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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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Gaza War and Post-war Costs for American Taxpayers
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Gaza War and Post-war Costs for American Taxpayers

Saturday 11 October 2025
protests across the US against Israel's war crimes in Gaza, citing the targeting of civilians and the siege of the civilian population. Hartung argues that the US aid to Israel during the Gaza war has not served American interests. A significant portion of it has enabled a humanitarian catastro ...
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Gaza Ceasefire a Tactical Move in Netanyahu’s Crisis-making Strategy: Expert
Interview

Gaza Ceasefire a Tactical Move in Netanyahu’s Crisis-making Strategy: Expert

Sunday 12 October 2025 ،
protests on the other, lost control over the decision-making environment. Concurrently, a crisis of confidence intensified between the regime's security and political institutions, turning the continuation of the war from a policy option into an internal threat. On the international level, the ...
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Tens of Thousands Rally for Palestine in Sydney as Nationwide Protests Erupt
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Tens of Thousands Rally for Palestine in Sydney as Nationwide Protests Erupt

Sunday 12 October 2025 ،
protests took place across the country, including in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra ALWAGHT- Approximately 27 pro-Palestine protests took place across the country, including in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra. Tens of thousands of Australians participated in pro-Palestinian ...
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Israel in Grief, Gaza Celebrating: How’s First Day of Ceasefire Gone?
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Israel in Grief, Gaza Celebrating: How’s First Day of Ceasefire Gone?

Monday 13 October 2025 ،
protests persist. Just yesterday, a full 24 hours before the release of Israeli prisoners held by Hamas since 2023, simultaneous demonstrations swept at least 27 cities across Australia in solidarity with Palestine and the people of Gaza. Prisoner swap According to the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement, a ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
Analysis

Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
protests to benefit independent candidates and smaller parties. Influence of new law on the composition of seats of political factions  The shift from electoral districts to provincial constituencies, combined with the Sainte-Laguë proportional representation method, grants a distinct ad ...
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Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?
Analysis

Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?

Wednesday 29 October 2025 ،
protests by Israeli citizens against resuming the war highlights a growing war-weariness and frustration within Israeli society over prolonged and recurring conflicts. People in the occupied territories, exhausted by the human and economic costs, are demanding a permanent end to the conflicts. This ...
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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
Paper

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?
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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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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.