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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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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire
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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire

Saturday 20 December 2025
clashes on the eve of the second phase and so in Hamas’s view, the sustainability of the ceasefire is contingent on Israeli field conduct and the power of the mediators to rein in Tel Aviv. On the other hand, one of the program’s key objectives can be considered the disarmament of Hamas ...
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Israelis Bearing the Brunt of Netanyahu’s Warmongering
Analysis

Israelis Bearing the Brunt of Netanyahu’s Warmongering

Thursday 25 December 2025 ،
clashes, life in the settlement has yet to return to its pre-war state. These ongoing protests come as Netanyahu continues to pursue the path toward a new war with Hezbollah, a move that could once again plunge the northern occupied territories into insecurity and displacement. Heavy costs of warmo ...
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Aleppo again a Hot Spot as SDF and Damascus Wrestle for Ground
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Aleppo again a Hot Spot as SDF and Damascus Wrestle for Ground

Friday 26 December 2025 ،
clashes between Syrian government and SDF militias as foreign actors are watching shifting security dynamics in Syria. Alwaght- After western and southern Syria, this time it is Aleppo in the center of the country that has become a scene to street armed clashes and insecurity; a development that is ...
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only  Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse
Analysis

Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
clashes in the provinces of Aden, Hadhramaut, Al-Mahrah and Shabwa in southern Yemen have introduced new political and security realities in the country, to an extent that some observers say that the balance of power is leaning to the Emirates proxies and against the Saudi-backed local forces. The ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
Analysis

Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
clashes in the region.
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
clashes intensify in the south. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed regional developments in a phone call, with a focus on escalating tensions in Yemen and ongoing crises in Palestine and Lebanon. ...
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Syrian Security Forces Attack Protesters, Causing Casualties
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Syrian Security Forces Attack Protesters, Causing Casualties

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
clashes with security forces and pro-government groups. Protests erupted across Syria’s coastal and interior cities, including Latakia, Tartus, Baniyas, Jableh, and Homs, as citizens demanded the release of detainees, political reforms, and protections for civil rights. Demonstrators staged m ...
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As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes
Analysis

As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
clashes between the two sides and the Israeli occupation forces' withdrawal from southern Lebanon. On the other side, Hezbollah forces were to withdraw from South Litani region to be replaced by the Lebanese army. The Lebanese government has been committed to this agreement and has taken measure ...
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Yemen Calls for UAE Forces’ Exit as Emergency Is Announced in Hadhramout
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Yemen Calls for UAE Forces’ Exit as Emergency Is Announced in Hadhramout

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
clashes, return to original positions, and hand over military sites, while provincial governors assume full administrative authority during the transition. Tensions escalated as the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) accused Saudi Arabia of striking civilian infrastructure, following co ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
Analysis

What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
clashes that can arouse the ire of Ankara, or accepting Turkish demands that that bolster the possibility of a full-scale confrontation with the Kurds and also fraying of relations with the Americans. This comes while Turkey does not give a green light to any initiative like formation of autonomous ...

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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.