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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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Ifs and Buts of Turkey-Iraq Security Agreement
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Ifs and Buts of Turkey-Iraq Security Agreement

Sunday 18 August 2024
Turkey needs to exit its military bases in Iraq and avoid further violations of Iraqi territorial integrity for success of agreement. Alwaght- Turkey, which has been regarded as a crisis-generating factor in the Iraqi and Syrian developments over the past decade, these days has taken a path of inter ...
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Introducing BRICS Pay: Kazan Summit Signals a Shifting World Order
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Introducing BRICS Pay: Kazan Summit Signals a Shifting World Order

Wednesday 23 October 2024 ،
BRICS unveiled a new payment system that will enable the bloc to circumvent Western-dominated payment systems and most importantly de-dollarize. Alwaght- While the global attention is captured by the wars in Eastern Europe, West Asia, and Africa, the structure of the world order is quietly molting. ...
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Signs of Netanyahu Retreat from War on Hezbollah Emerging
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Signs of Netanyahu Retreat from War on Hezbollah Emerging

Friday 1 November 2024 ،
Israeli PM now seeks mediation for ceasefire as the tide turns against his forces in southern Lebanon battles. Alwaght- While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed he will continue the war in Lebanon until destruction of Hezbollah, a month after starting the adventure, signs of Israeli ...
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What Do Experts Think about Prospects of Iranian-Saudi Security Cooperation?
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What Do Experts Think about Prospects of Iranian-Saudi Security Cooperation?

Tuesday 12 November 2024 ،
Saudis are beginning to feel the need to engage in security and perhaps military partnership with Tehran as a key player in the region. Alwaght- While traditional approach of the US in the Persian Gulf has been sowing division between Iran and the Arab states and establishing its presence in this wa ...
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Lebanon Ceasefire on the Brink as Israeli Violations Continue
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Lebanon Ceasefire on the Brink as Israeli Violations Continue

Saturday 30 November 2024 ،
Israel continues to breach the ceasefire term of not firing at the Lebanese side, making the deal teetering on the brink. Alwaght- Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal enters its fourth day while the outlook for this agreement looks dim due to repeated breaches by the Israeli regime. Though according to t ...
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Syria Entered Dark Tunnel, Axis of Resistance to Press on without Damascus: Expert
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Syria Entered Dark Tunnel, Axis of Resistance to Press on without Damascus: Expert

Sunday 8 December 2024 ،
Fall of Assad of Syria causes challenges, but Axis of Resistance is determined to press ahead with mission against imperialism. Alwaght- The Syrian armed opposition that started their offensive against the government on November 27 finally reached Damascus on Sunday and siezed all of the security an ...
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Syria, a History of Anti-Israeli Occupation Fight
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Syria, a History of Anti-Israeli Occupation Fight

Wednesday 18 December 2024 ،
Syria has been a stronghold for anti-Israeli occupation struggle and it will re-embrace its past one day. Alwaght- Only a few hours after capture of Damascus by the armed opposition, Israel rushed to take advantage of the security vacuum caused by power transition and under the ruse of securing the ...
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria

Sunday 22 December 2024 ،
The US sent its diplomats to Syria to make sure new Syrian leaders are compliant with US regional strategy and interests. Alwaght- With the collapse of Syrian government and rise to power of armed groups, these days Damascus has become a center of diplomatic visits and interactions in the region. Af ...
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
The US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have clashed with Turkish-supported Syrian National Army (SNA) militants in northern Syria ALWAGHT- The US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have clashed with Turkish-supported Syrian National Army (SNA) militants in northern ...
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China and Iran: From Economic Partnership to Strategic Alliance
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China and Iran: From Economic Partnership to Strategic Alliance

Saturday 28 December 2024 ،
Tehran and Beijing are moving further close and coordinating their stances to address the fast-moving world. developments. Alwaght- Continuing his diplomatic visits, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has recently visited a new destination: The legendary country of China. As the official sou ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures