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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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West Insists on Blaming Iran in Vienna Talks: Top Negotiator
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West Insists on Blaming Iran in Vienna Talks: Top Negotiator

Wednesday 15 December 2021
Iran has lambasted Western parties over their insistence on playing a blame game against the Islamic Republic.
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What Are Egypt’s Challenges in Concluding Israel-Hamas Prisoner Deal?
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What Are Egypt’s Challenges in Concluding Israel-Hamas Prisoner Deal?

Wednesday 15 December 2021
Cairo is interested to conclude the prisoners deal for its own prestige but Tel Aviv is putting the skids under an agreement.
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Why is Closeness to Tel Aviv Simultaneously Worrisome to Abu Dhabi?
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Why is Closeness to Tel Aviv Simultaneously Worrisome to Abu Dhabi?

Wednesday 15 December 2021
The UAE cannot overlook l economic benefits of thaw with Israel but simultaneously can’t close eyes to Iranian discontentment.
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UAE Threatens to Scrap Massive Military Deal with US
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UAE Threatens to Scrap Massive Military Deal with US

Wednesday 15 December 2021
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has threatened to quit a $23-billion military deal with the US over Washington’s tough requirements meant to shield the weapons against what the Americans call “Chinese espionage.”
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Muhammad, Britain’s Most Popular Boys Name: Study
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Muhammad, Britain’s Most Popular Boys Name: Study

Wednesday 15 December 2021
The name of Islam’s prophet Muhammad is the UK’s most popular name for boys in the UK, a study has found.
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Russia Pans E3’s ‘Illogical, Destructive’ Positions in Iran Nuclear Talks
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Russia Pans E3’s ‘Illogical, Destructive’ Positions in Iran Nuclear Talks

Wednesday 15 December 2021
Russia has denounced as “illogical” positions adopted by the three European powers during the ongoing Iran nuclear talks in Vienna, saying Moscow does not understand the trio’s “destructive” stances and cannot thus support them.
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Second Lebanese Minister Slams Saudi War on Yemen
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Second Lebanese Minister Slams Saudi War on Yemen

Wednesday 15 December 2021
Lebanese Agriculture Minister condemned devastating Saudi-led aggression on impoverished Yemeni nation; weeks after Lebanese information minister prompted a diplomatic rift between Beirut and Riyadh over similar comments and quit his post under pressure from some Persian Gulf Arab regime.
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Russia, China to Create New Financial System outside Western Control
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Russia, China to Create New Financial System outside Western Control

Wednesday 15 December 2021
Russia and China will develop shared financial structures to enable them to deepen economic ties in a way that foreign states will be unable to influence, the Kremlin has announced following talks between the countries’ leaders.
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The Execution of Julian Assange
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The Execution of Julian Assange

Wednesday 15 December 2021
Let us name Julian Assange’s executioners. Joe Biden. Boris Johnson. Scott Morrison. Teresa May. Lenin Moreno. Donald Trump. Barack Obama. Mike Pompeo. Hillary Clinton. Lord Chief Justice Ian Burnett and Justice Timothy Victor Holroyde. Crown Prosecutors James Lewis, Clair Dobbin and Joel Smith. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser. Assistant US Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia Gordon Kromberg. William Burns, the director of the CIA. Ken McCallum, the Director General of the UK Security Service or MI5.
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Saudi Cultural and Sports Festivals: Real Reforms Or Whitewashing Shows by "Mr. Saw"?
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Saudi Cultural and Sports Festivals: Real Reforms Or Whitewashing Shows by "Mr. Saw"?

Friday 17 December 2021
These days, extensive sports and cultural events are underway in Saudi Arabia. Critics say they are arranger for whitewashing black human rights records.
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Egypt’s Persian Gulf Presence Roadmap: Potentials, Reasons
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Egypt’s Persian Gulf Presence Roadmap: Potentials, Reasons

Friday 17 December 2021
The Egyptian leader is seeking to reestablish presence in Persian Gulf to enjoy economic benefits and regain traditional Arab world position.
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Iran-IAEA Agreement to Invalidate Pretexts for Continuation of Sanctions: Nuclear Chief
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Iran-IAEA Agreement to Invalidate Pretexts for Continuation of Sanctions: Nuclear Chief

Friday 17 December 2021
Iran seeks to deprive all ill-wishers of pretexts for the continuation of sanctions, after the Islamic Republic took a voluntary measure to further collaborate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI)
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Cooperation Council’s Will for Unity, Cooperation: How Serious is it?
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Cooperation Council’s Will for Unity, Cooperation: How Serious is it?

Saturday 18 December 2021
The bloc held its meeting on Tuesday and emphasized unity and coordination. But it remains deeply divided.
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Afghanistan Crimes Prove US Pro-Rights, Counterterrorism Claims Invalid
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Afghanistan Crimes Prove US Pro-Rights, Counterterrorism Claims Invalid

Saturday 18 December 2021
The US said it decided not to publish its military personal that killed 10 Afghan civilians in a botched drone strike.

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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.