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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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Will Kirkuk Reembrace Security after Recent Provincial Election?

Will Kirkuk Reembrace Security after Recent Provincial Election?

Sunday 24 December 2023
Government (KRG) due to its economic position and huge oil and gas resources. In recent years, the Kurdistan region has earned a lot of income by selling Kirkuk oil to Turkey without the approval of the federal government, angering Baghdad. Baghdad filed a suit with international court, and after se ...
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What Do New Equations of Iraqi Political Puzzle Signal?

What Do New Equations of Iraqi Political Puzzle Signal?

Wednesday 27 December 2023 ،
Iraqi provincial council elections carried surprises as it upside-downed the equations and actors. Alwaght- 2023 is coming to an end for Iraqis as their country last week witnessed one of the year’s most important political events: Provincial council election held in 15 out of 18 provinces.&nb ...
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Operation at Zero O’clock

Operation at Zero O’clock

Wednesday 17 January 2024 ،
During the late moments of Monday and the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday), the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a missile operation in Syrian territory and the Kurdistan region of Iraq. During the late moments of Monday and the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday), the Islamic Rev ...
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Trudeau has not exerted pressure on the Zionist regime of Israel to cease its bombardment of Gaza

Trudeau has not exerted pressure on the Zionist regime of Israel to cease its bombardment of Gaza

Wednesday 31 January 2024 ،
Stephen Brown, the executive director of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, stated during a press conference in Ottawa, "We no longer believe that engaging with this Prime Minister will yield positive outcomes."   Stephen Brown, the executive director of the National Council of Canadian ...
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Progressing towards the ’Peace Pipeline’: Is the End of Two Decades of Uncertainty Near?

Progressing towards the ’Peace Pipeline’: Is the End of Two Decades of Uncertainty Near?

Wednesday 21 February 2024 ،
Pakistan’s efforts to invest in the Peace Pipeline signal a significant change in the region’s energy dynamics Pakistan's efforts to invest in the Peace Pipeline not only bring hope to millions of Pakistani households but also signal a significant change in the region's energy dynamics, offe ...
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US Only Knows Language of Force, Talks not Working: Al-Nujaba Chief

US Only Knows Language of Force, Talks not Working: Al-Nujaba Chief

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
Federal Reserve from the sale of its oil, a procedure that has been implemented since Saddam's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 under the requirements of Chapter VII of the United Nations.  Another American option is adding Iraqi companies and banks to its blacklist. An additional pressure tool ...
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
Saudis aim to hinder Emirati initiatives by forging closer ties with Mogadishu. The Saudis, perceiving the Emiratis not as partners and allies but as rivals in the Yemeni conflict, are now, regarding Abu Dhabi's growing influence in the Horn of Africa, keen to avoid falling behind. They aim to h ...
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Denmark Asks Tel Aviv to Reverse Illegal Settlement Plan in West Bank

Denmark Asks Tel Aviv to Reverse Illegal Settlement Plan in West Bank

Monday 11 March 2024 ،
Federal Foreign Office said in a statement. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the plans were “illegal, disappointing, and counterproductive to achieving enduring peace”. “Our administration maintains firm opposition to settlement expansion,” Blinken said at ...
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Will Putin maintain his place in the Kremlin?

Will Putin maintain his place in the Kremlin?

Friday 15 March 2024 ،
Federal Assembly, comprises two chambers: the Federation Council and the State Duma. The Federation Council consists of representatives from each federal subject, while members of the State Duma are elected for five-year terms from party lists proportional to the national vote. The President is dire ...
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Iran Ready to Join Russian Fight against Terrorism after Moscow Attack: Iran Parl. Speaker

Iran Ready to Join Russian Fight against Terrorism after Moscow Attack: Iran Parl. Speaker

Saturday 23 March 2024 ،
Federal Security Service said that special services were conducting a search operation. The Investigative Committee has initiated a case on a terrorist attack. Western media claim ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack. The US and British embassies on March 18 had warned their ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies