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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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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025
vote of the majority of Armenian society, an issue that the opposition is desperately trying to thwart, and Pashinyan will not have an easy task ahead.  China concerned about American management of Caucasus corridors  Given the trans-regional nature of the Zangezur Corridor, its implemen ...
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
voters in the Israeli parties have called for the resumption of negotiations for the release of prisoners in Gaza.  On the other hand, the Israeli Channel 12, reviewing the results of a poll, announced that 62 percent of Israelis want to reach a comprehensive agreement with the Hamas movement, ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
voter base, but can also threaten his future political position. The PM has so far faced discontent from his supporters within the leading parliamentary bloc, Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), due to his toleration of American interference in home Iraqi affairs like obstructing the adoption of t ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
vote in the Security Council draws closer, several scenarios are considerable:  1. Full extension with limited changes  In this case, UNIFIL will be extended for another year and the reforms proposed by the US and Israel will not be fully incorporated into the resolution. This scenario i ...
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Gaza War, an Artery for Netanyahu’s Political Life
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Gaza War, an Artery for Netanyahu’s Political Life

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
voted earlier this month to conquer Gaza City, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims is Hamas’s “last true fortress.” However, the plan was postponed for several weeks in order for the mediators to get a new chance to revive the ceasefire talks. This comes while the Israel ...
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Israeli Drones Drop Grenades Near UNIFIL Amid Hezbollah Disarmament Push
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Israeli Drones Drop Grenades Near UNIFIL Amid Hezbollah Disarmament Push

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
voted to end UNIFIL by the end of next year after nearly five decades, under pressure from Washington and Tel Aviv. The attack occurs amid mounting international pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. Lebanese officials have condemned Israel’s continued occupation of positions in southern L ...
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?
Analysis

From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?

Monday 8 September 2025 ،
vote base: Trump over and over talked about honesty in politics, claiming that they should not use deceptive names and titles. This renaming for his right-wing supporters establish the white Patriotics, signifies transparency and a return to reality. Power to confront rivals: By raising war instead ...
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
vote for four-year terms. The election is administered by the IHEC, which is responsible for organizing, monitoring, and announcing the results. The parliament holds 329 seats, with nine reserved for religious and ethnic minorities. A quota system mandates that at least one-quarter of all seats be ...
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US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges
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US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
vote highly probable. Salam's initial appointment was achieved with the support of the Shia political bloc. However, it is far from certain that this bloc would be willing to nominate him again for the post after elections. While the election outcome is unlikely to alter the fundamental weight ...
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UN Backs Palestinian State—French-Saudi Plan in Focus
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UN Backs Palestinian State—French-Saudi Plan in Focus

Sunday 14 September 2025 ،
voted in favor of the New York Declaration, a resolution outlining concrete steps for implementing a two-state solution. Introduced by France and Saudi Arabia, the draft calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state without Hamas and condemns Israeli attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and th ...

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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.