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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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France Deploying Forces in West Africa for ‘Aggression’: Niger Military
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France Deploying Forces in West Africa for ‘Aggression’: Niger Military

Sunday 10 September 2023
Political Affairs, Peace and Security Abdel-Fatau Musah said. “The D-Day is also decided, which we are not going to disclose.” However, the bloc added it preferred a peaceful solution to the crisis, and taking military action would be the last option.  
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The rift that Macron imposed upon the NATO allies’ unity!
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The rift that Macron imposed upon the NATO allies’ unity!

Wednesday 28 February 2024 ،
standoff underscores a profound escalation in tensions between the two parties. Thirty-two years post the Soviet Union's collapse, the West and the East find themselves entangled in one of their most severe crises in recent memory, with Western forces, despite initial assertions, achieving littl ...
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South Korean President Agrees to Arrest, Prioritizes Avoiding Bloodshed
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South Korean President Agrees to Arrest, Prioritizes Avoiding Bloodshed

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
standoff during which Yoon had remained in his hillside villa in Seoul. Despite condemning the investigation as unlawful, Yoon ultimately complied to avoid violence as over 3,000 police officers surrounded his residence. His surrender came after the Constitutional Court had adjourned his impeachment ...
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Turkey Wants Allied Syria, Israel Wants Fragmented One: Expert
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Turkey Wants Allied Syria, Israel Wants Fragmented One: Expert

Thursday 8 May 2025 ،
standoff in Syria is internal. There should be a settlement from within Syria since Damascus cannot protect its security relying on verbal assurances of Erdogan of the Arab League. Syria must strengthen its defense and equipment capabilities. If Syria becomes capable of action, Israel will not be ab ...
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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 ،
standoff with countries that were once among its closest Western allies, promoting the image of its growing political isolation on the world stage at a time it suffers from deep internal political divisions. Israel Hayom in a piece pointed to the growing international isolation of Israel in the lig ...
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
standoff. The agreement also does not address human rights claims remaining after Azerbaijan annexed Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023. Dispute over Armenia constitution: Azerbaijan insists that Armenia must amend its constitution to eliminate any territorial claims to the Karabakh region. However, accordin ...
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
standoff between Erbil and Baghdad, threatens to spill over into violence—most dangerously in contested territories like Kirkuk or areas where disaffected tribes hold sway. Negative impacts on economy and regional security: Unrest would lead block foreign investment flow and economic developm ...
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Snapback Mechanism Lays Bare Fundamental East-West Gap
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Snapback Mechanism Lays Bare Fundamental East-West Gap

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
standoff over Iran's nuclear program. The stark division at the Security Council, pitting Iran, Russia, and China against Western nations, demonstrates how conflicting interpretations of international law and competing strategic interests are severely challenging global unity. The snapback mech ...
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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 ،
standoff, the longest in modern US history, which cost the economy billions. Analysts warn that the current crisis could have an even sharper impact, with disruptions to paychecks and essential services felt within days. Economists emphasize that shutdowns disproportionately harm ordinary Americans ...
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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 ،
Political tensions remain high as both parties trade blame. Republicans accuse Democrats of obstructing a deal, while Democrats argue the GOP must agree to protect health care affordability. Senate leaders signal a desire to end the standoff, but a breakthrough has yet to emerge.

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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.