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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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Amid Power Crisis in Lebanon, Hezbollah Enemies May Watch for Waves to Ride
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Amid Power Crisis in Lebanon, Hezbollah Enemies May Watch for Waves to Ride

Monday 19 August 2024
shutdown of the last active part of the Al-Zahrani power plant. The company assured the electricity customers that it has taken all possible preventive measures in order to prolong the period of electricity generation under the current special conditions, and after supplying diesel, once again the ...
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Netanyahu in a Predicament: Fabricating Narratives about Bodies of Israeli Prisoners
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Netanyahu in a Predicament: Fabricating Narratives about Bodies of Israeli Prisoners

Tuesday 3 September 2024 ،
shutdown of large parts of the regime's economy for several hours. The Israel Chamber of Commerce, which represents the majority of private sector workers from 200 of the country's largest companies, also joined the strike. Also, Ben-Gurion International Airport, which is considered the ma ...
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Israel’s Costs of War on Iran
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Israel’s Costs of War on Iran

Friday 27 June 2025 ،
shutdown caused by the war with Iran has cost the Israeli economy about 1.5 billion shekels ($294 million) per day, meaning that businesses have lost more than $3.5 billion during the 12-day war with Iran. Israeli economist Yehuda Sharoni, citing a Reichman University report published on the Israel ...
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran

Sunday 29 June 2025 ،
shutdown of business activities. Some Israeli economists have warned that the continuation of the conflict could lead to the complete collapse of the regime’s economy. The Israeli Ministry of Finance has confirmed a loss of 22 billion shekels (about $6.46 billion), and the army has submitted ...
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Israeli-Egyptian Gas Contract a Win-Lose Deal
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Israeli-Egyptian Gas Contract a Win-Lose Deal

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
shutdowns or reduced production if imports are cut, as recent experience has shown that even a few weeks of gas outages can severely impact Egypt’s industrial production. On the other hand, heavy reliance on gas imports could reduce investment in the exploration and development of domestic fi ...
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Yemen Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward Tel Aviv, Prompting Airport Shutdown
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Yemen Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward Tel Aviv, Prompting Airport Shutdown

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
Government of Change and Construction, along with eight other officials. The Yemeni military condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing it of genocide against two million Palestinians and warning that its campaign of strikes would escalate. Since October 2023, Yemen has launched dozens of a ...
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Government Shutdown in US As Trump Threatens Mass Dismissals of Federal Workers
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Government Shutdown in US As Trump Threatens Mass Dismissals of Federal Workers

Wednesday 1 October 2025 ،
shutdown once more as Republicans were unable to reach a budget agreement with Democratic lawmakers ALWAGHT- The United States has gone into shutdown once more as Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, were unable to reach a budget agreement with Democratic lawmakers. The US government entered ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Government (KRG) and the federal government in Baghdad, an agreement described historic by the two sides that would close one of the oldest cases of dispute between Baghdad and Erbil. Where did the crisis begin?  A long-running oil revenue dispute between Iraq and its Kurdistan region escalat ...
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How’s War Impacting both Pakistan and Afghanistan Economically?
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How’s War Impacting both Pakistan and Afghanistan Economically?

Monday 27 October 2025 ،
shutdown marks the most significant clash between the Pakistani government and the Taliban administration since the latter's return to power in Kabul. The Spin Buldak, Ghulam Khan, and Torkham crossings are completely closed, Younus Mohmand, deputy head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce, t ...
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Government Closure Reaches New Record with Congress Locked in Political Standoff
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Government Closure Reaches New Record with Congress Locked in Political Standoff

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
shutdown has set a new record, as another Senate attempt to advance a funding bill has collapsed ALWAGHT- Now in its 36th day, the US government shutdown has set a new record, as another Senate attempt to advance a funding bill has collapsed, leaving no clear path to a deal. The US government shutd ...

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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.