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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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Intense competition between Saudi Arabia and the UAE for investment in Egypt

Intense competition between Saudi Arabia and the UAE for investment in Egypt

Sunday 12 May 2024
Sea, serving as Egypt's western gateway. On February 23, 2024, Egypt and the UAE entered into a contract for the development of the new city of Ras Al Hekma, involving an investment of approximately $150 billion. This includes a direct foreign investment of $35 billion to the Egyptian governmen ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minis ...
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Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Monday 13 May 2024 ،
Al-Sadr may have decided that things changed since his 2021 walkout from politics and he needs to return and make alliances with ruling factions. Alwaght- The Iraqi political scene over the past years has undergone many highs and lows and is no stranger to surprises that can upset all equations all ...
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How Are War Costs Threatening Israeli Regime’s Existence?

How Are War Costs Threatening Israeli Regime’s Existence?

Tuesday 14 May 2024 ،
Sea, causing a 10-15 percent drop in Israeli imports.  Commenting on the damages to the monetary sector, Abdelmatlab said shekel has lost between 5 and 10 percent of its value. Although part of Israel's losses were reversed by the US through an aid package, Abdelmatlab believes that Tel Av ...
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Yemen issues a warning of potential strikes on targets that the enemy cannot even conceive

Yemen issues a warning of potential strikes on targets that the enemy cannot even conceive

Tuesday 14 May 2024 ،
Sea, within any area accessible to us. He further cautioned that the Yemeni military would impose restrictions on all vessels belonging to companies engaged in supplying and accessing Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality. Furthermore, they would prohibit all ships belonging to these compa ...
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Iran-India 10-Year Deal: Breathing New Life into Strategic Chabahar Port

Iran-India 10-Year Deal: Breathing New Life into Strategic Chabahar Port

Wednesday 15 May 2024 ،
Sea, as well as the transfer of energy through a pipeline that runs along the north and south of Pakistan. India and Pakistan are striving to rank higher in the global economy in the decades to come, and the investment in transit corridors serves this objective, as these corridors gain further sign ...
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Yemen targeted an American destroyer

Yemen targeted an American destroyer

Wednesday 15 May 2024 ،
Sea, hitting the target accurately. He further stated that our navy, missile force, and drone force collectively aimed at the vessel Destiny in the Red Sea, achieving precise hits. Yahya Saree explained that the decision to target the ship came after it violated the directive prohibiting ships fro ...
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How Can Tel Aviv Be Boycotted for Gaza War?

How Can Tel Aviv Be Boycotted for Gaza War?

Thursday 16 May 2024 ،
Sea.  In this situation, if anti-Israeli boycott in the field of energy in non-maritime routes and from other companies also comes to fruition, Israel will face an all-out boycott.  How can anti-Israeli energy boycott be implemented?  Concerning implementation of the anti-Israeli b ...
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China-Russia Partnership: Putin’s Profitable Deals with Beijing

China-Russia Partnership: Putin’s Profitable Deals with Beijing

Saturday 18 May 2024 ،
Sea are factors that tie Chinese interests to Ukraine crisis.  Certainly, for Putin, China visit is like going to a treasure island, where he has managed to weather many of economic impacts of Western sanctions. Hoping to break the back of Russia's economy, the West imposed more than 16,50 ...
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US Show-off with Gaza Pier: Why’s the So-called Aid Plan Doomed to Failure?

US Show-off with Gaza Pier: Why’s the So-called Aid Plan Doomed to Failure?

Sunday 19 May 2024 ،
By Gaza pier project, the US administration is just seeking to distract the public opinion from its assistance to Israel’s genocidal war. Alwaght- Recently, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it constructed a $320 million floating pier for Gaza aid delivery. However, relief groups criticized ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies