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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 of War Remains as Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail
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Shadow of War Remains as Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail

Sunday 9 November 2025
Afghanistan seem far from concrete peace as Pakistan’s anti-Afghaniatan view is driven by shifting regional dynamics. Alwaght- Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul amid escalating tensions between the two neighbors ended without any results. The two countries' officials said that they fa ...
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Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card
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Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan. Although Bagram is not directly adjacent to China's borders, controlling it again could provide the Washington with the capability for military and logistical operations in Central and South Asia. However, this move faces significant political and regional obstacles and could trigge ...
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan has raised a question: Is Ankara building a new and distinct geopolitical axis? In a recent strategic push, Turkey hosted Taliban-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul. Although the negotiations ended with no tangible results and both sides declared them a failure, Ankara still sees value in ...
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan and Tajikistan and deep-rooted cultural, religious, and linguistic ties, with severe apprehension. Tel Aviv sees this as a potential breeding ground for radical anti-Israeli movements. This perceived threat has been a key driver behind Israel's intensified efforts to expand its secur ...
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Two Blasts Signal Deadly Game in South Asia
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Two Blasts Signal Deadly Game in South Asia

Friday 14 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan and India Following a suicide bombing in Islamabad on Tuesday, Pakistani officials simultaneously pointed the finger at both of its neighbors. Finger Pointed at Kabul: Just hours after the blast,Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, took to X to directly accuse Kabul. We are i ...
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Iran, Pakistan Discuss Strategies to Deepen Ties
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Iran, Pakistan Discuss Strategies to Deepen Ties

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan and border security concerns. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration to address shared challenges. The upcoming consultations, co-chaired by Takht Ravanchi and Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, are expected to produce actionable recomm ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan and Pakistan that expanded to airstrikes and direct clashes of the forces of the two countries once again disclosed the depth of the historical differences and deep-seated distrust between the two neighbors. Despite holding several rounds of talks, the two countries have so far failed to ...
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both Islamabad and the Taliban government welcomed the move. The agreement to hold a future regional meeting, brokered by Tehran, signals Iran's potential to play a key role in de-escalating tensions. Tehran’s readiness is more than a political message; it is a p ...
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Does Larijani’s Pakistan Visit Mean Tehran-Islamabad-Riyadh Alliance on the Way?
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Does Larijani’s Pakistan Visit Mean Tehran-Islamabad-Riyadh Alliance on the Way?

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan. In this context, forging regional alliances and linking them to larger coalitions appears to be part of Pakistan's strategy to overcome its regional challenges. Iran, a powerful military neighbor and a Chinese ally, could be key to tipping the regional balance in Pakistan's favo ...
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Iran Urges Pakistan to Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Says Security Chief
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Iran Urges Pakistan to Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Says Security Chief

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
Afghanistan tensions, offering Iran’s constructive role in resolving conflicts. He met with Pakistan’s top military and civilian leaders to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, regional security, and strategic partnerships, with Pakistani officials reaffirming their commitment to sta ...

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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.