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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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Participation in Bahrain’s Sham Parliamentary Election Is ‘Betrayal’: Top Cleric
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Participation in Bahrain’s Sham Parliamentary Election Is ‘Betrayal’: Top Cleric

Saturday 12 November 2022
Bahraini Shiites’ spiritual leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has reiterated the call to boycott parliamentary elections, saying participation in the sham elections amounts to betrayal.
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Russia Kherson Withdrawal: Accepting Defeat or Tactical Retreat?
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Russia Kherson Withdrawal: Accepting Defeat or Tactical Retreat?

Saturday 12 November 2022
The Russian forces are withdrawing from Kherson front as risks of high casualties for military forces and civilians are rising.
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People Protest, Groups Condemn ’Repressive’ Climate as Bahrain Holds Election
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People Protest, Groups Condemn ’Repressive’ Climate as Bahrain Holds Election

Saturday 12 November 2022
Bahraini people staged demonstrations and rights groups denounced a “repressive climate” as the West-backed Persian Gulf state holds parliament elections after dissolving main opposition groups and cracking down on dissent.
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Khaf-Herat Railway: Grand Development Linking Iran to Afghanistan, Central Asia
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Khaf-Herat Railway: Grand Development Linking Iran to Afghanistan, Central Asia

Sunday 13 November 2022
The new project links Iran to Afghanistan and Central Asia and complements Chinese Road and Belt Initiative.
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130,000 Palestinians Facing Home Demolition Threat in Israeli Occupied Territories: Report
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130,000 Palestinians Facing Home Demolition Threat in Israeli Occupied Territories: Report

Sunday 13 November 2022
As many as 130,000 Palestinians, who live in the areas occupied by the Israeli regime following a war in 1948, face the threat of demolition of their homes and other structures, a new report says.
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Putin Speaks to Iranian President with Emphasis on Deepening Ties
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Putin Speaks to Iranian President with Emphasis on Deepening Ties

Sunday 13 November 2022
Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday, in which the leaders discussed further ways to improve bilateral ties amid Western pressure.
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Democrats Keep Control of Senate in Tight Midterm Race
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Democrats Keep Control of Senate in Tight Midterm Race

Sunday 13 November 2022
Democrats have retained control of the Senate, narrowly, following a tight midterm race. On Saturday, Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada managed to win her campaign for reelection, securing 50 seats and therefore an effective majority, for the party.
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Iran Denounces German Chancellor’s Pro-Riots Stance as ‘Meddlesome, Undiplomatic’
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Iran Denounces German Chancellor’s Pro-Riots Stance as ‘Meddlesome, Undiplomatic’

Sunday 13 November 2022
Iran condemned as “meddlesome, provocative, and undiplomatic” the German chancellor’s latest comments in support of the western-instigated riots in the Country.
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UAE Meddled in US Political System: US Intelligence Report
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UAE Meddled in US Political System: US Intelligence Report

Sunday 13 November 2022
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly has tried to manipulate the American political system
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Bahrain’s Sham Election in Absence of People
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Bahrain’s Sham Election in Absence of People

Sunday 13 November 2022
A majority of people, especially Shiites, boycotted the largely sham election as prospects of real reforms are not seen.
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What Obstacles, Challenges Would Block Netanyahu’s Ditching of Deal with Lebanon?
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What Obstacles, Challenges Would Block Netanyahu’s Ditching of Deal with Lebanon?

Monday 14 November 2022
The incoming Israeli prime minister may not really think about axing a recently-signed deal with Lebanon despite his attacks on it.
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Iran Condemned Istanbul ’Terrorist Incident’
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Iran Condemned Istanbul ’Terrorist Incident’

Monday 14 November 2022
Iran strongly condemned a "terrorist incident" in neighboring Turkey where several were killed and dozens injured in a busy shopping street in commercial hub of Istanbul.
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Israeli Regime Strikes Airbase in Syria, Two Soldiers Killed
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Israeli Regime Strikes Airbase in Syria, Two Soldiers Killed

Monday 14 November 2022
Israeli regime in yet another act of aggression against Syria launched airstrikes against an airbase in the central province of Homs, killing 2 soldiers and wounding three more.
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Gulen in Middle of Erdogan-West Gaps over Ukraine
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Gulen in Middle of Erdogan-West Gaps over Ukraine

Monday 14 November 2022
Erdogan raises his demands to include extradition of Gulen network members in return for favorable stance on Ukraine and NATO membership bids.

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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.