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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
voters who had been less active in previous election. His campaign championed a platform of bold urban economic policies, including a rent freeze, reduced transit fares and free buses, universal childcare, a higher minimum wage, and increased government intervention in food and housing markets. Si ...
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?
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Will Tensions in Morocco Subside after UNSC’s Western Sahara Resolution?

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
voted to adopt a resolution calling for Western Sahara autonomy under Morocco sovereignty, but prospects of peace are unclear yet. Alwaght- The United Nations has adopted a resolution calling for autonomy of the Western Sahara in Morocco, calling it the best solution to put an end to the old territo ...
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Iraqis Vote To Decide Political Future
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Iraqis Vote To Decide Political Future

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
voters choosing representatives for the 329-seat parliament. Security forces and internally displaced citizens already cast ballots in early voting on Sunday, and preliminary results are expected within 24 hours, pending appeals. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who is seeking a second term, ...
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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 ،
vote for this bill uniformly, describing it as a historic step. Interestingly, after its initial approval, Ben-Gvir became intensely excited and proceeded to distribute sweets in parliament. Ben-Gvir had previously threatened that if this bill was not brought to the public floor for a vote within t ...
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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 ،
voters from a total electorate of over 21.4 eligible citizens participated in the general and special vote. This figure marks a significant increase from the 41 percent participation rate in the 2021 elections. Since the first parliamentary elections following the fall of the Ba'athist regime i ...
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
vote saw an increase in participation, recording a 56-percent rate that reversed the low records of the past elections. As the results came out, the political factions noe have to pick three key posts of parliament speaker, the prime minister, and the president. This process over the past years has ...
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
vote was Iraq’s sixth since 2003, emphasizing its transparency, calm atmosphere, and strong nationwide participation. He pointed to the highest voter turnout since 2015 as a sign of renewed public trust in the political system and reaffirmed the Iraqi people’s dedication to their evolvin ...
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections, with their votes distributed across Lebanese embassies and consulates worldwide. According to the Saudi data, France hosts the largest share of the registered Lebanese diaspora, followed by Germany, Canada, the US, Australia, the UAE, Ivory Coast, and S ...
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
vote or the genuine behavior of the electorate. These interpretations represent a clear attempt to tarnish public participation and question citizens' understanding of the country's situation. However, the reality shows this victory, which is a product of the political maturity and growing ...
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood
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UN Vote Scheduled on Gaza Stabilization Proposal Referencing Palestinian Statehood

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
vote on a US-drafted resolution creating an international stabilisation force (ISF) for Gaza, a plan partly derived from Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal. The resolution, revised under pressure from Arab states, now contains a tentative reference to a “credible pathway” toward Pale ...

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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.