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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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Afghanistan

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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Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation Visits Afghanistan: What are the Outcomes?
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Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation Visits Afghanistan: What are the Outcomes?

Wednesday 30 August 2023
The lawmakers discussed with Kabul officials ways to boost trade and help Afghanistan advance its service sectors, especially health.
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Taliban Detain 18 NGO Staff, Including American Woman
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Taliban Detain 18 NGO Staff, Including American Woman

Sunday 17 September 2023
Afghanistan’s Taliban detained 18 staff members of a non-governmental organization (NGO), including an American woman, on charges of being involved in Christian missionary work in the country.
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Fifth Moscow Format’s Meeting: What Was Agenda?
Analysis

Fifth Moscow Format’s Meeting: What Was Agenda?

Sunday 1 October 2023
The meetiwad hosted by Russia’s Kazan city and discussed ways towards Afghanistan security and economic stability.
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Taliban, World Community’s Understandings of Inclusive Govt. Are Worlds Apart
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Taliban, World Community’s Understandings of Inclusive Govt. Are Worlds Apart

Saturday 7 October 2023
The Taliban insists its rule is inclusive but world community says it sees only monopolization of power.
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Death Toll from Afghan Earthquake Tops 2,400
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Death Toll from Afghan Earthquake Tops 2,400

Monday 9 October 2023
The death toll from powerful earthquakes in western Afghanistan has crossed 2,400, the Taliban administration said on Sunday
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What’s Taking Large Afghan Delegation to Iran?
Analysis

What’s Taking Large Afghan Delegation to Iran?

Monday 6 November 2023
The Taliban government delegation is in Tehran to discuss bilateral ties, trade, and Afghan immigrants in Iran.
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US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert
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US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert

Tuesday 7 November 2023
The US and its regional allies are seeking to build a toehold in Central Asia and Caucasus to harm interests of Russia, China, and Iran.
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Iran’s Chabahar Port Afghanistan’s Gate to Global Trade
Analysis

Iran’s Chabahar Port Afghanistan’s Gate to Global Trade

Sunday 12 November 2023
Afghanistan is increasingly interested to trade with the world via Iran’s port of Chabahar and this can bring it economic prosperity.
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Taliban De-Persianizing Afghanistan Culture: Roots and Ramifications
Analysis

Taliban De-Persianizing Afghanistan Culture: Roots and Ramifications

Wednesday 29 November 2023
The Taliban have recently banned use of Persian language in university and official correspondence.
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Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea
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Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea

Tuesday 16 January 2024
.The trip by the Indian Foreign Minister to Tehran, amidst heightened tensions in the Red Sea, is seen as a diplomatic mission with a security aspect
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US officials have stated, "We have no intention of pursuing war with Iran
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US officials have stated, "We have no intention of pursuing war with Iran

Tuesday 30 January 2024
Officials from the Biden administration suggest that attacking Iran is currently the least probable option, and the United States aims to avoid war with Iran.
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The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval
Report

The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval

Tuesday 13 February 2024
The globe faces the grimmest circumstances of warfare and strife in the last fifty years
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The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative
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The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative

Monday 19 February 2024
The expectations of Afghanistan’s populace have been eclipsed by the conflicting agendas of influential actors
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban

Tuesday 20 February 2024
At present, the Afghan Taliban operates embassies in 14 nations, yet host governments have refrained from publicly acknowledging the Taliban.

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies