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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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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?

Monday 10 November 2025
foreign policy, especially through public diplomacy, Sawaya since the outset has focused on this aim to mend the American image and place among the Iraqi people through establishing close contacts with the Iraqi society's various ethnic and religious segments.  In one of his first moves, S ...
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
foreign interference.  Analysts' narratives about the election tell us more about their own agendas than the actual realities of the vote or the genuine behavior of the electorate. These interpretations represent a clear attempt to tarnish public participation and question citizens' un ...
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
foreign destination after he retook power was a highlight of the significance of relations with Saudi Arabia and bin Salman himself in the US's west Asia policy. During this visit, which saw Trump also visiting the UAE and Qatar, a set of defense and technological agreements were inked, mainly f ...
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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 ،
foreign money for interference is not effective in Iraq. Reports indicate that the Americans spent $2 billion, and the political maneuvers of the Trump administration, including dispatching an envoy to Iraq to threaten Iraqi groups, proved unsuccessful. This is because Trump's envoy delivered at ...
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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 ،
foreign force, while Tel Aviv officials insist on concluding the case as soon as possible, otherwise they will restart massive military campaign in Gaza.  In response to the passage of the American-backed resolution, the Palestinian groups Islamic Jihad and Hamas have condemned the move, decla ...
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
foreign power, it lacks the ability to establish an effective deterrent against the Israeli regime. Al-Jolani had hoped that by signing a security agreement with the Israeli regime, he could halt the attacks and bolster his domestic legitimacy. His trip to Washington and meeting with Donald Trump w ...
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Why’s Trump Boycotted South Africa G20 Summit?
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Why’s Trump Boycotted South Africa G20 Summit?

Monday 24 November 2025 ،
foreign policy stance; it is a tool for consolidating domestic support. By simplifying the complex issue of land reform into a emotional story of white victimhood, he masterfully stokes the racial fears of his voters. Therefore, the decision to boycott the G20 summit serves a dual purpose: it is bo ...
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Muscat Forum, a Path for Understanding and Convergence in Persian Gulf Region
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Muscat Forum, a Path for Understanding and Convergence in Persian Gulf Region

Tuesday 25 November 2025 ،
foreign policy, defined by neutrality and independence, has made the country a trusted consultation platform and a mediator accepted by all sides. The inaugural Muscat Forum in 2023 brought together 40 prominent figures from 26 countries. This year marks its third installment. Past discussions have ...
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Syria’s Beit Jinn Revolt a Clear Message to Tel Aviv, Al-Jolani Govt.
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Syria’s Beit Jinn Revolt a Clear Message to Tel Aviv, Al-Jolani Govt.

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
foreign occupying forces in Syria was unsustainable. He stated, “Syria belongs to the Syrian people, and those who have encroached upon its soil will undoubtedly be forced to retreat in the face of the strength of its courageous youth.” Today, this prediction is materializing. A nascent ...
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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 ،
foreign visitors this March compared to the same period last year. Tourism Economics, an international travel journal, now forecasts a 4.9 percent decline in international arrivals for the current year. In this climate, the US Travel Association, a non-profit representing the tourism industry, has ...

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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.