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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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Afghanistan

Taliban De-Persianizing Afghanistan Culture: Roots and Ramifications
Analysis

Taliban De-Persianizing Afghanistan Culture: Roots and Ramifications

Wednesday 29 November 2023
The Taliban have recently banned use of Persian language in university and official correspondence.
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Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea
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Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea

Tuesday 16 January 2024
.The trip by the Indian Foreign Minister to Tehran, amidst heightened tensions in the Red Sea, is seen as a diplomatic mission with a security aspect
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US officials have stated, "We have no intention of pursuing war with Iran
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US officials have stated, "We have no intention of pursuing war with Iran

Tuesday 30 January 2024
Officials from the Biden administration suggest that attacking Iran is currently the least probable option, and the United States aims to avoid war with Iran.
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The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval
Report

The world in an era of turmoil and upheaval

Tuesday 13 February 2024
The globe faces the grimmest circumstances of warfare and strife in the last fifty years
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The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative
Interview

The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative

Monday 19 February 2024
The expectations of Afghanistan’s populace have been eclipsed by the conflicting agendas of influential actors
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban

Tuesday 20 February 2024
At present, the Afghan Taliban operates embassies in 14 nations, yet host governments have refrained from publicly acknowledging the Taliban.
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ISIS claims responsibility for the terrorist attack in Herat
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ISIS claims responsibility for the terrorist attack in Herat

Wednesday 1 May 2024
In a statement released, the ISIS terrorist organization asserted accountability for the armed assault on worshipers in the Guzare district of Herat province
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Will Afghanistan Knot Be Untied in Doha?
Analysis

Will Afghanistan Knot Be Untied in Doha?

Friday 7 June 2024
Doha is set to host third Afghanistan meeting, but distrust and lack of understanding between Taliban and the West distance prospects of a solution.
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Regional Contact Group’s Meeting on Afghanistan in Tehran: What’s the Agebda?
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Regional Contact Group’s Meeting on Afghanistan in Tehran: What’s the Agebda?

Sunday 9 June 2024
Iran, China, Russia, and Pakistan envoys met in Tehran to highlight the need to continue efforts to help Afghanistan beat its crises.
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Central Asia, the Rampancy Ground of ISIS
Analysis

Central Asia, the Rampancy Ground of ISIS

Monday 1 July 2024
ISIS terrorist group is thriving in Central Asia, especially in Afghanistan, despite preventive measures targeting its recruitment campaigns.
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What Does Taliban Seek in Doha?
Analysis

What Does Taliban Seek in Doha?

Tuesday 2 July 2024
The Taliban government demands international recognition and legitimacy while insisting on its principles.
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown
Report

Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Wednesday 17 July 2024
The Taliban this year banned broad mourning ceremonies across the country and raising flags and signs of Imam Hussein.
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What’s behind UAE Accepting Taliban Ambassador?
Analysis

What’s behind UAE Accepting Taliban Ambassador?

Wednesday 28 August 2024
Accepting Taliban ambassador may open the door to further Emirati influence in Afghanistan and recognitions by other countries.
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HTS not Second Taliban, Air Corridor Transfered Terrorists from Afghanistan to Syria: Expert
Interview

HTS not Second Taliban, Air Corridor Transfered Terrorists from Afghanistan to Syria: Expert

Saturday 14 December 2024
It is too early to give a clear picture of post-Assad Syria, but what is clear is that the US and Israel, using Turkey, trained and sent terrorists to Syria.
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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia
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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia

Sunday 15 December 2024
Central Asia and Russia is expected to take impacts from Syria developments and power gain of radicalism in Syria.

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