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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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Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?
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Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?

Wednesday 6 March 2024
Numerous analysts are concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu might exploit a war in Lebanon to distract attention from their internal challenges Numerous analysts are concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, and his cabinet, facing significant domestic and international criticism o ...
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Coordinated Vandalism Acts Hit Russian Electoral Polls
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Coordinated Vandalism Acts Hit Russian Electoral Polls

Saturday 16 March 2024 ،
Election Commission (CEC) demanded more condensed security to avoid the occurrence of similar incidents. The chair of the CEC, Ella Pamfilova, speculated that the disruptors were paid to carry out these acts. Detainee testimonies revealed that a few of the offenders were manipulated by scammers say ...
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Chinese Hackers Accessed Personal Data of Millions of British Voters: Ministers
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Chinese Hackers Accessed Personal Data of Millions of British Voters: Ministers

Monday 25 March 2024 ،
The British government is expected to released a report on what it calls Chinese cyber-attacks on British MPs and voters. Alwaght- Hackers from China may appear to have gained access to personal information of millions of British voters, government ministers have warned.  The British governmen ...
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China-Russia Partnership: Putin’s Profitable Deals with Beijing
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China-Russia Partnership: Putin’s Profitable Deals with Beijing

Saturday 18 May 2024 ،
The Russian president cemented ties with China in his visit and showed the West it failed to bring Moscow to its knees. Alwaght- On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia traveled to China in his first foreign visit since his re-election in March so that in a ceremony celebrating the 75th anni ...
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What’s the New US Ambassador’s Mission in Iraq?
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What’s the New US Ambassador’s Mission in Iraq?

Sunday 16 June 2024 ،
The US ambassador appears to plan to stir tensions in Iraq and seek wider US control over Iraqi financial system. Alwaght- Several months after Tracy Jaconson was named the new US ambassador to Iraq, this American diplomat has made her last preparations for taking over her Baghdad job with an addres ...
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What’s the Significance of Beijing Declaration for Post-war Gaza?
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What’s the Significance of Beijing Declaration for Post-war Gaza?

Thursday 25 July 2024 ،
Election Commission. In this declaration, all the parties emphasized on strengthening the unity of Palestine and declared their renewed commitment to the goal of forming an independent Palestinian state with Al-Quds (Jerusalem) as its capital in accordance with United Nations resolutions 181 and 23 ...
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Maduro’s Re-election Maintains anti-American Atmosphere in Venezuela
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Maduro’s Re-election Maintains anti-American Atmosphere in Venezuela

Tuesday 30 July 2024 ،
Maduro wins third term as president, signaling that the country remains in anti-imperialist camp, despite Western-backed protests. Alwaght- Venezuelans on Sunday that coincided with the 70th birthday of the late President Hugo Chavez in the most decisive presidential election in the 25 years of the ...
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What’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?

Tuesday 25 February 2025 ،
The Russian foreign policy czar discussed a variety of bilateral, regional, and international issues with Iranian officials. Alwaght- As part of the diplomatic interactions between Tehran and Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Iran to hold discussions with Iranian officials. ...
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Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate
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Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate

Thursday 10 April 2025 ،
Iran’s FM visited Algeria as a traditional reliable partner to discuss ways for higher-level ties in all areas. Alwaght- On the eve of the important Iran-US talks in the Omani capital Muscat, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Algeria. Publishing an image of the visit, the Iranian fo ...
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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?
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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
Hezbollah takes the lead in the key local elections and this grants it higher national position and trust. Alwaght- At a time Lebanon is grappling with intricate economic, security, and political challenges, it is holding fourth and the last phase of its municipal elections in the south amid brazen ...

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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.