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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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Kuwait Burns in 54C Heat, Perhaps Highest Temperature Ever Recorded on Earth
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Kuwait Burns in 54C Heat, Perhaps Highest Temperature Ever Recorded on Earth

Sunday 24 July 2016
Temperatures soared to record levels across the Middle East last week, especially in parts of Iraq and Kuwait (WX Bell/Ryan Maue/Twitter)  Records show nearby places were nowhere near as hot and the wind conditions not favourable for such high temperatures, they argue. According to Weathe ...
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UK Mosques Welcome Homeless as Severe Snow Leaves 11 Dead
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UK Mosques Welcome Homeless as Severe Snow Leaves 11 Dead

Friday 2 March 2018 ،
Several mosques in the United Kingdom and Ireland are opening their doors to the homeless as the weather continues to bite, leaving at least 10 dead so far. Alwaght- Several mosques in the United Kingdom and Ireland are opening their doors to the homeless people as the weather continues to bite, lea ...
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Saudi Journalist’s Body Reportedly Burned in Oven at Saudi Council’s Home
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Saudi Journalist’s Body Reportedly Burned in Oven at Saudi Council’s Home

Monday 4 March 2019 ،
The Body of slain dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was reportedly burned to ashes in an oven inside the Saudi consul general’s home in Istanbul. Alwaght- The Body of slain dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was reportedly burned to ashes in an oven inside the Saudi consul general&r ...
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In Drought-Hit Delhi, Haves Get Limitless Water, Poor Fight for Every Drop
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In Drought-Hit Delhi, Haves Get Limitless Water, Poor Fight for Every Drop

Sunday 7 July 2019 ،
In this teeming capital city of more than 20 million people, a worsening drought is amplifying the vast inequality between India’s rich and poor In this teeming capital city of more than 20 million people, a worsening drought is amplifying the vast inequality between India’s rich and poor. Th ...
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China Reports Zero Local Transmissions for 1st Time Since Outbreak
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China Reports Zero Local Transmissions for 1st Time Since Outbreak

Thursday 19 March 2020 ،
For the first time since the outbreak of coronavirus in its epicenter China in January 2019, the country reported no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday Alwaght- For the first time since the outbreak of coronavirus in its epicenter China in January 2019, the country reported no new ...
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Covid-19 Massacring US Elderly in Nursing Homes, Neglected for Years by Power-Hungry Industry
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Covid-19 Massacring US Elderly in Nursing Homes, Neglected for Years by Power-Hungry Industry

Friday 15 May 2020 ،
The elderly in US care institutions are dying disproportionately from Covid-19. The pandemic has revealed the extent to which their wellbeing and safety have been sacrificed by an industry that prioritizes profit and influence. The elderly in US care institutions are dying disproportionately from Co ...
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Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Conf. Gives Arab, Israeli Officials Opportunity to Renew Pacts
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Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Conf. Gives Arab, Israeli Officials Opportunity to Renew Pacts

Wednesday 9 November 2022 ،
The Sharm El-Sheikh meeting was a technical one but its political aspect overshadowed it as Arab officials found opportunity to meet Israelis. Alwaght- After holding 26 global meetings on climate change, representatives from 200 countries have gathered in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh ...
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How is Bin Salman Showing Utter Mirage to His Development-Thirsty Society?
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How is Bin Salman Showing Utter Mirage to His Development-Thirsty Society?

Saturday 14 January 2023 ،
The Saudi prince prince has so far unveiled many ambitious programs but none have made any progress. Alwaght- In recent years, Saudi Arabia has experienced considerable political, social, and cultural changes. Much of these changes stem from policies and programs of the young Crown Prince Mohammed b ...
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What Are Messages of China-UAE Air Exercise to US?
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What Are Messages of China-UAE Air Exercise to US?

Sunday 13 August 2023 ،
China and UAE are broadening their partnership and this is another emerging sign of US hegemony shrinkage. Alwaght- The geopolitical developments following Ukraine war that for the first time after Cold War displayed the East-West confrontation have pushed the regional states to new alliances. For d ...
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Bitter Water: Understanding the Jordan-Israel Water Disputes
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Bitter Water: Understanding the Jordan-Israel Water Disputes

Wednesday 6 March 2024 ،
Water treaties have consistently sparked political tensions, serving as a permanent tool for the Zionist regime to uphold its dominance Water treaties have consistently sparked political tensions between the parties involved, serving as a permanent tool for the Zionist regime to uphold its dominance ...

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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.