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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document

Monday 29 December 2025
The US national security document may be an unwanted admission that the US hegemony is diminishing.
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Tough Winter in Afghanistan as Hunger Affecting Millions
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Tough Winter in Afghanistan as Hunger Affecting Millions

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
The WFP issues warnings that millions more in Afghanistan will suffer acute food insecurity this winter.
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Manpower Shortage May Cause "Complete Paralysis" in Israeli Army
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Manpower Shortage May Cause "Complete Paralysis" in Israeli Army

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
The army is struggling to fill the vacancy as more Israelis are refusing to serve or renew their military contracts.
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary

Saturday 3 January 2026 ،
Commemorations were held in Iran and Iraq and some other countries paying tributes for the two anti-terror commanders.
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US Invasion of Venezuela: Test of Latin America’s Bolivarin Resistance and Geopolitical Realignment
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US Invasion of Venezuela: Test of Latin America’s Bolivarin Resistance and Geopolitical Realignment

Saturday 3 January 2026 ،
Attack on Venezuela seems to be an opener to next American aggressive actions in Latin America.
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Dark Israeli-Syrian Security Negotiations Outlook
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Dark Israeli-Syrian Security Negotiations Outlook

Tuesday 6 January 2026 ،
Syria’s al-Jolani wants a deal to check Israeli violations, but Netanyahu wants sky the limit in Syria policy.
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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 ،
Two leading Kurdish parties are at odds over who they will pick for president. This invites broader Baghdad push for a faster Kurdish consensus.
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Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe
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Greenland, the US Codename for Aggression against Europe

Sunday 11 January 2026 ،
Trump says acquiring Greenland is key to its defense, but Europe is afraid of falling victim to expansionism of their ally.
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire

Wednesday 14 January 2026 ،
Gaza civilians are struggling with extreme weather conditions and lack of aid
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
Trump named a group of businessman and billionaire as Gaza Board of Peace to advance Gaza reconstruction, but many doubt his real aim.
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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?
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Why’s Davos Forum Canceled Iran Invitation?

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
Under pressure from the US and Israel, the Switzerland-based annual forum took back an invitation that could crush Western narrative of Iran.
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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 ،
The ex-PM is given another opportunity to run Iraq amid turbulent conditions at home and in the region.
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
The US seems to be shifting alliance as it moves to compliance with al-Jolani’s demands and distancing from Kurdish allies.
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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 ،
The Israelis find a vantage point in Central Asia fir their regional competitions, especially against Iran.
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
As the US continues to bully Europe, the latter pivots to Washington’s rivals for balance.

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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.