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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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Pakistan-Tahreek Agreement Can be Dangerous to Region: Expert
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Pakistan-Tahreek Agreement Can be Dangerous to Region: Expert

Wednesday 17 November 2021
Pakistan wants peace to Tahreek group but this can prove toilsome to regional countries.
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Taliban Leader Pleads for Help in First Address
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Taliban Leader Pleads for Help in First Address

Sunday 28 November 2021
The leader of the Taliban has delivered his first televised address since the group took power in Afghanistan in mid-August. He vowed not to interfere in other countries, and asked for international aid.
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OIC Extraordinary Session: Road to Afghanistan Problems Solution
Analysis

OIC Extraordinary Session: Road to Afghanistan Problems Solution

Wednesday 22 December 2021
The organization promised help to address the challenges Afghanistan is facing. But it’s success remains tied to Taliban meeting of expectations.
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Taliban Flexes Muscles to Backer Pakistan: What’s their Difference Point?
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Taliban Flexes Muscles to Backer Pakistan: What’s their Difference Point?

Monday 27 December 2021
The Taliban forces clashes with Pakistani forces over the border. The group said it does not approve of border line drawn by Islamabad.
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What’s Behind Imran Khan’s Offer to Send Manpower to Afghanistan?
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What’s Behind Imran Khan’s Offer to Send Manpower to Afghanistan?

Tuesday 18 January 2022
Many agree that the offer is meant to help Taliban build their institutions as they lack aligned professionals to run the country.
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West-Taliban Talks : Goals, Outlooks
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West-Taliban Talks : Goals, Outlooks

Thursday 27 January 2022
The Taliban negotiates for recognition, economic boost while West seeks, despite ostensible pro-rights demands, influence in new Afghanistan.
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Pakistan-Taliban Border Dispute: From Historical Roots to Political Exploration
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Pakistan-Taliban Border Dispute: From Historical Roots to Political Exploration

Monday 7 February 2022
While insisting on their stances in border case, Taliban and Pakistan exploit the dispute to pain new Kabul rulers independent.
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Taliban: 7 Months of Rule, 11 Cases of Violations
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Taliban: 7 Months of Rule, 11 Cases of Violations

Tuesday 5 April 2022
The group breached its initial promises for social freedoms, introduced draconian laws, and launched massive purge campaigns.
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Shiites Should Resort to Self-protection Model if Taliban Fails to Protect Them: Expert
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Shiites Should Resort to Self-protection Model if Taliban Fails to Protect Them: Expert

Monday 25 April 2022
In recent months, Shiites have been victim of attacks by ISIS terrorist group that seeks their cleansing from Afghanistan.
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Dushanbe Summit: Neighbors Seek Peace for Combustible Afghanistan
Analysis

Dushanbe Summit: Neighbors Seek Peace for Combustible Afghanistan

Sunday 29 May 2022
The neighbors of Afghanistan discussed restoring peace in the country to prevent terrorism and thus a new crisis.
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Taliban in Center of Blame for Negligence for Anti-Shiite Attacks
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Taliban in Center of Blame for Negligence for Anti-Shiite Attacks

Monday 3 October 2022
Attacks on the Shiites grew substantially since the Taliban took over, prompting the notion that Taliban closes eyes to these crimes.
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Huge Afghanistan Food Crisis a Product of Two-decade Western Occupation
Analysis

Huge Afghanistan Food Crisis a Product of Two-decade Western Occupation

Wednesday 26 October 2022
The West occupied Afghanistan two decades and after leaving it, sanctioned it, causing a grave food crisis.
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Deepening Disunity May Signal Taliban Is Falling to Pieces
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Deepening Disunity May Signal Taliban Is Falling to Pieces

Sunday 18 December 2022
The groups is rocked by infighting and power struggle and this s endangering its rule.
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Islamabad-Kabul Agreement to End Border Tensions
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Islamabad-Kabul Agreement to End Border Tensions

Saturday 25 February 2023
Pakistan delegation addressed a set of issues in Kabul, including border tensions.
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Why Have US-Taliban Doha Talks Run Into a Deadlock?
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Why Have US-Taliban Doha Talks Run Into a Deadlock?

Saturday 5 August 2023
The US demands inclusive government and rights respect, but the Taliban prioritizes unfreezing Afghanistan assets.

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Deadly Floods Leave Libyan City of Derna Looking Like War Zone

Deadly Floods Leave Libyan City of Derna Looking Like War Zone