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Maps / 2 weeks ago

Saladin’s 12th-century empire and its modern relevance

Few figures from the medieval world still command global attention, but Salah ad-Din (Saladin) remains one of them. Few figures from the medieval world still command global attention, but Salah ad-Din (Saladin) remains one of them. Saladin, born in Tikrit in 1137, rose to prominence as the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. After becoming vizier in Egypt, he replaced the Fatimid Caliphate and established a Sunni-led state centred in Cairo, which remained his capital.

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Maps / 11 weeks ago

Israel’s expanding military campaign is redrawing the map of the Middle East

Since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, Israel’s military campaign has stretched far beyond Gaza, marking one of the most expansive regional operations in decades. A map highlights the countries struck by Israeli forces: Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Oman, illustrating how the conflict has become a regional confrontation rather than a strictly local war.

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World / 1 year ago

The world's worst passports of 2024

The Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa, has released its 2024 report. While the index often highlights the most powerful passports, it also reveals the world's least powerful ones, which face significant travel restrictions.

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