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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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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
Interview

Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025
protests, which led to the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi's government. This pivotal moment resulted in the adoption of a new election law, widely endorsed by independent representatives. This law significantly altered the dynamics of coalition-building and the distribution of pa ...
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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 ،
protests on elite US university campuses. This transformation reveals an urban American electorate that is not only more ideologically fluid but also more responsive to activist-driven campaigns, as it is developing readiness to elect candidates whose personal identities and foreign policy stances ...
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What’s behind Knesset Law Authorizing Execution of Palestinians?
Report

What’s behind Knesset Law Authorizing Execution of Palestinians?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
protests and the trend of reverse migration over the past two years have shown that the promises of the extremists have not been fulfilled. The threats have not only persisted but, with the opening of new fronts, the scope of the war has expanded. Consequently, by passing these escalatory laws, the ...
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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 ،
protests, the influence of social media, and the entry of new figures into the electoral contests. Reasons behind increased turnout rate 1. From streets to ballot box: Legacy of Tashreen Movement The widespread October 2019 protests, known as the Tishreen Movement, marked a turning point in the p ...
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Lebanese President Aoun to Protest Israel’s Southern Wall Project at the UN
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Lebanese President Aoun to Protest Israel’s Southern Wall Project at the UN

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has directed the Foreign Ministry to urgently file a complaint with the UN Security Council ALWAGHT- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has directed the Foreign Ministry to urgently file a complaint with the UN Security Council over Israel’s construction of a concret ...
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Israeli Airstrike Leaves 15 Dead at A Palestinian Refugee Camp in Southern Lebanon
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Israeli Airstrike Leaves 15 Dead at A Palestinian Refugee Camp in Southern Lebanon

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
protests, while Palestinian factions in Sidon declared a general strike in mourning. They linked the assault to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s threats to expand military operations. The attack came amid broader Israeli military actions, including violations of a ceasefire agreeme ...
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?
Analysis

How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
protests, and a collapse of public trust. With the war halted and a ceasefire accepted in Gaza, Netanyahu's political standing is once again under pressure from critics both inside and outside his cabinet. His radical allies accuse him of succumbing to American pressure, thereby preventing the f ...
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Peaceful Protest by Alawites Met with Gunfire From HTS
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Peaceful Protest by Alawites Met with Gunfire From HTS

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
protests by Syria’s Alawite community in coastal areas, as demonstrators voiced opposition to HTS-led sectarian attacks ALWAGHT- HTS forces fired on mass protests by Syria’s Alawite community in coastal areas, as demonstrators voiced opposition to HTS-led sectarian attacks. Thousands of Alawi ...
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
protest wave. He publicly called for peaceful sit-ins, warning that Syria is becoming an arena for sectarian score-settling. He asserted that Alawites have always recognized governmental legitimacy based on law and never opposed rulers from other sects, but are now subjugated by a takfiri and secta ...
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Luxury Police Vehicles New Means to Cement Al-Jolani’s Rule
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Luxury Police Vehicles New Means to Cement Al-Jolani’s Rule

Thursday 4 December 2025 ،
protests in the Damascus suburb of Beit Jin. What began as demonstrations against the crimes of the Israeli regime rapidly swelled into a broad social movement, alarming the interim government. The stark reality is that after a year under the al-Jolani government, security remains a distant mirage ...

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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.