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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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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025
Sunni world, securing a symbolic platform like the F-35 is a game-changer for the Saudis. It serves as tangible proof of their superior standing in Washington and solidifies their role as US's strategic anchor in the Islamic world. While Turkey has long sought to project influence through its NA ...
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
Sunnis, and other minorities have historically coexisted in a delicate balance. Each group has held a stake in the social, political, and economic fabric, and maintaining this demographic tapestry has been key to social stability and preventing sectarian or ethnic conflict. However, the al-Jolani r ...
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Sunni government to take root in the heart of the Levant. Complicating the picture are Syria’s still-overcrowded prisons, holding tens of thousands of former ISIS fighters. While the US and Europe prefer the new Syrian regime to detain these individuals within its borders, a significant risk ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
Sunni forces dominated by salafi-takfiri elements. The Israeli regime is apprehensive about Turkey's growing power and its close relations with al-Sharaa, viewing Ankara's supportive actions as part of a broader Turkish strategy to strengthen a Sunni axis, advance Erdogan's neo-Ottoman a ...
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary

Saturday 3 January 2026 ،
Sunni Muslim religious administration, and a gathering of intellectuals, Muslim and Christian scholars, as well as Russian cultural, political, and academic figures also spoke, describing the Iranian general as an enduring legacy for all humanity and a symbol of resistance against oppression and com ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Sunni and Kurdish factions in the parliament, he was named as PM in May 2006 following a consensus. In 2010, the State of Law Coalition led by him secured 89 seats while the rival Al-Iraqia coalition secured 91 seats. After 8 months and after settling major challenges, including foundation of the N ...
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Sunnism, the official faith of Afghanistan  The new charter initially refers to the faith of Afghanistan, and the eighth term of the second article calls the followers of the Hanafi faith as the true Muslims and the followers of other faiths in Afghanistan as heretics. In Islamic fiqh( jurisp ...
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Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President
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Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Sunnis, then a president from the Kurds, and then a prime minister from the Shiites. Though the Sunnis and Shiites have done their parts with Haybat al-Halbousi and Nouri al-Maliki, the deadlock in the election of a president has put the brakes on the whole chain. As long as Kurdish dispute does not ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Sunni leader in Lebanon. The analysis indicated that if Hariri can position himself accordingly, his return will play into the hands of Saudi Arabia for its strategic interests. 
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New Iraqi PM Has a Challenging Path Ahead: Expert
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New Iraqi PM Has a Challenging Path Ahead: Expert

Wednesday 29 April 2026 ،
Sunni factions led the Coordination Framework to choose this figure, who was relatively unknown in political spheres. The factions came to the conclusion that this individual could be effective in the current circumstances. Alwaght: Even after election of Nizar Amidi as president, it can be said th ...

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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.