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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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Israel Faces Challenges Containing Attacks as Yemeni Missiles Strike
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Israel Faces Challenges Containing Attacks as Yemeni Missiles Strike

Monday 30 December 2024
New York Times, in an analysis titled Israel Struggles to Halt Attacks From Yemen, Once Off Radar, highlighted Israel's escalating challenges in countering Yemeni missile strikes. Yemeni forces, located about 1,000 miles from the occupied Palestinian territories, have significantly intensified t ...
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UNRWA Ban: Why’s Israel Afraid of the Aid Agency?
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UNRWA Ban: Why’s Israel Afraid of the Aid Agency?

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
New York Times both reported separately that UNRWA cannot confirm that Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad members are affiliated with the organization. Israeli allegation 2: Deepening UNRWA relations with Hamas: UNRWA has announced in a statement that its relations with Hamas are a natural and obvi ...
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Hezbollah’s Renaissance after Sayyed Nasrallah’s Historic Funeral
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Hezbollah’s Renaissance after Sayyed Nasrallah’s Historic Funeral

Wednesday 26 February 2025 ،
New Arab we stand with Naim Qassem to the death.  BBC reporter who was also covering the ceremony reported that although Hezbollah suffered damage after Nasrallah, the Lebanese resistance movement remains powerful in Lebanon.  Hezbollah's display of power  Though a sad event, t ...
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Iran Set to Hold Talks with European Troika in The Coming Weeks
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Iran Set to Hold Talks with European Troika in The Coming Weeks

Wednesday 26 February 2025 ،
New York, focusing on sanctions relief, nuclear issues, and mutual expectations. He reiterated that Iran follows the policies outlined by Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, rejecting negotiations under pressure or sanctions, particularly with the United States. Gharibabadi emphasized that Iran remains open ...
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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions
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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions

Monday 10 March 2025 ،
New York. The amounts are sent for Iraqi government payments after each item being okeyed by the US. This process paved the way for the US financial dominance and lasting Iraqi monetary dependence on the US, giving Washington an effective pressure lever to force Baghdad to comply with its policies. ...
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Protesters In the US Denounce the Renewed Israeli Attacks in Gaza
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Protesters In the US Denounce the Renewed Israeli Attacks in Gaza

Wednesday 19 March 2025 ،
New York City, to protest against Israel’s renewed airstrikes on Gaza ALWAGHT- Thousands of people have gathered in the streets of Manhattan, New York City, to protest against Israel's renewed airstrikes on Gaza and the United States' support for the campaign. Protesters gathered in Times S ...
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Thousands Protest Nationwide in US Against Trump and Musk Policies
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Thousands Protest Nationwide in US Against Trump and Musk Policies

Sunday 6 April 2025 ،
New York City, and West Palm Beach, Florida. The Hands Off! protests targeted Trump’s policies on human rights, government downsizing, and economic issues, while also criticizing Musk's role in government restructuring through the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). I ...
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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership
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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
New York ( JP Morgan and Citi). Iraq then receives these revenues in dollars through the US Treasury. Interestingly, Resolution 1483 did not mention the US Federal Reserve as the host of Iraqi funds. In fact, the resolution specifically stated that the Development Fund for Iraq should be “man ...
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
New York Times reported that the Trump administration launched its Iran policy with a simple aim: Forcing Tehran to dismantle its nuclear and missile programs. However, the top US negotiator struck a smoother tone later and retreated from this goal. After the first round of Oman talks, CNN cited Ste ...
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Hamas Blasts US Decision to Eliminate UNRWA’s Immunity
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Hamas Blasts US Decision to Eliminate UNRWA’s Immunity

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
New York federal court filing—aims to undermine Palestinian refugees' rights and dismantle the UN agency. Hamas demanded the US reverse its decision and urged global support for UNRWA’s funding and legal protections. The US lawsuit alleges UNRWA staff involvement in the October 7, 2 ...

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