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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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Dim Outlook for Lebanon Talks under Heavy War Fire

Dim Outlook for Lebanon Talks under Heavy War Fire

Thursday 21 November 2024
Reuters that the Lebanese government and Hezbollah have agreed to the US proposal for a ceasefire with the Israeli regime. However, they have some reservations about the content of the proposal. Still, Hezbollah says any agreement must lead to a quick end to the war. Reuters quoted Mahmoud Qamati, ...
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Russia Accuses US of Provoking a Crisis in Asia through Taiwan

Russia Accuses US of Provoking a Crisis in Asia through Taiwan

Sunday 24 November 2024 ،
Reuters. The report did not specify the contacts Rudenko referred to. China views Taiwan as part of its territory, while the US remains Taiwan’s primary international supporter and arms supplier, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties. In September, President Joe Biden approved $567 m ...
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Iran Denies Involvement in the Killing of Israeli Rabbi in the UAE

Iran Denies Involvement in the Killing of Israeli Rabbi in the UAE

Monday 25 November 2024 ،
Reuters, the Iranian Embassy categorically rejected the allegations implicating Iran in the killing of Kogan. The Emirati government later announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the murder, although no further details were provided. Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&r ...
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The Government Led by Bashar al-Assad Collapses

The Government Led by Bashar al-Assad Collapses

Sunday 8 December 2024 ،
Reuters, two Syrian sources suggested Assad might have been killed, citing the plane's abrupt U-turn and disappearance from radar. However, the identities of those onboard remain unverified. Simultaneously, Israeli tanks reportedly crossed into the occupied Syrian Golan Heights on Sunday mornin ...
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The Syrian Opposition is Arranging a Power Transfer to a Transitional Government

The Syrian Opposition is Arranging a Power Transfer to a Transitional Government

Sunday 8 December 2024 ،
Reuters reported that opposition fighters had launched attacks on Kurdish forces in Manbij, northern Syria. The coalition reiterated its commitment to finalizing the power transfer and emphasized the revolution's transition to a nation-building phase. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jala ...
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Turkey Knew of the Militants’ Plan to Oust Assad Six Months Ago

Turkey Knew of the Militants’ Plan to Oust Assad Six Months Ago

Monday 9 December 2024 ،
Reuters on Monday, militants informed Turkey about their plan to launch an offensive against Bashar al-Assad's government around six months ago, citing a regional diplomat and an alleged member of the anti-Damascus groups. The Syrian source revealed that the militants shared details of their pla ...
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Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria

Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria

Saturday 14 December 2024 ،
Reuters that there was no plan for how to govern Syria, given the dispersion of opposition forces, while Syria is a complex country divided into different sects and ethnic groups, each with its own local power. Tactic of ideologic shift: Distance between words and action  The salafi and takfi ...
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What Next for Russian Military Bases in the Mediterranean after Syria Collapse?

What Next for Russian Military Bases in the Mediterranean after Syria Collapse?

Monday 16 December 2024 ،
Reuters reported, citing a Syrian security official, that Russia has begun withdrawal of its military forces and equipment from Hmeimim airbase in the coastal Latakia province. This comes while there are unconfirmed information about an agreement between Moscow and the leaders of the armed groups a ...
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Rejuvenated Occupation: Israeli Eye on Syria’s Golan Heights

Rejuvenated Occupation: Israeli Eye on Syria’s Golan Heights

Tuesday 17 December 2024 ،
Reuters, suggest that the Israeli regime has agreed to double the population of the Golan Heights. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement: “Strengthening Golan is strengthening Israel, and this is especially important now. We will continue to protect it, develop it and b ...
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Has Tel Aviv Achieved Its Aims by Bombing Yemen?

Has Tel Aviv Achieved Its Aims by Bombing Yemen?

Tuesday 24 December 2024 ،
Reuters that the Israeli strike destroyed a tugboat, but the port has several other vessels capable of towing ships to the dock. Launching hypersonic missiles  The spokesman to Yemeni armed forces General Yahya Saree said that Yemen fired two hypersonic missiles at two special and sensitive m ...

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