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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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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
government and a reform agenda. This governance success demonstrated that the resistance movements could translate their influence from the battlefield to the political arena, a key factor in regaining public confidence. The tangible results of this shift were on full display in the recent election ...
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
governments prefer the Russian-Chinese draft in its language on a two-state solution, but many feel compelled to work with the US text because Washington’s endorsement is needed for Israel to accept any stabilisation force. Tensions persist over Trump’s insistence that the force be overs ...
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Trump Signals Potential Negotiations with Venezuela’s Maduro
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Trump Signals Potential Negotiations with Venezuela’s Maduro

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
government. Trump also directed senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to brief Congress on efforts to curb narcotics trafficking from Mexico and Venezuela. At the same time, the US has intensified military operations in the Caribbean and the Pacific, expanding deployments unde ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
government in its northern neighbor, provided massive political, financial, and military to this group. Islamabad played a pivotal role in arranging and uniting the ranks of the Taliban through its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Lacking military experience and skills in their early days, the Ta ...
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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation
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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
government, the military balance on the ground is, after four years of war, now shifting in Russia's favor. So, given the failed policies of the NATO in Ukraine, the military mobility corridors initiative by eight countries, which have less power than a whole NATO, cannot do much to ensure estab ...
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
government welcomed the move. The agreement to hold a future regional meeting, brokered by Tehran, signals Iran's potential to play a key role in de-escalating tensions. Tehran’s readiness is more than a political message; it is a practical demonstration of its capacity to host and facili ...
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Araghchi: Caspian Sea as Vital to Iran as Persian Gulf; Russia A “Strategic Partner”
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Araghchi: Caspian Sea as Vital to Iran as Persian Gulf; Russia A “Strategic Partner”

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
governments from Iran and neighboring countries in joint diplomatic and cooperative efforts, which could expand to other regional partnerships in the future. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi underlined the need for peaceful, cooperative, and sustainable management of the Caspian Sea. He em ...
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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 ،
government bodies, overhauling the governance structure, and defining mega-projects. From the outset, the Kingdom kicked off work on smart-city developments, economic reforms, and campaigns to attract foreign investment. It also initiated sweeping social changes, including pushing for greater female ...
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
Trump’s relations with abuser Epstein has provided the Democrats with a lever to push him against the wall. Alwaght- The case that for months has sunken the Trump administration into a deep challenge has once again grown controversial. After Democratic opponents of Trump revealed the president's ...
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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 ،
government. This administration would be backed by a multinational peacekeeping force and a committee of Palestinian technocrats, who would be responsible for providing daily public services to Gaza's residents. Consequently, all the warnings and doubts about Trump's 20-point plan that seek ...

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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.