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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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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026
War, this event marked the strategic cohesion of the West and was recognized as the most important platform of the world security dialogue, one where trans-Atlantic elites discuss major global security issues. But today, this conference is being held as the world order is undergoing deep transformat ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
European leaders are working to depart from reliance on the US in security and economic areas to ensure minimum influence during challenges. Alwaght- In Trump's second term, the gap between the US and Europe has grown deeper than any other time. Now the differences are not simply about geopoliti ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
The Iraqi cabinet formation looks uncertain as the Iraqi factions are thinking over their next moves after US opposition to al-Maliki’s candidacy. Alwaght- Iraq's parliamentary elections of November 11 with a 55-percent turnout marked a turning point in establishing a relative political order af ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
The IRGC launched "Smart control" drills, suggesting that in case of crisis Tehran can effectively manage its and allies" interests. Alwaght- Since Sunday, Iran's IRGC launched its smart control of the Strait of Hormuz military drills under watch of the force’s commander General Mohammad P ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Amid shifting politics and alliances, Hariri may take moves to return to politics, despite veto on him by Saudi Arabia. Alwaght- Like every year, the former Lebanese PM Saad Hariru has returned to the country to mark anniversary of his father's assassination. During this year's ceremony, he ...
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What Do we Know about Chinese and Russian Air Bridge to Iran?
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What Do we Know about Chinese and Russian Air Bridge to Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
While the US is deploying weapons to the region, Iran’s allies are helping it boost its position. Alwaght- While the US President Donald Trump continuously threatens Iran with the armada he has deployed recently to the Persian Gulf and the media talk about large development of various equipment and ...
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Gaza in ’Board of Peace’ Trap: When Bombs Arrive before Aid
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Gaza in ’Board of Peace’ Trap: When Bombs Arrive before Aid

Sunday 22 February 2026 ،
The Board of Peace is feared to be a decorated means of occupation of Gaza as it distances Palestinians and opponents of Israeli occupation. Alwaght- After months of preparations and media and political uproar, finally Trump's Board of Peace held its first session. Chaired by Trump, the board sa ...
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Trump Facing Refund Burden as Supreme Court Strikes Down his Tariffs
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Trump Facing Refund Burden as Supreme Court Strikes Down his Tariffs

Monday 23 February 2026 ،
Economic Powers Act. While the law permits the president to take emergency action against immediate external threats such as security or economic crises, the court found that using it to impose sweeping trade tariffs fell outside the statute's intended purpose and scope. The justices emphasize ...
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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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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
As water crisis grows more serious, regional tensions may be given a reason to escalate. Alwaght- West Asia and North Africa regions are facing growing water crisis. Now around 60 percent of their population is suffering from water tensions. A recent report by International Water Management Institut ...

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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.