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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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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?

Monday 15 September 2025
The Persian Gulf Arab monarchies’ security is at stake and this puts the effectiveness of Peninsula Shield Force to test. Alwaght- Recent Israeli attack on Qatar targeting the Hamas leaders has marked a turning point in West Asia security equations. Until now, many Arab countries were thinking that ...
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Three Years of Fighting: Why’s Sudan not Settling?
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Three Years of Fighting: Why’s Sudan not Settling?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
Sudan is victim not just to internal ambitions but intervention of foreign actors each having own interests in this country. Alwaght- In a drone strike on a mosque in Sudan's conflict-ridden region of Darfur, over 70 people were killed on Friday. The attack carried out in the city of Al-Fashir w ...
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza
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Sumud Flotilla: Voice of 45 Nations against Israeli Crimes in Gaza

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
The international fleet to break Gaza blockade is a display of world condemnationof Israeli crimes in Gaza. Alwaght- We have officially set sail from Sicily. Here, amidst the sea waves, we are watching the stars and with them, we are hopeful towards our destination: Gaza. Today is a busy day, and we ...
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
Foreign Relations (CFR), the Atlantic Council, Carnegie Endowment, and Hudson Institute—along with several European policy centers, each analyzed the battle from different angles. Some focused on the military strengths and weaknesses of each side, while others highlighted the geopolitical and ...
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Blair, a War Criminal Named for Trump’s Gaza Administration
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Blair, a War Criminal Named for Trump’s Gaza Administration

Thursday 2 October 2025 ،
The ex-Brirish PM Blair who is a notorious politician with dark record in West Asia is named by Trump as head of so-called Gaza administration board. Alwaght- Several decades after the mandate system lost its function in the international system, this time the US President Donald Trump has once agai ...
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Maduro Declares Venezuelans Will Resist Western Influence
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Maduro Declares Venezuelans Will Resist Western Influence

Saturday 4 October 2025 ،
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reiterated that the country will not bow to Western influence or serve as a subordinate to any dominant power ALWAGHT- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reiterated that the country will not bow to Western influence or serve as a subordinate to any dominant power ...
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Hamas’s Calculated Response to Trump’s Plan: Yes to Deal, Never to Surrender
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Hamas’s Calculated Response to Trump’s Plan: Yes to Deal, Never to Surrender

Saturday 4 October 2025 ،
Foreign Minister David van Weel expressed cautious optimism, noting, it appears Hamas is prepared to release Israeli captives and engage in direct talks on the Trump peace plan. His Austrian counterpart emphasized that the release of the Israeli captives and a ceasefire are within reach, and we stan ...
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Gaza Ceasefire a Tactical Move in Netanyahu’s Crisis-making Strategy: Expert
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Gaza Ceasefire a Tactical Move in Netanyahu’s Crisis-making Strategy: Expert

Sunday 12 October 2025 ،
Tel Aviv has sustained a loss and needed to restructure itself. This was the main driving force behind it accepting Gaza ceasefire. Alwaght- The Israeli regime and Hamas reached an agreement to end Gaza war according to the US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan on Thursday. Alwaght has discu ...
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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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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?
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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi paid an official visit to New Delhi to make ground for stronger relations with Pakistan's rival.  Fallout and costs  The continued conflict and tense relations between the Taliban and Pakistan risk triggering a cascade of negative consequences across ...

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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.