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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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Rays of Hope Emerging for Lebanon President Election
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Rays of Hope Emerging for Lebanon President Election

Monday 15 May 2023
The political parties in Lebanon are moving towards a common view on a presidential candidate influenced by regional reconciliations.
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Joint Operations Room a Cornerstone to Prospective Palestinian Army
Analysis

Joint Operations Room a Cornerstone to Prospective Palestinian Army

Monday 15 May 2023 ،
The Palestinian groups have united their ranks under Joint Operations Room that can help found a regular army in the future.
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Is Al-Sadr Close to Ending Political Self-Isolation?
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Is Al-Sadr Close to Ending Political Self-Isolation?

Tuesday 16 May 2023 ،
Influential Iraqi cleric may want to shift his approach and return to politics a few months to early elections.
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Turkish Elections Runoff Scenarios
Analysis

Turkish Elections Runoff Scenarios

Thursday 18 May 2023 ،
The race is so tight and Erdogan has a bigger chance to win. However, Kilicdaroglu will go to the great length to mobilize the opposition.
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Assad’s Saudi Visit Marks Comeback, Ends Damascus Isolation
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Assad’s Saudi Visit Marks Comeback, Ends Damascus Isolation

Saturday 20 May 2023 ،
The Syrian president attended Arab League summit and broke over a decade of isolation.
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Meeting on The Border: A Look at Iranian-Pakistani Political, Economic Ties
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Meeting on The Border: A Look at Iranian-Pakistani Political, Economic Ties

Saturday 20 May 2023 ،
Iranian president and Pakstani PM met in the border, inaugurated joint projects and vowed to expend ties.
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Iran Sends Out Message of Power by Its Navy Flotilla’s Round-the-world Sail
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Iran Sends Out Message of Power by Its Navy Flotilla’s Round-the-world Sail

Monday 22 May 2023 ،
The country showed off it power to access far seas and developing world-class naval power.
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Will Karabakh’s Gordian Knot Be Untied in Moscow?
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Will Karabakh’s Gordian Knot Be Untied in Moscow?

Monday 22 May 2023 ،
Moscow is mediating peace between Baku and Yerevan in Karabakh to eliminate the excuses for Westerners to interfere in Caucasus.
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Thousands of Yazidis Remain Displaced Amid Baghdad-Erbil Gaps
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Thousands of Yazidis Remain Displaced Amid Baghdad-Erbil Gaps

Tuesday 23 May 2023 ،
Ways to return of Yazidis to their homes remain closed as central Iraqi government and Kurdistan region remain divided on ending Sinjar crisis.
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Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements
Analysis

Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements

Saturday 27 May 2023 ،
Libyan opposite sides reached a deal for elections, but their record of failing to fulfill their commitments does not invite for optimism.
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Shiites Biggest Missing Part in Bin Salman’s Reforms
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Shiites Biggest Missing Part in Bin Salman’s Reforms

Saturday 27 May 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia continues execution of the Shiite citizens in apparent sign recent regional reconciliatory developments have changed anything.
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Street Executions: Netanyahu Sowing Wind, Shall Reap Whirlwind
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Street Executions: Netanyahu Sowing Wind, Shall Reap Whirlwind

Sunday 28 May 2023 ،
The Israeli cabinet has stepped up its execution of the Palestinians but the latter warn it will play a heavy price.
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Ifs, Buts of Karabakh Peace
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Ifs, Buts of Karabakh Peace

Monday 29 May 2023 ،
Azerbaijan and Armenia are to ink peace deal, but questions remain about Baku commitment.
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Should We Expect Changes to Erdogan’s Policies in New Period?
Analysis

Should We Expect Changes to Erdogan’s Policies in New Period?

Wednesday 31 May 2023 ،
The Turkish leader and his party understand that 2023 is not 2000 or even 2010 and they need changes.
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Gangs in Dubai? Israeli Mafia May Damage Dubai Image, to Emirates Frustration
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Gangs in Dubai? Israeli Mafia May Damage Dubai Image, to Emirates Frustration

Wednesday 31 May 2023 ،
The Israeli mafia seem to find Dubai as a breeding ground for their criminal activities.

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Palestinians Protest near Nablus against Return of Settlers to Homesh

Palestinians Protest near Nablus against Return of Settlers to Homesh