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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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Mubarak Port Development, Kuwait’s Dream to Take the Pulse of Persian Gulf Trade

Mubarak Port Development, Kuwait’s Dream to Take the Pulse of Persian Gulf Trade

Tuesday 4 June 2024
Kuwait is working with China to transform into a trade hub in northern Persian Gulf, but it needs to beat challenges first. Alwaght- Geopolitical developments in the past few years have redefined the ground and maritime trade routes, and meanwhile the rise of corridor competition among the world' ...
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Global Challenges under BRICS Focus

Global Challenges under BRICS Focus

Wednesday 12 June 2024 ،
The BRICS held a two-day foreign ministerial summit that focused on a variety of global issues. Alwaght- In recent years, geopolitical tensions, the international management system's inability to settle regional and international crises, and the instrumental use of the monetary and trade mechani ...
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What’s behind Saudi Ambassador’s Visit to Iraqi Holy Shiite Cities?

What’s behind Saudi Ambassador’s Visit to Iraqi Holy Shiite Cities?

Thursday 13 June 2024 ،
The Saudi diplomat met with authorities of the two religious cities of Najaf and Karbala as part of a plan to broaden ties with Baghdad to take on Iran in Iraq. Alwaght- Application of the public diplomacy as one of the supplements of the official diplomacy is now one of the common methods in the fo ...
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Why’s Hezbollah Chief Threatened Cyprus?

Why’s Hezbollah Chief Threatened Cyprus?

Saturday 22 June 2024 ،
Hezbollah knows Cyprus will be involved in a war in form of providing logistics to Israel. So, it issued warning that it will not stay immune should it help Tel Aviv. Alwaght- As the tensions between Lebanon and the Israeli regime are reaching a boiling point and risk of a full-scale war is at its h ...
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Asia Cooperation Dialogue, the Missing Linking Ring for Asian Economic Integration

Asia Cooperation Dialogue, the Missing Linking Ring for Asian Economic Integration

Thursday 27 June 2024 ،
Asian Cooperation Dialogue was held in Iran on Monday as Asia is heading to a more focused economic ntegration. Alwaght- The 19th foreign ministerial meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) was held was on Monday in the Iranian capital Tehran with the presence of 41 diplomatic delegations from ov ...
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Tahreek-e-Taliban, a Bone of Contention in Taliban-Pakistan Relationship

Tahreek-e-Taliban, a Bone of Contention in Taliban-Pakistan Relationship

Sunday 30 June 2024 ،
The militant group is a source of trouble for Taliban since it could damage their relations with long-term backer Pakistan. Alwaght- While after Taliban's takeover of power in Afghanistan its relations were predicted to be intimate with Pakistan, the course of developments shows that the two nei ...
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Central Asia, the Rampancy Ground of ISIS

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. Alwaght- As much as the mainly tropical and dry climate of Central Asia has created arid conditions for plants and animals, it seems to have fostered a fertil ...
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Iran-Russia Gas Deal, a Revolution in Regional Energy Outlook

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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IOC Accomplice to Israeli War Crimes? Calls for IOC to Ban Israel from Paris Olympics Grow

IOC Accomplice to Israeli War Crimes? Calls for IOC to Ban Israel from Paris Olympics Grow

Saturday 20 July 2024 ،
Voices rise in protest to IOC inaction regarding Israeli crimes in Gaza, saying boycotting the games is an option if Israel is not banned. Alwaght- The Israeli continuation of unceasing massacre in Gaza has overshadowed many international developments including the Paris Olympics. Rights activists i ...
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Turkish-Arab Push for Foothold In Iraq Amid Strong Iranian-Iraqi Alliance

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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Ashura ceremony in holy Mashhad