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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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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
events and conceptual designs for projects that seemed ripped from science fiction. However, nearly a decade later, serious doubts are emerging about its practicality and feasibility. On-the-ground evidence and international reports now indicate that several flagship Vision 2030 projects are not on ...
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
events. CNN-published photos appear to show Epstein attending Trump's wedding to his former wife, Marla Maples. In a 2002 interview, Trump praised Epstein as a terrific guy. Epstein himself later claimed, I was Donald's closest friend for 10 years. According to Trump, their friendship sour ...
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Iran Accuses US and EU3 of Undermining Cairo Agreement with IAEA
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Iran Accuses US and EU3 of Undermining Cairo Agreement with IAEA

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
events he says led to the breakdown: Israel and the US allegedly attacked Iran just as a new round of nuclear talks was approaching; after Iran agreed in Cairo to resume IAEA inspections despite the attacks, the E3 pushed for UN sanctions under US pressure; and once Iran began granting inspectors ac ...
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Kiev Holds Talks with The US In Switzerland on A Potential Peace Agreement
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Kiev Holds Talks with The US In Switzerland on A Potential Peace Agreement

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
events in Kupyansk could recur. Moscow has indicated willingness to adapt the plan where necessary, stressing that the current version emerged after Ukraine rejected earlier iterations, temporarily stalling negotiations.
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
events of October 7. In these circumstances, launching a new war could serve as a political escape hatch for him. From his perspective, it is a convenient tool to forge a unified Israeli society in the face of an external threat. Capitalizing on political gaps: Israel watching Lebanon's interna ...
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Leader: US, Despite Its Advanced Military Arsenal, Was Defeated in the 12-day War
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Leader: US, Despite Its Advanced Military Arsenal, Was Defeated in the 12-day War

Friday 28 November 2025 ،
events in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and beyond, and accused Washington of fueling wars worldwide for its own interests. He urged Iranians to protect unity at home, support the government, and strengthen resistance in the face of foreign pressure.
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
events—a red line for any global sports governing body. This is not FIFA’s first encounter with political interference. The 1978 World Cup in Argentina stands as a classic example of the global sports world clashing with a dictatorship. More recently, the African Football Confederation ...
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
events go beyond mere military repositioning and point to carefully prearranged plans. These developments should not be seen separate from the role played by the regional actors. What is happening is very likely part of a Saudi-Emirati distribution of roles. On the one hand, the STC is an efficien ...
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One Year On: Syria Stuck in Sectarian Strife, Justice and Reform Frozen
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One Year On: Syria Stuck in Sectarian Strife, Justice and Reform Frozen

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
events have eroded initial optimism, leaving minorities feeling besieged and hardening local demands for independence, as seen in Sweida province, which has become effectively cut off from the rest of the country. Transitional justice efforts have been symbolic and uneven, failing to keep pace with ...
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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 ،
events turn sour, he cautions, the path could be cleared for an extreme 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 re ...

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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.