Abbas

British

/ ˈæbəs /

noun

Ferhat. 1899–1985, Algerian nationalist leader: joined the National Liberation Front (1956); president of the provisional government of the Algerian republic (1958–61)

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But both elections will now be held on September 11, 2027, Abbas said in a decree, blaming Israeli "obstacles", according to the Palestinian official news agency Wafa.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

Egypt’s intelligence chief, Abbas Kamel, was growing anxious.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the proposal had been transmitted to U.S. officials through mediators.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country has proposed a deal to the US that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened within a week.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

A man, I don’t remember if it was my uncle, I don’t even remember his face, said, “That Abbas is king.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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