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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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8 Palestinians Martyred in 24 Hours as ’Israel’ Continues Gaza Attacks 322 Days into Ceasefire
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8 Palestinians Martyred in 24 Hours as ’Israel’ Continues Gaza Attacks 322 Days into Ceasefire

Wednesday 26 August 2026
occupation forces continued their attacks ALWAGHT- Eight Palestinians were martyred and 10 others wounded across Gaza within 24 hours as Israeli occupation forces continued their attacks despite the supposed ceasefire. Israeli attacks continued across Gaza for the 322nd consecutive day despite the ...
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Amid Transforming Muslim Political Power in the US, AIPAC is Declining
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Amid Transforming Muslim Political Power in the US, AIPAC is Declining

Thursday 27 August 2026 ،
occupation of Palestine. Within this framework, some of the Muslims instead of playing a merely electoral role moved towards direct presence in politics and candidacy for public posts. On August 11, 2026, the Muslim Girl organization, led by Amani, convened a gathering featuring Abdulrahman Al-Say ...
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UN to Choose New Chief: Why’s Tel Aviv Worried?
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UN to Choose New Chief: Why’s Tel Aviv Worried?

Sunday 30 August 2026 ،
occupation and Israel’s conduct. Guterres steps down at the end of 2026, and his successor takes over on January 1, 2027. Several leading candidates have already emerged, and the Security Council has held its first informal straw poll. In that vote, Rebeca Grynspan, a former Costa Rican vice ...
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Israeli Forces Torch Houses in Houla, Destroy Structures in al-Mansouri
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Israeli Forces Torch Houses in Houla, Destroy Structures in al-Mansouri

Monday 31 August 2026 ،
occupation. Israeli forces continued attacks in southern Lebanon, setting fire to homes in Houla and carrying out demolitions in the Mansouri area. Artillery fire and explosions were also reported in several locations. Israeli artillery and airstrikes targeted areas including Zawtar, Ali al-Taher ...
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

Friday 4 September 2026 ،
occupation of half of Cyprus, yet it opposes the Jewish people's historic right to live in their ancestral homeland. Sustained Tel Aviv-Ankara hostility in new regional order The confrontation between Turkey and Israeli regime must be analyzed within the broader context of their bilateral rela ...
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"Capture" of Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher Heights: War Gain or Netanyahu’s Election Propaganda Tool?
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"Capture" of Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher Heights: War Gain or Netanyahu’s Election Propaganda Tool?

Saturday 5 September 2026 ،
occupation forces and Hezbollah fighters in the strategically significant Ali al-Taher heights in southern Lebanon, Israeli officials claimed they have fully captured the region. The Israeli military spokesman released footage early Friday from the hills, announcing the start of an operation to cle ...
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift

Sunday 6 September 2026 ،
occupation of Iraq, the US forces are scheduled to withdraw from the country by September's end. In recent days, reports and comments by Iraqi officials suggested an accelerated process of exit of the American military. In this connection, security sources of Iraq said that the US continues to ...
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Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert
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Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert

Monday 7 September 2026 ،
occupation. The actions are read as part of his effort to intensify security situation in the region and boost his position at home as a hawkish and audacious PM. However, these actions have so far been far from improving his image among the public inside the occupied territories. Ali al-Taher, new ...
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Katz Escalates Threats, Warns PA of ‘Full-Scale War’
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Katz Escalates Threats, Warns PA of ‘Full-Scale War’

Monday 7 September 2026 ،
occupation army to prepare for a potential “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority’s leadership, security forces, affiliated bodies, and alleged offensive infrastructure in the West Bank. Katz said the preparations were intended to ensure any confrontation could be deal ...
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Possible Syria Membership to Mecca Pact: What Are Its Geopolitical Challenges and Motivations?
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Possible Syria Membership to Mecca Pact: What Are Its Geopolitical Challenges and Motivations?

Sunday 13 September 2026 ،
occupation force. Membership in the Mecca Pact could partially offset this weakness by establishing defense, intelligence, training, and logistical ties with more powerful members. Among them, Turkey, given its proximity to Syria and its extensive role in the country's developments, would be Dam ...

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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.