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- Araghchi: Caspian Sea as Vital to Iran as Persian Gulf; Russia A “Strategic Partner”
- Iran Says UN Approval of US Resolution on Gaza Effectively Legitimizes Occupation
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- One Israeli Killed and Three Injured in West Bank Stabbing
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote? The Iraqis find effective forces in the resistance groups that do not restrict themselves to military sphere and have worked to stabilize national economy.
Gaza Disability Crisis: A Non-healing Wound Thousands of Gazans have suffered organ amputations, making it hard for them to engage in daily life activities.
Two Blasts Signal Deadly Game in South Asia The Pakistan and India blasts suggest that a new wave of instability is in the making, raising concerns about broader insecurity.
Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism Mamadani does not hide his opposition to capitalism or support to the Palestinian cause.
The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash The Israelis are framing a clash that has political and religious and cultural aspects to make confrontation with Muslims a clash of civilizations.
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Iran Says UN Approval of US Resolution on Gaza Effectively Legitimizes Occupation Iran has condemned a US-drafted UN Security Council resolution imposing a foreign oversight mechanism on Gaza
Israeli Airstrike Leaves 15 Dead at A Palestinian Refugee Camp in Southern Lebanon At least 15 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp in the country’s south
One Israeli Killed and Three Injured in West Bank Stabbing Local media in the occupied Palestinian territories report an attack on settlers in the West Bank, leaving one dead and three injured
UNSC Backs US Gaza Plan; Hamas Rejects It The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution to set up an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip
Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills One Drone and helicopter strikes by Israel hit the towns of Bint Jbeil and Blida, amid a broader escalation by occupation forces
Iran Open to Russia–China Mediation to Renew IAEA Cooperation A senior official says Iran is ready to consider mediation initiatives by Russia and China aimed at restoring its cooperation with the IAEA
Russia Says Western-Backed IAEA Resolution Could Undermine Recent Progress with Iran Moscow cautioned that the West’s push for a new anti-Iran resolution at the UN nuclear watchdog is aimed at undermining Iran’s recent cooperation with the IAEA
Iran, Pakistan Discuss Strategies to Deepen Ties Senior diplomats from Iran and Pakistan explored avenues to expand and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors
Iran: IAEA Should Uphold Political Neutrality and Technical Professionalism Iran urges the IAEA to maintain its technical focus, avoid political influence, and withstand pressure from the United States and Europe
Trump Signals Potential Negotiations with Venezuela’s Maduro President Donald Trump hinted at potential dialogue with Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
Hamas Calls for Urgent Measures to Lift Gaza Siege Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis Hamas calls for international intervention to lift the Gaza siege following new ceasefire breaches by Israeli forces
UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood Netanyahu under fire from far-right ministers after Saudi Arabia demands a “credible path” to Palestinian statehood
Army Chief Says Iran’s Defense Capabilities Are Expanding Major General Amir Hatami, commander of the Iranian Army, highlighted ongoing initiatives to boost Iran’s defense
Calls to Restart Negotiations with Iran Are Emerging: FM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted fresh calls to resume talks with Iran
Maduro Denounces US And Trinidad And Tobago Military Maneuvers As ‘Irresponsible’ Maduro denounces the joint military exercises between the US and Trinidad and Tobago as irresponsible
Lebanese President Aoun to Protest Israel’s Southern Wall Project at the UN Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has directed the Foreign Ministry to urgently file a complaint with the UN Security Council
Former UN Investigator of Israeli Violations Questioned in Canada Richard A. Falk reports being questioned by Canadian authorities en route to a Gaza-focused event
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IRGC Promises Stronger Response to Threats
International Court of Justice Rules Israel Failed to Link UNRWA Employees to Hamas
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Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran
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Cairo Meeting: Hamas’s Push for Second Stage of Ceasefire
Iran, Turkey, And Afghanistan Ink Trilateral Railway Deal
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In Focus
Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Analysis
What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Emirates efforts for influence in Central Asia is a kind of competition with Turkey and Iran, as this region is not only the playground of Russia and China but also other actors like Iran and Turkey are active in this region.
Similar environment
For the UAE, presence and activity in the Central As ...
Analysis
Why Would Qatar Trust the US about Its Security after Israeli Attack?
Sunday 14 September 2025
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The US as an ally of Qatar was aware of the attack but did not activate its air defenses. Alwaght- Four days after eight Israeli F-15s and four F35s flew to the Red Sea and fired their missiles from the Saudi airspace at the Qatari capital Doha in an effort to assassinate leaders of Hamas resistance ...
Analysis
Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios
Monday 15 September 2025
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Emirates NBD stock. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (FTFADGI) pulled back 0.3 percent, logging losses for a fourth consecutive session. Bahrain’s stock index (BAX) edged down 0.2 percent, pointing to the significant financial market toll the bombardment is taking on the Arab Gulf states.
Fu ...
Paper
Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?
Tuesday 14 October 2025
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Emirate, it seemed, was not the same Taliban of old, and clouds of discord quickly overshadowed their relations.
The relationship faced its first major shock when the Taliban government did the unthinkable: it condemned a terrorist attack in the Indian-administered tourist area of Pahalgam in Jammu ...
News
‘Habibi boycott Dubai’: UAE Criticized for Aiding RSF In Sudan
Saturday 1 November 2025
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Emirates have intensified following the Rapid Support Forces’ violent takeover of El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan. The UAE-backed militia committed widespread atrocities, with preliminary reports estimating over 2,000 civilian deaths within hours, including executions and people burned alive. ...
Analysis
Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?
Monday 3 November 2025
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Emirates at the International Court of Justice , the UN's top court in The Hague, asserting that Abu Dhabi is complicit in genocide due to its support for the rebels.
A calculation dangerous for Abu Dhabi
The UAE's support to the RSF is driven by a mix of economic greed and geopolitical as ...
Paper
Israeli-Emirati Security and Military Cooperation from Yemen to Sudan
Wednesday 5 November 2025
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Emirates have taken part in joint war games both in Greece and Persian Gulf.
Second area of influence: Sudan
In Sudan, the cooperation is more indirect, focusing on long-term geopolitical goals. Direct contact between Israel and Sudanese factions remains officially unconfirmed. However, with the U ...
Report
Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?
Saturday 8 November 2025
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Emirates interference in Sudan has complicated the situation in this country, signaling the economic lever and geopolitical ambitions of the UAE and Sudan. Control over Sudan's gold is the main driver of Abu Dhabi’s interference. The Persian Gulf country is seeking to maintain its place as ...
Interview
Sudan’s Conflict to Continue, UAE Prolonging the Crisis: Expert
Tuesday 11 November 2025
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Emirates played a key role in paving the way for the overthrow of Sudan’s former president, Omar al-Bashir. After al-Bashir's ouster, Abu Dhabi rushed to cozy up to the transitional administration and shifted its foreign policy in a way to fit its interests. And now the Rapid Support Force ...
Paper
Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
Monday 17 November 2025
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Emirates model within Pakistan's borders.
TTP militants have used Afghan soil as a launchpad for attacks against Pakistani security forces. While the Taliban government in Kabul has repeatedly denied any connection to the TTP, it has, in practice, refused to take decisive action against the gro ...
