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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Fatalities in Iran Port Blast Increase to 25
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Fatalities in Iran Port Blast Increase to 25

Sunday 27 April 2025
20 km away, were closed as a precaution. Officials suspect the blast was caused by poorly stored chemicals in containers, according to crisis management spokesperson Hossein Zafari. Warnings about unsafe storage had reportedly been ignored. While chemicals are the likely cause, the exact reason rem ...
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Hamas Blasts US Decision to Eliminate UNRWA’s Immunity
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Hamas Blasts US Decision to Eliminate UNRWA’s Immunity

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
2023, Palestinian operation, seeking massive compensation. Hamas rejected the accusations, insisting UNRWA is a humanitarian lifeline and accusing the US of complicity in Israel’s genocidal crimes in Gaza. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also condemned the move, stressing UNRWA&r ...
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Gaza Media Office Accuses Israel of Deliberately Targeting Women and Children
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Gaza Media Office Accuses Israel of Deliberately Targeting Women and Children

Monday 28 April 2025 ،
2023. Despite initial ceasefire agreements, Israel resumed its bombardment in March 2024, continuing its aggressive campaign against Gaza.
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What Crises Are Plaguing Israeli Army as War Continues?
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What Crises Are Plaguing Israeli Army as War Continues?

Monday 5 May 2025 ،
2023 is still unfolding and entry to the second year has left the Israeli army struggling with shortage of forces. As the operations continue unabated and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to re-occupy the coastal enclave in an expanded campaign, the Israeli army is facing an extr ...
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Trading Fire: Are India and Pakistan Going to Full-scale War?
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Trading Fire: Are India and Pakistan Going to Full-scale War?

Thursday 8 May 2025 ،
2019. There has been international pressure on both sides to resolve the issue bilaterally, but geopolitical risks and domestic politics often make de-escalation far from reach and this is because negotiation over Kashmir is regarded as a sign of national weakness and retreat for both India and Paki ...
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Yemen Conducts Third ’Hypersonic’ Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Airport Within 24 Hours
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Yemen Conducts Third ’Hypersonic’ Missile Strike on Tel Aviv Airport Within 24 Hours

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
2023 following Israel’s deadly campaign in Gaza, which has killed over 52,900 Palestinians. Since then, hundreds of missile strikes have targeted strategic Israeli sites across the occupied territories.
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Five Palestinian Journalists Among the Latest Victims of Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
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Five Palestinian Journalists Among the Latest Victims of Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza

Sunday 18 May 2025 ،
2023, according to local authorities. Israeli airstrikes have recently claimed the lives of several Palestinian journalists and their families across the Gaza Strip. Among the victims were photojournalist Aziz al-Hajjar, his wife, and children, killed in the Saftawi neighborhood. Other journalists, ...
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Brother and nephews of late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
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Brother and nephews of late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza

Sunday 18 May 2025 ،
2023. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials over alleged war crimes, while Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice.
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Netanyahu: Israel Will ‘Control All of Gaza’ as Ground Offensive Expands
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Netanyahu: Israel Will ‘Control All of Gaza’ as Ground Offensive Expands

Tuesday 20 May 2025 ،
2023, Israel's military campaign has killed over 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health ministry. A ceasefire deal reached in January failed to yield Israel's key objectives, and hostilities resumed on March 18 after Israel broke a nearly two-month truce.
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Under Fresh Strategy, Netanyahu Focusing on Breaking Gazans’ Will
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Under Fresh Strategy, Netanyahu Focusing on Breaking Gazans’ Will

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
2023. However, these measures have so far not only failed to stop the resistance but have also increased international solidarity with Gaza and stirred global public opinion against the Israelis. Bombing, Netanyahu's answer to ceasefire calls Bombing of al-Jarjawi took place just when the Amer ...

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Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity

Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity