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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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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China
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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China

Saturday 15 February 2025
Southeast Asia through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Many countries that previously relied on American support have turned to China, increasing their economic and political dependence on Beijing. China pledged last fall to increase its support for Africa by more than $50 billion over three ye ...
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Taliban No More on Russian Terror List: What’s Kremlin Seeking?
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Taliban No More on Russian Terror List: What’s Kremlin Seeking?

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
Southeast Asia. What does Russia want from the Taliban? According to Putin's Afghanistan envoy comments, the Kremlin expects the group to form an inclusive government, fight drugs smuggling, fight terror groups, counter illegal migration, and respect human rights before any talk of recognition ...
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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision
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Moscow Security Meeting: New Architecture of International Security with Eastern Vision

Saturday 31 May 2025 ،
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Arab League, the African Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and other international organizations with their senior security officials attended the meeting. Meetings of delegations from BRICS, t ...
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
Asia, even ending one crisis can produce other crises, unless it is done with foresight and careful planning. If done in cooperation with the Turkish government to remove the shadow of threat and occupation in Iraq and Syria, PKK disarming can promise moving to sustainable stability, but if done imp ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
Southeast Asia, and the Far East through vital sea lanes—together constituting the backbone of today’s global supply chain. Around two-thirds of the world’s oil shipments, one-third of bulk cargo movements, and two-thirds of global container shipping tonnage pass through these wat ...
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Dream for China, Nightmare for US: Yuan Drift Toward Internationalization
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Dream for China, Nightmare for US: Yuan Drift Toward Internationalization

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Southeast Asia. The figures for CIPS tell a powerful story. In 2024 alone, a staggering CNY 175 trillion (USD 24.5 trillion) was settled through the system, a striking 43 percent annual increase. This makes CIPS a critical tool, simultaneously facilitating the easier global use of the yuan while br ...
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Latest Information on US Military Formation amid Threats of War with Iran
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Latest Information on US Military Formation amid Threats of War with Iran

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
Asia military bases.  Relocation of the forces from key bases  As the clock ticks down on Trump’s 48-hour deadline for talks, the movement of American forces across the region has come under the microscope of political and military analysts, who are parsing every deployment for clu ...
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
Asia, leaving tens of thousands dead. Over time, especially after Ocalan's capture in 1999, the group's official discourse gradually shifted from full independence to democratic autonomy and political rights within Turkey's borders, setting the stage for dialogue and peace efforts. In l ...
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Day 11 of War: Increasing Compensation Claims in Israel, Growing Gasoline Prices in the US
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Day 11 of War: Increasing Compensation Claims in Israel, Growing Gasoline Prices in the US

Wednesday 11 March 2026 ،
Southeast and East Asian countries in a tight spot regarding fuel supply. The Persian Gulf accounts for 40 to 80 percent of the crude oil imports of China, India, Japan, and South Korea, putting these nations at risk of fuel shortages. In recent days, governments in Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, and ...
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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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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.