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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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Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran
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Stark Double Standards: Nuclear Technology Good for Australia, Bad for Iran

Thursday 23 October 2025
deals with Australia for military nuclear technology a few months after it bombed Iran nuclear sites for alleged future threats. Alwaght- On the world arena, the policy of the big powers in dealing with other countries has always been driven by specific reservations. Their loyal allies gain access t ...
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With Govt. Approach Proving a Failure, Hezbollah’s about to Make a Military Resurgence
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With Govt. Approach Proving a Failure, Hezbollah’s about to Make a Military Resurgence

Saturday 25 October 2025 ،
deals that are only on the negotiating table. They had promised people that the key to ending the challenges the country is grappling with lies with disarming Hezbollah and forsaking the resistance to enemy. But today, there is no security, no economic recovery, and no meaningful government action t ...
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Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?
Analysis

Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
deal stalled after disputes intensified between the government of General al-Burhan and the UAE. Now, with the help of the RSF, the UAE is seeking to pave its way back to Sudan's coasts. Ultimately, controlling Sudan's ports is not just an economic objective, but a step toward expanding the ...
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What’s behind Tel Aviv Announcing Rafah a "Closed Military Zone?
Analysis

What’s behind Tel Aviv Announcing Rafah a "Closed Military Zone?

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
deal with Egypt, without accepting responsibility for civilian casualties. These changes practically expand the army's freedom of action in one of the most sensitive hot spots and pave the way for more aggressive, unchecked operations. 4. Sending political message to home and strengthening the ...
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
deals highlighted its unique and pivotal position in the region's power dynamics. When the Biden administration took office, Washington-Riyadh relations chilled under the weight of human rights criticisms, particularly the Khashoggi murder case. Biden's July 2022 meeting with Bin Salman dre ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
deal a game-changer to Riyadh and the region. Alwaght- Washington DC in the day of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit more than ever was a scene of a political show; red carpet rolled out in the White House, portraits of US presidents on the walls of the White House, and the styl ...
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US, Israel Strategy for Lebanon Is Failed State
Analysis

US, Israel Strategy for Lebanon Is Failed State

Thursday 27 November 2025 ،
deal, Tel Aviv has been carrying out aircraft and drone strikes and artillery shelling in the south, signaling that it respects no red lines in Lebanon.  The assassination of Tabatabaei deep in Beirut sent the message that Israel dies not even consider the capital a safe zone. This act not onl ...
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What Are Hezbollah’s Options in Response to Israeli Assassination of Senior Comdr.?
Analysis

What Are Hezbollah’s Options in Response to Israeli Assassination of Senior Comdr.?

Monday 1 December 2025 ،
deal with the Israeli aggression and retaking the five points Israeli military still holds since its incursion into Lebanon last year. This approach is widely sold to the world and specifically Lebanese public opinion by Arab and Western media outlets. As operational options are being weighed, anal ...
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
deal does not concern us in Syria.” During this period, Turkey hoped that the regime change in Syria and the rise of Ankara-backed armed groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) in Damascus would pressure Syrian Kurds to dissolve their military formations and integrate ...
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025 ،
Abu Dhabi is increasingly deepening its influence in Africa and elsewhere, turning into a new influential actor. Alwaght- In recent months, verbal and media tensions between Algeria and the UAE have gone beyond normal levels, signaling a deep geopolitical competition in North Africa and the Sahel re ...

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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.