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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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Syria Facing Partition Risk, Al-Jolani Can’t Rule Syria with Iron Fist: Expert
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Syria Facing Partition Risk, Al-Jolani Can’t Rule Syria with Iron Fist: Expert

Wednesday 12 March 2025
Qatar, the current developments reveal the obvious vulnerability of Turkish policy to advance Ankara's regional agenda. Indeed, the current situation is also critical for Turkey itself. On the one hand, there is the issue of the conflict with the minorities which does not allow the situation to ...
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Iran-China-Russia: The Emerging Pole of Naval Power
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Iran-China-Russia: The Emerging Pole of Naval Power

Sunday 16 March 2025 ،
Qatar, Iraq, the UAE and Sri Lanka are participating as observers. According to a statement released by the Chinese Ministry of Defense, the exercises will include training courses including naval target attack, VBSS (Visit, Board, Search and Seizure), damage control as well as joint search and res ...
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Deeper Crisis: Netanyahu Declaring War on State Institutions
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Deeper Crisis: Netanyahu Declaring War on State Institutions

Thursday 3 April 2025 ،
Qatari government, which allegedly included financial payments to advance Doha's interests, and which clearly show Netanyahu's personal interests. Critics also accuse Netanyahu of blaming security officials (such as Shin Bet chief) instead of accepting responsibility for the intelligence an ...
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Hamas Rocket Strikes Injure Over 24 Israelis, Trigger Sirens in Occupied Territories
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Hamas Rocket Strikes Injure Over 24 Israelis, Trigger Sirens in Occupied Territories

Monday 7 April 2025 ،
Qatari sources. Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha stated the strikes were a response to what he called ongoing massacres and a genocidal war by Israeli forces in Gaza. He emphasized that the Palestinian resistance remains active and adaptable on the battlefield, and urged Israel to adhere to ceasefire ...
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Renewed Gaza Offensive: What Are the Israeli Occupational Aims?
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Renewed Gaza Offensive: What Are the Israeli Occupational Aims?

Wednesday 9 April 2025 ،
Qatar have failed. “There are no contacts at the moment,” a Palestinian official familiar with the matter told Reuters. Abu Obaida, the spokesman to Hamas military wing Al-Qassam Brigades, stated that half of the hostages are kept in areas where the Israeli military issued evacuation or ...
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?

Tuesday 15 April 2025 ،
Qatar. Agenda of the visit  One of the main drivers behind his visits to the Arab countries, especially the UAE, is garnering political and financial support.  As mentioned, two months after formation of the government led by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), the group has not yet gained ...
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Hamas Urges Action to End Israeli Gaza Blockade
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Hamas Urges Action to End Israeli Gaza Blockade

Tuesday 15 April 2025 ،
Qatar, are focused on achieving a ceasefire, reopening Gaza’s crossings, and forming a post-war governance committee. The humanitarian toll of the conflict continues to mount, with UN agencies highlighting the devastating effects on children and civilians. The Israeli military launched anothe ...
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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone
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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone

Thursday 17 April 2025 ،
Qatar, and the US will continue their efforts to guarantee conclusion of the talks for an ultimate deal.  However, one of Hamas leaders told Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that all resistance factions reject this Israeli proposal since it includes disarmament article. Also, it does not include parts on en ...
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
Qatari prime minister, and both expressed their delight at Trump’s ability to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. However, this self-praise was short-lived, and the ceasefire has now collapsed by Israeli military attacks on Gaza. The Middle East Eye noted in a report that Arab analysts and diplomats s ...
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?
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Iraqi PM’s Meeting with Syria’s Al-Jolani: Secret Diplomacy or Strategic Mistake?

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
Qataris had agreed to officially announce the meeting and that there was no intention to continue cover-up on the meeting. However, Iraqi media describe this stance as the government's attempt to cover up the story and the lack of transparency concerning the preparation for al-Jolani's invit ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution