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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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How’s War Impacting both Pakistan and Afghanistan Economically?
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How’s War Impacting both Pakistan and Afghanistan Economically?

Monday 27 October 2025
The war blocks the trade which is key to the two neighbors and leads to the withdrawal of foreign capital. Alwaght- The impacts of war between Taliban and Pakistan are not limited to economy but also influence the living conditions of the Afghans and Pakistanis. Reports suggest that as the border cr ...
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Government Closure Reaches New Record with Congress Locked in Political Standoff
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Government Closure Reaches New Record with Congress Locked in Political Standoff

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
Now in its 36th day, the US government shutdown has set a new record, as another Senate attempt to advance a funding bill has collapsed ALWAGHT- Now in its 36th day, the US government shutdown has set a new record, as another Senate attempt to advance a funding bill has collapsed, leaving no clear p ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Economic, border, and political relations contentious The economic relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan after 2021 suffered from challenges despite mutual dependence of the two countries. Pakistan is one of the main trade routes of Afghanistan and provides the country's basic goods like f ...
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Coup, War or Surrender: What Path Will Trump Pick in Venezuela?
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Coup, War or Surrender: What Path Will Trump Pick in Venezuela?

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
The US president is going against international norms, seeking to overthrow a legitimate government in Venezuela. Alwaght- The sudden suspension of many international flights to Caracas and the simultaneous warning of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about the risks of flights over Venez ...
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FM Fidan, the Mysterious Man of Turkish Foreign Policy
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FM Fidan, the Mysterious Man of Turkish Foreign Policy

Saturday 27 December 2025 ،
His intelligence background make Hakan Fidan develop foreign policy in shadows. Alwaght- Many describe Hakan Fidan the architect of the current foreign policy of Turkey. This description is more a description of a doctrine shift and way of Turkish foreign policy model than a title given to the intel ...
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Borders Remain Insecure as Bilateral Distrust Dominates
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Borders Remain Insecure as Bilateral Distrust Dominates

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
Pakistan has recently launched airstrikes on Afghanistan, claiming it targeted terrorists acting against its security and interests. Alwaght- Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have once again sparked and for the second time in less than a year, the relations of the neighbors have gone critic ...
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What’s Driving Pakistani Meditation in US-Iran Crisis?
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What’s Driving Pakistani Meditation in US-Iran Crisis?

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Pakistan is vulnerable to energy crisis and is eager to prove itself as a effective mediator capable of defusing tensions. Alwaght- Three days to the end of the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, the second round of negotiations for a deal is uncertain. Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesper ...
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Economic Standoff Between US And Iran Reaches Tipping Point: America Running Out of Options
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Economic Standoff Between US And Iran Reaches Tipping Point: America Running Out of Options

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghaer Ghalibaf claims US has exhausted its leverage while Iran retains significant cards ALWAGHT- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghaer Ghalibaf claims US has exhausted its leverage while Iran retains significant cards. In a post on his X account, Iranian ...
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Western Outlets Report US-Israeli Conflict with Iran as A Conclusive Military Loss
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Western Outlets Report US-Israeli Conflict with Iran as A Conclusive Military Loss

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
Media sources, both Western and regional, acknowledge that the US-Israeli actions against Iran have led to a strategic standoff with substantial losses ALWAGHT- Media sources, both Western and regional, acknowledge that the US-Israeli actions against Iran have led to a strategic standoff with substa ...
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For the First Time, Iran Shifted War to American Borders
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For the First Time, Iran Shifted War to American Borders

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
The US should decide if it wants further damage, in economy, global image, and military, or agree to a fair deal. Alwaght- After the collapse of the Islamabad talks, Trump declared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to ramp up pressure and force Iran to back down and reopen the waterway. But Tehran ...

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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.