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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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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026
cooperation with us about the Board of Peace and we consider this conflicting with the Israeli policies.” Meanwhile, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has thrown his weight behind Netanyahu against the US plan, saying that Israel needs to resume Gaza war and force the Palesti ...
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Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?
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Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
cooperation but with a logic of territorial acquisition surprised and worried Western leaders. At this point, some European leaders, including the Prime Minister of Belgium, stated: Europe is not America's slave, emphasizing that the preservation of European territories and interests is not some ...
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
The Israelis find a vantage point in Central Asia fir their regional competitions, especially against Iran. Alwaght- Amid rising tensions in West Asia, an Israeli delegation has visited Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. According to the reports, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is heading the delegation a ...
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
cooperation. Over the past two decades, Europe’s limited engagement in the Mercosur market created a vacuum that China was quick to fill, significantly expanding its trade with countries in the region. As a result, China’s market share now exceeds that of the EU by nearly 40 percent. F ...
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Kim Jong Un Orders Major DPRK Military Shift
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Kim Jong Un Orders Major DPRK Military Shift

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
cooperation between the two nations. These announcements set the stage for the upcoming Ninth Party Congress in late February, where the regime is expected to formalize its five-year strategic direction. The congress will likely outline detailed military, diplomatic, and economic policies, building ...
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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 ،
cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Somalia in Riyadh only a few weeks after a similar Somalian agreement with Qatar is not a simple bilateral development in defense relations. Rather, it is a sign of entry of Somalian case into a fresh phase of geopolitical competitions in Horn of Africa ...
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
cooperation in maintaining stability, security, and development across neighboring countries. The Iranian president also reaffirmed Tehran’s close ties with Russia, describing bilateral relations as “very deep and broad” and highlighting ongoing strategic cooperation. This follows ...
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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 ،
Strategic pivot to the East and global rebalancing  In such conditions, many countries are redefining their geopolitical priorities. Broader interaction with China and Russia, membership or cooperation with such blocs as BRICS or regional Asian organizations, and the push to break free from do ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
cooperation instead.  I’m talking about a vision of European security and greater European autonomy, that does not herald US withdrawal but answers the call for more burden sharing in full, and remakes the ties that have served us so well, Starmer asserted.  European Commission Pre ...
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
cooperation, and potentially jeopardizing regional stability. These officials have stressed that just contrary to Trump's claims about deployment of an armada to Iran, the Pentagon currently does not have at its disposal adequate number of warplanes and naval assets to launch a several-week war ...

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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.