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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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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?

Monday 12 August 2024
employment posts for certain groups. Based on this, nearly 30 percent of the job opportunities were allocated for the relatives of those injured and veterans who participated in the Bangladesh War of Independence from Pakistan in 1971. Protesters described this bill as an example of discrimination ...
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B-2 Bomber, the Last US Resort against Yemen’s Ansarullah
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B-2 Bomber, the Last US Resort against Yemen’s Ansarullah

Sunday 20 October 2024 ،
employment of US Air Force B-2 Spirit long-range stealth bombers demonstrate US global strike capabilities to take action against these targets when necessary, anytime, anywhere, the US Defense Secretary Lyod Austin was quoted as saying. On the other side, the Yemenis denied the claim of widespread ...
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Mashhad Summit, Ideal Opportunity to Boost ECO Cooperation
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Mashhad Summit, Ideal Opportunity to Boost ECO Cooperation

Monday 2 December 2024 ،
employment in countries located along this corridor, and they will earn a lot income from this project.  With this in mind, strengthening regional corridors will have a major impact on the trade ties of countries, and if ECO members are willing to strengthen their relations, they can meet some ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
Analysis

Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
employment, and investment are based on oil and gas revenues. In the geopolitical context, Iran and Russia have common interests in important issues such as regional stability, the fight against terrorism, and energy cooperation. Russia’s role alongside Iran in the Syrian crisis and its suppo ...
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Jordan King Chooses Throne over Palestinian Cause, Palestinians Don’t Want New Nakba: Expert
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Jordan King Chooses Throne over Palestinian Cause, Palestinians Don’t Want New Nakba: Expert

Friday 14 February 2025 ،
employment and housing of the migrants. So, it looks unlikely Trump can fully implement his plan.  At present, Jordan is the weakest country Trump can press to accept Palestinians. If Trump manages to get Jordan to accept and actually execute his plan, the next country will be Egypt. But the E ...
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The Foreign Minister Calls for Turning Makran into Iran’s Future Economic Hub
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The Foreign Minister Calls for Turning Makran into Iran’s Future Economic Hub

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
employment, advancing renewable energy infrastructure, improving transportation networks, and attracting domestic and foreign investment. He asserted that sustainable energy is crucial for future economic competitiveness, while enhanced transit corridors will bolster regional trade. He also highligh ...
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad
Analysis

Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
employment rates and prospects of the return have grown more appropriate under the new rulers of Syria. However, observers warn about negative impacts of return of Syrian refugees in large numbers on the Turkish labor market.  This has been particularly true for Turkey's textile sector. Wi ...
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake

Tuesday 18 February 2025 ،
employment benefits of the PMF forces as a boost to this anti-terror force, but obstructions are ahead. Alwaght- While the pro-resistsnce factions in the Iraqi parliament intend to enhance the job benefits of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) as an appreciation of a decade of sacrifices of these ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?
Analysis

What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?

Thursday 13 March 2025 ،
employment opportunities in agriculture, fishing, trade and tourism. The Syrian coast is home to a diverse population, with the majority being Alawite Arabs, whose villages are scattered in the mountains of Latakia and Tartus. There is also a significant Sunni population in these cities. Christians ...
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New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors
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New Red Sea Bridge a Saudi Push to Win Battle of Corridors

Monday 9 June 2025 ،
employment, and boosting tourism can contribute to infrastructural development of less developed Sinai Peninsula. Experts view Strait of Titan as the vital artery of tourism and trade in southern Sinai and any threat to it directly impacts Nuwaibaa port and can stop the tourism investments, undermin ...

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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.