادر, romanizedMādir) is a coastal village in Al Jazer in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. In 2020, it had a population of 453. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-24 Wadi Ghayl (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Wadi Ghayl (Arabic: وادي غيل, romanizedWādī Ghayl) is a village in Al Jazer in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman, around 3 kilometers from the sea. In 2024, it had a population of 165. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-29 Al Jashrib (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Al Jashrib (Arabic: الجشريب, romanizedAl Jashrīb) is a village near the coast in Al Jazer in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. In 2020, it had a population of 291. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-29 Sawqrah (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Sawqrah (Arabic: صوقرة) is a coastal village in Al Jazer in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. In 2020, it had a population of 744. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-29 Thalin, Oman (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Thalin (Arabic: ثلين, romanizedThalīn) is a coastal village in the wilayat of Duqm in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. In 2020, it had a population of 271. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-29 Fadi, Oman (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Fadi (Arabic: فاضي, romanizedFāḑī) is a coastal village in Al Jazer in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. In 2020, it had a population of 136. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-29 Juwayrah (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Juwayrah (Arabic: جويرة) is a coastal village in the wilayat of Duqm in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. In 2020, it had a population of 295. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-07 Narcissus Hotel and Spa Riyadh (Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 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. Start Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2024-12-29 Haytam (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Haytam (Arabic: هيتام, romanizedHaytām) is a coastal village in the wilayat of Duqm in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman. In 2020, it had a population of 1,238. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2024-12-29 Jawbi (Iraqi music and dance genre) 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. Start ZZ510 (566)
2024-12-18 Saeed Noormohammadi (Iranian politician and journalist) Saeed Noormohammadi is a reformist politician, spokesperson, and member of the Central Council of Nedaye Iranian Party. Stub Ahmadnejad (261)
2024-10-23 Hayk Khloyan (Armenian wrestler (born 2001)) Hayk Khloyan (Armenian: Հայկ Խլոյան; born 2001) is an Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler who competes at 97 kilograms. Stub Hay kamavor (740)
2024-11-17 Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani (Bahraini merchant and governor of Darin (d. 1906)) Pasha, Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani (1863–1906) was a Bahraini merchant and pearl trader who served as the governor of the Darin village on Tarout Island under Ottoman rule. The Al Faihani Palace at Qatif is named for him. C Yusuf Asar Yathar (2093)
2024-12-16 Royal Secondary Industrial Institute (Technology institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Royal Secondary Industrial Institute (RSII) (Arabic: المعهد الملكي الصناعي الثانوي), also Riyadh Polytechnic Institute (RPI), is a public institute of technology in the al-Malaz neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1966 and comes under the Saudi Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. Start Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2024-11-02 Serdar Özyurt Serdar Özyurt (born 1984, Antakya, Hatay) is a Turkish businessperson active in the defense and tourism sectors. His career spans multiple industries and includes notable contributions to Turkey's defense manufacturing and international business. Start Coshua23 (31)
2024-12-10 Burj al-Malaz 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. Stub Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2024-12-03 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." C Harold Krabs (216)
2024-10-28 Rula Hassanein (Palestinian writer, activist, and journalist) Rula Ibrahim Hassanein (Arabic: رولا حسنين; born 20 October 1994) is a Palestinian writer, activist, and journalist from Ramallah, who works with Al Jazeera. She has many writings and articles in many newspapers and news websites. She was arrested with 80 journalists from the West Bank and Jerusalem during the war on Gaza, in March 19 2024, according to a joint statement by the Palestinian Ministry of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and The Palestinian Prisoners Society. Start Dina96 (225)
2024-12-08 New Jewish Narrative (Zionist Jewish organisation in America) The New Jewish Narrative is a progressive Zionist Jewish organisation in the United States of America. It was formed in December 2024 as a merger of Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu, the US offshoot of the Israeli Labor Party. Stub Babel fish (353)
2024-11-06 Ali Asghar Badiazadegan 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. Start A 1999 2 (68)
2025-01-02 Ömer Önhon (Turkish diplomat) 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. Start FactFindersEnigma (295)
2024-12-07 Lebanese detainees in Syria 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. C Jimmyp84 (225)
2024-12-31 Sheikh Zayed Festival (Annual Emiratis culture and heritage festival in Abu Dhabi) The Sheikh Zayed Festival or Zayed Festival (Arabic: مهرجان الشيخ زايد) is an annual Emirati heritage event in Al Wathba South-Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, which began in 2021. The Festival is held under the distinguished patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Start Spworld2 (2138)
2024-12-30 Aïn-El-Jdeidé (Village) Ain El Jdideh (Arabic: عين الجديدة) is a village located at a distance of about 19 kilometers (11.8 miles) from Beirut, in the governorate of mount Lebanon, in the Aley district. Ain El Jdideh municipality covers an area of 133 hectares (0.51338 sq mi). Stub Nael houssameddine (29)
2024-12-29 Rachid Nakhle 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. Start Nael houssameddine (29)
2024-12-25 Alphabets of the South Caucasus The historical alphabets of the South Caucasus are the Caucasian Albanian, Armenian and Georgian. Armenian and Georgian alphabets are in use today and Caucasian Albanian is not and it was rediscovered in 1937. C User3810486 (113)
2024-12-22 Saeed Parvini (Cinema and TV producer) Saeed Parvini (Persian:سعید پروینی), born in 1988 in Kermanshah, Iran, is a television and cinema producer. Stub R30591 (313)
2024-12-13 Majid Akrami (TV producer) Majid Akrami (born in 1992, Tehran) is a TV producer at IRIB. He has produced the programs "Ayineh-Khaneh", "Alamat", "Class-Mojarradha", and "Zamaneh". Stub R30591 (313)
2025-01-03 Hamzeh Mozafari (Iranian football player (born 1982)) 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. Stub Alenmo1 (48)
2024-12-22 Princess Latifa bint Sultan Mosque (Sunni mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) The Princess Latifa bint Sultan bin Abdulaziz Mosque (Arabic: جامع الأميرة لطيفة بنت سلطان بن عبد العزيز) is a Sunni Islam Friday mosque in the al-Rahmaniyah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Opened in 2013, it is named after Princess Latifa bint Sultan Al Saud, the daughter of Saudi crown prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz and granddaughter of King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia. Start Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2024-12-25 Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art (Art museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art (Arabic: متحف الفيصل للفن العربي الإسلامي) is an art museum in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located next to the Al Faisaliah Tower in the building of King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. C Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2025-01-11 Abu Qatur (Village in Homs, Syria) Abu Qatur (Arabic:أبو قاطور) is a village in the Homs Governorate. According to the 2004 Census, Abu Qatur had a population of 1,252. Stub Rizamax24 (858)
2024-12-25 Vivian Silver Impact Award 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. Start Starlighsky (7158)
2025-01-03 Zafaranlu (Kurdish tribe in Khorasan) 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. Start Jackhanma69 (765)
2024-12-29 2024 Gudauri carbon monoxide poisoning (12 individuals were found dead at an Indian restaurant in Gudauri) 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. Start Doncsecz~enwiki (6901)
2024-12-15 Seyed Ali Ahmadi (Cinema and TV producer) 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. Stub R30591 (313)
2024-12-23 Death of Abolfazl Amir-Ataei (Iranian teenager killed in the Mahsa Amini protests) 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. Start Razgura (607)
2024-12-02 Maccabi Jerusalem B.C. (Basketball team in Israel) Maccabi Jerusalem is an Israeli basketball team from the city of Jerusalem, currently playing in Liga Bet and having previously competed in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. C PurpleBuffalo (557)
2024-12-22 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. Start Bbilin (135)
2025-01-03 Mohamed Khaddor 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. Stub ResoluteMind (1916)
2024-12-16 List of things named after prime ministers of Israel Stub Folkezoft (2433)
2025-01-21 Sinam Mohamed (Syrian diplomat) 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. Stub Jwslubbock (3703)
2024-11-07 Retinar PTR (Turkish Ground Radar) 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. Stub Tylermack999 (918)
2025-01-07 Ali Matouri (Footballer) Ali Matouri (born 27 August 1982, in Bandar Mahshahr, Iran) is a former footballer who played as a defender for Sanat Naft Abadan F.C. in the Persian Gulf Pro League.[excessive citations] He has also played for clubs like Pas Hamedan F.C. and Shahrdari Bandar Abbas F.C. Start M.S.Vakil.7 (130)
2024-11-11 Suadiye, Kadıköy (Neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey) 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. Start Youprayteas (1089)
2024-12-08 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 film theater 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". Start Lookelisten (596)
2024-12-21 Yalçın Hafızoğlu (Turkish actor) 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). Start Gofur Yuldosh 2002 (43)
2024-12-25 1500tasvir (User account in social networks) 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. Start Harold Krabs (216)
2024-12-08 Nini (1962 film) (Israeli film by Shlomo Suryano) Nini is an Israeli romantic drama film from 1962, directed by Shlomo Suryano and starring Arik Einstein and Ronit Katz in the lead roles. Start Mormac (56)
2024-11-11 2025–26 Iranian budget 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. Stub Baratiiman (9537)
2025-01-23 Pezhman Fatehi (Kurdish political prisoner) 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. C Mohammad Hijjawi (55)
2024-12-17 Al-Shabab Al-Muslim 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. Start RowanJ LP (3102)
2024-12-20 Khalidiya Khanqah Mosque and Tekke (Sufi lodge and mosque located in Iraqi Kurdistan) 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. Start Yusuf Asar Yathar (2093)
2025-01-29 Police Medal for Excellent Service 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. Stub KiddKrazy2 (112)
2024-10-31 Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 (Televised classical music competition) The Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 is set to be the 22nd edition of the Eurovision Young Musicians. It will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, and it will be organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) alongside host broadcaster Public Television Company of Armenia (ARMTV). Start Tobypl (431)
2024-12-18 Al Mursalat (Riyadh) 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. Stub Hamza A. Durrani (9346)
2025-01-16 Omar Diya-ud-Din al-Tavili 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. Start Ottomanhistoria (137)
2024-11-09 Battle of Mosul (2003) (2003 battle of the Iraq War) 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. Stub Hakzo (96)
2025-01-16 Battle of Frenkyazısı (1387) (1386 battle) 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. Stub Kilian2807 (407)
2025-01-30 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. Start Spworld2 (2138)
2025-01-31 Al Nakhil (Residential area in Emirate of Ajman, UAE) Al Nakhil (Arabic: النخيل) also known as Al Nakhil Ajman or simply Nakhil is a populated residential area situated in the Ajman district of the central region area of Emirate of Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates. Stub Spworld2 (2138)
2024-12-10 Abdullah Awda (Syrian rebel leader) Abdullah Awda (nom de guerre: Abu Zeid) (Arabic: عبد الله عودة) was a rebel leader in northern Syria during the earlier stages of the Syrian Civil War. He was the leader of the Hazzm Movement, part of the Free Syrian Army. Start KajMetz (6562)
2025-01-26 Ataköy Gunpowder Mill Ataköy Gunpowder Mill (Baruthane-i Âmire in Ottoman Turkish) is a historical complex that is located on Ataköy, Bakırköy Istanbul. It is administratively under Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and is close to Bakırköy Sahil (Istanbul Metro). C Historianengineer (87)
2025-01-30 Adel Yazdi Gallery (Art gallery in Fars, Shiraz) 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. Start Harold Krabs (216)
2025-01-22 Türkiye-Azerbaijan University (University in Baku) Türkiye-Azerbaijan University is a higher education institution established in 2024 through a partnership between Azerbaijan Technical University and Turkish institutions, including Middle East Technical University, Istanbul Technical University, and Hacettepe University. Start Wiseuseraze (617)
2024-11-29 Anglo-Israelis (English-speaking Israeli Jewish cultural group) Anglo-Israelis, also referred to as Anglo-Saksim (Hebrew: אנגלו-סקסונים) or English-speaking Israelis, are Anglophone Jewish olim, 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. Start Challahbai15 (924)
2024-09-27 Beit Avi Chai (Israeli art gallery) 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. C AdaK1936 (15)
2025-02-02 Tsotne Kapanadze (Georgian footballer (born 2001)) Tsotne Kapanadze (Georgian: ცოტნე კაპანაძე; born 30 August 2001) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Slovak Super Liga club Dunajska Streda. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-02-03 Fath-Ali Shah Caravanserai (caravanserai in Robat Karim, Iranian national heritage site) 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. C Peoplic (435)
2025-01-30 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. Stub Spworld2 (2138)
2025-02-03 Battle of Veliko Gradište 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. Start عبدالرحمن4132 (5593)
2025-01-06 Reactions to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait 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. C ResoluteMind (1916)
2025-02-04 Hamzah Al-Mozainy (Saudi linguist) 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. Start AdamAli19 (547)
2024-11-05 Qasemlu (Semirom) (Village in Isfahan, Iran) 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 Stub Ali1995n (46)
2025-02-02 Efeler, Didim (Village in Turkey) Efeler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 21,011 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Cumhuriyet, Didim (Village in Turkey) Cumhuriyet is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 11,238 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Çamlık, Didim (Village in Turkey) Çamlık is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 7,581 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-01 Menderes, Buharkent (Village in Turkey) Menderes is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Buharkent, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 525 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-01 İstiklal, Buharkent (Village in Turkey) İstiklal is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Buharkent, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,796 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-01 Zafer, Buharkent (Village in Turkey) Zafer is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Buharkent, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,518 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-31 Madran, Bozdoğan (Village in Turkey) Madran is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozdoğan, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 586 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-31 Akçay, Bozdoğan (Village in Turkey) Akçay is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozdoğan, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 891 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-25 Güzelköy, Pamukkale (Village in Turkey) Güzelköy is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Pamukkale, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,369 in 2000. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-25 Yunusemre, Pamukkale (Village in Turkey) Yunusemre is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Pamukkale, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population was 6,637 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-25 Develi, Pamukkale (Village in Turkey) Develi is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Pamukkale, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,180 in 2000. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-25 Goncalı, Pamukkale (Village in Turkey) Goncalı is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Pamukkale, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population was 847 in (2000). Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2024-10-21 Diva Dubai Modeling Agency (Modelling agency) 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. Start Tamusange (40)
2025-01-29 Agha Garden (Iranian national heritage site) Agha Garden (Kushk Mohi Abad) (Persian: باغ آقا Bāgh-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. Start Peoplic (435)
2025-01-25 Irlıganlı, Pamukkale (Village in Turkey) Irlıganlı is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Pamukkale, Denizli Province, Turkey. Its population was 2,723 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2024-09-15 Moslem Kazemi (Iranian handball player (born 1989)) Moslem Kazemi (Persian: مسلم کاظمی , born 23 October 1989) is a handball player from Iran who currently players for the Zoghal Sang Tabas team. Stub Mirzadeh Hasan (15)
2025-01-29 Lironne Bar-Sadeh (Israeli diplomat) 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. Start Ccferrie (1853)
2024-11-10 Turkish-Syrian Border Clashes (1938) (Dispute over Hatay State) 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. Start Maymuni (61)
2025-01-26 Malatia dialect (dialect of Armenian) 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. Start Sharbatski (92)
2025-01-31 Battle of Hacihasanlar (1828 battle during the Russo-Turkish War) 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. Start LGT55 (558)
2025-01-27 Battle of Karasu The First Battle of Karasu was a battle that occurred during the Russian–Turkish War of 1768-1774, which took place during the Russian army's campaign in Wallachia and Rumelia. Start LGT55 (558)
2025-01-30 Execution of Majid Kazemi (One of the detainees of Iran's 1401 uprising and sentenced to death) 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. C MohsenAkbarnejad (39)
2025-02-09 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. Start Spanshow (40)
2025-02-09 Haredi Military Administration (Military unit) 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. Stub Challahbai15 (924)
2025-01-29 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. Stub Spworld2 (2138)
2025-02-10 Ha-Olam Ha-ʿOlam (Hebrew: העולם, lit. 'The World') was a Hebrew-language weekly newspaper and the official organ of the Zionist Organization (the World Zionist Organization after 1960), published from 1907 to 1950. Start إيان (11438)
2025-02-02 Detention of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani (Detention of political prisoners in Iran) The detention of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani relates to the death sentences of two political prisoners under arrest in Iran. Start Wipka (132)
2025-02-09 Jerusalemite Civil War (1152 civil war) Jerusalemite Civil War was a civil war in the kingdom of Jerusalem between Baldwin III of Jerusalem and his mother, Melisende, Queen of Jerusalem during 1152. Stub علي العالم (143)
2025-02-04 Morteza Javaheri (Iranian footballer) Morteza Javaheri (Persian: مرتضی جواهری) is an Iranian footballer who played as a midfielder in the under-23 level for Esteghlal Tehran and Tractor Tabriz and currently plays for rakhsh azarbaijan F.C. in the League 3 (Iran). Stub Aliramtvp (21)
2024-12-29 Mohammad H. Mehrmand (Iranian Air Force pilot (1928–2024)) 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). C Immortalsofthesky (48)
2025-01-26 Michel Basbous (Lebanese sculptor) 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. C Freshnessinediting (19)
2025-02-10 Involvement of foreign militias in the suppression of protests in Iran Involvement of foreign militias in the suppression of protests in Iran occurred particularly during periods of major civil unrest. These militias, often backed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), include groups from Lebanon, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Start Razgura (607)
2025-01-27 Mitzpe Oron (Building) 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. Start Eliezer1987 (2501)
2024-12-23 Jewish Quarter of Grozny (Ethnic group) 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. B Boxes12 (2413)
2024-12-28 Bayn Alasr Walmaqrib (Iraqi song) Bayn Alasr Walmaqrib, (Arabic: بين العصر والمغرب), (Means: Between Evening and Sunset), is an Iraqi song 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. Stub ZZ510 (566)
2024-12-17 Abdulrahman Fattahi (Kurdish Sunni cleric from Iran) Abdulrahman Fattahi (Persian: عبدالرحمان فتاحی; Kurdish: عەبدوڕەحمان فەتاحی, romanizedEbduřeḧman 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. Start Ilamxan (9146)
2024-12-20 Mausoleum of Ahmad ibn Hanbal (Mausoleum of the founder of the Hanbali madhab) 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. C Yusuf Asar Yathar (2093)
2025-02-11 Nirim affair 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. Start Will Hanley (916)
2025-02-14 Ayalim (Israeli nonprofit organization) 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. Start Prezbo (10790)
2025-02-09 Jaber Ali Ahmed (Yemeni musician (b. 1953)) 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. C Wikiyem (240)
2024-10-06 Hassan Bagheri (Iranian military commander) 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. C Championmin (3162) Possible vandalism
2024-10-06 Al-Yazdiah (Village in Tartus Governorate, Syria) 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. Start Suleimanelkhoury (16)
2025-01-30 Ignatius Abdulmasih I (105th Patriarch of Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch (1662–1686)) Ignatius Abdulmasih I was the Patriarch of Antioch and head of the Syriac Orthodox Church from 1662 until 1686.[1] C SULNOUR (1244)
2025-02-08 2025 Iran signpost protest 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. C Amiri1383 (19)
2025-01-02 Shroug 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. Start Ilamxan (9146)
2025-01-27 Abu Musa al Shishani Abu Musa al Shishani is one of the Chechen mujahideen in Syria. He is also the head of Jundallah in Syria and was the military emir of Ansar al-Sham. Start David O. Johnson (56751)
2025-01-15 Muhammed Bahaeddin al-Tavili 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. Start Ottomanhistoria (137)
2025-02-03 Israel Infrastructure Fund 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. Start Avigail56 (74)
2025-02-02 Mohamed Khalouf (Syrian Military Officer) 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-02-17 Chyhyryn Campaign (1674) 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. C StephanSnow (1536)
2025-02-19 GTV (Israeli TV channel) (Israeli television channel) GTV is a television channel for the Georgian diaspora in Israel. The channel started broadcasting in 2004 and is available on both Yes and HOT. Start RandomMe98 (9730)
2025-02-19 Dura (region) (Bronze Age region of Anatolia) Dura was an ancient region of Anatolia located west of the Kızılırmak River and one of the lands of the Assuwa coalition that opposed the Hittites. It is mentioned only in the Annals of Tudḫaliya, a text that chronicled the acts of Hittite monarch Tudḫaliya I. Start Permanentaccounts (3513)
2025-02-17 Runtiya (king) (Great King) 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". Start TheElamiteBroski (188)
2025-02-17 Levant Revolutionaries Battalions (Militant group) The Levant Revolutionaries Battalions (LRB) is a faction in Syria during the Syrian civil war. Stub David O. Johnson (56751)
2024-12-29 Galileo Galilei High School of Istanbul (Private foreign high school in Turkey) 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. Start Olgatr2020 (87)
2025-01-26 Gordon Gallery 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. Start Lookelisten (596)
2025-02-21 Dumlupınar, Kadıköy (neighborhood in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey) Dumlupınar is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the district of Kadıköy, on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, Turkey. Stub Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-02-19 Israeli-Ethiopian Television 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. Stub RandomMe98 (9730)
2025-01-11 Jey Livne (Israeli association footballer) Jey Livne (Hebrew: ג'יי לבנה; born 22 January 2001) is an Israeli footballer who plays as an defensive midfielder for Hapoel Ramat HaSharon from the Liga Leumit. Stub Assaf Official (528)
2024-12-13 19 Mayıs, Kadıköy (neighborhood in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey) 19 Mayıs is a neighborhood in the district of Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-01-20 Eğitim, Kadıköy (neighborhood in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey) Eğitim is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2024-12-29 Merdivenköy, Kadıköy (neighborhood in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey) 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. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-01-31 Osmanağa (neighborhood in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey) Osmanağa is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the district of Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2024-11-09 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. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-02-07 Garabed Krikorian (Ottoman photographer) 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. Start Nocturnal781 (2766)
2024-12-27 Ignatius Elias II (114th Patriarch of Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch (1838-1847)) Ignatius Elias II (1778–1847) was the Patriarch of Antioch and head of the Syriac Orthodox Church from 1838 until his death in 1847. Start SULNOUR (1244)
2024-10-16 Al Shirawi Enterprises Group 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. Start Salmabadrmaged (157)
2025-01-03 Ignatius George V (113th Patriarch of Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch (1819-1836)) Ignatius George V was the Patriarch of Antioch and head of the Syriac Orthodox Church from 1818 until his death in 1836. Start SULNOUR (1244)
2024-10-04 2024–25 Saudi Women's U-17 Tournament (Football tournament season) The 2024–25 Saudi Women's U-17 Tournament is the second season of the SAFF Women's U-17 Tournament, a women's youth club football competition organised by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. Start Lunar Spectrum96 (16734)
2025-02-22 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. Start اربابی دوم (3164)
2025-02-03 Bereketli, Karacasu (Village in Turkey) Bereketli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karacasu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 290 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-07 Cumhuriyet, Kuyucak (Village in Turkey) Cumhuriyet is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kuyucak, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 750 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-07 Al-Nawbakhti Shrine (Resting place of the third Twelver Deputy) Al-Nawbakhti Shrine (Arabic: مقام النوبختي) is an Islamic mausoleum located in al-Rusafa in Baghdad, Iraq. It is the resting place of the third Twelver Deputy Ibn Ruh al-Nawbakhti, who passed away in 937 CE. A dome tops the building and is also a place for ziyarat. Start Ayham4002 (1030)
2025-02-03 Detention Center No. 100 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. Start MohsenAkbarnejad (39)
2024-12-10 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. Start Ipflo (3185)
2025-01-04 Dror, Israel (Place in Southern, Israel) Dror (Hebrew: דרור) is a planned community town 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. Start אקסינו (1462)
2024-10-09 Sanesan invasion of Armenia (335-336) (335–336 invasion) The Sanesan invasion of Armenia, was a military conflict that took place between the kingdom of Armenia and the tribe of Maskut. Start Hay kamavor (740)
2024-11-20 Yaqoub Farraj Yaqoub Farraj (Arabic: يعقوب نقولا فراج; also Romanized Ya'cub or Yacoub Farraj) was a Palestinian political leader during the British colonial period. He was deputy mayor of Jerusalem during the 1930s and succeeded Musa Kazem Pasha al-Huseini as head of the Palestine Executive Committee in 1934. Stub Jackie.salzinger (1059)
2024-12-20 Al-Zawraa Park (Park in Baghdad, Iraq) 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. Start Hogo-2020 (4145)
2025-02-23 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. Stub BlookyNapsta (870)
2024-12-07 Muslim Peshmerga (Kurdish militia in Iran) 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. Start Ilamxan (9146)
2025-02-24 Music of the Bakhshies of North Khorasan (Traditional music in Central Asia) The music of the Bakshies of North Khorasan, which embodies a collection of poetry, literature, mysticism, and ethics, was inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO on June 22, 2011, through the efforts of Houshang Javid (fa) and Mojtaba Gheytaqi. Start اربابی دوم (3164)
2025-02-19 Naseri Era 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. Stub Eugene de Blois (77)
2025-02-04 Yuval Dor (Israeli singer-songwriter, composer and voice actor) Yuval Dor (Hebrew: יובל דור; born 10 December 1950) is an Israeli singer-songwriter, composer and voice actor. Stub Giovanni 0331 (40880)
2024-11-19 2024 Gohar Kuh Attack 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. Start RowanJ LP (3102)
2025-02-25 Sharon Cohen (voice actor) (Israeli voice actor) Sharon Cohen (Hebrew: שרון כהן; born 1 November 1968) is an Israeli actor, voice actor, dubbing director, translator and saxophonist. Stub Giovanni 0331 (40880)
2024-12-09 Ragheed al-Tatari (Syrian aviator and political prisoner) 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. Start 金色黎明 (2192)
2025-02-19 Halpasulupi (king of Melid) 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. Stub TheElamiteBroski (188)
2025-02-26 Royal Saudi Marine Forces (Military unit) 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. Start Romanov loyalist (11266)
2025-02-19 Yassin Dahi (Syrian military officer) 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2024-10-12 Abdul Amir Al-Anbari (Iraqi diplomat) Abdul Amir Ali Al-Anbari (born in Hillah) was an Iraqi official during the governments of Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr and Saddam Hussein. Start Mohammed Qays (253)
2025-02-22 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. C Hay kamavor (740)
2025-02-25 Yehuda Efroni (Israeli actor (1931–2017)) Yehuda Efroni (Hebrew: יהודה אפרוני‎; 18 January 1931 – 11 April 2017) was an Israeli actor and voice actor. Stub Giovanni 0331 (40880)
2025-02-04 Abortion in Palestine 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. Start Prezbo (10790)
2024-12-12 Wealth of Khamenei family 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. C Razgura (607)
2025-02-14 Ayşekadın Mosque (Mosques in Edirne, Turkey) Ayşekadın Mosque, a mosque in the Ayşe Kadın neighbourhood of Edirne. Stub İmmortalance (688)
2025-02-11 Netgazeti (Georgian online news media) 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. C BlueHourDusk (92)
2025-02-14 Gazi Hodja Mosque (Mosques in Edirne, Turkey) Gazi Hodja Mosque, a mosque built during the Ottoman period in Edirne. Stub İmmortalance (688)
2025-03-01 Shimon Lev-Ari (Israeli actor (1942–2012)) Shimon Lev-Ari (Hebrew: שמעון לב-ארי‎; 6 August 1942 – 21 August 2012) was an Israeli actor, theatre director and translator. Stub Giovanni 0331 (40880)
2025-02-12 Mohammad Mahdavifar (Iranian poet and activist born 1970) Mohammad Mahdavifar (Persian: محمد مهدوی‌فر; born 19 January 1970) is an Iranian poet, civil rights activist, former political prisoner, and a chemical warfare victim from the Iran–Iraq War. He has been arrested multiple times for writing critical poetry and sending open letters to Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader. C Asiaban (44)
2024-12-29 IVC Data and Insights (Online database of companies, start-ups and investors) IVC Data & Insights is a provider of business intelligence and data on the Israeli technology, venture capital and private equity sectors. It offers comprehensive databases, analysis and insights into Israel's high-tech ecosystem. C Kfir email (45)
2025-02-27 Nor-Nakhichevan dialect (Dialect of the Western Armenian language) Nor-Nakhichevan Armenian or Don Armenian is a dialect of Western Armenian that is spoken by residents in the southwest of the Rostov Oblast, in the Myasnikovsky District and in Rostov-on-Don itself. Start Spino-Soar-Us (3056)
2025-03-02 Meital Michaeli (Israeli actress and singer) Meital Michaeli (Hebrew: מיטל מיכאלי‎; born 19 November 1985) is an Israeli actress, voice actress and singer. Stub Giovanni 0331 (40880)
2025-03-02 Ruby Porat-Shoval (Israeli actress) Ruby Porat-Shoval (Hebrew: רובי פורת-שובל‎; born 15 June 1957) is an Israeli actress, screenwriter, playwright, theatre director and television presenter. Start Giovanni 0331 (40880)
2025-03-01 Selected Collection of Qajar Era Maps of Iran (Selected Collection of Iranian Maps from the Qajar Era in UNESCO Memory of the World) 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. Start اربابی دوم (3164)
2025-01-30 Aysra 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. C Historyfeelings (1203)
2025-02-02 Mavişehir, Didim (Village in Turkey) Mavişehir is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,280 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Meşrutiyet, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Meşrutiyet is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 13,997 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-03 Cabi, Karacasu (Village in Turkey) Cabi is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karacasu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,161 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-05 Shapur II's invasion of Armenia (350) (c. 350 CE invasion) The Sassanid invasion of Armenia in 350 AD was led by Sassanid Shahanshah Shapur 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. C Hollowww (5211)
2024-11-14 A Round of Applause (2024 Turkish television series) 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. Start Soheila23 (6028)
2025-03-01 Magomed Estamirov (Russian footballer) Magomed Yunusovich Estamirov (Russian: Магомед Юнусович Эстамиров; born 5 July 2004) is a Russian footballer who plays as a midfielder for West Armenia. Stub Mish-FCTM (6673)
2025-02-27 Mklats panir (Armenian traditional cheese) 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. Stub Barseghian Lilia (1505)
2025-03-02 Paşaköy, Sancaktepe Paşaköy is a former Greek village in Anatolia, now a neighborhood (mahalle) in the district of Sancaktepe, Istanbul, Turkey. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-02-03 Yedieylül, Germencik (Village in Turkey) Yedieylül is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Germencik, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,613 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Kemer, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Kemer is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 8,881 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-04 Orta, Karpuzlu (Village in Turkey) Orta is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karpuzlu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 265 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-03 Cuma, Karacasu (Village in Turkey) Cuma is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karacasu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 937 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Orta, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Orta is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 7,564 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Köprülü Veysipaşa, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Köprülü Veysipaşa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 3,676 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-28 Ferhatpaşa, Ataşehir (neighborhood in Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey) Ferhatpaşa is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the district of Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey. Stub Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-02-03 Büyükdağlı, Karacasu (Village in Turkey) Büyükdağlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karacasu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 146 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-20 Hasanpaşa, Kadıköy (neighborhood in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey) Hasanpaşa is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the district of Kadıköy, on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, Turkey. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2024-12-10 İrvin Cemil Schick (Turkish author) İrvin Cemil Schick (born 1955) is a Turkish intellectual and cultural historian of Islam with a focus on the early modern Ottoman Empire. Start Ximenamagdala2491 (47)
2025-02-04 Baghdad Jewish Community Center 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. C Kharbaan Ghaltaan (3316)
2025-01-21 Meydan Free Zone 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. C Goodnaar88 (14)
2025-02-02 Mimarsinan, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Mimarsinan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 21,755 in 2022. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-10 Ali Khalaf (Kuwaiti footballer) Ali Ahmed Khalaf Faraj Matar (born 16 January 1995) is a Kuwaiti professional soccer player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Al-Arabi. Stub Khs17 (1264)
2025-02-03 Yaylalı, Karacasu (Village in Turkey) Yaylalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karacasu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 3,208 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-08 Yıldıztepe, Nazilli (Village in Turkey) Yıldıztepe is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Nazilli, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 18,508 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-05 Atatürk, Koçarlı (Village in Turkey) Atatürk is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Koçarlı, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 337 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-03 Camikebir, Germencik (Village in Turkey) Camikebir is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Germencik, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 3,023 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Mesudiye, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Mesudiye is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 5,521 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-03 Küçükdağlı, Karacasu (Village in Turkey) Küçükdağlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karacasu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 732 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-17 Unit 340 Unit 340 is a specialized division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds 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. C BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-03-05 Marzhaye Danesh (Iranian radio program in UNESCO's Memory of the World program) Marzhaye Danesh (Persian: مرزهای دانش), which means "Frontiers of Knowledge" was a radio program that aired on Radio Iran, starting in 1959 under the supervision of Mohammad Mohit Tabatabai (fa). It continued broadcasting until a year after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Start اربابی دوم (3164)
2025-02-03 İstasyon, Germencik (Village in Turkey) İstasyon is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Germencik, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 2,286 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Osman Yozgatlı, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Osman Yozgatlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 17,668 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-03 Yenimahalle, Germencik (Village in Turkey) Yenimahalle is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Germencik, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,706 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2024-12-29 Twelve knights of Mariwan The Twelve Knights of Mariwan as well as the Twelve Chevaliers of Marivan (Kurdish: دوانزە سوارەی مەریوان, romanizedDwanze Swarey Merîwane) are legendary knight warriors from Marivan, a city in the region of East of Kurdistan who ultimately emerged victorious. C Zemen (554)
2025-02-04 Tütünlük, Karpuzlu (Village in Turkey) Tütünlük is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karpuzlu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 279 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-07 Mustafapaşa, Kuyucak (Village in Turkey) Mustafapaşa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kuyucak, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 597 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-20 Davit Poghosyan Davit Albert Poghosyan, director of the History Museum of Armenia Armenian museum specialist, PhD (pedagogical sciences), Associate Professor. C HasmikVardanyan1997 (29)
2025-02-04 Bayraktepe, Karpuzlu (Village in Turkey) Bayraktepe is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karpuzlu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 290 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-08 Altıntaş, Nazilli (Village in Turkey) Altıntaş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Nazilli, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 2,956 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2024-12-26 Kurdish-Kurdish dialogue 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. C Ferrus (54)
2025-03-03 Battle for Haditha Dam 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. C JaxsonR (804)
2025-03-07 Ağaçlıhüyük, Milas (Village in Turkey) Ağaçlıhüyük is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Milas, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,052 in 2000. Stub QwertyZ34 (2288)
2025-02-24 Likud video of graves (2019 Israeli film) Likud video of graves, or "the graves video" (Hebrew: סרטון הקברים), was a short film, which was produced and broadcast on February 26, 2019 by the "Likud TV" studio, submitted by Eliraz Sadeh [he] on the digital accounts of the Benjamin Netanyahu's online social networks. GA Dorian Gray Wild (1651)
2025-02-03 Park, Germencik (Village in Turkey) Park is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Germencik, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 4,131 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-03-02 Saeed Qazaz Saeed Qazaz also known as Saeed al-Qazaz was a leading politician from Iraq's noble class. He was born in 1904 into a aristocratic family of land barons in the Khurmatu District of Iraq. In 1924 he became a Secretary to Captain Lane, Mufti of the British Administration in Sulaymaniyah until the Fourteenth of July Revolution. C Sunflowerlilies (781)
2025-02-02 Girne, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Girne is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 23,461 in 2022. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Zeybek, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Zeybek is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 6,544 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-07 Aydınoğlu, Kuyucak (Village in Turkey) Aydınoğlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kuyucak, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,076 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Hasanefendi Ramazanpaşa, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Hasanefendi Ramazanpaşa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 5,730 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Ilıcabaşı, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Ilıcabaşı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,395 in 2022. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-08 Aydoğdu, Nazilli (Village in Turkey) Aydoğdu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Nazilli, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 6,480 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-03 Mesudiye, Germencik (Village in Turkey) Mesudiye is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Germencik, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,673 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-07 Yakuppaşa, Kuyucak (Village in Turkey) Yakuppaşa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kuyucak, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 406 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-08 Zafer, Nazilli (Village in Turkey) Zafer is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Nazilli, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 13,330 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-04 Yenimahalle, Karpuzlu (Village in Turkey) Yenimahalle is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Karpuzlu, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,010 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-02 Zafer, Efeler (Village in Turkey) Zafer is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Efeler, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 7,658 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-07 Yeni, Kuyucak (Village in Turkey) Yeni is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Kuyucak, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,907 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-02-05 Yenimahalle, Koçarlı (Village in Turkey) Yenimahalle is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Koçarlı, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 2,234 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-03-07 Akçakaya, Milas (Village in Turkey) Akçakaya is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Milas, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population was 294 in 2000. Stub QwertyZ34 (2288)
2025-03-06 Toma Tabatadze (Georgian footballer (born 1991)) Toma Tabatadze (Georgian: თომა ტაბატაძე; born 25 September 1991) – is a Georgian footballer who plays as a forward for Uzbekistan Super League club Neftchi. Start AnvarxonM (2113)
2025-02-20 Urmia Lake National Park (Protected area in Iran) 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. Stub Delta-light (232)
2025-02-17 Kiryat Nordau, Netanya (Neighborhood) Kiryat Nordau (Hebrew: קריית נורדאו) is a residential neighborhood named after Max Nordau in southern Netanya. Start Relspas (1050)
2024-12-30 Battle of Alaverdi (Battles involving Armenian National movement) The Battle of Alaverdi was a military battle fought between the 14th and 15 December 1918 between the First Republic of Armenia and the Democratic Republic of Georgia. It occurred following an Armenian breakthrough into the Georgian occupied region of Lori. Stub AlbertLT (404)
2025-02-07 Damdad nask (Zoroastrian religious literature) The Damdad nask is one of the lost nasks (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. Start Kjansen86 (4024)
2024-12-06 Patriarchate conflict in Turkey The Patriarchate conflict in Turkey was a period of sectarian attacks by followers of the Autocephalous Turkish Orthodox Patriarchate, directed mainly towards the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and its interests, as well as a rivalry. C Ilamxan (9146)
2025-02-18 Alon-Lee Green (Israeli activist and organizer) 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. GA Nnev66 (2686)
2025-02-19 Abillama dynasty (Chieftains of the Metn region of Mount Lebanon) The Abillama dynasty (Arabic: أبي اللمع, romanizedAbī 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. GA Elias Ziade (26950)
2025-01-21 Hussein al-Khalil 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-01-26 Order of the Queen Tamara (1939) (Dynastic Order of Georgian Royal House) The Order of the Queen Tamara is a dynastic order of the Royal House of Georgia created in 1939 by H.R.H. Irakli Bagration of Mukhrani at the petition of the Union of Georgian Traditionalists. Start Royalorders (53)
2025-03-04 Arye Sharuz Shalicar (German-Israeli spokesman for the IDF) 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. GA Ilamxan (9146)
2025-03-04 Karadolap Karadolap is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the district of Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey. Its population is 27,766 (2019). Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-02-20 Lari Mosque (Mosques in Edirne, Turkey) 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. Start İmmortalance (688)
2025-01-26 Armorial of Georgia (country) 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. Start Athoremmes (768)
2025-02-23 Kani Grawan (Spring located in Iran) 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. Start Rosegirl1990 (38)
2024-12-27 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. GA Jackhanma69 (765)
2025-03-04 History of Azerbaijan (Iran) The history of Azerbaijan, being the historical region of northwestern Iran, spans thousands of years. C Auteuil-Passy (1557)
2025-01-18 Detention of Artsakh's military and political leaders (2023 detentions by Azerbaijan) 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 ... Start Barseghian Lilia (1505)
2025-02-14 Transylvania Campaign (1658-1662) (1660 military campaign) The Transylvania Campaign (1658-1662) was fought by the Ottoman Empire. After three military campaigns against Principality of Transylvania (1658, 1659-1660, and 1661-1662), it reestablished its dominance over the Kingdom. However, due to the support given by the Holy Roman Empire first to George II Rákóczi and later to John Kemény, this struggle triggered the Austro-Turkish War (1663–1664). C LGT55 (558)
2025-03-12 Khanates of Azerbaijan 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. Stub Auteuil-Passy (1557)
2025-03-11 Akçalı, Milas (Village in Turkey) Akçalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Milas, Muğla Province, Turkey. Stub QwertyZ34 (2288)
2025-03-13 Zeyrek Çinili Hamam (Hamam in Zeyrek Istanbul, Turkey) Zeyrek Çinili Hamam is a hamam-museum complex located in Istanbul's historic Zeyrek district. Start Basak (269)
2025-02-14 Arif Agha Mosque, Turkey (Mosques in Edirne, Turkey) Arif Aga Mosque, a mosque built by Arif Aga in the 15th century, located at the centre of Edirne. Stub İmmortalance (688)
2024-11-24 1927 Palestinian local elections Elections were held to the municipal councils in Mandatory Palestine between March and May 1927. Stub איש עיטי (615)
2025-01-17 Ahmed Shams-ud-Din al-Tavili 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. Stub Ottomanhistoria (137)
2025-03-04 The Armenian community of Abkhazia (Political party) The Armenian community of Abkhazia (Armenian: Աբխազիայի Հանրապետության Հայկական Համայնք Abkhazian: Аԥсны Ахәынҭкарра Аерманцәа Реидгыла Russian: Армянская Община Республики Абхазия) is a public organization that represents the Armenian minority in Abkhazia. Start Lommeer (39)
2025-03-06 Gülağzı, Menteşe (Village in Turkey) Gülağzı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Menteşe, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,217 in 2022. Stub QwertyZ34 (2288)
2025-02-01 Kamilpaşa, Buharkent (Village in Turkey) Kamilpaşa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Buharkent, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 1,816 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-01-15 Aqeel Moften (Iraqi lawyer and businessman) Aqeel Meften (born 29 November 1979) is an Iraqi lawyer, businessman who has served as the ninth President of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq since 2024. Stub محمد ألصالحي (66)
2025-02-06 Ardashir I's Siege of Hatra (c. 229 CE siege) 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. C Hollowww (5211)
2025-01-14 Eli HaZe'ev (American-born Israeli convert to Judaism and victim of terrorist attack) Eli HaZe'ev was an American-born Israeli convert to Judaism, Vietnam War veteran, Kahanist, and victim of the 1980 Hebron terrorist attack. Start Challahbai15 (924)
2025-02-21 The construction of Iranian Launches (Boat-building tradition of the inhabitants) 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. Start اربابی دوم (3164)
2025-02-14 Syria and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 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. Start Ainty Painty (25765)
2025-03-16 Avner Hizkiyahu (Israeli actor (1926–1994)) Avner Hizkiyahu (Hebrew: אבנר חזקיהו‎; 22 November 1926 – 28 April 1994) was an Israeli actor and singer. Stub Giovanni 0331 (40880)
2024-11-09 Decarbonization pathway 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. Start Chidgk1 (62415)
2025-03-16 Saudi Handball League 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. Start Elly mino (7549)
2025-03-06 Emirati Men's Volleyball League 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. Start Elly mino (7549)
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2025-02-28 Muqaddam al-Akrad (Military rank in the Mamluk army) Muqaddam al-Akrād (Arabic: مقدم الأکراد Muqaddam 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. Stub Jackhanma69 (765)
2025-03-08 Haj Mohammad Hassan Amin-Alzarb (The most prominent merchant in 19th century Iran) 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. Start Rahaavard (79)
2025-02-20 Dena National Park and Protected Area (National park & protected area in Iran) Dena Biosphere Reserve, National Park, and Protected Area is one of the areas protected by the Department of Environment of Iran. It is located in the Dena mountain range in the provinces of Isfahan and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. The Dena mountain range, which is 80 kilometers long, is the longest range in the Zagros Mountains and contains 49 peaks with heights over 4,000 meters. C Delta-light (232)
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2025-02-27 Pešgaldarameš (Ruler of the First Sealand Dynasty) 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. Start Eulersidentity (336)
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2025-02-24 David P. Doherty David P. Doherty was an American lawyer who practiced Financial law at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and was the 6th General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Start Guylaen (2664)
2025-03-18 Ziyaret, Altınözü (Neighbourhood in Altınözü, Hatay, Turkey) Ziyaret is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Altınözü, Hatay Province, Turkey. Its population was 928 in 2022. Stub QwertyZ34 (2288)
2024-10-09 Abolfazl Zamani (Iranian footballer (born 2006)) Abolfazl Zamani (Persian: ابوالفضل زمانی, born 1 March 2006) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Iranian club Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Start Bmw33ms (8869)
2025-03-10 Dachi Papunashvili (Georgian rugby union player) Dachi Papunashvili (born 20 October 2001) is a Georgian rugby union player, he plays as a fullback or winger for Aurillac in the Pro D2. Start Curtis82 (1047)
2024-11-20 Nikoloz Ugrekhelidze (Georgian footballer) Nikoloz "Nika" Ugrekhelidze (Georgian: ნიკოლოზ " ნიკა" უგრეხელიძე; born 15 August 2003) is a Georgian footballer who plays as a defender or defensive midfielder for Dinamo Tbilisi in the Erovnuli Liga. Start Mrhugre (139)
2025-02-21 Hadid 110 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. Stub Baratiiman (9537)
2025-03-11 Tawfeer Futsal Team (Former Lebanese futsal club in Beirut) 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. Start Mhcbeirut (188)
2025-03-13 Uri Asaf Uri Asaf (Hebrew: אורי אסף; August 1936 - March 11, 2025) was an Israeli poet, songwriter, and playwright. Start אקסינו (1462)
2024-12-17 Dadash People (Ethnic group) 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. Start Dermanos.1 (34)
2025-03-09 Al-Mukhtariya (Village in Latakia, Syria) 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. Stub ShoBDin (115)
2024-11-17 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. Start Prodrummer619 (8818)
2024-11-19 Alon Mindlin (Israeli chess player (born 1996)) Alon Mindlin (Hebrew: אלון מינדלין; born 21 December 1996) is an International chess master, Israeli youth champion and entrepreneur in the field of chess. C Yoavd (1039)
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2025-03-20 Kuwaiti Men's Volleyball League 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. Start Elly mino (7549)
2025-03-04 Menachem Leibtag (Modern Orthodox rabbi) Menachem Leibtag (Hebrew: מנחם ליבטאג; b. 1954) is an American–Israeli Modern Orthodox and Religious Zionist rabbi and internationally acclaimed Tanach scholar and pioneer of Jewish Education on the internet. He is a leader of the "תנ"ך בגובה העיניים" ("Tanach at Eye Level") methodology and has taught several generations of Tanach scholars. C IshChasidecha (1147)
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2025-01-12 Irakli Rukhadze (Georgian businessman) 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. Start Hundnase (766)
2025-02-19 The Israeli Reservists - Generation of Victory 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. C Eliezer1987 (2501)
2024-12-24 Wekîl Mistefayêv Wekîl Mistefayêv (Kurdish: وەکیل مستەفایێڤ, romanizedWekîl 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. Start Zemen (554)
2025-01-25 Democratic National Movement (Political party in Cyprus) The Democratic National Movement (Greek: Δημοκρατικό Εθνικό Κίνημα , romanized: Dimokratiko Ethniko Kinima) is an ultra-conservative political party in Cyprus led by Andreas Themistokleous. Established in January 2025, the party was created by Themistokleous following his expulsion from the far-right National Popular Front (ELAM) due to "inappropriate behavior." Stub Στέφανος Νικολάου (397)
2025-02-23 Sharon Alexander (Israeli actor) Sharon Alexander (Hebrew: שרון אלכסנדר; born 21 May 1962) is an Israeli actor. Stub Giovanni 0331 (40880) Past AfD
2025-02-24 Ibrahim Al-Soula (Kuwaiti composer) Ibrahim Nasser Ibrahim Al-Soula (1935 — 4 October 2016) was a Kuwaiti composer. He was considered one of the founders of Kuwaiti musical art. Start Marxsafe (1965)
2025-03-21 Ihlamurkuyu (neighborhood in Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey) Ihlamurkuyu is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the district of Ümraniye, Istanbul Province, Turkey. It is on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. Stub Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-03-22 Cemil Meriç, Ümraniye Cemil Meriç is a neighborhood in the district of Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey. Its population is 22,094 (2019). Stub Yilanhoca (1097)
2024-12-24 Nafun (Village in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman) Nafun (Arabic: نفون, romanizedNafūn) is a village just north of Duqm and located in the Duqm wilayat, in the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman, bordering the coast of the Arabian Sea. In 2024, it had a population of 172. While working in an archaeological site in Nafun, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in cooperation with the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences dug up a Neolithic era mass grave, which led to many more discoveries in the area. Stub ChristianSP124 (372)
2025-03-22 Luka Khorkheli (Georgian footballer (born 2000)) Luka Khorkheli (Georgian: ლუკა ხორხელი; born 31 January 2000) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Erovnuli Liga club Samgurali. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-01-31 Karabağlar, Bozdoğan (Village in Turkey) Karabağlar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozdoğan, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 437 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-03-22 Ibn Habib al-Halabi (Syrian faqih, writer and poet) 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. Stub Desde la Torre (804)
2025-02-03 Battle of Beirut (1126) (1126 battle) 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. Start عبدالرحمن4132 (5593)
2024-10-23 2024–25 Iraqi Premier Division League (Football league season) 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. Start Alitheboss55 (3173)
2024-10-22 Uri Eppstein (Japan culture and music researcher) Ferdinand-Uri (Ury) Eppstein (in Hebrew: אורי אפשטיין;  ; February 3, 1925, Saarbrücken, Germany - February 11, 2025, Jerusalem) was a musicologist, music critic and professor of Japanese music and culture, a member of the Order of the Rising Sun. C Ehud Amir (905)
2024-12-15 Gizo Mamageishvili (Georgian footballer (born 2003)) Gizo Mamageishvili (Georgian: გიზო მამაგეიშვილი; born 15 January 2003) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Georgian club Iberia 1999. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2024-11-26 Ali Moalem Damghani (Iranian poet) 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. Stub Freshman404 (1734)
2025-02-19 Siege of Shamakhi (1607) (1607 siege) 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. C Iranian112 (1288)
2025-03-06 Yerkesik, Menteşe (Village in Turkey) Yerkesik is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Menteşe, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population was 2,335 in 2022. Stub QwertyZ34 (2288)
2025-03-22 James of Lusignan (Count of Tripoli) James of Lusignan (French: Jacques de Lusignan; died bef. 1395 or 1395/1397), was a titular Count of Tripoli in 1382. He was son of John of Lusignan, Regent of the Kingdom of Cyprus and later Constable of Cyprus and titular Prince of Antioch, and his second wife Alice of Ibelin. Stub ObserveOwl (7594)
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2025-03-09 Mohammad Al-Emwasi (Jordanian footballer (born 1989)) Mohamed Fawzi Mahmoud Abukhalil Al-Emwase (Arabic: محمد العمواسي; born 8 August 1996) is a Jordanian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Jordanian Pro League side Al-Salt and the Jordan national team. Stub Zalata42 (2692)
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2025-03-25 Mustafa Kemal, Ataşehir Mustafa Kemal is a neighborhood in the district of Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-03-03 Nablus Brigade The Nablus Brigade or Nablus Battalion (Arabic: كتيبة نابلس, romanizedKatībat Nābulus) is a Palestinian militia based in the city of Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. It formally belongs to the Al-Quds Brigades of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, and to the Al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas. Start Evaporation123 (3104)
2025-03-26 Abu Yasir Abu Yasir (Arabic: ابو ياسر, romanizedAbū Yāsir) is an Iraqi Islamic State member and munshid, known for the nasheeds Salil al-Sawarim and Ummati Qad Laha Fajrun. Stub RowanJ LP (3102) Past AfD
2024-11-18 Adel Zu'aiter Adel Zu'aiter (Arabic: عادل زعيتر ; also Romanized as Adil Zuaiter and Zu'aytir, among other spellings) (1895–1957) was a Palestinian lawyer and translator. C Jackie.salzinger (1059)
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2025-03-27 Persian Revival Architecture 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. Stub Eugene de Blois (77)
2025-03-27 September 2023 Armenian coup attempt allegations (Failed attempt to overthrow Armenian government) On September 24, 2023, the Armenian government announced that it had foiled an attempted coup by a militia during mass protests due to the 2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. C Scu ba (19476)
2025-02-11 Joe Issa el-Khoury 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-02-03 Naji Abi Assi 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-02-14 Gazi Mihal Bey Mosque (Mosques in Edirne, Turkey) Gazi Mihal Bey Mosque, mosque built in Edirne during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murad II. According to the inscription on the inscription of the mosque, it was built by Emîrü'l-kebîr Mihal b. Azîz in 1422. Stub İmmortalance (688)
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2024-11-10 Battle of Nakhchivan (Battles involving Armenian National movement) 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. Start AlbertLT (404)
2024-11-07 Cryptocurrency in Iran 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 ... B MelikaShokoufandeh (143)
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2025-01-26 Akn dialect (Dialect of Armenian) 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. Start Sharbatski (92)
2024-10-01 Mustafa Öztürk (Turkish theologian) 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. C NGC 628 (1194)
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2025-03-04 Istanbul Planning Agency Istanbul Planning Agency (Turkish: İstanbul Planlama Ajansı) is a municipally owned corporation of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality responsible for developing citywide socioeconomic strategies to tackle urban issues and match the Istanbul Vision 2050 plan. C AscendencyXXIV (627)
2025-03-03 Tubas Brigade The Tubas Brigade or Tubas Battalion (Arabic: كتيبة طوباس, romanizedKatībat Tûbâs) is a Palestinian militia in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, based in the city of Tubas. It encompasses militants from the Al-Quds Brigades of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and the Al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas. Start Evaporation123 (3104)
2024-12-03 State road D.525 (Turkey) (highway between Milas and Ortaklar in Turkey) The D.525 is a north-to-south state road in southwestern Turkey, running from Germencik in Aydın Province to Milas in Muğla Province. Start Hagg1235 (10)
2025-03-25 May Fatté Davie (Lebanese scholar) 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). Start Elias Ziade (26950)
2025-03-16 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-03-05 Parselian Women in Armenia Women's education and career opportunities in Armenia has undergone significant transformations, influenced by historical events, socio-political changes, and evolving cultural norms. Start SmartyPencil (27)
2025-02-03 Qadir Bridge (Bridge in Ahvaz) 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. Stub ZZ510 (566)
2025-03-21 Sadakiyans 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. Stub Canoooo.4 (442) Past AfD
2025-01-21 Abd al-Rahman Ali al-Hajji (Iraqi historian) 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 ... Start Faismeen (204)
2025-03-21 Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement 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." Stub Barseghian Lilia (1505)
2024-12-04 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. Start Vlodiker Chimok (328)
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2025-03-05 Yazdan Mir 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-03-01 Jafar Dehghan (Iranian actor (born 1960)) 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). Stub Shakir436 (106) Past AfD
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2024-12-26 Kurta Municipality (Municipality in Shida Kartli, Georgia) 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. Start Comrade Parrot (28)
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2025-03-13 2024–25 Lebanese Futsal League (Football league season) 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. Start Mhcbeirut (188)
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2025-03-19 Club Aamal Sportif Bikfaya (Lebanese futsal club in Beirut) 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. Start Mhcbeirut (188)
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2025-02-24 Shaoul Sassoon (Iraqi engineer (born 1948)) 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. C Kharbaan Ghaltaan (3316)
2025-02-28 Al-Sallumiyah (Village in Homs, Syria) Al-Sallumiyah (Arabic: السلومية) is a Syrian village located in the al-Qusayr subdistrict of the al-Qusayr district in Homs Governorate. According to the Syrian Bureau of Statistics, the village had a population of 725 in the 2004 census. It's inhabitants were predominantly Sunni Muslims. Stub Rizamax24 (858)
2024-11-21 Emir Üyar (Turkish businessman (born 1983)) 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. Start O Mujir Gal (26)
2025-04-06 Abdullah Al Mudaifer (Saudi Arabian TV show host) 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. Start Ainty Painty (25765)
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2025-02-14 2025 Tishrin Dam protests (Anti-Turkish protests in Syria) 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. C Lyra Stone (112)
2025-03-23 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-04-06 Nodar Iashvili (Georgian association football player) Nodar Iashvili (Georgian: ნოდარ იაშვილი, born 24 January 1993) is a Georgian footballer who plays as a right back for Erovnuli Liga 2 club Sioni. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-01-18 Shoshan Haran Shoshan Haran is an Israeli agronomist and the founder and president of the Fair Planet NPO. Born and raised in Kibbutz Be'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. Start Asteiner (230)
2024-12-09 Makhrage Lake (Lake in Kerman, Iran) Makhrage Lake (Persian: دریاچه‌ مخراج) also known as Makhrageh or Chah Zangar is a salt lake in the Shahr-e Babak city of Kerman province. Stub Rasteem (5515)
2025-04-06 Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Computer and Informatics Engineering ITU Faculty of Computer and Informatics Engineering (Turkish: İTÜ Bilgisayar ve Bilişim Fakültesi) is a faculty of the Istanbul Technical University. The faculty was established in 2010 after separating from the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Stub Pedian4169 (445)
2025-03-22 Mustafa Kabha (Palestinian historian) Mustafa Kabha (Arabic: مصطفى داود كبها, born in 1962) is a Palestinian historian, philologist, and professor of modern Middle Eastern history. He is widely recognized for his work on the history of Palestinian society, Arabic journalism in Palestine, and oral history as a source of historical knowledge. Start רמרום (1152)
2025-03-16 Rimal Isdud Rimāl Isdūd (Arabic: رِمَال إِسْدُود, lit. "The Sands of Isdūd") is a historical coastal dunefield located west of the Palestinian village of Isdud (modern Ashdod), on the southern Levantine coast. The area underwent agricultural development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the Late Ottoman and British Mandate periods. Start רמרום (1152)
2025-02-01 Martyr Haroun Units (Military unit) The Martyr Haroun Units (Kurdish: Yekineyên Şehîd Harûn, Arabic: وحدات الشهيد هارون), is an air unit of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that specializes in drone warfare. It was named in honor of Harûn Qamişlo, who lost his life resisting the Syrian National Army (SNA) during the 2024 Manbij offensive. GA PawWiki (267)
2025-03-23 Yortan culture The Yortan culture is an archaeological culture that existed during the transitional period between the Chalcolithic Age and the early Bronze Age (approximately 2700–2300 BCE). It was located in the Western Anatolia region of Turkey, particularly between the provinces of Balıkesir and Manisa. Stub Pragdon (264)
2025-04-06 Aziz unit 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-04-07 Davit Kobouri (Georgian association football player) Davit Kobouri (Georgian: დავით კობოური, born 14 January 1998) is a Georgian footballer who plays as an centre back for Hungarian club Újpest. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-02-01 Kayaburnu, Buharkent (Village in Turkey) Kayaburnu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Buharkent, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population was 445 in 2019. Stub Kajmer05 (28141)
2025-04-07 Luka Kapianidze (Georgian association football player) Luka Kapianidze (Georgian: ლუკა ქაფიანიძე, born 10 January 1999) is a Georgian footballer who plays as an defender for Erovnuli Liga club Dinamo Batumi. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-02-22 Alaminos massacre (Massacre of Cypriot Turkish civilians) 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. Start Kessarevo (737)
2025-03-02 Administrative Documents of Astan Quds Razavi (The Administrative Documents of Astan Quds Razavi in Iran) 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. Start اربابی دوم (3164)
2024-12-10 Abdul Karim Mahmoud Ibrahim (Syrian military officer) Abdul Karim Mahmoud Ibrahim (Arabic: عبد الكريم محمود إبراهيم) is a Syrian military officer who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces from 2022 to 2024. Start Romanov loyalist (11266)
2025-03-13 Siege of Mehadia (1717 siege during the Austro-Turkish war) 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. C عبدالرحمن4132 (5593)
2024-10-15 Turkoman Rebellion in Eastern Iran (1924–1926) The Turkoman Rebellion in Eastern Iran was a military uprising by the Iranian Turkmens with support of the rebellious Kurds and the Soviet union against the Imperial State of Iran under Reza Shah Pahlavi. Start Isles of Wonderland (118)
2025-02-03 Siege of Zvornik (1717 siege during the Austro-Turkish war) 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. B عبدالرحمن4132 (5593)
2025-04-07 Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus The Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus (arabic : أأبرشية دمشق البطريركية للسريان الأرثوذكس ) is the titular seat of Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. Start Georgiosiravos (312)
2025-04-08 Giorgi Gabadze (Georgian association football player) Giorgi Gabadze (Georgian: გიორგი გაბაძე, born 2 March 1995) is a Georgian footballer who plays as an right back for Erovnuli Liga club Gareji. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-04-08 Revaz Chiteishvili (Georgian association football player) Revaz "Rezi" Chiteishvili (Georgian: რევაზ ჩიტეიშვილი, born 30 January 1994) is a Georgian footballer who plays as a right back for Erovnuli Liga club Dinamo Batumi. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-03-01 Light in Gaza (2022 book) 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. Stub Badbluebus (1988)
2025-01-22 Unification of Iran (1779–1796) (1779–1796 unification) 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. Stub Eugene de Blois (77)
2025-04-08 Mohammadjavad Azadeh (Iranian footballer (born 1999)) Mohammadjavad Azadeh (Persian: محمدجواد آزاده; born 3 December 1999) is an Iranian footballer who currently plays for Shams Azar in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Stub Maometto97 (3635)
2024-10-31 Iranian reactions to the Gaza War (2008–2009) (Iran's reactions to the Gaza war) 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. B Championmin (3162)
2025-03-16 Islamist anti-Turkey groups in the Syrian civil war The Islamist anti-Turkey groups in the Syrian civil war were Islamist groups that fought in the Syrian civil war and opposed Turkey and its involvement in the war, as well as its allied groups. The disagreements between the Islamists about Turkey had also contributed to the inter-rebel conflict during the Syrian civil war. Start Ilamxan (9146)
2025-02-14 Hadhrami music Hadhrami music is one of the five main Yemeni musical genres or "colours" (Arabic: الوان, romanizedalawn). It is native to the Hadhramaut region of Yemen and it is regarded as one of the most prominent forms of Arabic music. Its unique maqamat are widely employed by composers and musicians throughout the Arabian Peninsula. GA Wikiyem (240)
2025-04-01 Patriarchal Vicariate of Zahle 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. Start Georgiosiravos (312)
2025-03-29 Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of Mount 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. Start Georgiosiravos (312)
2025-03-10 Jad Smaira (Lebanese footballer (born 2003)) Jad Victor Karim Smaira (Arabic: جاد فيكتور كريم سميرة; born 9 November 2003) is a footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot club Achyronas-Onisilos. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Lebanon national team. Start Nehme1499 (104720)
2025-04-06 Naser Abdollahi (Iranian singer and composer (1970–2006)) Nasser Abdollahi (1960–2006) was an Iranian singer, composer, arranger, musician, and songwriter who first rose to fame with the song "Nasseria". Stub 110 and 135 (451)
2025-02-20 Yaakov Sussmann (Israeli philologist) Yaakov Sussmann (Hebrew: יעקב זוסמן; born August 31, 1931) is an Israeli philologist and scholar of the Talmud. He is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Talmud at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a recipient of the Israel Prize for Talmudic Studies. C IshtoriHaparchi (518)
2025-03-04 Gaza syndrome (Israeli TV series or program) Gaza syndrome (Hebrew: סינדרום עזה) is an Israeli documentary series broadcast on Kan 11, an Israeli state-owned free-to-air television channel. It was created by Duby Kroitoru, Hila Izhaki, Avi Soffer, and Dana Direktor, and examines the history of the Gaza Strip from 1948 up to the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Stub אקסינו (1462)
2025-01-27 Israel Empowerment Lobby 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. B Dojca992 (36)
2025-02-05 Maryam's Bread Maryam's Bread (Arabic: خبز مريم) (lit. Mary's Bread), also known as Yellow Bread (Arabic: الخبز الأصفر) is a traditional Eastern Arabian flatbread 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. Start Ahmed (329)
2025-02-05 Armeno-Sassanid War of 363–371 The Armeno-Sassanid Wars of 363–371 were a series of conflict between the Arsacid faction of the Kingdom of Armenia and the Sassanid Empire, led by shahanshah Shapur II. GA Hollowww (5211)
2024-12-13 Erhal ya Bashar "Yalla Erhal Ya Bashar" (Arabic: ارْحَل يَا بَشَّارْ, romanizedIrhal 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. C Malkawi99 (1135)
2025-04-05 2024 Akkar airstrike 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. Start Wisenerd (795)
2024-10-20 National symbols of Armenia 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. C Athoremmes (768)
2024-11-02 Yehuda HaKohen (American-born Israeli peace activist) Yehuda HaKohen (Hebrew: יהודה הכהן; born 1979 or 1980) is an American-born Israeli peace activist,[citation needed] Netzah Yehuda Battalion veteran, rabbi, and leader in the VISION Movement and Semitic Action. Stub Challahbai15 (924) Past AfD
2024-09-13 Ofir Shoham (Israeli military officer) Ofir Shoham (Hebrew: אופיר שוהם; born 1963) is a former brigadier general in the IDF reserves, who served as Head of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development, Weapons and Technological Infrastructure (Maf'at (מפא"ת) in the Ministry of Defense. Start Fernweh0 (204)
2025-03-22 Mustafa Abbasi (Arab Israeli historian) Mustafa Abbasi (Arabic: مصطفى العباسي; born 1962) is an Arab Israeli historian and full professor specializing in the history of Palestinian society, Arab towns in the Galilee, and Arab communities in Israel. He is considered a leading expert on the social and urban history of northern Palestine, particularly during the Late Ottoman and British Mandate periods. Start רמרום (1152)
2025-04-11 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. Start Abdullahmalikokl (25)
2025-04-10 Dachi Tsnobiladze (Georgian association football player) Dachi Tsnobiladze (Georgian: დაჩი ცნობილაძე, born 28 January 1994) is a Georgian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Erovnuli Liga club Telavi. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
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2025-03-14 Hosa (folk tradition) (Iraqi folk dance) 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. C BurimKazimi (446)
2024-12-20 Armenian Figure Skating Championships (Recurring figure skating competition) 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. Start Bgsu98 (61863)
2024-12-04 Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (American advocacy organization) Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (CPAC) is an American pro-Palestinian advocacy organization. Stub Flurrious (8164)
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2025-03-11 Turkic Scout Bloc 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. Start Mediacorp azerbaijan (12)
2025-04-07 Mansoor Al Dhaheri 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. Start Bauyosad (78)
2025-04-08 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. C Kessarevo (737)
2025-01-26 Avinoam Emunah (Israeli military officer) 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. Stub GeopoliticalSphygmomanometry (558)
2025-04-04 Bab Ali demonstration (1895 demonstration and massacre) 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. GA Hay kamavor (740)
2025-04-03 Codebreakers attack on Bank Sepah 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. C KiltedKangaroo (681)
2024-10-22 Ali Najafi (Iranian footballer (born 2000)) Ali Najafi (Persian: علی نجفی; born 7 February 2000) is an Iranian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Persian Gulf Pro League side Havadar S.C. Start علی سجاد همراز (291)
2025-04-12 Allegations of Sunni genocide in Iraq There are allegations that Iranian-backed Iraqi Shia militias, with the support of the Iraqi government, have committed genocide against Sunni Muslim Arabs in Iraq. Such reports intensified during the War in Iraq between 2014 and 2017. Iraqi parliamentary speaker Mohamed Al-Halbousi admitted that the Iraqi government engaged in sectarian genocide against Sunni Arabs. C Skitash (14114)
2024-12-26 Maqam Shamoun Al Safa (Religious shrine in South Lebanon) The Maqam Shamoun Al Safa (Arabic: مقام شمعون الصفا) is a Shi'ite Islamic shrine located in the Shamaa village, in Tyre District of the South Governorate, Lebanon. It contains a mausoleum believed to be that of Saint Peter, known in Muslim exegetical traditions as Shamoun al-Safa. C Yusuf Asar Yathar (2093)
2025-03-02 Presidential standard of Syria (Flag of the President of Syria) The presidential standard of Syria (Arabic: المعيار الرئاسي في سورية, romanizedʾAlmehyar Alʾriyāsiu fi-Suriyah) is the flag of the President of Syria that represents them in their capacity as the head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of Syria. Start Freedoxm (5682)
2025-03-22 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 also the location of a border crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip. It is located to the northwest of Beit Lahia and to the south of Zikim. 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. Start Cgixn (2367)
2025-04-08 Siege of Harput (1516) (1516 siege) The Siege of Harput (1516) took place between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid State at Harput in March 1516. It concluded with the victory of the Ottoman Empire. Stub Okanthegreat90 (226)
2025-03-11 Mohamad Safwan (Lebanese footballer (born 2003)) Mohamad Hussein Safwan (Arabic: محمد حسين صفوان; born 10 March 2003) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a left-back for Lebanese Premier League club Nejmeh and the Lebanon national team. Start Nehme1499 (104720)
2024-10-17 2024–25 Iran Football's 3rd Division (Football league season) 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. C Erfan Potter 15 (3537)
2025-04-10 Most common words in Turkish 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). Start S.sveh (364)
2024-12-20 History of the Jews in Kizlyar (Ethnic group) 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. Start Boxes12 (2413)
2025-01-09 Loay Alshareef (Saudi Arabian actor, peace activist) 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. Start Qualiesin (23878)
2024-11-21 Winter of 2024–25 in the Gaza Strip (Winter season in the Gaza Strip during Gaza war) 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 displaced Palestinians lacking adequate shelter amid winter storms leading to persistently cold temperatures and flooding. C Noble Attempt (6519)
2025-04-08 Battle of Rassowa (Part of the Russo-Turkish War (1806–1812)) Battle of Rassowa/Rassevat was fought during the Russo-Turkish War of 1806–1812. In it, Pyotr Bagration's Russian troops defeated the Turkish troops of Koca Hüsrev Mehmed Pasha. Stub Gorizont088 (50)
2025-03-05 Mount Pahurina (Ancient region of Anatolia) 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. Start Permanentaccounts (3513)
2025-03-14 Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Government entity) 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. C Shahroze (689)
2025-04-13 Battle of Qaqun The Battle of Qaqun was a military engagement between the Crusaders and the Mamluks in Qaqun. The Crusaders, who were led by Prince Edward, led a raid against the Mamluk fortress of Qaqun. Initially successful, the Crusaders failed to take Qaqun and were routed by a Mamluk relief force. C عبدالرحمن4132 (5593)
2025-03-02 Art in Jerusalem 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. C Lookelisten (596)
2025-04-13 Naser Norouzadeh Chegini (Iranian archaeologist) Nasser Norouzadeh Chegini (Persian: ناصر نوروززاده چگینی) is an Iranian archaeologist and historian. C Archaeo-iran (161)
2025-03-06 Orhan Patoğlu (Turkish Feltmaker) Orhan Patoğlu (1934, Akhisar – 9 September 2015, Akhisar), was a Turkish feltmaker. He was regarded as one of the last masters to preserve and develop the traditional handicraft of felt-making. He practiced felt-making for many years, particularly in the Akhisar district of Manisa, contributing significantly to the preservation of the region's felt-making tradition. Start Pragdon (264)
2025-03-24 Al-Qa'idah, Yemen (City in Yemen) 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. Stub PLMandarynka (245)
2025-04-01 Nataly Leibovitz (Israeli show jumping rider) Nataly Leibovitz (Hebrew: נטלי ליבוביץ) is an American-Israeli show jumper. Stub MaskedSinger (5647)
2024-12-14 Kazasker Mosque, Kadıköy (Mosque in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey) The Kazasker Mosque is a mosque in the 19 Mayıs neighborhood of Kadıköy, Istanbul. It was built in 1902 by Kasidecizade Süleyman Sırrı Efendi, a kazasker of Sultan Abdulhamid II. Stub Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-04-14 1906 in the Ottoman Empire (List of events) The following lists events that happened during 1906 in the Ottoman Empire. Start Koopinator (9988)
2025-04-12 Battle of Ovacık (1515) (1515 battle) Battle of Ovacık took place between the Ottoman army under the command of Bıyıklı Mehmed Pasha and the Safavid army under the command of Nur Ali Khalifa, and ended the life of Nur Ali along with the rebellion. Start Okanthegreat90 (226)
2025-03-27 Alhakam Hassan (Iraqi military officer) 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. Start Iamveryshy22 (1276)
2025-03-25 Naji Salman Salih 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. C Kharbaan Ghaltaan (3316)
2025-03-25 Shimi Geshayed (Isreali social activist (born 1985)) Shimi (Shimon) Geshayed (Hebrew: שימי גשייד; born 1985) is an ultra-orthodox Jewish social activist, CEO of Rachashei Lev [he], a nonprofit organization, and the founder and director of "Chaverim", an organization which manages the National Civil Service framework for the ultra-orthodox sector in Israel. GA אייל (84)
2025-04-14 Shitufta Shitufta (Hebrew: שיתופתא) is a Torah repository that provides scholars with a platform to publish their hiddushim and encourages innovation in Torah, its study, and dissemination. Shitufta makes all the basic Torah books accessible interactively and develops a network around them for sharing and distributing Torah innovations. Start Cassilvwikis (187)
2025-03-27 Khalil Yusif Harb 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. C BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-03-02 Fenjan Albalad (2013 Palestinian TV series or program) 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. C Abduddaher (56)
2025-04-11 Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Kasnazani (Iraqi Sufi sheikh) Mohammed bin Abdul Karim al-Kasnazani al-Husseini (1938 – July 4, 2020) was one of the sheikhs of the Kasnazani Order, formally known as the Aaliyah Qadiriyah Kasnazaniyah Sufi Order. The headquarters of this order is located in Sulaymaniyah Governorate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. C Laith Al-Khafaji 551 (34)
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2025-02-17 Mastooran (Iranian film) Mastooran (Persian: 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. Start Ama1402 (137)
2024-12-09 Ferhad Şamî (SDF spokesman and leader) 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. Start Zemen (554)
2025-03-30 Egyptian Arabs in Israel (Ethnic group) Egyptians Arabs 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. C Mohamed Ouda (489)
2025-03-30 Salem family airstrikes (December 19, 2023) 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. Start Wisenerd (795)
2025-04-02 Nicholas Baalbaki (Greek Orthodox bishop) Nicholas Baalbaki (Arabic: نقولا بعلبكي, romanizedniqula baelabakiy; born 1957) is the current Metropolitan of Hama and Dependencies of the Archdiocese of Antioch since 2017. Start Alexthegod5 (1756)
2025-04-15 Amir Sedighi (Wushu) (President of Wushu Federation Islamic Republic of Iran) Amir Sedighi (Persian: امیر صدیقی, born 3 April 1984 in Tehran) is an Iranian sports administrator and the president of the Iran Wushu Federation. Stub Jazayeri sn (30)
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2025-04-02 Midyat Guest House (Guest House in Midyat, Turkey) The Midyat Guest House (Turkish: Midyat Konukevi) is a historical and cultural building located in the town of Midyat, in the Mardin Province, Turkey. This guesthouse symbolizes the history and hospitality of the region and is also the most visited tourist attraction in the city. C Kivercik (125)
2025-04-16 Re (Armenian letter) (32nd letter in the Armenian alphabet) Re (majuscule: Ր; minuscule: ր; Armenian: րէ) is the 32nd letter of the Armenian alphabet. It was created by Mesrop Mashtots in the 5th century AD. It has a numerical value of 5000. It represents the sound for Modern Armenian and a sound for Classical Armenian. Stub Spino-Soar-Us (3056)
2024-10-01 1999–2000 Pirveli Liga 1999–2000 Pirveli Liga was the 11th season of the Georgian Pirveli 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. Stub Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-04-16 Paata Machutadze (Georgian footballer) Paata Machutadze (Georgian: პაატა მაჭუტაძე; born 22 April 1968) is a former Georgian football striker. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-03-02 Çevrimli massacre 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. Stub Canoooo.4 (442)
2025-03-02 Çetinkaya Store massacre (Turkey, Istanbul, 1991) 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. Stub Canoooo.4 (442)
2025-03-03 Taşdelen Village massacre 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] Stub Canoooo.4 (442)
2025-04-08 Cadet branches of the Qajar dynasty (Artforms of the Qajar dynasty of Iran) The founder of the House of Bahmani is Bahman Mirza Qajar (1810–1884), the younger brother of Mohammad Shah Qajar and formerly prince regent and governor of Azerbaijan 1841–1848. Start Smoking Ted (20)
2024-10-31 2024 Liga 4 (Georgia) (Football season in Georgia) The 2024 Liga 4 season was the 6th edition of fourth-tier football in Georgia under its current title. It began on 2 April and ended on 27 November. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2024-11-17 Mehrdad New York 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. C Razgura (607)
2025-04-12 Ali Al Rina (Syrian footballer) Ali Al Rina (born 10 January 2004) is a Syrian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors, on loan from Syrian Premier League club Al-Ittihad Ahli. Start EricChouu (1069)
2025-03-24 Oil smuggling in Iran 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. B Razgura (607)
2025-03-12 Kocaeli Health and Technology University (Private university in Kocaeli, Turkey) 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. Start Newinwiki8 (146) Possible spam
2025-04-13 Boucicaut's expedition to the Levant (1403) (1403 military expedition) In 1403, the French commander Marshal Boucicaut launched a military expedition against the Mamluk Sultanate. The Crusaders aimed to attack the Levantine coast. During the campaign, several attacks were launched on coastal cities, including Beirut, which sacked Venetian spices. B عبدالرحمن4132 (5593)
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2025-04-15 1881 Focșani Zionist Congress The Focșani Zionist Congress was held on 30–31 December 1881 in Focșani, Romania. It is considered by many scholars and historians to be the first organized Zionist congress, preceding Theodor Herzl's First Zionist Congress in Basel by sixteen years. The congress marked a foundational moment for the Zionist movement, especially in promoting Jewish emigration and agricultural colonization of Eretz Israel (then under Ottoman rule). C Edward Mike005 (336)
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2025-02-22 Funeral of Hassan Nasrallah (2025 funeral in Beirut, Lebanon) On 23 February 2025, the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the third Secretary-General of Hezbollah, was held at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut, Lebanon. Nasrallah was buried five months after he was assassinated by an Israeli airstrike on his bunker in Haret Hreik on 27 September 2024. GA BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-04-17 History of newspaper publishing in Iran The history of newspaper publishing in Iran goes back to the 19th century, under the Qajar dynasty. The first newspaper in Iran, Kâghaz-e Akhbâr (Persian: کاغذ اخبار, lit.'The Newspaper'), was created for the government by Mirza Saleh Shirazi in 1837. Stub Givennames (2167)
2024-12-02 Tal al-Sultan Ambush (Attack on Israeli soldiers by Hamas in Rafah) 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. Start Based.shqiptar.frompirok (1955)
2025-02-06 Adelabad Prison (Prison in Shiraz, Iran) Adelabad Prison (زندان عادل‌آباد) is a prison located in the southern Shiraz, Iran. C MohsenAkbarnejad (39)
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2025-04-18 Majdi Nema (Syrian Islamist Rebel Leader) Majdi Mustafa Nema (Arabic: مجدي عَلُّوش, romanizedMajdeeʿAlūš born 1988) is a Syrian media figure and politician. C Islamic (30)
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2025-03-21 Mamluki Lancet Mosque (Mosque in Al-Masayel, Kuwait City, Kuwait) 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. Stub Iuliusnanus (752)
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2025-02-22 Mezit Bey Mosque (Mosque in Edirne, Turkey) 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. Start İmmortalance (688)
2025-03-17 Bahloul Gang 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. Start Fidjeri (551)
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2025-01-21 General Directorate of Customs (General Directorate of Customs (Syria)) The General Directorate of Customs (Arabic: المديرية العامة للجمارك, romanizedal-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. Stub Marxsafe (1965)
2025-02-27 Syrian National Dialogue Conference 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 Syrian caretaker 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. GA HurricaneEdgar (57348)
2024-09-12 South Riyadh Stadium (Planned football stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) South Riyadh Stadium (Arabic: ملعب جنوب الرياض, romanizedmaleab 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. Start Harold9595959 (3517)
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2025-04-19 Davit Goderdzishvili (Georgian footballer) Davit Goderdzishvili (Georgian: დავით გოდერძიშვილი; born 13 May 1973) is a retired Georgian football player who played as a forward. Goderdzishvili spent his entire career in Georgia. He is a member of the 100 club comprising the players with a hundred or more goals. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2024-12-09 Fujairah National Group (Business empire in United Arab Emirates) 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. Start Neocryptex91 (105)
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2025-02-27 Sulafa Jadallah (Palestinian filmmaker) Sulafa Jadallah (1941–2002) was the first Palestinian woman to work in film production. Born in Nablus in 1941, she developed a passion for photography at an early age. Sulafa studied cinematography at the Higher Institute of Cinema in Cairo. She was the first Arab woman to become a cinematographer. Start MillyLawrence (8)
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2024-12-27 Ansar Fighters Brigade (Militant group) The Ansar Fighters Brigade (Arabic: Liwa’ al-Muqatilin al-Ansar) is a Salafist jihadist group in Idlib Governorate, Syria during the Syrian civil war. Stub David O. Johnson (56751)
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2025-04-14 List of Georgian football first tier players with 100 and more goals Since the formation of Georgia's independent championship at the beginning of the 1990 season, a total of 19 players have scored 100 or more goals. These players have been collectively referred to as the 100 Club. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
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2025-02-07 Volodymyr Verbonol 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-04-18 2025 Ras Isa oil terminal airstrikes (U.S. airstrike on a Yemeni oil terminal) On 17 April 2025, the United States Air Force conducted 14 airstrikes on a key oil terminal in Ras Isa in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The strike killed at least 80 people and injured another 171, making it the deadliest attack in Yemen since the beginning of the March 2025 United States strikes on Yemen. Start Skitash (14114)
2025-02-08 Ochakiv-Aslan Campaign The Ochakiv-Aslan Campaign or Ochakov-Aslan Campaign was carried out by the Zaporozhian-Don Cossacks against the Ottoman-Crimean-Nogai forces, before easter in 1660. C StephanSnow (1536)
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2025-04-15 Verni (kilim) (type of rug or cover from the Caucasus region) The verni, sometimes called the needle rug, is a type of sumak woven without reference to a pattern by the girls and women of the Shahsevan and Arasbaran nomads. Start Amirreza Sahraei (366)
2024-12-02 Do you condemn Hamas? (Question asked of Palestinian supporters?) "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. C Industrial Metal Brain (4504)
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2025-04-16 Bilal al-Droubi (Syrian former FSA commander) Bilal al-Masatafa al-Miqdad (Arabic: بلال المصاطفة المقداد; died 12 April 2025), also nicknamed Bilal al-Droubi (Arabic: بلال الدروبي) and Abu Yazan (Arabic: أبو يزن), was a Syrian rebel commander who served as a member of the Youth of Sunna Forces, appointed head of border security by the Syrian Ministry of Defense in 2025 and whose killing by members of the Eighth Brigade led to the dissolution of that faction in April 2025. C David O. Johnson (56751)
2025-03-27 Karim A. Souaid 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. C BasselHarfouch (955)
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2025-04-01 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. C Manzalawy (37)
2025-04-18 Jamal al-Sharaa (Ahmed al-Sharaa's brother) Jamal al-Sharaa is an older brother of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the current President of Syria. Start RamiPat (8985)
2025-04-15 Haroutune Kalayan (Armenian-Lebanese archaeologist) Haroutune Kalayan (June 2, 1908 – December 21, 2003) was an Armenian-Lebanese archaeologist and engineer known for his contributions to the preservation and restoration of ancient sites in the Middle East. Start Elias Ziade (26950)
2025-04-02 2025 Turkey–PKK peace process 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. Start Ilamxan (9146)
2025-04-18 Syrian Islamic Council (Syrian Islamic opposition council based in Turkey) The Syrian Islamic Council (Arabic: المجلس الإسلامي السوري) is a Syrian moderate religious authority composed of scholars of Islamic jurisprudence. It was established in 2014 in Istanbul. The council aims to unify religious efforts and provide spiritual guidance to the Syrian people, in addition to offering Islamic solutions to the country's issues and challenges. C أبو برهان (37)
2024-12-19 Mar Abas Katina 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”. C Hay kamavor (740)
2025-03-30 Abdul Salam Haykal (Syrian politician) Abdul Salam Haykal (Arabic: عبد السلام هيكل) is the minister of communication and information technology in the Syrian transitional government since 29 March 2025. Stub Marxsafe (1965)
2025-03-30 Mohammad Skaf (Syrian politician) Mohammad Hassan Skaf (Arabic: محمد حسان سكاف) is the minister of administrative development in the Syrian transitional government since 29 March 2025. Stub Marxsafe (1965)
2025-02-04 Betar US (American sector of the Betar movement) Betar US (Hebrew: בית"ר כינה, romanizedBeitar Kina) also known as Betar USA (Hebrew: בית"ר אַרצוֹת הַבְּרִית, romanizedBeitar Eretzot Habrit) is a radical pro-Israel group in the United States. A sector of the paramilitary Revisionist Zionist Betar Movement, the group was revived in the U.S. in June 2023 and supported Israel during the Gaza war. GA RowanJ LP (3102)
2025-02-18 Omer Rahamim Omer Rahamim (Hebrew:עומר רחמים born 8 Nisan 5751, March 22, 1991) is the Director General of the Yesha Council. Start CarlSerafino (1058)
2025-02-02 Floods in Turkey 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. Stub JesusisGreat7 (951)
2025-04-10 Mohamad Ali El Husseini (Saudi Arabian scholar and writer) 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. C Ainty Painty (25765)
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2025-04-15 Kazakhstan–Syria relations (Bilateral relations) The following article refers to the international bilateral relations shared between Kazakhstan and Syria. C Daniel Mizen (1017)
2025-03-06 Arbat Town (Town in Kurdistan Region, Iraq) 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. C Atom7926 (94)
2025-04-19 Battle of Koçhisar (1516) (1516 battle) Battle of Koçhisar (1516) took place in May 1516 at the DedeKargın location near Mardin Kızıltepe, between Ottoman army under the command of Bıyıklı Mehmed Pasha and the Safavid army under the command of Ustaclu Kara Han. C Okanthegreat90 (226)
2025-04-19 Argiropulos Efendi Argiropulos Efendi, also known as Yanko Argiropoulo, Jean Argyropoulos, or Jak Agriopulo Efendi, (?-1850), was an Ottoman Greek diplomat. Start Celikadam1 (219)
2025-03-08 Mohsen Seifi (Iranian footballer (born 1996)) Mohsen Seifi (Persian: محسن سیفی; born 23 April 1996) is an Iranian footballer who plays for Sanat Naft in the Azadegan League. Stub Alenmo1 (48)
2025-04-15 Iran's ghost fleet Iran's ghost fleet refers to a network of aging oil tankers, shell companies, and covert logistical operations used by the Islamic Republic of Iran to secretly export oil in defiance of international sanctions, primarily those imposed by the United States. C BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-01-05 Armorial of Armenia 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. Stub Athoremmes (768)
2025-04-11 Rabbi Richard J. Israel 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. C Dni (365)
2025-04-19 Tuzluca, Çat (Village in Turkey) Tuzluca is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çat, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 487 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-19 Ağaköy, Çat (Village in Turkey) Ağaköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çat, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 801 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-19 Yavı, Çat (Village in Turkey) Yavı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çat, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 868 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-19 Oyuklu, Çat (Village in Turkey) Oyuklu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çat, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 1,910 and is inhabited by Turks with a Kurdish minority (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-19 Kızılca, Çat (Village in Turkey) Kızılca is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çat, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 606 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-03 Iranian Space Research Institute 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. Start 110 and 135 (451)
2025-03-28 Supreme Arab Revolutionary Command of the Armed Forces (Group of military officers who staged the 1961 Syrian coup d'état) Supreme Arab Revolutionary Command of the Armed Forces or SARCAF (Arabic: القيادة الثورية العربية العليا للقوات المسلحة) was an organized group of Syrian military officers who staged a military coup in September 1961 and declared Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. C Algirr (870)
2025-04-22 Battle of Tabriz (1514) (1514 battle) Battle of Tabriz (1514), a phase in the Iran-Ottoman wars. Start Okanthegreat90 (226)
2025-04-14 Third Legion (Syria) The Third Legion is a faction of the Syrian National Army. Stub David O. Johnson (56751)
2025-02-10 Hayat Thaeroon for Liberation (Militant group) The Hayat Thaeroon for Liberation is a Turkish-backed merger of groups in Syria during the Syrian civil war. Start David O. Johnson (56751)
2024-11-23 Battle of Hamek (1982 battle of the Iraqi-Kurdish conflict) 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 PUK Peshmergas, 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. Start Gueevkobani (160)
2025-01-13 Sheikhan principality (Yazidi Kurdish principality, to 1832) The Daseni Principality (Kurdish: میرگەها داسنیا, Mīrgaha Dāsiniyyā), also known as Shaykhan (or Sheikhan) principality, was a Yezidi Kurdish principality, centered in Sheikhan and ruled by the Daseni tribe from the 900s until 1832, when it was conquered by the Soran Emirate. C Jackhanma69 (765)
2025-02-13 Unit 18000 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. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-02-12 Unit 190 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. C BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-04-08 Second Mesopotamian campaign of Ardashir I (237–238 campaigns of Ardashir I against the Roman Empire) The Second Mesopotamian campaign of Ardashir I was an episode of the Roman–Sasanian Wars (224-363) The war between the Roman Empire, ruled by the Roman emperor Maximinus Thrax and the Sasanian rule, led by Ardashir I C Wikaviani (15348)
2024-10-22 Wahdat al-wujūd (The Unity of Being) 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 monotheistic God is identical with existence (wujūd) and this one existence is that through which all existing things (mawjūdāt) exist. FA PaFra (147)
2025-03-22 Banda, Iraq (Village in Kurdistan Region, Iraq) 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. Stub DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-03-07 Furatayn Movement (Political party in Iraq) The Furatayn Movement (Arabic: تيار الفراتين, romanizedTayyār al-Furātayn) is an Iraqi political party founded by Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani. The party secretary is Bashar al-Saedi. Start Montblamc1 (1204)
2025-04-17 Maayan Loeub (Israeli Actress) Maayan Loeub (Hebrew: מעיין לאוב; born 1981) is an Israeli actress and web host. Start Omert33 (5647)
2024-10-21 Vache I Mamikonian (Sparapet of Great Armenia (310–338)) Vache I Mamikonian (3rd century - 335 or 338) was an Armenian military officer from the Mamikonian family, nakharar, sparapet (generalissimo) of Kingdom of Armenia (310–338), prince of Taron canton of Turuberan region, son of sparapet Artavasdes I Mamikonian, father of sparapet Artavasdes II Mamikonian and Artashen Mamikoyan. Start Hay kamavor (740)
2025-02-05 Azaris (Ancient Iranian people) Azaris, also known as Azeris, Old 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 during the Seljuk Empire. GA Ilamxan (9146)
2025-03-29 Shehada family strike 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. Start Wisenerd (795)
2024-10-31 Hossam Louka (Syrian intelligence officer) 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. C Iamveryshy22 (1276)
2025-04-09 April 2025 Shuja'iyya massacre (Israeli massacre in Shuja'iyya) 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. Start Skitash (14114)
2025-02-11 Eli Sprecher (Israeli physician-scientist) Eli Sprecher (born August 9, 1963[citation needed]) 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. C קוונטום דוץ (376)
2025-04-23 Karahan Ustajli Kara Khan Mirza Bey oglu Ustacli (?-1517) was a Qizilbash commander, brother of the Diyarbakir Beylerbey, Muhammad Khan Ustacli. Start Okanthegreat90 (226)
2025-04-24 List of highest-scoring matches in Georgian top football league Georgia announced independence from Soviet football and started forming its own leagues on 15 February 1990, launching an inaugurating season at the end of March. Since then matches with high scoring and big winning margins have been recorded, most of them happening in early 1990s when the league consisted of at least 16 teams. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-04-16 Motorway 150 (Iraq) The Motorway M150 is the longest road in Erbil. This initial portion of the road cost $131 million. Stub Dee Billz (67)
2025-04-20 Unit 4400 Unit 4400 is a clandestine logistics and finance division within Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militant group designated as a terrorist organization by multiple countries, including the United States and Israel. This unit is primarily responsible for smuggling weapons and transferring funds from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon, often coordinating closely with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsQuds Force (IRGC-QF). Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-04-24 Terazidere Terazidere is a neighborhood (mahalle) in the Bayrampaşa district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. It is on the European side of Istanbul. Start Yilanhoca (1097)
2025-01-13 2025 Judo Grand Slam Tbilisi (Judo competition) The 2025 Judo Grand Slam Tbilisi is a Judo Grand Slam tournament that was held at the Olympic Palace in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 21 to 23 March 2025 as part of the IJF World Tour. Start CLalgo (41506)
2025-04-09 Wadi Sifuni (Wadi in UAE) The Wadi Sifuni (Arabic: وادي إصفني, romanizedWādī Iṣfani) is a valley or dry river, with an ephemeral or intermittent flow, occurring almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the east of the United Arab Emirates, in the emirate of Ras al Khaimah. B LukasSimeone (2646)
2025-04-24 Hen Avigdori (Israeli editor) Hen Avigdori (Hebrew: חן אביגדורי; born 19 April 1970) is an Israeli screenwriter, television creator and script editor. Start Eliezer1987 (2501)
2025-03-27 Mohammed Sheikh Suliman Mohammed Sheikh Suliman (Arabic: محمد الشيخ سليمان) (born in Nazareth, Palestine) is a Palestinian businessman and horse breeder. In 2022, he was named the Best Businessman of the Year by the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards. Start Zersulartan (587)
2025-04-21 Siegfried Moses (German-Israeli politician (1887–1974)) Siegfried Moses (3 May 1887 – 15 January 1974) was a German-Israeli politician. Stub Folkezoft (2433)
2024-11-20 İSTMarina (Shopping center and mixed-use complex in Istanbul, Turkey) İstMarina is a shopping center and mixed-use complex developed by DAP Yapı [tr] and Emlak Konut, located on the coast of the Kartal district in Istanbul, Turkey. It opened on 28 March 2018. Start RamiPat (8985)
2025-03-22 Baroshki (Village in Kurdistan Region, Iraq) Baroshki (Kurdish: گوندێ بەروشکێ, Gundê Baroshki) is a Kurdish village located in Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. It is part of the Zawita district and lies within the administrative boundaries of the Mangesh area. Stub DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-04-24 Iran Burger (2015 Iranian film) Iran Burger (Persian: ایران برگر ; Iran Berger) is a 2015 Iranian Comedy,Drama film directed by Masoud Jafari Jozani. Start 2Odiseh (178)
2025-04-09 Revolutionary Corrective Initiative The Revolutionary Corrective Initiative was a very ambitious reformist program in the Yemen Arab Republic, developed and launched by its 3rd president and leader of the Military Command Council (ruling military junta), Ibrahim al-Hamdi, held from 1974 to 1977. GA Algirr (870)
2025-04-20 Kureme, Iraq (Village in Kurdistan Region, Iraq) Kureme (Kurdish: گوندێ کوریمێ, romanizedGundê Kureme) is a village located in the Duhok Governorate, within the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq. It is part of the Mangesh subdistrict and is situated in a mountainous region, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty. Start DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-03-15 List of Zoroastrianism sects This is a List of Zoroastrianism sects, each of which has its own interpretation and beliefs. They differ greatly in pluralism, dualism, and monotheism. C Hzea (337)
2025-04-04 Sunpadh Rebellion (755 AD uprising against the Abbasid Caliphate) The Rebellion of Sunpadh, or Sunpadh Rebellion, was a Persian Zoroastrian 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. GA R3YBOl (688)
2025-04-25 Sargaran (Subdistrict in Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq) Sargaran (Kurdish: ‎سرگران, romanizedSargaran) is a subdistrict within the Dibis District in the west of Kirkuk Governorate, located about 70 km away from the center of the governorate. In the past, it was a village under Erbil Governorate. In 1976, the village was annexed to the Dibis subdistrict within Kirkuk District. Stub DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-03-20 Democrat Castle (Military fortress, political headquarters in Koy Sanjaq, Iraq) 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. C VDP2008 (50)
2025-04-23 Unit 700 Unit 700 is a covert logistics and smuggling division within the Quds Force, the external operations arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Established to facilitate the transfer of military equipment and support to Iran’s regional proxies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon and various militias in Syria, Unit 700 plays a pivotal role in Iran's strategy to project influence across the Middle East. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-03-16 Amir-Guna Khan Qajar (Safavid governor of Erivan from 1604 to 1625) Amir-Guna Khan Qajar (Persian: امیر گونه خان قاجار, romanizedAmīr 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. GA Cavidaga (2244)
2024-11-19 2025 Asian Men's Club League Handball Championship (Asian men's handball championship tournament) ‌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 Kerman, Iran under the aegis of Asian Handball Federation. This marks the fifth occasion that Iran will host the competition, having previously hosted the 15th to 18th editions. Start HalaMadrid14UCL (83)
2025-03-16 4 Hours of Dubai (Sports car endurance race in United Arab Emirates) The 4 Hours of Dubai is an endurance race for sports cars held at Dubai Autodrome in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Start KerbHopper (2513)
2025-04-20 List of mass shootings in New Zealand This article is a list of mass shootings in New Zealand. Mass shootings are firearm-related violence with at least four casualties. Excluded are massacres of Māori people during the New Zealand Wars and other colonial conflicts. GA Nightmares26 (708)
2025-03-27 1965 Sharjawi coup d'état (Coup in the United Arab Emirates) In 1965, in coordination with British officials, Khalid Al Qasimi, the cousin of the Sheikh of Sharjah; Saqr Al Qasimi, staged a bloodless palace coup usurping the throne to ensure British interests in the Persian Gulf. Start Scu ba (19476)
2025-03-19 Religious influences on Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism and its beliefs and practices have been influenced by other religions, including the Babylonian and Hellenistic religions, Judaism, and Islam. C Hzea (337)
2025-04-20 Baruch Rosenblum (Haredi rabbi (born 1959)) Baruch Rosenblum is a Haredi maggid who delivers daily and weekly shiurim to Jewish Torah-observant audiences. Stub Kitzur (299)
2025-04-26 2023–24 Lebanese Women's Football League (Football tournament season) The 2023–24 Lebanese Women's Football League was the 17th edition of the Lebanese Women's Football League since it was formed in 2008. Start Nehme1499 (104720)
2025-04-13 Kish Iran Credit Card Iran Kish is an Iranian financial and electronic payment services provider. It has a digital wallet app. It is a subsidiary of Tejarat Bank commenced operations in April 2003 with the mission of "issuing and providing credit card services" and was officially registered under license number 1592, dated April 12, 2003, at the Companies and Industrial/Intellectual Property Registration Office of Kish Free Zone.It's one of the oldest companies in Iran's payment industry. Stub Baratiiman (9537)
2025-04-18 Omer Netzer (Musical artist) Omer Netzer (b. June 2, 1994) is an Israeli country music artist currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Start Challahbai15 (924)
2025-02-06 Hezbollah–Syria clashes (2024–present) (Series of clashes on the Lebanon–Syria border) Since the fall of the Assad regime on 8 December 2024 following a HTS-led Syrian opposition offensive, several clashes have occurred between the newly formed Syrian transitional government and Hezbollah, which had previously backed the Assad regime throughout the Syrian civil war, primarily along the Lebanon–Syria border. GA Skitash (14114)
2025-04-26 Georgian Women's Liga 2 (Football league) Liga 2 is the second level of league competition for Georgian women's football since the 2021 season. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2024-12-07 2024–25 Fourth Division (Football league season) The article contains information about the 2024–25 Iran 4th Division football season. This is the 5th rated football league in Iran after the Persian Gulf Cup, Azadegan League, 2nd Division and 3rd Diviosion. The league has formed from previous 3rd Diviosion's 1st stage. C Erfan Potter 15 (3537)
2025-04-20 Tello (song) Tello or Aman Tello is a folk song and dance from the South Caucasian and Anatolian regions. The earliest known recording of the song was a 1912 Azerbaijani mugham composition. There are also Armenian and Turkish versions of the song. It was popular from the 20th century onwards in the Azerbaijani, Armenian and Turkish communities. Start S.sveh (364)
2025-04-22 Battle of Praaspa (Part of the Roman–Parthian Wars) The Battle of Praaspa was a military Conflict in 36 BC during the Antony's Atropatene campaign. It was organized by the Roman triumvir Mark Antony. The opposing sides were, on the one hand, the Roman Republic and its ally based on the Treaty of Artaxata the Kingdom of Armenia, and on the other hand,the Parthian Empire. Start Iranian112 (1288)
2024-07-30 King Abdulaziz Park (Massive park under construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) King Abdulaziz Park (Arabic: حديقة الملك عبدالعزيز, romanizedHadiqa al-Malik ʿAbd Al Aziz), is a massive park under construction in a barren land near Princess Noura Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located adjacent to Anas bin Malik Road. Stub AlkisbsHAHA (131)
2024-07-30 2024–25 Erzurumspor F.K. season (Erzurumspor F.K. 2024–25 football season) 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. Start EpicAdventurer (9907)
2025-03-07 Hyun (Armenian letter) (Letter in the Armenian alphabet) 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. Stub BZTCWiki (12)
2025-03-30 Hawch Beit Ismail (Village in Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon) Hawch Beit Ismail (Arabic: حوش بَيْت إِسْمَاعِيل, lit.'the courtyard of Ismail's house') is a village in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. Nearby localities include the Syrian villages Al-Masriyah and Hawsh al-Sayyid Ali. Stub Farcazo (970)
2025-04-21 2025 Lebanese bank reformation The 2025 Lebanese bank reformation refers to Lebanon undertaking significant reforms to its banking sector to address the profound financial crisis that began in 2019. These reforms aim to restore depositor confidence, comply with International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements, and stabilize the nation's economy. C BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-04-01 2025 Duhok axe attack (Terrorist attack in Iraqi Kurdistan) On 1 April 2025, a Syrian national went on a short-lived spree of attacks against Assyrians celebrating the annual Kha b-Nisan festival in Duhok. Two people are confirmed to have been injured from the attacks, while other sources suggest that an additional third person was from the Asayish was injured. C Average kurd (138)
2025-03-13 2025 Georgian local elections 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. C 70P53D (970)
2025-02-12 Turkish offensive in northern Syria (2024–present) (Turkish-backed SNA operation against SDF forces in Syria) 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 ... GA Lyra Stone (112)
2025-04-16 Ingush raids on Georgian military road The Georgian Military Highway was an important transport artery linking Russia with Transcaucasia. The road passed through areas populated by Ingush, which made it a target for attacks. Start Ingushghalgha (50)
2025-04-19 Wadi'a Qaddura Khartabil (Palestinian politician, activist, and women's movement leader (1915–2007)) Wadi‘a Qaddura Khartabil (1915–2007) was a Palestinian politician, activist, and pioneering leader of the Palestinian women’s movement in both Palestine and the diaspora. She played a central role in founding and leading the Union of Arab Palestinian Women and was a prominent figure in Palestinian and pan-Arab women’s organizing over six decades. C Afonso Dimas Martins (983)
2025-04-27 Meisam Amini (wrestler) Meisam Amini (born 11 September 1983 in Sari, Mazandaran province, Iran) is an iranian retired wrestler who is a former Iranian freestyle wrestler and current wrestling coach based in Lyon, France. Stub JacobRezaei (28)
2025-03-28 We Are All Hostages 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. Start אקסינו (1462)
2025-01-27 Battle of Ryabaya Mogila 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. Start LGT55 (558)
2025-04-11 Katibat al-Sheikh al-Emireen (Islamic Militant In Gaza) Katibat al-Sheikh al-Emireen (Arabic: كتيبة الشيخ الأميرين, lit.'Al-Sheikh Al-Emireen Batallion') Is a Palestinian Salafi jihadist group based in the Gaza Strip. Stub Farcazo (970)
2025-04-26 Abdulrahman Thaher filmography Abdulrahman Thaher is a Palestinian-Jordanian writer, actor, and director. He was born in the United Arab Emirates in 1982 to a Palestinian family originally from Nablus in the West Bank of Palestine. He graduated from the Faculty of Architecture in 2007 at An-Najah National University and completed his studies in directing and acting. Start Abduddaher (56)
2025-03-31 Medieval Abkhazia Medieval Abkhazia refers to the historical period during which the region of Abkhazia, located in the western Caucasus, was influenced by various political entities, including the Byzantine Empire, the Kingdom of Abkhazia, and later, the Kingdom of Georgia. C Yahya khawaj (58)
2024-12-11 Coat of arms of Ba'athist Syria (Coat of arms of Syria (1980–2024)) 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 Quraish supporting a shield bearing the national flag of Syria (in vertical form), and a scroll of the words "Syrian Arab Republic" (Arabic: الجمهورية العربية السورية). Start Abo Yemen (13518)
2025-03-20 Daniel Dappa (Israeli association football player) Daniel Dappa (Hebrew: דניאל דאפה; born 1 September 2007) is an Israeli professional footballer who plays as a centre forward for Israeli club Maccabi Netanya and the Israel national under-19 team. Start 23shlomomaman23 (11457)
2025-02-13 Battle of Tupraq Qaleh (Battle during the Ottoman-Persian War) The battle of Tupraq Qaleh was a battle during the Ottoman–Iranian War (1821–1823). Stub Iranian112 (1288)
2025-04-26 1969 Syrian incident The 1969 Syrian incident refers to the February events in Ba'athist Syria that resembled a partial coup d'état. The incident was part of an increasingly escalating conflict between two men - the de facto leader of the Syrian Ba'ath Party and the Syrian state, Salah Jadid, and Minister of Defence Hafez al-Assad. GA Algirr (870)
2025-04-13 Surchi Revolt (c. 1919–1920 revolt) The Surchi revolt (Kurdish: ڕاپەڕینی سورچی, romanizedřapeřînî swrçî) was a revolt held by the Surchi tribe in c.1919 to 1920, the main goal of the revolt was to establish an independent Kurdish state. Start MHD1234567890 (227)
2025-02-07 Siege of Nisibis (197) (197 CE siege) The Siege of Nisibis in 197 was a siege carried out by Vologases V's Parthian army against the garrisoned city commanded by Septimius Severus' lieutenant, Julius Laetus. The city was initially captured by Severus' army in 195. The city was besieged by Vologases V and was doomed to fall, if not for the defense by Laetus. Stub Hollowww (5211)
2025-03-09 Iranian hunter-gatherers (Mesolithic hunter-gatherers of Iranian Plateau) The term Iranian hunter-gatherers or Neolithic Iranians, sometimes also "East Meta", is used to refer to a population genomics lineage representing the Mesolithic to early Neolithic population of the Iranian plateau, South-Central Asia and the Caucasus. GA Wikiuser1314 (1823)
2025-03-21 Murat Ongun (Turkish journalist) Murat Ongun (b. April 21, 1975) is a Turkish journalist and former spokesperson of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Currently, he was being detained following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoğlu. Ongun served as the Advisor to Mayor of Istanbul of the Metropolitan Municipality. Start QalasQalas (5328)
2025-03-28 Necati Özkan (Turkish political consultant) Necati Özkan (b. May 20, 1960, Ankara), Turkish strategist, advertising executive, political consultant, campaign manager, and author. GA BactrianCamelCase (62)
2025-04-20 Embassy of Egypt, Tel Aviv (Diplomatic mission of Egypt to Israel) The Embassy of Egypt in Tel Aviv (Arabic: سفارة جمهورية مصر العربية في تل أبيب; Hebrew: שגרירות הרפובליקה הערבית של מצרים בתל אביב) is the diplomatic mission of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Israel. The chancery is located at Basel Street 54, in Tel Aviv. Start AlejandroFC (17769)
2025-04-27 Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak (born February 6, 1984) is an Israeli scholar whose research focuses on modern Turkey, Israel–Turkey relations, Turkish educational curricula, the Jewish community in Turkey, the Kurdish question, and the history of the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East. Start Alif1111 (12)
2025-04-22 Battle of Qarahamid (1510 battle of the Ottoman–Persian Wars) The Battle of Qarahamid, also spelled Karahamid, (1510) was a battle between the Ottoman and Safavid armies and ended with a Safavid victory. C Okanthegreat90 (226)
2025-04-21 Hussein Ali Nasr Hussein Ali Nasr (Arabic: حسين علي نصر) was a senior Hezbollah operative who served as the deputy head of the group's Unit 4400, a clandestine logistics and finance division responsible for smuggling weapons and funds into Lebanon. He was killed in an Israeli airstrike on April 20, 2025, in Southern Lebanon. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-03-27 Zeynel Abidin Okul Zeynel Abidin Okul (born 1968) is a Turkish politician and businessman. Start ProudWatermelon (1087)
2025-02-14 Illegal drug trade in Syria 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". C Plogha (71)
2025-04-26 Çekem's Aq Qoyunlu Campaign (Campaign led by Mamluk commander Çekem against the Aq Qoyunlu (1407)) Çekem's Aq Qoyunlu Campaign was a military expedition launched by the Mamluk rebel commander Emir Çekem against the Aq Qoyunlu confederation during 1407. The campaign ended in Çekem's defeat and death, and his rebellion was crushed by the central Mamluk authorities. C AE182 (159)
2024-08-24 List of Yemenite flags The following is a list of flags used by Yemen throughout its history. C Superior6296 (1000)
2025-04-28 Asi Mustafa Ahmed al-Kurdi Asi Mustafa Ahmed al-Kurdi (Arabic: عاصي مصطفى أحمد الكردي; 1955 – 7 May 2022) was an Iraqi Kurdish soldier, former prisoner of war, and notable witness at the Trial of Saddam Hussein. He is recognized for his testimony regarding the Anfal campaign, a series of genocidal attacks against Kurdish civilians by Saddam Hussein's regime in the late 1980s. Start DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-04-27 Allegations of ethnic cleansing by Kurdish forces in northern Syria (2015–2016) During the Syrian Civil War, the Kurdish-led YPG (later part of the SDF) seized control of Arab-majority areas like Tal Abyad from ISIL in 2015–2016. Turkish officials and Syrian opposition groups subsequently accused Kurdish forces of ethnic cleansing to alter demographics. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-04-28 Kandilli, Aşkale (Village in Turkey) Kandilli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aşkale, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 926 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-28 Yeniköy Halitpaşa, Aşkale (Village in Turkey) Yeniköy Halitpaşa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aşkale, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 481 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-09 Defense of Jujar (1920 battle) The Defense of Jujar (15 September 1920) was a Kurdish attack on an Assyrian repatriation camp named Jujar located in Mindan, Iraq. Although the Kurdish force outnumbered the Assyrians, the assault failed, and they were decisively defeated and driven back across the Zab River by the Assyrian defenders. Start Jsanihsjsn (145)
2024-12-18 Battle of Melitene (576) (Battle between Byzantines and Sasanians) 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 forced to retreat, abandoning his army. Most of the soldiers in his army were killed during the retreat. C Rxsxuis (2092)
2025-04-07 Family law in Lebanon Lebanon is ruled by a sectarian system, meaning family law is handled by separate family laws similar to the Ottoman Empire pre-Tanzimat period. The Lebanese Constitution grants 18 recognized religious communities in Lebanon (12 Christian, 4 Muslim, 1 Druze, and 1 Jewish) legal autonomy in regulating their communal rights, including their family law. C Alyssaaaa24 (18)
2025-02-26 Abu Murshed (Syrian commander) Mahmoud Abdelqader, known as Mahmoud al-Bardan and commonly known by his nom de guerre Abu Murshed, was a leader of the Yarmouk Brigade[citation needed] in the Army of the Revolution in Syria and is part of the Central Committees in Western Daraa as well as a high-ranking member of the Southern Operations Room. Start David O. Johnson (56751)
2025-02-23 Guardians of Truth Battalions (Iraqi Shiite militant group) Guardians of Truth Battalions (Arabic: کتائب أولياء الحق, romanizedKatāʼib awliyāʼ al-Ḥaqq) is an Iraqi militant group fighting against the Syrian Transitional Government. Stub RowanJ LP (3102)
2025-04-12 Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades (Palestinian Militant group) Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades (Arabic: كتائب الشهيد عبد القادر الحسيني, romanizedkataib eabd alqadir alhusayni) is a military branch of Fatah in the Gaza Strip, formed in 2012. Start Farcazo (970)
2025-03-20 Abbas Shield Martyrdom Forces (Shi'a Iraqi militia group) Abbas Shield Martyrdom Forces (Arabic: قوات درع عباس الاستشهادية, romanizedQuwat Dera'a Al-Abbas Al-Ishtishadiyah, lit.'Abbas Shield Martyrdom Forces') is an Iraqi Shia Militant group. Start Farcazo (970)
2025-04-24 Shanagha, Kurdistan (Village in Kirkuk Governorate, Iraq) Shanagha (Kurdish: ‎شەناغە, romanizedŞanegê) is a village in the Sargaran subdistrict of the Kirkuk Governorate, located in northern Iraq. The village is situated in an area historically inhabited by Kurdish farmers and is part of the disputed territories claimed by both the federal government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). C DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-04-27 KRO (Duhok) (Rapidly developing urban neighborhood in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq) KRO pronunciation: [kəˈɾoː]; also spelled K.R.O.) is a densely built-up neighborhood in the central part of Duhok, located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is known for its crowded streets, expanding commercial activity, and ongoing construction projects. C DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-04-01 Lions of the Ougaidat Brigade Lions of the Ougaidat Brigade, based on the Al Uqaydat tribe, is an ethnic-Arab Syrian militant group founded in 2021, during the Syrian Civil War, by Hashim al-Sattam. Stub Farcazo (970)
2025-04-26 Wahid Kovli (Kurdish military leader and esteemed Peshmerga commander from Kurdistan) Wahid Kovli (وەحید کۆڤلی; 1970 – February 3, 2017) was a Kurdish Peshmerga commander, best known for his leadership during the fight against ISIS. As commander of the Anti-Terrorism Forces in Duhok Governorate, he played a pivotal role in key battles and earned recognition for his frontline leadership. Start DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-03-01 2024–25 Kuwait Crown Prince Cup (Football tournament season) The 2024–25 Kuwait Crown Prince Cup is the 31st edition of the Kuwait Crown Prince Cup. Stub Khs17 (1264)
2025-04-06 Uzbek Bey 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. C AE182 (159)
2025-04-22 Khole Piza (Kurdish Leader) Khole Piza was a Kurdish historical figure known for leading the Penjwen Revolt. Born in Chamyala village, Sulaymaniyah; he became a significant figure of Penjwen and Kurdish history. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-04-21 Money laundering in Iran Money laundering in Iran has developed following decades of international sanctions that have cut Iran off from the formal global financial system, forcing Tehran to develop sophisticated money laundering and sanctions-evasion networks to sustain its economy and fund its regional activities. B Razgura (607)
2025-04-23 Sa'eed ibn Isa Al-Amoudi Sheikh Sa’eed ibn Isa Al-Amoudi (1203/1204-1272) (Arabic:الشيخ سعيد بن عيسى العمودي) was a prominent Sunni Shafi’i Islamic scholar of Hadhramaut and was known by the epithet Wali Allah, meaning Saint of God. He had exercised significant spiritual influence and leadership in religious affairs in his region of birth, the Wadi Daw’an, bringing eminence to his birth town Qaydun. GA Al-Budhahi (1498)
2025-04-23 Yasar Avni Musullulu (Turkish drug and arms trafficker (1942–2015)) Yaşar Avni Musullulu (1942, Çayeli, Rize – May 2, 2015, Istanbul) was a notorious Turkish drug and arms trafficker with extensive international ties. C Begnancer (82)
2025-04-05 Jaysh al-Fatiheen (Islamic Militant Organitation in Iraq) The Jaysh al-Fatiheen (Arabic: جيش الفاتحين, lit.'Army of the Conquerors') is a Jihadist terrorist organization based in Iraq. Start Farcazo (970)
2025-04-28 Ahmed Eid al-Harbi Ahmad Eid Al-Harbi (born 1950) is a retired Saudi Arabian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Al-Ahli Saudi FC and the Saudi Arabia national football team. He later served as the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) from 2012 to 2016. Start Abdulazizbinnk (19)
2025-04-18 Railway Park (Linear park in Tel Aviv) Railway Park is a linear public park in the neighborhood of Neve Tzedek in southern Tel Aviv, Israel. The park is on the route of the Ottoman railway between Nahalat Binyamin Street in the east and the station complex and Kaufman Street in the west. The park was partially opened to the public in October 2020. Start Homerethegreat (3839)
2025-04-14 Armen Davoudian Armen Davoudian is a Berkeley, California-based poet. He has translated works from Persian into English, including Fatemeh Shams's Hopscotch (2024). Start SGJ1991 (1775)
2025-04-09 Environmental law in the Middle East 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. C Harperwest (35)
2025-03-16 Ghiath Dalla (Syrian former military officer) Ghiath Suleiman Dalla (Arabic: غياث سليمان دلا) is a Syrian former military officer who served as chief of staff of the 4th Armoured Division and is the head of the Military Council for the Liberation of Syria, an organization formed in March 2025 to combat the post-Assad government. Start David O. Johnson (56751)
2025-03-01 Sporty FC (Kuwaiti sports club) Sporty Football Club (Arabic: نادي سبورتي لكرة القدم) is a professional Football club Based in Kuwait, the club competes in the Kuwaiti Division One. It is the first sports team in the country that is privately owned with no governmental control over the club. Start Khs17 (1264)
2025-04-16 Battle of Malatya (1485) (Battle between the Ottomans and Mamluks in 1485) The Battle of Malatya was fought in 1485 between the Ottoman Empire and the Mamluk Sultanate near the city of Malatya. It marked the first major engagement of the Ottoman–Mamluk War (1485–1491), ending in a Mamluk victory and setting the stage for further conflict in eastern Anatolia. C AE182 (159)
2025-04-16 Bombing of Constantinople in World War I Constantinople or Istanbul, the capital and the largest city of the Ottoman Empire, was subject to several air raids during the WWI by the British from 1916 to 1918. C Kessarevo (737)
2025-03-30 Hafez al-Assad's cult of personality Hafez al-Assad's cult of personality was developed to incredible proportions. Numerous portraits, frescoes, images on money and statues of the dictator Assad, who ruled Ba'athist Syria from 1970 to 2000, could be seen everywhere. The Assad regime had complete control over all mass media and all spheres of life in Syria, effectively spreading its cult of personality. GA Algirr (870)
2025-04-17 Omri Ronen (social activist) (Israeli lawyer and social activist) Omri Ronen (עמרי רונן; born May 24, 1992) is an Israeli lawyer and social activist who is one of the leaders of the Brothers and Sisters in Arms protest. Ronen is one of the most prominent faces of the protest, and has participated in demonstrations, speeches, and media interviews, including on the American program "60 Minutes", where he emphasized the importance of the Supreme Court as the last line of defense of Israeli democracy. C Omert33 (5647)
2025-04-09 Law 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. C Ciara3905 (21)
2025-04-05 Ofer Hadad (Israeli journalist) Ofer Hadad (Hebrew: עופר חדד; born December 18, 1983) is an Israeli journalist. 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. Start אקסינו (1462)
2025-04-23 Kirkuk executions (1991) (Killings of Ba'ath Party officials and police officers by Kurdish forces in Kirkuk, 1991) The Kirkuk executions (1991) occurred in March 1991 during the aftermath of the 1991 uprisings in Iraq. Following the Kurdish capture of the city of Kirkuk, Kurdish rebels carried out retaliatory executions of members of the Ba'ath Party and police forces believed to be loyal to Saddam Hussein. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-04-13 Kuwaiti mujahideen (Salafi jihadist group proposed by Osama bin Laden) The Kuwaiti mujahideen were a group of 100,000 Al-Qaeda militants intended to fight Iraqi troops in Kuwait during the Gulf War. The Saudi government rejected the Kuwaiti mujahideen and opted instead for American troops, which caused Osama bin Laden to oppose the Saudi monarchy and begin directing attacks on the United States. Start Ilamxan (9146)
2025-04-18 Famagusta (TV series) (2024 Greek TV series or program) Famagusta is a Greek weekly drama television series, produced in 2023–2024, created by Antreas Georgiou and Vana Dimitriou. "Famagusta" is the Frankish name for Ammochostos, the capital of the homonymous province of Cyprus, meaning "buried in the sand" and occurring since the 4th century AD. Start Alka21 (4261)
2024-12-10 Funding of the Axis of Resistance (Iranian group) 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. C Razgura (607)
2025-03-17 Indian diaspora in the Middle East (Ethnic group) 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. GA Shubhsamant09 (535)
2025-04-15 Pirmam (A town in Kurdistan Region) Pirmam (Kurdish: پیرمام/مەسیف, Arabic: صلاح الدين) is a town located in the Erbil Governorate of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. C Kurdiz (46)
2025-04-29 Qabusiye Massacre The Qabusiye massacre occurred on 4 June 2017 near the village of Qabusiye, south of Sinjar, Iraq. According to Human Rights Watch, 52 Iraqi civilians were executed by members of the Êzîdxan Protection Force, a Yazidi militia. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-04-15 Penjwen Revolt (Kurdish uprising led by Khole Piza) The Penjwen Revolt (Kurdish: ڕاپەڕینی پێنجوێن, romanizedRaperînê Pêncuên) also known as the Khole Piza Uprising was a Kurdish-led resistance movement that took place between 1948 and 1952 in the mountainous regions near Penjwen, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-02-17 Jafar Agha (Kurdish tribal leader of the Shekak tribe) Jafar Agha was a Kurdish tribal leader of the Shekak tribe in the early 20th century. He was born into a prominent Kurdish family that had influence in the region of west Azerbaijan, Iran. As the older brother of Simko Shikak, he played an important role in the leadership of the tribe. Start Canoooo.4 (442)
2025-02-20 Salmas massacre (Massacre against Assyrians) The Salmas massacre (Syriac: ܛܘܐ ܕܣܠܡܐ) was a massacre that occurred in 1918 during World War I, in which Kurdish Forces led by Simko Shikak attacked the Assyrian town of Salmas in northwestern Iran, killing approximately 1,000 Assyrians.The massacre was part of the Assyrian Genocide. Start Canoooo.4 (442)
2024-12-13 Iranian energy crisis (Disruption in power supply beginning 2024) 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). GA Baratiiman (9537)
2024-12-28 Bilbas (Kurdish tribe in Kurdistan Region, Iraq) Bilbas or Belbas (Kurdish: هۆزی بڵباس, romanizedBilbas) is a Kurdish tribe that currently resides in the Region of Kurdistan mostly in the Erbil Province. C Average kurd (138)
2025-04-29 Georgian U-19 Liga (Football league) The U19 Golden League (Georgian: 19 წლამდელთა ოქროს ლიგა) is the main youth football competition run by the Georgian Football Federation for under-19 teams, whose parent clubs usually compete in the Erovnuli Liga or lower leagues. Created in mid-2016, it is named after distinguished player Givi Chokheli and consists of as many teams as men's and women's leagues (10). Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-03-13 Navid Mohammadi (Iranian karateka) Navid Mohammadi (21 March 2001 - 6 June 2019, in Shiraz) is an Iranian karateka who won the gold medal in the +68 kg boys' karate event at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. He also became the first Iranian to win a gold medal in karate at the Youth Olympics. Start GoldenAthlete (70)
2025-04-29 Corruption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (Overview of political and institutional corruption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq) Corruption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is a pervasive issue affecting governance, economic development, and public trust. Despite the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)'s efforts to implement reforms, systemic challenges such as political monopolies, lack of transparency, and weak institutional oversight continue to hinder progress. Start DilovanKovlii (813)
2025-02-24 Iran's ballistic missiles program 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. C Razgura (607)
2025-04-23 Ronen Bar dismissal attempt (An attempt by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet, from his position.) Ronen Bar, head of the Israeli domestic intelligence service Shin Bet, was fired by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 16 March 2025. The firing was approved by the government, then frozen by the Supreme Court of Israel. C Hila Livne (761)
2025-04-26 Saqr Al-Shubayb (Kuwaiti poet) Saqr bin Salem Al-Shubayb (c. 1894 – August 6, 1963) was a Kuwaiti poet, dubbed the “Poet of Kuwait” by historian Abdulaziz Al-Rasheed. In his writings, Al-Shubayb advocated for freedom and the rejection of fanaticism, which provoked conservative figures. C علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-04-26 Abdullah Muhammad Al-Otaibi (Kuwaiti poet) Abdullah Muhammad Al-Otaibi (1942 – January 15, 1995) was a Kuwaiti academic, writer, and poet. Start علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-04-25 Adab al-Kudya Adab al-Kudya is a genre of classical Arabic literature often referred to as the literature of trickery, begging, or the art of persuasive solicitation. The term kudya comes from the Arabic root ajda, meaning “to ask” or "to request". Start علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-04-24 Nasser Al-Subaie (Saudi poet (born 1976)) Nasser bin Mohammed bin Fares Al-Far’aanah Al-Subaie (born 1976) is a Saudi poet. Start علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-03-18 Battle of Ayrum (Armenia military battle) The Battle of Ayrum was a military battle fought between the First Republic of Armenia and the Democratic Republic of Georgia on 16 December 1918, it began following an Armenian breakthrough into Lori. Stub AlbertLT (404) Past AfD
2025-04-29 Adaçay, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Adaçay is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 151 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-28 Abdulrazzaq Abu Dawood Abdulrazzaq Abu Dawood (born August 22, 1948) is a retired Saudi Arabian footballer, former president of Al-Ahli Saudi FC, and a prominent sports figure in Saudi Arabia. He is widely regarded as one of Al-Ahli's legends for his contributions as both a player and an administrator. Start Abdulazizbinnk (19)
2025-04-29 Beypınarı, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Beypınarı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 391 and is inhabited by Turks and Karapapakhs (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Demirgeçit, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Demirgeçit is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 272 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Düztoprak, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Düztoprak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 44 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Kahramanlar, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Kahramanlar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 139 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Kayapa, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Kayapa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 67 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Kuşçu, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Kuşçu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 117 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Ömertepe, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Ömertepe is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 239 and is inhabited by Meskhetian Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Özbek, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Özbek is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 189 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Özbilen, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Özbilen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 87 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Sakalıkesik, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Sakalıkesik is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 163 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Tınazlı, Aziziye (Village in Turkey) Tınazlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aziziye, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 258 and is inhabited by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Alvar, Pasinler (Village in Turkey) Alvar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pasinler, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 795 and is populated by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Büyüktüy, Pasinler (Village in Turkey) Büyüktüy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pasinler, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 259 and is populated by Turks and Kurds (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Gerdekkaya, Pasinler (Village in Turkey) Gerdekkaya is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pasinler, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 88 and is populated by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Küçüktüy, Pasinler (Village in Turkey) Küçüktüy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pasinler, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 155 and it is mostly populated by Kurds (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2025-04-29 Pusudere, Pasinler (Village in Turkey) Pusudere is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Pasinler, Erzurum Province in Turkey. Its population is 68 and is populated by Turks (2022). Stub S.sveh (364)
2024-12-07 Wahid al-Balous (Syrian leader) 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. Start Elserbio00 (9831)
2025-04-23 Wadi Sha'am (Wadi in UAE) The Wadi Sha'am (Arabic: وادي شعم, romanizedWādī Sha‘am) is a valley or dry river with ephemeral or intermittent flow, flowing almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the eastern United Arab Emirates, in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. B LukasSimeone (2646)
2024-12-11 Mohammad Ali Inanloo (Television and radio host, actor, sports expert, journalist) 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. Stub R30591 (313)
2025-04-26 2011 Dhabyani coup attempt (Coup in the United Arab Emirates) In 2015 a royal employee of the House of Nahyan gave an interview to Middle East Eye alleging that Hamdan Al Nahyan and several junior members of the al Nahyan had attempted to orchestrate a palace coup against his brother Khalifa Al Nahyan then the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the President of the UAE. B Scu ba (19476)
2025-03-24 Saraçhane (Neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey) Saraçhane {{/saɾatʃhaːne}} is a neighborhood in Fatih district, Istanbul, located at the intersection of Atatürk Boulevard and Şehzadebaşı Street, around the Aqueduct of Valens. Stub GlobeGores (2749)
2025-04-28 Eli Lives in Israel (Book by Leah Goldberg and Anna Riwkin-Brick) Eli Lives in Israel (original title: Eli bor i Israel) is a book by Israeli writer Leah Goldberg, with photos by Swedish photographer Anna Riwkin-Brick. In 1964 the book was published by Rabén & Sjögren. Start Hila Livne (761)
2025-04-14 Wadi Madnan (Wadi in UAE) The Wadi Madnan (Arabic: وادي مدنان, romanizedWādī Midnān) is a valley or dry river, with ephemeral or intermittent flow, flowing almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the east of the United Arab Emirates, in the emirates of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. B LukasSimeone (2646)
2025-03-07 Military Council for the Liberation of Syria (Pro-Assad militant group founded in 2025) The Military Council for the Liberation of Syria (Arabic: المجلس العسكري لتحرير سوريا, romanizedal-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 Dalla and other former officers and loyalists of the fallen Assad regime. C Noble Attempt (6519)
2025-04-29 Battle of Bhamdoun (1983) (Battle during the 1983 Mountain War) The Battle of Bhamdoun was fought between the resurging Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) and the Lebanese Forces (LF) on From 5-7 September 1983 over Bhamdoun. It was the opening battle of the 1983 phase of the Lebanese Civil War and resulted in the successful capture of Bhamdoun by the Druze PSP militias. Start The Great Mule of Eupatoria (4291)
2025-04-13 Battle of Beirut (1383) (1383 battle) The Battle of Beirut was a military engagement between the Genoese, who raided Beirut, and the Mamluks. The battle ended in Mamluk victory with the Genoese defeated twice. B عبدالرحمن4132 (5593)
2025-04-26 Siege of Uman (1674) The Siege of Uman or Defence of Uman was a siege of the city of Uman conducted by the Ottoman grand vizier Kara Mustafa Pasha against the Cossack garrison in the city led by colonel Stepan Yavorsky during the 1674 campaign of Romodanovsky and Samoylovych. Start TheHistoryOFEUROPE (122)
2025-02-28 House of Aghall The House of Aghall, otherwise referred to as the House of Noori Aghal, House of Haji Aziz Aghal, is an influential noble and royal Soranî-speaking Kurdish family with aristocratic and knightly lineage. They possessed titles of Beys, Aghas and Khanums. B Sunflowerlilies (781)
2025-04-29 1928 Dhabyani coup d'état (Coup in the United Arab Emirates) In 1928 the Al Nahyan council of elders, led by Khalifa Al Nahyan orchestrated a coup against his brother, the ruling emir of Abu Dhabi Saqr Al Nahyan who himself had taken power in a coup in 1926, and assisted in orchestrating another coup in 1922 GA Scu ba (19476)
2025-04-29 Miriam Lives in a Kibbutz (A book by Cordelia Edvardson) Miriam Lives in a Kibbutz (original title: Miriam bor i en kibbutz) ia a 1970 book Swedish writer Cordelia Edvardson with photos by Swedish photographer Anna Riwkin-Brick.{{Infobox book Start Hila Livne (761)
2025-04-23 Tappeh Cheshmeh Ali Tappeh Cheshmeh-Ali (Cheshmeh-Ali mound) is an archaeological site located next to Cheshmeh Ali and the city wall of Ray in Ray in Iran. So far, artifacts from the late 6th millennium BCE to the Islamic period have been discovered at this site, which is mainly famous for its prehistoric layers. Start Peoplic (435)
2025-04-19 Yusuf Agah Efendi (Ottoman diplomat) Yusuf Agah Efendi (b. 1744, Tripolitsa, Morea – d. January 4, 1824, Istanbul) was an Ottoman bureaucrat. He was the first permanent ambassador of the Ottoman Empire abroad and the first ambassador to London. B Celikadam1 (219)
2025-04-22 Mohammad Hassan Asadi (Mayor of Shiraz) Mohammad Hassan Asadi (Persian: محمدحسن اسدی , born in June 1966, is the mayor of Shiraz; he holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Shiraz University, a master's degree in financial management, and a doctorate in strategic business management. Stub Zakerhoseyni2 (22)
2025-04-23 Motal (cheese) (Armenian traditional cheese) Motal (Armenian: մոթալ, ) is a traditional Armenian brined cheese, typically made from sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep's and goat's milk. It is characterized by its aging process in tki (Armenian: տիկ), which are leather containers made from sheep or goat hides. GA Barseghian Lilia (1505)
2025-04-29 Battle of Apamea (573) (Battle during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 572–591) The Battle of Apamea was a military Conflict in 573 during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 572–591 When Khosrow I was besieging Dara he sent Adarmahan at the head of an army with 6,000 soldiersto invade the Roman province of Syria He burned Around city of Antioch.And he defeated the Byzantines at the city of Apamea.After he defeat the Byzantines in the city of Apamea he sacked Apamea And finally burned the city. Stub Iranian112 (1288)
2025-04-24 Abdulrahman Adel Al-Shammari (Saudi poet (born 1974)) Abdulrahman Adel Al-Shammari (born 1974) is a Saudi poet. He was one of the notable participants in the first season of the television poetry competition Million’s Poet (2006–2007). Start علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-04-25 Al-Mirbad Poetry Festival Al-Mirbad Poetry Festival is a prominent annual literary event held in Iraq, celebrating Arabic poetry and literature. The festival traces its origins back over 1,400 years to the early Islamic period, inspired by pre-Islamic gatherings such as Souk Okaz. Start علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-04-25 Ibn Shihab al-Ukbari (Iraqi Islamic scholar and poet) Abu Ali Hasan ibn Shihab ibn Hasan al-Ukbari (Arabic: ابو علي حسن بن شهاب بن حسن العكبري) (August 946 – May 3, 1037) was a prominent Iraqi poet, scribe, and Hanbali jurist who lived during the 10th century. Born and raised in the town of Ukbara, where he also died, al-Ukbari left behind a body of poetry as well as scholarly works on Islamic jurisprudence and Arabic grammar. Start علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-04-29 Nagougi (2021 novel by Hasan Hameed) Nagougi (Arabic: ناغوغي) is a novel by Palestinian writer Hassan Hamid. The novel was first published in 2021 by the Palestinian Ministry of Culture. It consists of 224 pages. Start علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-04-19 Antonaki Ramadani Efendi Ramadani Efendi or Antonaki Ramadani, was an Ottoman Greek diplomat. Stub Celikadam1 (219)
2025-04-19 Jean de Mavroyeni Yanko Mavroyani or Jean de Mavroyeni was an Ottoman Greek diplomat. Start Celikadam1 (219)
2025-04-29 2015 Kocho killings The 2015 Kocho killings refer to the execution-style killing of at least 21 Iraqi Arab civilians in the village of Kocho, in Iraq's Sinjar District, by Yazidi militias on 25 January 2015. The attack was carried out in retaliation for the 2014 Sinjar massacre, in which thousands of Yazidis were killed by Islamic State (IS) militants. Stub Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-04-29 Ammunition Industries Group (AMIG) The Ammunition Industries Group (AMIG), also known as the Ammunition and Metallurgy Industries Group, is Iran's principal state-run munitions manufacturer. It operates under the Iranian Defense Industries Organization (DIO) of the Ministry of Defense. EU sources describe AMIG as "the largest industrial group of the Defense Industries Organization (DIO)". C Razgura (607)
2025-03-30 Islamic Resistance in Jordan (Jordanian Militant Group) The Islamic Resistance in Jordan (Arabic: المقاومة الإسلامية في الأردن) is a clandestine militant organization in Jordan, fostered by Kataib Hezbollah in April 2024. C Farcazo (970)
2025-02-02 Islamophobic trope (False claims about Muslims and Islam) Islamophobic tropes, also known as anti-Muslim tropes, are sensational reports, misrepresentations, or fabrications, regarding Muslims as an ethnicity or Islam as a religion. B Eelipe (896) Possible vandalism
2025-02-10 Hardal anti-Zionism 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. Stub Challahbai15 (924)
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2025-02-02 Israeli monarchism (Israeli political movement seeking to reestablish monarchy) Israeli monarchism is a political movement that seeks to reestablish the Kingdom of Israel. Stub Challahbai15 (924)
2025-04-27 Oryantal Dans (Turkish style of belly dance) Oryantal Dans (Oryantal dansı) is a Turkish style of belly dance that developed through the blending of Ottoman court traditions, Romani culture, and Middle Eastern dance forms. Known for its energetic rhythms, theatrical presentation, and dynamic floorwork, Turkish Oryantal evolved during the late Ottoman period and gained widespread popularity in 20th-century Istanbul nightclub and cabaret scenes. B CAPAVGAR (120)
2025-01-30 Deafness in Israel Deafness in Israel encompasses a diverse range of experiences shaped by linguistic, cultural, and socio-political factors. As of 2021, approximately 44,700 individuals in Israel—0.48% of the population—live with hearing impairments, with disparities across ethnic and gender lines. C Farid.azeeza8 (52)
2025-04-24 United Council of Sheikhs and Notables of Basra and Iraq (Tribal committee in Basra) The United Council of Sheikhs and Notables of Basra and Iraq is an Arab tribal group opposed to the Syrian transitional government. Start Farcazo (970)
2025-04-23 Al-Bunyan al-Marsous Operations Room (Militant group) The Al-Bunyan al-Marsous Operations Room (also transliterated as al-Banyan al-Marsous Operations Room) is a coalition of insurgent groups active in Daraa Governorate, Syria during the Syrian civil war. Start David O. Johnson (56751)
2025-04-24 Emirates Writers Union Emirates Writers Union is a non-profit association established under Ministerial Resolution No. 137 of 1984 issued by the Ministry of Community Development in the United Arab Emirates (formerly the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs) on 26 May 1984. It is known for two prominent weekly cultural activities in the UAE’s cultural scene: the “Short Story Club” and the “Poetry Club,” both held at the union’s headquarters in Sharjah. C علي بدر العتيبي (235)
2025-02-28 French national domain in the Holy Land (Extraterritoriality of France) 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. GA Ghebreigzabhier (633)
2025-02-25 Suwayda Military Council (Syrian Druze military coalition founded in 2025) 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. C Noble Attempt (6519)
2025-04-23 Tragic Awakening (2024 Israeli documentary film) Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred is a 2024 Israeli documentary film that covers the rise in antisemitism after the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel. Start Allthemilescombined1 (3268)
2025-01-21 Islamic Resistance Front in Syria (Militant organization in Syria) The Islamic Resistance Front in Syria (IRFS; Arabic: جبهة المقاومة الإسلامية في سوريا, romanizedJabhat al-muqāwamah al-Islāmīyah fī Sūriyā), also known as Brave People - Islamic Resistance Front In Syria (Arabic: الشعب الشجاع - جبهة المقاومة الإسلامية في سوريا, romanizedAlshaeb Alshujae - Jabhat Almuqawamat Al'iislamiat fi Suria), previously known as the Southern Liberation Front (Arabic: جبهة تحرير الجنوب, romanizedJabhat taḥrīr al-Janūb), is a militant organization established by the [[Syrian ... C RowanJ LP (3102)
2025-04-29 April 2025 Brooklyn clashes In late April 2025, clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators took place in two locations in Brooklyn, New York City, in response to a visit by Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. B Evaporation123 (3104)
2025-04-15 Eighth Brigade (Syria) (Syrian armed group) The Eighth Brigade was a unit of the 5th Corps established in 2018 in the Daraa Governorate, Syria during the Syrian civil war, composed primarily of rebels who had reconciled with the Assad regime in 2018. The faction joined the Southern Operations Room in December 2024 following the 2024 Syrian opposition offensives and disbanded in April 2025 after the killing of Bilal al-Droubi. C David O. Johnson (56751)
2025-03-07 Sbeih.jpg 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. Start إيان (11438)
2025-04-23 Battle of Haj Omran (1966) (1966 Battle between Kurdish and Iraqi forces during the First Iraqi–Kurdish War) The Battle of Haj Omran (Sorani Kurdish: شەڕی حاجی ئۆمەران) was a key engagement during the First Iraqi–Kurdish War, fought in June 1966 between Peshmerga fighters under Mustafa Barzani and the Iraqi Army led by President Abdul Rahman Arif. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-04-22 Siege of Mosul (1517) (1517 siege) Siege of Mosul (1517) took place when the Ottoman Empire captured the city from the Safavid Iran in 1517. Stub Okanthegreat90 (226)
2025-03-10 Battle of Ushno (1918 battle) The Battle of Ushno, fought on April 16, 1918, in what is now Oshnavieh, was a major engagement between the Assyrian forces of Agha Petros against Turkish, Persian, and Kurdish troops. During this confrontation, Agha Petros and his forces launched an offensive against the Turkish forces in order to capture Ushno, crossing the harsh terrain and finally achieving a striking victory. Start Jsanihsjsn (145)
2025-04-29 Aleksandre Narimanidze (Georgian footballer (born 2005)) Aleksandre "Sandro" Narimanidze (Georgian: ალექსანდრე ნარიმანიძე; born 3 June 2005) is a Georgian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Slovak club Žilina. Start Gorgin18 (2843)
2025-02-09 Maximinus' campaigns of 310 (310–313 military campaigns) The Eastern campaigns of Maximinus Daza from 310 (or 308) to 313 AD against the Sassanid Empire, who invaded the roman province of Osroene, and the Kingdom of Armenia. C Hollowww (5211)
2025-04-09 Zead Khalaf (Iraqi banker and entrepreneur) Zead Khalaf (born April 4, 1980) is an Iraqi banker and entrepreneur. He serves as the Chairman of the International Development Bank one of Iraq's largest private banks and Chairman of ZK Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate with diverse investments working in the development of investments and trade between the UAE and Iraq. C Amrnioz (206)
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2025-04-08 Gaza List (Austrian political party) Gaza List: Voices against the Genocide (Austrian: Liste Gaza: Stimmen gegen den Völkermord) or simply Gaza List (Austrian: Liste Gaza), is an Austrian far-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 genocide in Gaza. GA WhoIsCentreLeft (1663)
2025-02-25 Mustafa Sıtkı Bilgin Mustafa Sıtkı Bilgin (b. March 4, 1967, Çaykara, Trabzon) is a Turkish historian, academic and former rector of Artvin Çoruh University, serving from February 6, 2021 to April 10, 2025. C Aksu furkan (24)
2025-03-26 Kurdish Women's Movement in Europe (International non-governmental organization) The Kurdish Women's Movement in Europe (Kurmanji Kurdish: Tevgera Jinên Kurd li Ewropayê, TJK-E, (Sorani Kurdish: بزووتنەوەی ژنانی کورد لە ئەورووپا)) 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. C Zagros.a (33) Possible spam
2025-04-09 Abdulla Saeed Juma Al Naboodah (Emirati businessman) 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 and a shareholder in the Al Naboodah Group, a UAE-based family conglomerate with operations across multiple industries. C Anlia23 (22)
2024-12-21 Federal regions of Iraq (First-level administrative divisions of Iraq) According to the constitution of Iraq, the Republic of Iraq is composed of the capital, federal regions, decentralised 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. C Montblamc1 (1204)
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2025-04-15 Wadi Tawiyean (Wadi in UAE) The Wadi Tawiyean (Arabic: وادي الطويين, romanizedWādī Aṭ Ṭawyēn) is a valley, or dry river, with ephemeral or intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the east of the United Arab Emirates, in the emirate of Fujairah. B LukasSimeone (2646)
2025-04-30 Siege of Edessa (610) (Siege Part of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628) The Siege of Edessa was a military Conflict in 609 or 610 during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 After the fall of Amida (Diyarbakır) and Mardin, Sasanians besieged Edessa in 609 or 610 which some Christians are said to have believed would be defended by Jesus himself on behalf of King Abgar V against all enemies But the city fell after a while. Stub Iranian112 (1288)
2024-12-30 Wadi Khabb (Fujairah) (Wadi in Oman and UAE) The Wadi Khabb (Arabic: وادي خب, romanizedWādī Khab) is a valley or dry river, with an ephemeral or intermittent flow, occurring almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the east of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Fujairah, and in the north of Oman, in the Musandam Governorate. B LukasSimeone (2646)
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2025-04-30 Yemen men's national under-18 basketball team The Yemen men's national under-18 basketball team is a national basketball team of Yemen, administered by the Yemen Republic Basketball Association. It represents the country in international under-18 men's basketball competitions. Stub Maiō T. (15188)
2025-04-29 Wadi Awsaq (Wadi in UAE) The Wadi Awsaq (Arabic: وادي أوسق, romanizedWādī Awsāq) is a valley or dry river, with ephemeral or intermittent flow, which flows almost exclusively during the rainy season, located in the east of the United Arab Emirates, in the emirates of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. B LukasSimeone (2646)
2025-01-21 Spacetoon Turkey (Turkish high-definition children's TV channel) Spacetoon Turkey (also called as Stoon) is a Turkish free-to-air children's television channel broadcasting since 13 January 2025. It also maintains a video-on-demand app called Spacetoon Go. Start Konnichiwa222 (768)
2025-04-23 Sulaymaniyah massacre (Execution of unarmed Iraqi soldiers by Kurdish fighters in 1991) Sulaymaniyah massacre refers to the execution of approximately 60 unarmed Iraqi soldiers by Kurdish fighters on October 7, 1991, in the city of Sulaymaniyah, during the aftermath of the 1991 uprisings in northern Iraq. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
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2025-04-29 Execution of Ali Hassan al-Majid (2010 execution of Iraqi war criminal) The execution of Ali Hassan al-Majid was carried out on 25 January 2010 at Camp Justice in Baghdad, Iraq. The execution followed al-Majid's conviction for genocide during the Anfal campaign and crimes against humanity for the Halabja chemical attack. Start Kuripenjwen (434)
2025-04-30 Anti-normalization Anti-normalization is a political stance and set of practices within the pro-Palestinian movement that opposes engagement with Israelis or Israeli institutions. This concept has become a significant component of Palestinian activism, particularly in connection with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. Start Chess (12638)
2025-04-29 2025 Isfahan explosion (Explosion in Isfahan, Iran) The 2025 Isfahan explosion occurred on 29 April 2025, in Avanar Parsian company warehouse, a gunpowder factory located in central Isfahan in the Meymeh area of Isfahan Province, Iran. The incident resulted in two fatalities and injuries to two others. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Start BasselHarfouch (955)
2025-03-02 2025 Jaramana clashes (Clashes between Druze militias and Syrian government forces) 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. C Noble Attempt (6519)
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2025-04-30 Arda Ünyay (Turkish association football player) Arda Ünyay (born 2006) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Galatasaray. Start Ottomanor (6077)
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