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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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Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?
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Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?

Tuesday 7 October 2025
restrictions while simultaneously adopting a tougher stance than before towards Kurdish claims in northern Syria. The US ambassador to Ankara has explicitly stated that the Kurds must resolve their issues and seek an agreement with the al-Jolani government. Furthermore, Turkey hopes the Trump admin ...
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role

Thursday 9 October 2025 ،
restrictions like the war criminals in Tel Aviv. The international community would also recognize her and her government as accomplices to the Israelis, calling Rome's legitimacy into question. Additionally, the majority of Italy's economic and trade relations are with North African countri ...
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
restrictions. This development grants Iran a fresh opportunity to operate more freely, allowing it to pursue international trade, economic partnerships, and political and security ties with fewer constraints, potentially strengthening its global standing. Yet, the expiration of this decade-old resol ...
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Rare Earth Metals: China’s Bargaining Chip in Trade War with US
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Rare Earth Metals: China’s Bargaining Chip in Trade War with US

Saturday 25 October 2025 ،
restrictions on rare earth elements exports to the US has sparked afresh the trade battle, triggering concerns in the world markets. China's Ministry of Commerce recently issued a document titled Announcement No. 62 of 2025, which introduces stringent new conditions for the export of rare earth ...
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Ghalibaf’s Islamabad Visit: New Step to Strengthening Alliance
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Ghalibaf’s Islamabad Visit: New Step to Strengthening Alliance

Thursday 6 November 2025 ،
Trade and economic objectives While economic agreements traditionally fall under the purview of governments and executive branches, parliaments are now playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping policy and ratifying international deals to bolster foreign trade. This shift was evident during Gh ...
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Shadow of War Remains as Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail
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Shadow of War Remains as Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail

Sunday 9 November 2025 ،
restrictions, Pakistan is implementing a nationwide program to expel undocumented foreigners, the majority of whom are Afghan nationals. Authorities report that since 2023, over 1 million Afghans have been repatriated to their country as part of this voluntary return plan. Pakistan has also witness ...
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Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card
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Trump’s Game with C5+1 Card

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
restrictions on the exports of these metals, the US rushed to find alternative suppliers. Meanwhile, Central Asia with its rare metals sees its role highlighted. These metals are used to produce smartphones, electric vehicles, defense systems, and state-of-the-art fighter jets. In April, Kazakhstan ...
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
restrictions as the first concrete sign of a diplomatic thaw. Push to impair Hezbollah using trade and economy The Saudi return to Lebanon comes as the US special envoy Tom Barrack in recent months has presented several plans to the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah and ensure security of th ...
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Western Reports Indicate China Is Boosting Its Oil Purchases from Iran
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Western Reports Indicate China Is Boosting Its Oil Purchases from Iran

Wednesday 3 December 2025 ،
Traders say Iranian crude is now being offered at discounts of $8–$9 per barrel to ICE Brent, up from around $4 in August. Many Chinese refiners have also consumed their allocations faster than usual this year due to stricter tax regimes on alternative feedstocks. Although Beijing has provided ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
Trade Organization and the Paris Climate Accord deepened the value-based and institutional rift across the Atlantic. This, in turn, pushed the European Union toward the pursuit of strategic autonomy. From a critical aspect, this approach, despite its America First slogan, has ultimately weakened 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.