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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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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?

Monday 10 November 2025
2003 developments have largely worked against their interests. Low Sunni voter turnout in successive parliamentary elections underscores this disillusionment with the political process. Under Saddam Hussein’s Baath regime, Sunnis enjoyed a privileged position, and many tribal leaders continue ...
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
2007. The latest resolution suggests that true autonomy for Western Sahara under the sovereignty of Morocco is the most practical solution to end the 50-year dispute between Rabat and the Polisario Front.  The Western Sahara dispute  The vast desert territory of Western Sahara has been ...
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert
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Sudan’s Conflict to‌ Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
2003, the city has been an epicenter of conflict and holds immense military importance in the current war. It was the army's last stronghold in the Darfur region, hosting the 6th Infantry Division. After a year-and-a-half-long siege, the Rapid Support Forces managed to seize control of the city. ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
2005, public participation in Iraqi elections had followed a gradual downward trend. Around 58 percent of voters took part in the initial January 2005 election, with turnout reaching a peak of approximately 70 percent in the December election of the same year, the highest level in Iraq's modern ...
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
2003, emphasizing its transparency, calm atmosphere, and strong nationwide participation. He pointed to the highest voter turnout since 2015 as a sign of renewed public trust in the political system and reaffirmed the Iraqi people’s dedication to their evolving democratic experience. The prim ...
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Trapped Hamas Members Case Proves an Israeli Failure
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Trapped Hamas Members Case Proves an Israeli Failure

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
200 Palestinians trapped in Gaza tunnels is nearing a showdown. In this connection, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported, citing an Israeli cabinet official, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US special envoy Jared Kushner have reached an agreement that will pave the way for exit ...
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Lebanese President Aoun to Protest Israel’s Southern Wall Project at the UN
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Lebanese President Aoun to Protest Israel’s Southern Wall Project at the UN

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
2006 war and requires Israel to respect Lebanon’s territorial integrity. The presidency noted that UN reports confirm the wall blocks more than 4,000 square meters of Lebanese land and contradict Israel’s denials. UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, conducted a geospa ...
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Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert
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Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
2003. These elections saw a rise in turnout rate after rounds of downward trend. The increase was reported 15 percent compared to the last election and it is expected that Iraqi election situation will influence the elections in other regional countries, and actually this increase is seen effective ...
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Haitham Tabatabai, A Principal Architect of Hezbollah’s Military Strength
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Haitham Tabatabai, A Principal Architect of Hezbollah’s Military Strength

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
2000 liberation, leadership in the Nabatieh and Khiam axes, and key contributions during the July 2006 war. He later led intervention forces, helped develop the elite Radwan Force, and directed operations against extremist groups along Lebanon’s eastern border, strengthening internal security. ...
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Gaza, West Bank Endure Severe Economic Downturn, UNCTAD Reports
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Gaza, West Bank Endure Severe Economic Downturn, UNCTAD Reports

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
2003 levels, effectively wiping out 22 years of progress. In Gaza, GDP contracted 83% in a single year, leaving the population dependent on external aid. The humanitarian impact is severe: housing, healthcare, education, and access to basic services have been heavily disrupted, causing long-term da ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.