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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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Sadr’s Departure, SCF’s Choices for New Govt. Formation

Sadr’s Departure, SCF’s Choices for New Govt. Formation

Monday 20 June 2022
National Salvation Coalition with the Kurds and Sunnis, demanded formation of national majority government and sidelining the SCF. But now the grand shock of al-Sadr was perhaps not expected even by the most optimistic forces and supporters of the Coordination Framework. The unbelievable issue is th ...
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Lebanese Scenarios after President Aoun’s Term Expires

Lebanese Scenarios after President Aoun’s Term Expires

Monday 3 October 2022 ،
The Lebanese groups are yet to agree on a choice for president post and a vacuum is likely, though there are constitutional options. Alwaght- These days, Lebanon is living an atmosphere of taking the final steps to an agreement over demarcation of the disputed sea borders with the Israeli regime as ...
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What’s Driving US Pessimism about Pakistani Nukes?

What’s Driving US Pessimism about Pakistani Nukes?

Saturday 22 October 2022 ،
The US president recently voiced concerns about the Pakistani nuclear weapons, saying they are without “cohesion.” Alwaght- Pakistan has had a special place in the American policy over the past two decades and since the US-led NATO invasion of Afghanistan their bilateral ties saw a major boost. But ...
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China Eyeing Yemen’s Aden Integration into Road, Belt Initiative

China Eyeing Yemen’s Aden Integration into Road, Belt Initiative

Tuesday 3 January 2023 ،
Recently, Chinese officials discussed with various Yemeni offices ways to invest in the south and other areas hosting ports. Alwaght- Preparing itself to lead the world in next decades, China seeks to expand its influence in all strategic regions of the world to realize its major plans. After Chines ...
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A Look at Turkish Election Atmosphere, Scenarios Ahead

A Look at Turkish Election Atmosphere, Scenarios Ahead

Monday 9 January 2023 ،
Grand National Assembly President Mustafa Şentop and others like Binali Yıldırım, Hayati Yazici, Ali ihsan Yavuz, and Judet Yılmaz are all three-termers. Undoubtedly, Erdogan desperately needs the help of these prominent figures at this critical situation. So, he would seek changes to party statute. ...
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Resistance Culture Gaining Ground Among India’s Shiites

Resistance Culture Gaining Ground Among India’s Shiites

Monday 27 March 2023 ،
National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji on Friday. The two countries emphasized on strengthening security relations, too. An important meeting was held between the two sides, and they exchanged views on various fields that would serve the interests of both countries, according to media reports.&nbs ...
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Yemen’s Ashura Ceremonies Under Enemy Propaganda

Yemen’s Ashura Ceremonies Under Enemy Propaganda

Monday 31 July 2023 ،
National Salvation Government (NSG). Ever since, the Yemeni Shiites arranged their religious ceremonies and Muharram under the new administration with special spirit and enthusiasm.  Still, the more Ansarullah-led Shiites in Yemeni held the Muharram ceremonies enthusiastically, the more seriou ...
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The US’s Running An Alarming Cultural Sedition Project in Iraq

The US’s Running An Alarming Cultural Sedition Project in Iraq

Monday 7 August 2023 ،
National Movement (Herak Al-Shaabi) Ahmad al-Shomari said that foreign sides are seeking to promote moral deviations in Iraq and this evil project is meant to propagate homosexual thoughts and moral deviations and anything that damages human values in the society and social cohesion.  The move ...
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Out of Frying Pan into Fire: Netanyahu Struggling after Iran Strike

Out of Frying Pan into Fire: Netanyahu Struggling after Iran Strike

Saturday 20 April 2024 ،
Grand Shiite Cleric Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Sisistani in opposition to ISIS terrorist group, operate in Babil province.  A military official said that the Kalsu base is operated jointly by the army and the PMF. The PMF, called Hashd Al-Sha'abi in Arabic, in a statement said that an investigat ...
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Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Monday 13 May 2024 ،
National Movement, which can mean a new effort to strengthen the movement's social base among the Shiites and also to redefine his movement politically and ideologically based on the new political and social realities. Political mobilization of masses is a tactic and skill that makes al-Sadr di ...

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