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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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Mass Shooting at Jewish Gathering in Australia Leaves 12 Dead and Dozens Injured
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Mass Shooting at Jewish Gathering in Australia Leaves 12 Dead and Dozens Injured

Sunday 14 December 2025
UN Secretary-General António Guterres denounced it as “heinous” and expressed solidarity with the Jewish community. Israeli leaders criticized Australia for allegedly ignoring antisemitic threats, with President Isaac Herzog calling the shooting a “very cruel attack” a ...
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Iran Condemns Trump’s “Grave and Explicit” Military Threats, Urges UN Action
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Iran Condemns Trump’s “Grave and Explicit” Military Threats, Urges UN Action

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
UN Security Council to censure the remarks and take steps to avert further escalation. Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran during a joint press conference with the Israeli prime minister, warning that the US would destroy Iran’s missiles if Tehran attempted to rearm. He also said he would ...
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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 ،
Secretary-General of the Shia Scholars Council of Pakistan, highlighted the sacrifices of General Solemani and Al-Muhandis. He noted that the resolve of these great commanders not only strengthened security in Islamic nations but, by giving their lives in defense of the holy shrines, they made their ...
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Iran Labels US Assassination of General Soleimani an Unlawful Act of Hostility
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Iran Labels US Assassination of General Soleimani an Unlawful Act of Hostility

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
UN representative reaffirmed Tehran’s stance ALWAGHT- Marking the anniversary of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom, Iran’s UN representative reaffirmed Tehran’s stance that the 2020 US strike in Baghdad was an illegal act of aggression and a grave breach of internatio ...
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Breaking the Ice: Iran’s Araghchi Visit to Beirut Signals New Chapter
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Breaking the Ice: Iran’s Araghchi Visit to Beirut Signals New Chapter

Sunday 11 January 2026 ،
Secretary-General Sheikh Naeem Qassem and his courageous positions. The Lebanese army also demonstrated that, contrary to the expectations of foreign parties and the harsh statements from some government officials, confronting Hezbollah is not in the best interest of the country’s stability an ...
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What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?
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What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?

Monday 12 January 2026 ،
After Saudi pressures, STC gave in on its agenda, at least temporarily, and awaits Riyadh conference outcomes. Alwaght- After the recent fast-moving developments in southern Yemen and trade of some regions between the Saudi and Emirati-backed warring sides, now new developments are taking place poli ...
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Critics of Foreign Interference in Iran Unite Under the Group of Friends Defending the UN Charter
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Critics of Foreign Interference in Iran Unite Under the Group of Friends Defending the UN Charter

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
UN action. The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter has released a statement denouncing all forms of terrorism, foreign-backed attacks on Iran, and the resulting harm to civilians, including children, law enforcement forces, and damage to public and private properties. The group expressed ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
UN indicate that the flow of vital supplies, including fuel, food, medicine, and equipment, has been limited to a trickle, far below what is needed in the months following the Sharm El Sheikh agreement. Israeli policy, from opposition to opportunism Despite positive stances and optimism about reop ...
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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. Alwaght- The race for Iraqi prime minister's post is witnessing a dramatic comeback; one that already appears to be making Western and American officials uneasy. This follows the official anno ...
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Hezbollah Leader Says Iran Has Consistently Backed Palestine and Oppressed People Worldwide
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Hezbollah Leader Says Iran Has Consistently Backed Palestine and Oppressed People Worldwide

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a letter to Ali Akbar Velayati, highlighted Iran’s pivotal role in supporting the Resistance and the Palestinian people. He emphasized that despite Hezbollah’s losses and damage during recent conflicts, the group successfully countered enemy objec ...

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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.