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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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Crackdown on Pro-Palestinians Academics and Students in the US Universities: Where Can This Go?
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Crackdown on Pro-Palestinians Academics and Students in the US Universities: Where Can This Go?

Saturday 27 September 2025
African American Studies at Princeton University, who was dismissed for pro-Palestinian activism. Also, tens of of other educators across the country are facing prosecution, criminal charges, and suspension from work for their pro-Palestinian speeches. This judicial scrutiny of pro-Palestinian prof ...
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
African countries, and other logistical challenges have prolonged the timeline. This has provided Israel with a political and legal opportunity to intensify international pressure. Strong presence of Italians in the flotilla  On Sunday, the fleet of the anti-war Italian activists set sail fro ...
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Pezeshkian: US, EU Claims on Iran’s Nuclear Program Unfounded
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Pezeshkian: US, EU Claims on Iran’s Nuclear Program Unfounded

Wednesday 8 October 2025 ،
African nations. Highlighting Africa as a key priority in Iran’s foreign policy, he stressed the importance of activating a joint economic committee to strengthen cooperation in various sectors. Ouattara expressed optimism about enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in agriculture, and c ...
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role

Thursday 9 October 2025 ،
African countries, all of which support Palestine. Proving Rome's complicity with Tel Aviv could disrupt these relations and plunge Italy into a severe economic crisis, one that would risk both its domestic security and international standing, particularly at a time when global pressure and soli ...
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Iranian Naval Chief Says Adversaries Seeking to Exclude Iran from Regional Waterways
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Iranian Naval Chief Says Adversaries Seeking to Exclude Iran from Regional Waterways

Saturday 18 October 2025 ،
Africa, and Europe. Strengthening these connections, he added, is vital to positioning Iran as a pivotal link in both North–South and East–West maritime corridors. The Navy chief emphasized that maritime diplomacy and regional collaboration are equally important. Engaging neighboring co ...
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Dream for China, Nightmare for US: Yuan Drift Toward Internationalization
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Dream for China, Nightmare for US: Yuan Drift Toward Internationalization

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Africa, West Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. The figures for CIPS tell a powerful story. In 2024 alone, a staggering CNY 175 trillion (USD 24.5 trillion) was settled through the system, a striking 43 percent annual increase. This makes CIPS a critical tool, simultaneously facilitating the e ...
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Yemen, the Champion of Gaza War and Peace
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Yemen, the Champion of Gaza War and Peace

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
Africa to reach East Asia. This has imposed a significant burden on Tel Aviv in terms of both cost and time. Moreover, the Yemeni forces have reported that the country's air defense has successfully shot down 22 American MQ-9 spy drones and repelled more than 57 of the enemy's aerial missil ...
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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability
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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
Africa Command (AFRICOM) exercise is scheduled for the first quarter of next year in Sirte, aiming to boost coordination between eastern and western Libyan forces. Variety and distribution of militias Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has witnessed rise of tens of militant groups, m ...
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Cairo On Alert Over Sudan Unrest
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Cairo On Alert Over Sudan Unrest

Wednesday 29 October 2025 ،
African Sahel. Many analysts argue the situation represents a major shift that could push Sudan toward an informal partition. In Egypt’s view, the fall of El Fasher—once a key military base and the final symbol of government authority in Darfur—is a troubling milestone. Analysts s ...
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025 ،
Africa. Ideologically, al-Baghdadi's legacy cemented the concept of a caliphate as an enduring goal, providing a motivational belief for his followers that transcended battlefield defeats. Saudi role in ISIS emergence and deployment The historical memory of the Iraqis very well recalls how tho ...

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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.