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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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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications

Monday 10 November 2025
politics. 3. Coalition policy: Organized left+ workers + new-comers+color communities  Mamdani's campaign proved highly effective at uniting several potent but often fragmented blocs: the organized base of the Democratic left, allied labor unions and service workers, tenant organizations ...
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
politics, crystallizing most clearly in the realm of military and defense cooperation. Collaboration on producing and developing defense equipment, including the advanced Bayraktar drones, which Pakistan has purchased and deployed extensively, marks a shift from a symbolic relationship to an operat ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
politics. Many Sunni citizens found out that self-marginalization has weakened their position and strengthened the radical groups. This time, a considerable part of the Sunni community voted with the logic that high turnout is the way to preserving interests and security. 5. Relative improvement of ...
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
Analysis

What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
politics to the effective management of the national economy. Their proven ability to navigate financial crises and develop critical infrastructure, combined with the stable political performance of Al-Sudani's government, convinced voters to place their trust in them once more. This support was ...
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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 ،
politics. This strategy is rooted in Pakistan's long-held strategic depth doctrine. Islamabad operates on the conviction that its national security depends on maintaining decisive influence in Afghanistan. Based on this approach, Islamabad tried, through supporting to the Taliban-aligned groups ...
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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 ،
politics than human rights, having its roots in the American home politics, geopolitical competitions, and calculated use of the identity narratives. The combination of these three aspects gives a clear picture of this confrontation and demonstrates how the battle over human rights concepts has bec ...
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Coup, War or Surrender: What Path Will Trump Pick in Venezuela?
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Coup, War or Surrender: What Path Will Trump Pick in Venezuela?

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
politics is emerging as a critical factor in the Venezuela standoff, according to María Puerta Riera, a researcher with the Association of Latin American Studies. She points to American polls revealing significant public dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of Venezuela. Trump’s ...
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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 ،
politics and sport entirely separate. World countries consistently underscore the need to avoid instrument Ali zing sport in political disputes. Washington’s conduct in this matter not only lacks global support but exemplifies the kind of unilateral approach that has drawn criticism in numerou ...
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Pope’s Lebanon Visit Puts a Heavy ’Divine Responsibility’ on the Religious Leader
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Pope’s Lebanon Visit Puts a Heavy ’Divine Responsibility’ on the Religious Leader

Wednesday 3 December 2025 ،
politics above justice and morality, have placed a historic burden on the world’s religious and moral leaders. Unlike politicians, their mission is anchored in truth, justice, and human dignity. The Pope, who has earlier called for an end to the atrocities in Gaza and stood in defense of its d ...
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Leader Hails Women’s Status in Islam, Slams Western Culture
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Leader Hails Women’s Status in Islam, Slams Western Culture

Wednesday 3 December 2025 ،
politics, health, and social activities, noting that the Islamic Republic has enabled unprecedented female participation across all fields. He called on media to avoid promoting Western perspectives on women and instead highlight Islam’s values, which he said could attract global attention and ...

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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.