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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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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen

Sunday 4 January 2026
search of a fair and legitimate solution in order to realize demands of the southerners. The Saudi authorities are acutely aware that the Riyadh conference will yield no tangible results without the participation of the STC. Nevertheless, the STC's response to the proposal for this conference h ...
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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans
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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans

Monday 5 January 2026 ،
sea water, and winter have made the life of Gaza people who are living in tents a real tragedy. Now we ask, where are the guarantors of the ceasefire deal? Where are Turkey, Qatar, Egypt? Where is the lier United States? Neither the mediators take action nor the world reacts, nor the Arab world says ...
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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post
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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post

Tuesday 6 January 2026 ،
seats in the recent federal elections compared to the PUK's 18, the party argues the candidate should either be determined by the party with the most seats or be settled through a new, broader negotiation.  It is noteworthy that in recent parliamentary elections, the KDP collectively secur ...
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Iranian Intelligence Forces Arrest Alleged Israeli Agent
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Iranian Intelligence Forces Arrest Alleged Israeli Agent

Sunday 11 January 2026 ،
search of the arrestee's belongings and hideout. Meanwhile, violent riots have been occurring across several cities in Iran, with some ordinary people and security forces being killed or injured. The unrest has caused extensive damage to government buildings, private shops, and even mosques. Th ...
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
sea level, and covers an area of approximately 10 square kilometers – roughly the size of Baghdad’s Green Zone. Ain Al-Assad was handed over to the Iraqi forces in 2009, but was again taken by the Americans in 2014, following attacks by the ISIS terrorist group. It served as the center ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Israel is evading implementation of terms of an agreement it signed with the Palestinians. Alwaght- One of the important outcomes of the session for inking the Board of Peace initiative in Davos forum in Switzerland is the reopening of the Rafah Border Crossing which is one of the key agendas of the ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
seats while the rival Al-Iraqia coalition secured 91 seats. After 8 months and after settling major challenges, including foundation of the National Council for Strategic Policies to be ruby by Ayad Alawi of Al-Iraqia coalition, he managed to retain the post.  In 2014, al-Maliki pushed for a t ...
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
seat at the UN Security Council. This, observers suggest, indicates an Israeli approach to draw diplomatic support and votes of the Central Asian countries. This will be very likely on the agenda of the Israeli FM during his current visit to the two countries. 
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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics
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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
search for peace and more a project to redraw southern Yemen’s political equations; one that fully centers Riyadh while sidelining Abu Dhabi’s pivotal role. Making military ground before talks The Riyadh summit is following an important military development. Over the past few weeks, th ...
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Yemen Threatens Potential Retaliatory Attacks on The Red Sea If Iran Is Attacked by The US Or Israel
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Yemen Threatens Potential Retaliatory Attacks on The Red Sea If Iran Is Attacked by The US Or Israel

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Ansarullah in Yemen issues warning to US and Israel ALWAGHT- Ansarullah in Yemen issues warning to US and Israel: Resume Red Sea missile attacks on Israeli-linked ships bound for occupied territories if Iran is attacked. Yemen's Ansarullah released a video signaling a possible resumption of att ...

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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.