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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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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?
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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?

Sunday 27 April 2025
Home and regional developments seem to have motivated Jordanian government to ban the Muslim Brotherhood after 80 years. Alwaght- After years of ups and downs in relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and the Jordanian government, Amman last week banned groups affiliated with the MB in the ...
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Why Shouldn’t the World Be Fooled by Protests in Israel?
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Why Shouldn’t the World Be Fooled by Protests in Israel?

Thursday 1 May 2025 ،
The street protests in Israel should not be seen as a sign of Israeli public’s tendency for peace and humanitarianism. Alwaght- For several weeks, protesters have occupied the streets of Tel Aviv and other cities in the occupied territories to force Netanyahu's government into accepting the ceas ...
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Why’s Hezbollah Lead in Municipal Elections Important?
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Why’s Hezbollah Lead in Municipal Elections Important?

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
Hezbollah and allied Amal Movement are leading in local elections as they shape the future of power dynamics at home. Alwaght- After several years of delay, local and municipal elections were held on Sunday in Mount Lebanon Governorate as first phase. These elections are first since 2016. The previo ...
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?

Sunday 18 May 2025 ،
In his Persian Gulf tour, Trump falsified concepts of true growth and development in his comparison of Arab monarchies and Iran. Alwaght- Donald Trump's tour of the Persian Gulf was surrounded by a lot of controversy. He returned home from his first foreign visit since his comeback to the White ...
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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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Sheikh Qassem Asserts: Resistance Remains Defiant Amid US, Israeli Pressure
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Sheikh Qassem Asserts: Resistance Remains Defiant Amid US, Israeli Pressure

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah underscores the Resistance’s role in standing against "Israel", dismisses foreign influence ALWAGHT- The Secretary-General of Hezbollah underscores the Resistance's role in standing against Israel, dismisses foreign influence, and urges prompt governmental acti ...
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Venezuela: Ruling Party Led by Maduro Wins Big in Parliamentary and Regional Votes
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Venezuela: Ruling Party Led by Maduro Wins Big in Parliamentary and Regional Votes

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by President Nicolás Maduro, has emerged victorious in the nation’s elections ALWAGHT- The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by President Nicolás Maduro, has emerged victorious in the nation’s elections, winning a dominan ...
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Boiled Frog: How’s US Consuming Syria’s Al-Jolani in a Gradual Trust-making Process?
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Boiled Frog: How’s US Consuming Syria’s Al-Jolani in a Gradual Trust-making Process?

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
The US on the one hand praises new Syrian leader and on the other hand threats him with fall should he fail to comply with American agenda. Alwaght- Peace-seeking and flexibility to the foreign actors and talking to people with a language of coercion and arms at home; this is the hallmark of several ...
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Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert
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Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
The recent elections have once again asserted that Hezbollah holds its firm position at home despite opponents’ pressure. Alwaght- The Fourth round of Lebanon municipal and mayoral elections were held at a time the country's political atmosphere is heavily influenced by regional developments and ...
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Qalibaf Re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament
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Qalibaf Re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament

Tuesday 27 May 2025 ،
Iran’s lawmakers have re-elected Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Parliament speaker for the sixth consecutive term ALWAGHT- Iran’s lawmakers have re-elected Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Parliament speaker for the sixth consecutive term. During the parliamentary session held on Tuesday morning, Iranian ...

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Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity

Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity