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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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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025
attacks and identity accusations was in fact a reflection of a confrontation of two different approaches to regional order. On one side stands Algeria, which views itself as the inheritor of an anti-colonial, non-aligned tradition. Its geopolitical legitimacy is built on supporting liberation moveme ...
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Israeli Attacks Hit Northern Gaza, Killing Three Palestinians in Defiance of Truce
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Israeli Attacks Hit Northern Gaza, Killing Three Palestinians in Defiance of Truce

Saturday 6 December 2025 ،
attack. Several others were injured as airstrikes, artillery shelling, and heavy gunfire hit multiple areas in northern, central, and southern Gaza. In Khan Younis, at least five displaced Palestinians were killed when an airstrike hit a tent in the al-Mawasi area, according to Gaza’s Civil D ...
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
attacks, providing its operators with a distinct strategic advantage. So, the S-400 through its special capabilities can, to some extent, make up for the Turkish air weakness in the face of foreign threats, including those posed by F-35s possessed by the rivals. But forsaking this air defense syste ...
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Two Palestinians Killed as Hostilities Resume in Gaza
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Two Palestinians Killed as Hostilities Resume in Gaza

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
attacks violate a ceasefire agreement that began on October 11. The broader conflict, which started in October 2023, has now claimed 70,365 Palestinian lives, with over 171,000 injured. Even during the ceasefire period, the violence has persisted, with 376 Palestinians killed and 981 injured since i ...
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Russia Says It Intercepted 130 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
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Russia Says It Intercepted 130 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
attack targeting multiple locations, including Rostov-on-Don, Kamensk-Shakhtinsk, Novoshakhtinsk, and nine districts in the Rostov region. Air defenses intercepted dozens of drones over Russian territory and the Caspian Sea. Rostov Governor Yury Slyusar said the strikes damaged residential building ...
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
attacks and occupation persist, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire and the risk of further escalation.
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Drones, which specializes in unmanned aerial systems. These companies have played a fundamental role in supplying the weapons used by the Israeli occupation army in its attacks on civilians. The UAE's agreement to allow Israeli arms companies to participate in the NAVDEX 2025 maritime defense a ...
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US Imitates Iran’s Shahed Drone Technology under LUCAS Project
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US Imitates Iran’s Shahed Drone Technology under LUCAS Project

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
attack loitering munition. It is powered by a piston engine with a rear-mounted pusher propeller, which produces its distinctive and relatively loud sound, often described as resembling a “motorbike” or a “lawn mower.” The American version of the drone is produced by Spektre ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills: An Exercise or Strategic Warning?
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Iran’s Missile Drills: An Exercise or Strategic Warning?

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
attack on Iran. This timing only amplifies the deterrent impact of this display of power. Message of secrecy: Enemy confused between drills and real operation In recent days, there have been many controversies about moves by IRGC’s Aerospace Forces; moves that even the Israeli and Western i ...
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Israeli Airstrikes Sweep Across Southern Lebanon
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Israeli Airstrikes Sweep Across Southern Lebanon

Wednesday 24 December 2025 ،
attacks in Yater, al-Taybeh, and Blida. UNIFIL reports indicate that since the November 2024 ceasefire, Israel has conducted over 7,500 airspace violations and nearly 2,500 breaches of Lebanese territory. The recent attacks continue a week of escalating aggression, reflecting persistent threats to ...

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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.