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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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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?

Monday 8 September 2025
President George W. Bush, told The Hill the effort could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars, calling it a hugely expensive undertaking. Broader estimates for renaming hundreds of Pentagon agencies and replacing all their stationery, insignia, and signage—both domestically and on bas ...
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Moscow Reports Close To 1,500 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in One Day Across Frontlines
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Moscow Reports Close To 1,500 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in One Day Across Frontlines

Saturday 13 September 2025 ،
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held talks, no significant breakthroughs have been achieved. The conflict remains deeply entrenched, with both sides blaming one another for the collapse of diplomatic initiatives. At the UN Security Council, Russian envoy Vasily Nebe ...
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Tehran Reacts to Message Delivered to Iran by Putin on Behalf of Israel
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Tehran Reacts to Message Delivered to Iran by Putin on Behalf of Israel

Monday 13 October 2025 ،
President Putin to Tehran from the Israeli regime. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, dismissed criticism of Tehran’s absence from the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, asserting that Iran’s regional influence extends far beyond attendance at international gatherings. He em ...
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?

Thursday 16 October 2025 ،
President Ahmad al-Sharaa who has been paying foreign visits in a bid to strengthen his new rule base has now embarked on a friendship with the East. In a landmark move, al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, arrived at the Kremlin on Wednesday. This unprecedented vis ...
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Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?
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Why’s Donetsk Significant for Putin?

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
President Donald Trump and reports about a phone conversation of him with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have called the attention about possible plans to end the war and the crucial place of Donetsk in these negotiations. This report sheds light on various aspects of this confrontation, inc ...
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Over 10,000 Ukrainian Troops Surrounded, Says Russian Military
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Over 10,000 Ukrainian Troops Surrounded, Says Russian Military

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
President Vladimir Putin was informed that around 10,500 Ukrainian troops had been encircled by Russian forces advancing in the Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk areas. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin received a detailed briefing from Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and other militar ...
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Russia Reports Intercepting 98 Ukrainian Drones
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Russia Reports Intercepting 98 Ukrainian Drones

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
President Vladimir Putin has warned of a forceful response if such missiles are ever used against Russian territory.
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Trump Nuclear Tests Order Revives a Dark Era, Spurs New Race
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Trump Nuclear Tests Order Revives a Dark Era, Spurs New Race

Sunday 2 November 2025 ،
President Vladimir Putin last week that Moscow had tested its Poseidon nuclear torpedo, which he called a major success. Although limited information is available on the new Russian weapon, the autonomous, nuclear-powered torpedo, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, is said to be able t ...
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Kiev Holds Talks with The US In Switzerland on A Potential Peace Agreement
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Kiev Holds Talks with The US In Switzerland on A Potential Peace Agreement

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
President Zelensky, will be led by his chief of staff and include senior defense and security officials tasked with defending Ukraine’s interests. President Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine seeks peace but will safeguard its legitimate interests and the foundations of European security. The U ...
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
President Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, which looked seemingly ordinary, now the real and strategic dimensions of it are emerging. Media reports published a few days ago show that Moscow and Damascus are preparing the ground to restore past close ties a ...

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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.