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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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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026
Southern Transitional Council (STC). Saudi Arabia has also backed the official Yemeni government’s call for Emirati forces to withdraw. In Sudan, Abu Dhabi has been accused of backing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a key faction in the country’s civil war. Saudi Arabia has condemned RS ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
South are fundamentally challenging the West's traditional dominance. Powers like China and Russia have not only gained greater economic and military heft but are also actively contesting the Western liberal order on an ideological and discursive level. This shifting balance is more than a simp ...
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
South Sudan's announcement that it had ratified the document. These developments cannot be separated from the concerns of Egypt and Sudan regarding Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project, a dam Ethiopia has constructed on the Blue Nile, viewing it as a symbol of national developm ...
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This network of diverse routes potentially begins in India, traverses Iran, the Caucasus, and Russia, ultimately reaching Europe. The development of the Port of Chabahar and joint investments between Iran and India fall under the umbrella of this corridor. The &ldq ...
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa. The software can decode even encrypted connections of iPhones and android devices.  In recent years, Tel Aviv has courted African leaders by dangling access to advanced surveillance technology, a tactic aimed squarely at securing favorable votes at the U ...
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Record Gasoline Prices Shock Global Markets
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Record Gasoline Prices Shock Global Markets

Saturday 25 April 2026 ،
Southeast Asia was the most affected region, with Myanmar recording a 101.1 percent increase, followed by the Philippines (72.6%) and Malaysia (68.1%). Other countries such as Laos, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates also experienced sharp price increases. In the Americas, the United ...
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South African National Day Celebrated with Words of Support from Iranian President
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South African National Day Celebrated with Words of Support from Iranian President

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
South Africa for its National Day ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sends congratulatory message to South Africa for its National Day. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian offers congratulations to South Africa and President Cyril Ramaphosa on National Day, expressing hope for a world ...
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Iran’s Global Position Redefined: How’s War Boosted Tehran’s Soft Power?
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Iran’s Global Position Redefined: How’s War Boosted Tehran’s Soft Power?

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
South At the intergovernmental level, there are growing signs of a discursive convergence with Iran’s positions, especially among countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).  Most Latin American nations have taken clear stances, condemning military strikes ag ...
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
Africa  The core root of these tensions is the rivalry between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, showing itself in various regional cases. Withdrawal from OPEC is just one of the instruments in this competition.  1. Yemen case and threat to sovereignty: Contrary to Saudi Arabia that seeks instabilit ...
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The Picture Late Pres. Raisi Drew to Talk to Today’s World
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The Picture Late Pres. Raisi Drew to Talk to Today’s World

Friday 22 May 2026 ،
South Africa for a summit of the emerging yet powerful BRICS bloc, he declared that if BRICS formally accepted Iran’s membership before his trip, he would attend the summit; otherwise, he would send a delegate. BRICS, whose members are major global powers, heeded Raisi’s stark warning 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.