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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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What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?
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What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

Tuesday 9 July 2024
Kuwaiti government this year banned Ashura signs and maekebs for Shiites in an unprecedented move. Alwaght- As the month of Muharram arrives, Shiites from any race and nation hold their special rituals to commemorate Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. In the meantime, there are still co ...
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Wednesday 17 July 2024 ،
The Taliban this year banned broad mourning ceremonies across the country and raising flags and signs of Imam Hussein. Alwaght- While earlier claiming that the Shiite Muslims are free to conduct their religious rituals, the Taliban in Afghanistan this year have cracked down on them for Muharram mour ...
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Anti-Muslim incidents in the US increase by 70% in the first half of 2024 amid Gaza conflict
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Anti-Muslim incidents in the US increase by 70% in the first half of 2024 amid Gaza conflict

Tuesday 30 July 2024 ،
Anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian incidents in the United States increased by 70% in the first half of 2024 ALWAGHT- According to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian incidents in the United States increased by 70% in the first half of 2024. Human rights ...
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War of Water: The Cruel Israeli Punishment of the West Bank
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War of Water: The Cruel Israeli Punishment of the West Bank

Thursday 1 August 2024 ،
Israeli regime cracks down on the West Bank water sector development and cuts Palestinian water share. Alwaght- The Israeli regime has not only caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but also now by plundering the water resources in the West Bank is seeking to wage a water war against the Palestinian ...
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?

Monday 12 August 2024 ،
Bangladesh has an opportunity to rebuild its democracy, but it needs to get back on the track politically first. Alwaght- Less than six months after Bangladesh parliamentary elections and assumption of power by Sheikh Hasina from the ruling Awami League, a street uprising all of a sudden overthrew t ...
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How’s War Addicting the Israeli to Drugs and Smoking?
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How’s War Addicting the Israeli to Drugs and Smoking?

Tuesday 17 September 2024 ،
The Israelis, especially military personnel, are increasingly smoke and take drugs as war continues to create depression among them. Alwaght- The addiction to drugs of the ordinary Israelis and military personnel has repeatedly been debated by Israeli media, and recently Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper i ...
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Palestinian Cause, the Driving Force for Muslim Unity
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Palestinian Cause, the Driving Force for Muslim Unity

Sunday 22 September 2024 ،
The Muslim unity conference in Tehran stressed on the need for unity of Muslim nations around the Palestinian cause. Alwaght- The continuation of the Israeli crimes in Gaza Strip that have reduced the coastal enclave to ruins puts a heavy responsibility on the shoulders of Muslim countries to take s ...
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
Crackdown on the minorities was not limited to the Alawites and other religious minorities have protested mistreatment by the HTS armed men. A number of the group's fighters last week burned a Christmas tree in Hama and published its images, outraging the Christian minority.  In order to c ...
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Nearly 300 Detained in HTS Operation Targeting Assad Supporters in Syria
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Nearly 300 Detained in HTS Operation Targeting Assad Supporters in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
A UK-based war monitor reports that Syria’s new rulers have detained nearly 300 individuals ALWAGHT- A UK-based war monitor reports that Syria's new rulers have detained nearly 300 individuals in a sweeping crackdown on supporters of President Bashar al-Assad after his government collapsed earli ...
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Will Israeli Evil Dream for Palestine Come True?
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Will Israeli Evil Dream for Palestine Come True?

Wednesday 1 January 2025 ،
Tel Aviv has evil scenarios to Palestine from dividing Palestinian ranks to annexing the West Bank and its success depends on national Palestinian behavior. Alwaght- These days, along with occupation of Gaza, the Israelis have begun intensive efforts to destabilize the West Bank. Sowing division bet ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures