For decades, Iran's supreme leader—first Khomeini, then Khamenei—pursued a strategy of backing regional militias to fight Israel, but with the 'resistance axis' in tatters, Iran is left to fight alone

His vocal criticism of Trump's immigration tactics has seen him emerge as one of the president's most prominent opponents, prompting speculation that he may have presidential ambitions

After Pakistan's recent military tensions with India, Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir emerged as a powerful and stabilising force. Who is he?

South Africa's apartheid-fighting president has been around the block, so when his US counterpart threw an Oval Office curveball, he took it in his stride. Who is he?

Moscow's foreign minister has earned a reputation for being uncompromising and brusque but has also begrudgingly won the respect of many, even foes, for his professionalism

As Secretary of State and National Security Advisor—a portfolio previously only held by Kissinger—Rubio has become one of the most influential figures in the Trump administration

Al-Sharaa met Trump today in Riyadh, after the US president lifted sanctions on Syria on Tuesday, offering it "a chance at greatness". But who is the Syrian leader thrust into the global spotlight?

The election of Robert Prevost, the Catholic Church's first American pope, certainly appeared a popular choice with the tens of thousands of people chanting "Viva il Papa"

Argentina's president has made moves to strengthen ties with Trump's America. By turning his country's economic fortunes around, his mandate has certainly been strengthened.

In his new role as Palestinian Authority vice president, he will have to contend with the PA's growing unpopularity, internal divisions, and Netanyahu's vehement opposition to a Palestinian state