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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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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation
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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation

Tuesday 18 November 2025
The core aim is to ensure rapid movement of forces and equipment in case of threats for the bloc's members to respond in a collective and concerted way in the shortest possible time. Objectives of the military corridor This military mobility corridor pursues a clear set of objectives to effect ...
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
The agreement to hold a future regional meeting, brokered by Tehran, signals Iran's potential to play a key role in de-escalating tensions. Tehran’s readiness is more than a political message; it is a practical demonstration of its capacity to host and facilitate critical talks between it ...
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One Israeli Killed and Three Injured in West Bank Stabbing
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One Israeli Killed and Three Injured in West Bank Stabbing

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
The attack at the Gush Etzion junction reflects the ongoing cycle of violence in the West Bank, where tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians frequently erupt into clashes. Reports indicate that the incident involved a combination of stabbing and vehicular ramming, resulting in four Israe ...
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Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert
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Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
The Tehran-based Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies hosted a meeting discussing Iraq political landscape post-elections. At the meeting, senior West Asia affairs expert and director of the institute Saadullah Zaree brought in spotlight the current Iraqi developments in the shadow ...
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Israeli Airstrike Leaves 15 Dead at A Palestinian Refugee Camp in Southern Lebanon
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Israeli Airstrike Leaves 15 Dead at A Palestinian Refugee Camp in Southern Lebanon

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
The attack reportedly involved at least three missiles targeting a center inside the camp, resulting in numerous casualties. Hamas rejected Israeli claims that the strike targeted its members, stating that most victims were children under 18 present at a sports field and club. Hamas officials conde ...
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Iran Says UN Approval of US Resolution on Gaza Effectively Legitimizes Occupation
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Iran Says UN Approval of US Resolution on Gaza Effectively Legitimizes Occupation

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
The resolution, passed Monday, endorses the creation of an “International Stabilization Force” (ISF) in Gaza under a 20-point plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump, aimed at ending Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The ministry expressed serious concern that parts of ...
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US Approves Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela: NYT
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US Approves Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela: NYT

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
The New York Times reports that President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela as the US increases pressure on President Nicolás Maduro amid preparations for potential military escalation. Alongside a major naval deployment in the Caribbean, the admini ...
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Tehran: Message To Riyadh Focused Solely on Bilateral Ties
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Tehran: Message To Riyadh Focused Solely on Bilateral Ties

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent message to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman focused solely on bilateral cooperation and was unrelated to the crown prince’s trip to the United States. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Esmaeil Bagh ...
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With Multi-billion Plans Collapsing, Saudi Megaprojets Prove a Failure Story
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With Multi-billion Plans Collapsing, Saudi Megaprojets Prove a Failure Story

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
The kingdom is trying to sell a picture of progress of its megaprojects, but figures suggest it will soon need to review its ambitious path. Alwaght- In April 2016, the newly appointed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled an ambitious plan for economic and social development called Saudi ...
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives

Thursday 20 November 2025 ،
The motion is meant to form an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza to ensure that Israel-Hamas ceasefire will be long-term. The idea for formation of such force dates back to Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza that proposed Washington in association with the Arab countries and the ...

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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.