Alwaght | News & Analysis Website

Editor's Choice

News

Most Viewed

Day Week Month

In Focus

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
New node

New node

Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

alwaght.net
How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
Analysis

How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025
Emirati deal alone accounts for 10 percent of this order basket. In other words, this contract provides: - A long-term and stable revenue stream; - Reduced risk from short-term fluctuations in the arms market; - And enables greater investment in research and development for next-generation defen ...
alwaght.net
Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
Analysis

Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Emirates. Each seeks a stake in shaping the future of this region. The UAE is heavily invested, pouring extensive resources into Sudanese agriculture and mineral wealth, and has no intention of relinquishing this opportunity. Meanwhile, Sudan’s central government and army appear to have decis ...
alwaght.net
Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only  Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse
Analysis

Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Emirates proxies and against the Saudi-backed local forces. The gap and differences between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh over Yemen are widening, with clashes escalating between Emirati-backed local proxy forces on one side and Saudi Arabia on the other. The UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC ...
alwaght.net
Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
Analysis

Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Emirati activities and those of its proxy forces in southern Yemen, points to a clear strategic alignment between Tel Aviv and its allies. Israel and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to transform southern Yemen into a controlled zone, restricting Ansarallah’s access to the Red Sea as well ...
alwaght.net
Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South
News

Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Emirati rivalry over influence, resources, and strategic ports in the country. The ministers also condemned continued Israeli attacks in Palestine and Lebanon, calling for international pressure on Israel to protect civilians and comply with ceasefire agreements.
alwaght.net
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen
Analysis

Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
Emirates maintained its influence in Yemen through far-reaching support to the aligned groups, especially STC separatists. The backing included training, arming, providing intelligence, abd even directly running some bases and ports. The military moves by the STC in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahrah that le ...
alwaght.net
What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?
Analysis

What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?

Monday 12 January 2026 ،
Emirati-backed warring sides, now new developments are taking place politically that are slated to boost the position of Riyadh and its local allies. In this connection, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) has recently issued a statement saying that the separatist bloc has failed to realize its ...
alwaght.net
What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?
Analysis

What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?

Friday 16 January 2026 ،
Emirati-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Yemen’s Hadramout and Al-Mahra provinces, Saudi Arabia launched a major aerial campaign and issued an ultimatum demanding the UAE and its loyalists’ withdrawal . This forceful intervention has allowed Saudi-aligned “Natio ...
alwaght.net
Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground
Analysis

Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
Emirate of Afghanistan, are seeking to monopolize the power within Pashtun hands by isolating other sectarian and political groups just contrary to their claims of work for an inclusive government. In other words, their policies and performance are transforming Afghanistan’s political structur ...
alwaght.net
Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics
Analysis

Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Emirati influence, poses a serious long-term security threat. This calculation rests on three key pillars: Borders: Saudi Arabia shares a long land border with southern Yemen. A weak state there, dependent on a regional rival (the UAE) or susceptible to radical elements, represents a direct threat ...

Gallery

Photo

Film

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.