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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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Behind the scenes of Mohammad Shtayyeh’s resignation; What is the Arab-Western version for Gaza?
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Behind the scenes of Mohammad Shtayyeh’s resignation; What is the Arab-Western version for Gaza?

Wednesday 28 February 2024
The resignation of the "Shtayyeh" government represents a component of the US reform package, aiming to capture the attention of the Netanyahu government. The resignation of the Shtayyeh government represents a component of the US reform package, aiming to capture the attention of the Netanyahu gove ...
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Algeria’s inclination towards establishing relations with the Eastern Front
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Algeria’s inclination towards establishing relations with the Eastern Front

Monday 4 March 2024 ،
Algeria endeavors to establish ties with the Eastern Front and capitalize on these opportunities for its own enhancement Algeria endeavors to establish ties with the Eastern Front and capitalize on these opportunities for its own enhancement. It endeavors to oppose the coalition formed by Western po ...
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OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture
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OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

Monday 6 May 2024 ،
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is demanded to take stances that significantly impact the course of Gaza war as the latter is in a moment of truth. Alwaght- The war on Gaza has entered its eighth month and the Israelis keep their ground and air invasion on this besieged coastal enclave. Mean ...
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North-South Corridor: Catalyzing Iran-UAE Trade Jump
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North-South Corridor: Catalyzing Iran-UAE Trade Jump

Tuesday 7 May 2024 ،
The UAE is increasingly tending to join the North-South Corridor and Iran is the key to partnership. Alwaght- The UAE is one of the main trade partners of Iran and in recent years, Abu Dhabi has voiced its interest to expand its partnership with Tehran.  Since rapprochement of the 2022 between ...
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Beijing Summit: Opening a New Horizon in Chinese-Arab Convergence
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Beijing Summit: Opening a New Horizon in Chinese-Arab Convergence

Saturday 1 June 2024 ،
China and Arab countries are building a new partnership that is expected to largely undermine the US influence in West Asia. Alwaght- Setting to become the world's economic superpower in the next two decades, China puts on agenda expansion of economic and political relations with the developing ...
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Tehran and Moscow Open New Chapter by Connecting Banking Payment Systems
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Tehran and Moscow Open New Chapter by Connecting Banking Payment Systems

Saturday 13 July 2024 ،
The two countries are resolved to beat Western sanctions and this is a major step to this end. Alwaght- The economic agreements signed with Russia under administration of late Iranian President Seyyed Ibrahim Raisi to upgrade trade relations with Moscow to a strategic level are coming to fruition on ...
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Iran-Russia Gas Deal, a Revolution in Regional Energy Outlook
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Iran-Russia Gas Deal, a Revolution in Regional Energy Outlook

Monday 15 July 2024 ،
Iran and Russia gas deal could lead to a gas bloc that will control gas prices and bust Western sanctions. Alwaght- With the start of Ukraine war, the role of the energy resources in geopolitical competitions tangibly increased. While the US weaponizes sanctions and dollar domination to bring the Ru ...
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Turkish-Arab Push for Foothold In Iraq Amid Strong Iranian-Iraqi Alliance
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Turkish-Arab Push for Foothold In Iraq Amid Strong Iranian-Iraqi Alliance

Tuesday 23 July 2024 ،
Both Arabs and Turkey are investing in Iraq to challenge the efficient Iranian alliance with Iraq. Alwaght- As the global developments unfold, the political and economic groupings and cooperation are transforming, and in the meantime some developing countries whose significance and place for interna ...
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Goals and Risks of Israel Naming Military Ruler for Gaza
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Goals and Risks of Israel Naming Military Ruler for Gaza

Sunday 1 September 2024 ،
Israeli army named a military officer to rule Gaza under the guise of humanitarian aid efforts. Alwaght- Whereas the international community is calling for end of war and Israeli military exit from Gaza, Netanyahu cabinet seems to have new dreams for administration of this blockaded coastal Palestin ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Iran and Russia are set to up their partnership at all levels amid fast-changing global equations. Alwaght- While only a few days are left before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the president of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate the ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures