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Israeli Strike on South Lebanon Kills One Drone and helicopter strikes by Israel hit the towns of Bint Jbeil and Blida, amid a broader escalation by occupation forces
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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament
Saturday 15 November 2025
Asia affairs expert, spoke with Alwaght, emphasizing key differences in this electoral round.
This vote was held in a climate of peace and with high turnout rate. After political pressures Arab interference, the Shiite Iraqis responded with high turnout and these finally managed to secure maj ...
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US Multi-layer Plan to Dominate Gaza
Sunday 16 November 2025
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Asia.
Furthermore, the future of Gaza is a critical linchpin for Washington's broader agenda: the expansion of the Abraham Accords and the region's integration into a US-led economic and security order. Without control over the Gaza case, no plan for a wider normalization between the ...
Analysis
What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
Monday 17 November 2025
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The Iraqis find effective forces in the resistance groups that do not restrict themselves to military sphere and have worked to stabilize national economy. Alwaght- Nearly a week after the sixth Iraqi parliamentary elections, the victory of coalitions and factions aligned with the resistance groups ...
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Bin Salman’s US Visit the Launching Pad for Future US-Saudi Ties
Monday 17 November 2025
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Asia policy. During this visit, which saw Trump also visiting the UAE and Qatar, a set of defense and technological agreements were inked, mainly focusing on data centers, AI, and common investments.
These developments reveal that bin Salman arrives in Washington today in a position way different f ...
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Iran, Pakistan Discuss Strategies to Deepen Ties
Monday 17 November 2025
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Asia, such as the situation in Afghanistan and border security concerns. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration to address shared challenges.
The upcoming consultations, co-chaired by Takht Ravanchi and Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, are expect ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
Monday 17 November 2025
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Significance of Afghanistan and Pakistan in South Asia's geopolitical landscape
Afghanistan and Pakistan, two neighboring nations bound by deep historical, ethnic, and religious ties, hold a pivotal position in South Asia's geopolitical equations. Afghanistan's role as a la ...
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Military Mobility Corridors: Europe Bracing for Possible Russia Confrontation
Tuesday 18 November 2025
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European states are interconnecting to ensure faster response should war with Russia erupt. Alwaght- Nearly four years after Ukraine war started, the impacts of this conflict on the European security and defense structure remain deep and unfolding. This war has motivated European review of defense p ...
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Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert
Tuesday 18 November 2025
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Asia affairs expert and director of the institute Saadullah Zaree brought in spotlight the current Iraqi developments in the shadow of the November 11 parliamentary elections.
Pointing to the recent Iraqi parliamentary vote, Mr Zaree said that last week elections were the sixth since dictator ...
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US Approves Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela: NYT
Wednesday 19 November 2025
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Trump intensifies the US approach to Venezuela with covert CIA initiatives, a naval buildup, and the rejection of a proposed transition deal ALWAGHT- Trump intensifies the US approach to Venezuela with covert CIA initiatives, a naval buildup, and the rejection of a proposed transition deal, seeking ...
Analysis
With Multi-billion Plans Collapsing, Saudi Megaprojets Prove a Failure Story
Wednesday 19 November 2025
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The kingdom is trying to sell a picture of progress of its megaprojects, but figures suggest it will soon need to review its ambitious path. Alwaght- In April 2016, the newly appointed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled an ambitious plan for economic and social development called Saudi ...
