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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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Absorption of Foreign Militants to New Syrian Army, US’s Ticking Bomb for Region
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Absorption of Foreign Militants to New Syrian Army, US’s Ticking Bomb for Region

Saturday 7 June 2025
Muslim republics of Central Asia or the Xinjiang region of China.  The Uyghurs, under the banner of the Turkestan Islamic Party, are considered a potential threat to China's internal security. The history of bloody conflicts in Xinjiang and the strict policies of the Chinese government aga ...
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
Muslim and leftist population of France on the eve of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Macron was clearly under increasing pressure from domestic public opinion. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the daily news of the killing of civilians have triggered a wave of solidarity with the Palestin ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
Muslim-majority province of Xingiang. China is worried that the Taliban would not be able or would not want to fully contain the group and Afghanistan would be a safe haven for the Uyghors of Xingiang. This security concern is so serious that Beijing has made any extensive economic cooperation with ...
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Indian-Israeli Alliance: From Military Partnership to Ideological Convergence
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Indian-Israeli Alliance: From Military Partnership to Ideological Convergence

Sunday 14 September 2025 ،
Muslims in Kashmir.” Following the Pahalgam attack in April, Indian forces arrested more than 2,000 people and demolished homes allegedly belonging to the families of militants who carried out the attacks.  Political economy of relations: Role of Adani group At the center of this allia ...
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
Muslim Brotherhood, which hold significant influence in other Arab nations. These ideological divisions have not only blocked domestic political unity but have also prevented the emergence of a cohesive regional front to counter Israel. For instance, Qatar's approach to the Muslim Brotherhood i ...
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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 ،
Muslim Caucus within the California Faculty Association. She is now accused of directing and encouraging students to violate university policies. Open censorship in US universities The US government appears to be behind the dismissal and investigation of pro-Palestinian academics, in an effort to ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Muslim mayor of a town in Michigan as ambassador to Kuwait, and even naming Mauricio Claver-Carone as special envoy to Latin America are examples of these appointments. However, these appointments have prompted questions about political preferences, secret aims, and implications of these pickings in ...
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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 ،
Muslims of other sects, particularly Shias, as well as non-Muslims, to be infidels. Numerous international and regional reports have revealed the financial, propaganda, and logistical support provided to extremist groups by certain Saudi institutions. Amid this, the Arar border crossing, a key con ...
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash
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The Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Epicenter of Zionism’s Civilizational Clash

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
Muslims a clash of civilizations. Alwaght- In recent months, attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and desecration of this holy Muslim site by the radical Israeli settlers and the security forces have substantially increased. Directly backed by hardline figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, ...
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism
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Mamadani Wins: A Pro-Palestinian Mayor Now Leads Heart of US Capitalism

Thursday 6 November 2025 ،
Muslim mayor, taking the helm of a metropolis whose influence stretches far beyond US borders and is recognized as a global capital of finance. Until a year ago, Mamdani was known only to a close circle of friends. His savvy use of social media and grassroots campaigns mobilized thousands of first- ...

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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.