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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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Bahrain’s Main Opposition Group Calls for Boycott of November Legislative Elections
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Bahrain’s Main Opposition Group Calls for Boycott of November Legislative Elections

Friday 16 September 2022
The November general elections scheduled amid a heavy crackdown on the pro-democracy voice. Alwaght- Bahrain's main opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, has called for the boycott of the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Persian Gulf nation, amid the escalation of polit ...
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Bahrain Election Coat of Democracy on Despotism
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Bahrain Election Coat of Democracy on Despotism

Saturday 8 October 2022 ،
Bahrain is set to hold its parliamentary election but opposition called it sham and only aimed at solidifying Al Khalifa autocracy. Alwaght- Innately an opponent of democracy with its heavy crackdown on the dissidents, Al Khalifa regime of Bahrain is seeking to put up a democratic face international ...
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83 Muslim Americans Elected in 2022 Midterm Elections: Report
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83 Muslim Americans Elected in 2022 Midterm Elections: Report

Tuesday 15 November 2022 ،
Muslim Americans have made history again as a record number of Muslim candidates were elected into office in the 2022 midterm elections, despite rampant hate and discrimination against the faith community. Muslim Americans have made history again as a record number of Muslim candidates wer ...
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A Look at Turkish Election Atmosphere, Scenarios Ahead
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A Look at Turkish Election Atmosphere, Scenarios Ahead

Monday 9 January 2023 ،
Erdogan’s opposition announced a coalition that can pose a serious challenge to the president. Alwaght- Five months to the presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey, the nation’s political atmosphere is heavily influenced by the political competitions, and the parties are making their ...
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Destructive Effects of Politicization of Rescue and Aid in Turkey, Syria
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Destructive Effects of Politicization of Rescue and Aid in Turkey, Syria

Monday 13 February 2023 ،
The US sanctions on Syria are seen the main obstacle to earthquake response and are raising the death toll. Alwaght- At the time being, political and economic consequences are an inseparable part of any crisis or natural disaster like flood, drought, and earthquake. Syrian and Turkey earthquake pres ...
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Pakistan Police Raid Ex-Premier’s House as Khan Heads to Court
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Pakistan Police Raid Ex-Premier’s House as Khan Heads to Court

Saturday 18 March 2023 ،
Pakistan police have raided the Lahore home of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is on his way to the capital, Islamabad, for a court appearance. Pakistan police have raided the Lahore home of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is on his way to the capital, Islamabad, for a co ...
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Turkey Arrests 110 over Alleged Militant Ties ahead of Election
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Turkey Arrests 110 over Alleged Militant Ties ahead of Election

Tuesday 25 April 2023 ،
Turkish police detained on Tuesday 110 people over alleged ties to PKK militants, security sources said, with a pro-Kurdish lawmaker saying politicians, lawyers and journalists were among those held in raids. Alwaght- Turkish police detained on Tuesday 110 people over alleged ties to PKK militants, ...
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Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements
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Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements

Saturday 27 May 2023 ،
Libyan opposite sides reached a deal for elections, but their record of failing to fulfill their commitments does not invite for optimism. Alwaght- As Libya is passing the 12th year of its civil war, it is reaching the sensitive stage of electing a government whose job will be uniting the east and t ...
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More than 100 U.S. political leaders have ancestors who were slaveholders
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More than 100 U.S. political leaders have ancestors who were slaveholders

Tuesday 27 June 2023 ،
More than 100 U.S. leaders – lawmakers, presidents, governors and justices – have slaveholding ancestors, a Reuters examination found. Few are willing to talk about their ties to America’s “original sin” More than 100 U.S. leaders – lawmakers, presidents, governors and justices – have sl ...
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With Parl. Speaker Al-Halbousi Removed by Supreme Court, Should Iraqis Expect New Political Crisis?
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With Parl. Speaker Al-Halbousi Removed by Supreme Court, Should Iraqis Expect New Political Crisis?

Monday 20 November 2023 ،
Electoral Commission, for her part said that the Commission awaits a letter from the parliament asking it to name a replacement for al-Halbousi.  “According to the election law of the Council of Representatives, whoever obtained the larger votes in the last election in the related consti ...

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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.