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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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Aleppo again a Hot Spot as SDF and Damascus Wrestle for Ground
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Aleppo again a Hot Spot as SDF and Damascus Wrestle for Ground

Friday 26 December 2025
Aleppo has recently seen clashes between Syrian government and SDF militias as foreign actors are watching shifting security dynamics in Syria. Alwaght- After western and southern Syria, this time it is Aleppo in the center of the country that has become a scene to street armed clashes and insecurit ...
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Tough Winter in Afghanistan as Hunger Affecting Millions
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Tough Winter in Afghanistan as Hunger Affecting Millions

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
The WFP issues warnings that millions more in Afghanistan will suffer acute food insecurity this winter. Alwaght- The World Food Programme warns that over 17 million in Afghanistan are facing acute food insecurity this winter, up about 3 million from past year. New food security figures from the la ...
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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans
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In Addition to Israel, Winter a New Enemy of Gazans

Monday 5 January 2026 ،
Extreme weather conditions have added to the suffering of Gazans as Tel Aviv blocks tents, blankets and fuel to Gaza. Alwaght- Over the past two nights, Gaza has underwent the toughest wave of cold that has become a new enemy to about 2 million displaced Gazans in the war-ravaged enclave. This is th ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
Trump named a group of businessman and billionaire as Gaza Board of Peace to advance Gaza reconstruction, but many doubt his real aim. Alwaght- The group the US President Donald Trump has recently unveiled to ensure continuation of Gaza ceasefire is dubbed “ Board of Peace”, but it is mo ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Israel is evading implementation of terms of an agreement it signed with the Palestinians. Alwaght- One of the important outcomes of the session for inking the Board of Peace initiative in Davos forum in Switzerland is the reopening of the Rafah Border Crossing which is one of the key agendas of the ...
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
The US seems to be shifting alliance as it moves to compliance with al-Jolani’s demands and distancing from Kurdish allies. Alwaght- While the interim Syrian government led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had earlier agreed to end their clashes and return peace to th ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Israeli regime opened the Rafah Border Crossing, bit Palestinians and rights groups says this does not promise better conditions as Israeli violations persist. Alwaght- After weeks of waiting by millions of war-stricken Palestinians in Gaza to see Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt reopened, finally o ...
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Araghchi Cautions Regional States That Israel’s ‘Doctrine of Impunity’ Endangers Regional Stability
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Araghchi Cautions Regional States That Israel’s ‘Doctrine of Impunity’ Endangers Regional Stability

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran issued a warning that Israel’s perceived exemption from international law risks broader instability ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran issued a warning that Israel's perceived exemption from international law risks broader instability, assert ...
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
A coalition of eight nations and the European Union have issued a joint condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion and annexation in the West Bank ALWAGHT- A coalition of eight nations and the European Union have issued a joint condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion and annexation in the Wes ...
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
The Israeli regime is killing the Oslo Accords as it expands occupied territories in the West Bank. Alwaght- While the world community is putting high pressures on the Israeli regime to end Gaza war, the Israeli regime ruled by hardliners not only refuses to halt the conflict, but also by advancing ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.