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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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Haitian President Assassinated
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Haitian President Assassinated

Wednesday 7 July 2021
Haitian President Jovenel Moise has been assassinated at his private residence on Wednesday, interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph said.
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US Bases Attacked in Western Iraq, Eastern Syria
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US Bases Attacked in Western Iraq, Eastern Syria

Wednesday 7 July 2021 ،
wo bases housing US forces in western Iraq and in eastern Syria came under simultaneous attacks on Wednesday.
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Iran Hosts Afghan Talks, Says Ready to Help Restore Peace to Its Neighbor
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Iran Hosts Afghan Talks, Says Ready to Help Restore Peace to Its Neighbor

Thursday 8 July 2021 ،
As Tehran hosts a round of intra-Afghan talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells the representatives of the Kabul government and the Taliban group that the Islamic Republic stands ready to help the neighboring country resolve its conflicts and achieve lasting peace.
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How Will US Afghanistan Withdrawal Impact Central Asian Equations?
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How Will US Afghanistan Withdrawal Impact Central Asian Equations?

Thursday 8 July 2021 ،
The US withdraws from Afghanistan but builds presence in Central Asia. This is part of new strategy to curb China and Russia.
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Why Is Jordan No Longer a Saudi Policy Follower?
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Why Is Jordan No Longer a Saudi Policy Follower?

Sunday 11 July 2021 ،
In recent years, Jordan decided that following the Saudi policy would cost it heavily and it needs to adopt an independent foreign policy.
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Ex-Israeli Spy Chief Becomes Head of Saudi-Backed SoftBank Office: Report
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Ex-Israeli Spy Chief Becomes Head of Saudi-Backed SoftBank Office: Report

Sunday 11 July 2021 ،
Former chief of Israeli spy agency Mossad, Yossi Cohen, reportedly is becoming head of the new office of the Saudi-backed conglomerate SoftBank in Israel.
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Majority of US voters Consider Media as ‘Enemy of People’: Poll
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Majority of US voters Consider Media as ‘Enemy of People’: Poll

Sunday 11 July 2021 ،
About 60 percent of Americans consider the US media as “enemy of the people” with an overwhelming majority of them also saying that “fake news” is a big problem in the country.
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Western Aids to Syria: In Name of People, for Terrorists
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Western Aids to Syria: In Name of People, for Terrorists

Sunday 11 July 2021 ،
Under Western pressures, the UN extended aids delivery to Syria. The aids mainly go to terrorists backed by the West and Turkey.
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Over 1,250 Irish Artists Pledge to Boycott Israeli Regime
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Over 1,250 Irish Artists Pledge to Boycott Israeli Regime

Sunday 11 July 2021 ،
Hundreds of Irish artists, including actors, novelists, playwrights, poets, designers, composers, architects, painters, sculptors, filmmakers and others, have expressed solid support for the international anti-Israel movement of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS), and announced that they intend not to perform or exhibit in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
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Taliban a Key Actor in Afghanistan Future: Expert
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Taliban a Key Actor in Afghanistan Future: Expert

Tuesday 13 July 2021 ،
Afghanistan cities have been falling to the insurgent group one after another in recent days, and it is rising as a determining factor.
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Israeli Regime Latest Aggression on Gaza Caused $479mn in Losses
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Israeli Regime Latest Aggression on Gaza Caused $479mn in Losses

Tuesday 13 July 2021 ،
he total damage and loss from the latest Israeli aggression against the besieged in the Gaza Strip amounts to $479 million, undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing in Gaza said.
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Why is Taliban Focusing on Borders Control in Its Military Strategy?
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Why is Taliban Focusing on Borders Control in Its Military Strategy?

Tuesday 13 July 2021 ،
The militant group is taking border crossings with other countries as it makes fast advances.
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US Pressed Ex-Yemeni Regime to Normalize Ties with Israel: Revealed
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US Pressed Ex-Yemeni Regime to Normalize Ties with Israel: Revealed

Tuesday 13 July 2021 ،
The US put pressure on the administration of former Yemeni dictator, Ali Abdullah Saleh, to normalize relations with Israel and lift the blockade on products made in the Israeli occupied territories, revealed a series of confidential documents released by the interior ministry of Yemen’s National Salvation Government.
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Over 160 Unmarked Graves Found Near Residential School Site in Canada
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Over 160 Unmarked Graves Found Near Residential School Site in Canada

Tuesday 13 July 2021 ،
More than 160 unmarked graves have been discovered near a residential school in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, t according to the local First Nation.

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures