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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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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025
Election Law No. 12 of 2018 (as revised by Law No. 4 of 2023), the electoral complaints and appeals system, and codes of conduct and candidate registration guidelines issued this year. The disqualifications are primarily based on Article 7 of the Election Law, which sets candidacy requirements. The ...
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
US seeks to sway Iraqi parliamentary vote because if resistance groups retain their parliamentary influence, next cabinet can be tougher on US military presence in Iraq. Alwaght- These days, the US is more openly appearing as the supporter and facilitator of the Israeli occupation, as if it has a mi ...
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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests
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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
West thinks it cannot afford losing Georgia to Russian camp, so pressure on government to review it’s policies is on agenda. Alwaght- Only two weeks to the local elections in Georgia, the country is hit by a new wave of protests, making the small Caucasian nation the focus of geopolitical developmen ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Baghdad and Erbil have agreed on resuming Kurdistan oil exports, paving the way for influences ranging from home to the foreign actors. Alwaght- After over two years of halt, Iraqi Kurdistan region has resumed its oil exports via the Turkish Port of Ceyhan. This development is an outcome of a new de ...
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role

Thursday 9 October 2025 ،
ICC is to investigate if the Italian government is accomplice to the Israeli crimes in Gaza with weapons supplies to Tel Aviv. Alwaght- Though the large-scale Israeli crimes have pushed many of its Western allies to review their support policies to Tel Aviv, some countries still press ahead in the p ...
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Nobel: A Political Reward or Peace Prize?
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Nobel: A Political Reward or Peace Prize?

Sunday 12 October 2025 ،
The Nobel Peace Prize is largely criticized for being politically-motivated. Alwaght- The leader of Venezuelan opposition Maria Corina Machado who on Friday was announced winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 for her so-called struggle for reviving democracy in Venezuela is now at the center of contr ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
Law Coalition led by ex-PM Nouri al-Maliki has entered the electoral race. The Al-Sadiqoon bloc, the political wing of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq led by Qais al-Khazali, has also launched its campaign. The Wisdom Movement under Ammar al-Hakim has allied with Haider al-Abadi's Al-Nasr Coalition, formi ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
Trump seeks to sway Iraq’s policies to align them with Washington’s regional agenda and for deeper influence in Baghdad. Alwaght- The US President Donald Trump who is seeking new objectives in West Asia and is trying to reshape this region based on the Israeli interests has new plans for countries u ...
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.

Wednesday 22 October 2025 ،
The Iraqi government has to deal with a heavy debt that can significantly affect its function. Alwaght- In recent decades, Iraq has been struggling with multiple economic challenges stemming from wars, sanctions, and extensive oil market fluctuations. One of the most important indicators that very w ...
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Political Coup? Netanyahu’s Struggle to Escape Loss
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Political Coup? Netanyahu’s Struggle to Escape Loss

Saturday 25 October 2025 ،
Netanyahu is afraid of losing his position after elections, so he will go to risky actions. Alwaght- Now that Gaza ceasefire is in effect, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to find a way to run his campaign before the next elections. The next Knesset elections should be hel ...

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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.