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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025
global supply chains. Companies like DP World and AD Ports Group have secured concessions to develop or manage major ports in areas such as Egypt, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Senegal, Mozambique, and Somaliland. This creates a network effectively spanning maritime corridors f ...
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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 ،
global order; a power that, relying on the military superiority, network of coalitions, multilateral institutions, and advancing liberal democracy discourse, produced a somehow sustainable order. But the erosion of the structural advantages, rise of new emerging powers, particularly China, and Washi ...
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
global issues, stressing that the two countries have maintained strong cooperation across political, economic, and cultural fields. He added that the sides have reached valuable agreements, noting that bilateral accords will pave the way for further expansion of trade and economic ties between Iran ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
global project, demands secure, stable, and reliable corridors. Nations like Iran and Saudi Arabia play indispensable roles in this project. Iran’s pivotal geography, linking East to West and North to South, combined with Saudi Arabia’s command over vital energy and maritime trade arteri ...
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025 ،
global geopolitical shifts over the past decade. The deterioration of Russia’s relations with the West, particularly following the annexation of Crimea in and war in Ukraine, has played a pivotal role in Moscow’s strategic realignment. These developments triggered unprecedented Western s ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
global competition in the arms market, contracts of this nature solidify the position of Israeli companies alongside American and European giants. Elbit Systems company Elbit Systems is a prominent defense and technology company of Israel that is a known brand in the world weapons market. The co ...
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
Analysis

Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
global and regional powers have lined up behind two rival factions. The army, backed by China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, faces off against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) supported by the West and the United Arab Emirates. Each seeks a stake in shaping the future of this region. The UAE is h ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
global peace. He stressed that his country is committed to building reciprocal partnerships aimed at economic growth and stability in West Asia and Africa. The Israeli decision drew negative reactions from Somali and the surrounding countries. Somaliland is an autonomous region in Horn of Africa a ...
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
global GDP. At present, total goods trade between the EU and Mercosur stands at about €111 billion, including €55.2 billion in EU exports to Mercosur and €56 billion in EU imports from the bloc. The European Union is Mercosur’s second-largest trade partner in goods, while Merc ...
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback

Tuesday 3 February 2026 ،
global trade infrastructure. The ruling also places a pending $23 billion global sale of CK Hutchison's port assets, including these terminals, in jeopardy. In its statement, China's office accused some country of using bullying tactics and asserted that Panama had succumbed to hegemonic po ...

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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.