Baghdad, Iraq - April 28, 2024 - Popular Iraqi social media personality Ghufran Sawadi, known to her fans as Umm Fahad (Mother of Fahad), was shot dead outside her Baghdad home on Friday evening. The attack occurred in the Zayouna district of eastern Baghdad....
Iraqi TikTok Star Umm Fahad Killed in Baghdad Shooting
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Who is David Pecker? Understanding His Role in Trump’s Media Strategy
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The recent tragedy off the northern coast of France, where 12 migrants, including six children and a pregnant woman, lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel, has reignited tensions between France and the UK. The sinking of the overcrowded boat...