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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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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
President Mahmoud Abbas President Emmanuel Macron's letter about Paris plan to recognize Palestinian state by September. The day after, Macron posted on X: “France, in line with its historic commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, has decided to recognize Pales ...
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A Step to Break Last Palestinian Statehood Barrier as More Recognitions Coming
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A Step to Break Last Palestinian Statehood Barrier as More Recognitions Coming

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
President Emmanuel Macron of France confirmed that ten countries that have decided to recognize the state of Palestine will participate in the conference, which will be held Monday alongside the UNGA sessions in New York. According to the same source, these countries are France, the Britain, Austra ...
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
President Emmanuel Macron.  Dozens of French citizens are on these ships. These attacks must stop. Hassan, who is a participant in the flotilla, was on a ship that was itself targeted near the Greek island of Crete. Despite these confirmations and appeals, Western leaders appear to be turning ...
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Hamas a Firm Block Ahead of Trump’s Gaza "Riviera" Plan
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Hamas a Firm Block Ahead of Trump’s Gaza "Riviera" Plan

Tuesday 30 September 2025 ،
President Donald Trump on Sunday once again claimed something special is about to take place in the region, adding we have a real chance for greatness in the Middle East. Though Trump did not reveal details of his surprise for the region, since Palestine and especially the Gaza war is the main glob ...
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Hamas’s Calculated Response to Trump’s Plan: Yes to Deal, Never to Surrender
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Hamas’s Calculated Response to Trump’s Plan: Yes to Deal, Never to Surrender

Saturday 4 October 2025 ،
President Emmanuel Macron declared, Hamas' commitment must be implemented without delay. We now have an opportunity to achieve decisive progress towards peace. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated this was the best chance for achieving peace in Gaza. Colombian President Gustavo Petro affirm ...
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Mass Shooting at Jewish Gathering in Australia Leaves 12 Dead and Dozens Injured
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Mass Shooting at Jewish Gathering in Australia Leaves 12 Dead and Dozens Injured

Sunday 14 December 2025 ،
President Isaac Herzog calling the shooting a “very cruel attack” and urging action against rising antisemitism in Australian society. French President Emmanuel Macron also condemned the attack, extending condolences to the victims and their families. The incident occurred amid widespre ...
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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios
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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
President Jacques Chirac and was inaugurated a decade later by the current French President, Emmanuel Macron. Part of the agreement between France and the Emirates stipulates that France will receive a substantial annual sum of $1.1 billion for the rental of the Louvre name in the Emirates over a pe ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
President Ursula von der Leyen also addressed the gathering, pushing back against Washington's recent criticisms of Brussels. A stronger Europe must take responsibility for its own defense, she declared. Europe must activate its common defense clause; that is what Europe truly means. But this co ...
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Trump’s "Project Freedom" a Failure Story
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Trump’s "Project Freedom" a Failure Story

Tuesday 5 May 2026 ،
President Donald Trump announced what he called Project Freedom operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which has been closed by Iran in response to the US-Israeli war two months ago. The move is aimed at wresting the control of the key waterway from Iran in association with some countries through ...
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Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz
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Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 12 May 2026 ،
President Emmanuel Macron of France also said Monday that Paris has never considered sending forces to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as an option, insisting it remains committed to a diplomatic approach to defuse tensions in the region. Some observers, noting the stances in London and Paris, believe ...

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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.