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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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Saudis Seeking to Turn Yemen into Toxic Waste Dump: Sana’a
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Saudis Seeking to Turn Yemen into Toxic Waste Dump: Sana’a

Saturday 10 June 2023
Saudi Arabia plans to dump untreated hazardous waste on the ground or off the shores of the conflict-stricken Arab nation, the Yemeni National Salvation Government said, warning that Riyadh is trying to turn Yemen into a toxic waste dump. Alwaght- Saudi Arabia plans to dump untreated hazardous ...
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Yemen’s PLC Fate Remains Vague Despite Chairman’s Return to Aden
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Yemen’s PLC Fate Remains Vague Despite Chairman’s Return to Aden

Monday 4 September 2023 ،
Al-Alimi left Aden in May to join in the Arab League Summit held in Saudi Arabia, and since then he has refused to return to Aden, triggering speculations that attributed his refusal to return to the crisis in the relations between the PLC and the UAE-sponsored Southern Transitional Council (STC). ...
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Is the Separatist STC Washington and Tel Aviv’s Option to Counter Yemen’s Ansarullah?
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Is the Separatist STC Washington and Tel Aviv’s Option to Counter Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Wednesday 13 December 2023 ،
The separatist council in southern Yemen are reportedly in talks with Americans and Israelis to counter Ansarullah attacks in return for support for south split from Yemen. Alwaght- In the middle of Israeli war on Gaza that has so far killed tens of thousands and injured and displaced more, some Ara ...
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Al-Qaeda, a New UAE Pawn in Yemen
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Al-Qaeda, a New UAE Pawn in Yemen

Thursday 1 February 2024 ،
A BBC probe finds that tge UAE recruits Al-Qaeda terrorists in southern Yemen for its agenda, mainly rivaling the Saudis. Alwaght- In March 2015, when Saudi-led Arab military coalition invaded Yemen, it was unthinkable that one day would come when the coalition members fully stand against each other ...
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US Shifting to a Ground Plot as Naval Coalition Failed against Yemen’s Ansarullah
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US Shifting to a Ground Plot as Naval Coalition Failed against Yemen’s Ansarullah

Thursday 2 May 2024 ،
The UAE-loyal militias in southern Yemen appear to be implementing a US ground plot against Ansarullah. Alwaght- On Tuesday night, Red Sea once again became scene to a confrontation between Yemen’s Ansarullah and the American naval ships. Yemeni media reported bombing of Hudaydah by warplanes ...
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
The country is sinking in chaos as conflicting forces in the south are going separate ways and Yemenis are less involved in the fate of the south. Alwaght- In recent weeks, southern Yemen provinces have seen fast-moving and surprising developments, sending a majority of observers to warn about sweep ...
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only  Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Al-Alimi warned al-Zubaidi about abuse of power for political achievements, warning that his government will counter any attempt to impose policies outside the framework of the constitution. Saudi failure in southern Yemen The Guardian has reported that Saudi Arabia has mobilized approximately 20 ...
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Yemen Calls for UAE Forces’ Exit as Emergency Is Announced in Hadhramout
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Yemen Calls for UAE Forces’ Exit as Emergency Is Announced in Hadhramout

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
Yemen orders UAE troops out within 24 hours, imposes state of emergency over Hadhramout tensions ALWAGHT- Yemen orders UAE troops out within 24 hours, imposes state of emergency over Hadhramout tensions. Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, issued a decree orderin ...
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
Al-Alimi has called on the secessionist STC to remain committed to the dialogue track and retract its unilateral actions. This demand comes as forces loyal to the Saudi-backed council scored a significant military victory. On Friday, the National Shield forces seized the strategic city of Seiyun, t ...
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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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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.