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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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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?

Thursday 16 January 2025
Hezbollah remains a decisive force in Lebanese politics despite challenges ahead especially after assassination of its chief and commanders. Alwaght- After years of political stalemate in Lebanon over election of a president, the Lebanese groups finally reached a consensus on Joseph Aoun to fill the ...
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IRGC calls Gaza Truce a ‘Devastating Defeat’ for Israel and a Major Victory for Palestinians
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IRGC calls Gaza Truce a ‘Devastating Defeat’ for Israel and a Major Victory for Palestinians

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
Iran’s IRGC has stated that the ceasefire in the Israeli regime’s war against Gaza marks a "great" victory for the resilient people of Palestine ALWAGHT- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stated that the ceasefire in the Israeli regime's war against Gaza marks a great victory ...
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Iran Has Consistently Supported Oppressed Muslims
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Iran Has Consistently Supported Oppressed Muslims

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, emphasized that Iran has consistently opposed oppression and remains the sole nation supporting all Muslims ALWAGHT- Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, emphasized that Iran has consistently opposed oppression and remains the so ...
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Why’s Netanyahu Agreed to Gaza Ceasefire?
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Why’s Netanyahu Agreed to Gaza Ceasefire?

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
The Israeli PM failed to achieve the aims he set at the beginning of war and found it difficult to carry on. Alwaght- On Wednesday night, hundreds of Americans took to the streets in central Chicago, waving Palestinian flags. They celebrated ceasefire in Gaza. Not only in the US, but also in other W ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Iran and Russia are set to up their partnership at all levels amid fast-changing global equations. Alwaght- While only a few days are left before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the president of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate the ...
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Resigns From Netanyahu’s Coalition Over Gaza Ceasefire
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Resigns From Netanyahu’s Coalition Over Gaza Ceasefire

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
An Israeli minister, along with their entire party, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition ALWAGHT- An Israeli minister, along with their entire party, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition in protest against the Gaza ceasefire a ...
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Outlook of Ansarullah-Israel Confrontation after Gaza Ceasefire
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Outlook of Ansarullah-Israel Confrontation after Gaza Ceasefire

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
Ansarullah says it is ready to escalate if Israel continues its aggression and next steps can be further surprising. Alwaght- With announcement of ceasefire for Gaza war that had involved other branches of the Axis of Resistance, now the eyes are on other anti-Israeli fronts to see what comes next t ...
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Biden’s Middle East Policy Called a ‘Disaster’ by Ex-UK Ambassador to Syria
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Biden’s Middle East Policy Called a ‘Disaster’ by Ex-UK Ambassador to Syria

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
Outgoing President Joe Biden’s policy has faced widespread criticism for damaging the US’ global reputation, mainly due to its steadfast backing of Israel ALWAGHT- Outgoing President Joe Biden's policy has faced widespread criticism for damaging the US' global reputation, mainly due to its s ...
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
Barzani is leading an effort to strike a deal between Ankara and Syrian Kurds, but the main barrier is PKK. Alwaght- After takeover of Damascus by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham-led armed groups, Syria developments have fanned the concerns of regional countries especially neighbors about the consequences ...
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Iran and Pakistan: A New Chapter of  Security and Military Partnership
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Iran and Pakistan: A New Chapter of Security and Military Partnership

Wednesday 22 January 2025 ،
Tehran and Islamabad are boosting their security and neighborly ties as they grow a shared vision on regional security. Alwaght- Iran, which in recent years by signing strategic partnership pacts with China and Russia stepped in the new world order, has maintained its neighbors first policy in its f ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures