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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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What Are Consequences of Turkish-Israeli Trade Halt?
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What Are Consequences of Turkish-Israeli Trade Halt?

Sunday 5 May 2024
Turkish government made a daring move to sever ties with Israel despite business damage, but it is Tel Aviv that should count the costs. Alwaght- While the Gaza war has put the Turkish government for months in a dilemma where it was under public pressure for its trade ties with the Israeli regime, f ...
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Will Turkish-Syria Security Knot Be Untied in Iraq?
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Will Turkish-Syria Security Knot Be Untied in Iraq?

Thursday 4 July 2024 ،
Syria and Turkey are on their way to a détente, but they Ankara first needs to review its behavior and respect Syrian sovereignty. Alwaght- After several rounds of reconciliation talks in Russia, Syrian and Turkish negotiators are planned to meet in Iraq in quest of a solution to bridge the gaps and ...
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Maduro’s Re-election Maintains anti-American Atmosphere in Venezuela
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Maduro’s Re-election Maintains anti-American Atmosphere in Venezuela

Tuesday 30 July 2024 ،
Maduro wins third term as president, signaling that the country remains in anti-imperialist camp, despite Western-backed protests. Alwaght- Venezuelans on Sunday that coincided with the 70th birthday of the late President Hugo Chavez in the most decisive presidential election in the 25 years of the ...
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?

Monday 12 August 2024 ،
Bangladesh has an opportunity to rebuild its democracy, but it needs to get back on the track politically first. Alwaght- Less than six months after Bangladesh parliamentary elections and assumption of power by Sheikh Hasina from the ruling Awami League, a street uprising all of a sudden overthrew t ...
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Last Step of Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement
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Last Step of Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement

Tuesday 3 September 2024 ،
El-Sisi’s visit is the last phase of rapprochement with Ankara as the two countries need each other now. Alwaght- With the visit to Turkey of Egyptian President Abdul Fattah el-Sisi on Wednesday, a new era will begin in their relations, raising a flag of peace after relatively long period of tension ...
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Iranian and Turkish Bankers Stress Strengthening Bilateral Banking Ties
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Iranian and Turkish Bankers Stress Strengthening Bilateral Banking Ties

Monday 30 September 2024 ،
The central bank governors of Iran and Turkey underscored the importance of strengthening their bilateral banking relations ALWAGHT- The central bank governors of Iran and Turkey underscored the importance of strengthening their bilateral banking relations. Mohammadreza Fazin, the Governor of the C ...
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New Emirati-Israeli Adventure in Yemen Could End up Costly to Abu Dhabi
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New Emirati-Israeli Adventure in Yemen Could End up Costly to Abu Dhabi

Wednesday 20 November 2024 ،
The Emiratis are facilitating Israeli presence in Yemen’s Socotra Island for actions against Ansarullah resistance movement. Alwaght- The catastrophic results of Israeli warmongering against the civilians in Gaza and Lebanon have driven many governments, even among Western allies of Tel Aviv, to cut ...
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New Syria: Permanent or Temporary Victory for Erdogan?
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New Syria: Permanent or Temporary Victory for Erdogan?

Wednesday 11 December 2024 ،
The Turkish leader tries to make the most out of Syria situation, but a permanent victory is not guaranteed for Turkey. Alwaght- With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, Turkey has secured a strategic position that makes it one of the biggest beneficiaries of Syrian opposition ...
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Turkey is optimistic about economic advantages in post-Assad Syria, but observers say it is too early to celebrate as Syria can be a burden. Alwaght- A majority of the Turkish politicians and media outlets believe that Ankara which has been leading a project to topple the Syrian government is the bi ...
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How’s Gaza War Impacted Israeli Society?
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How’s Gaza War Impacted Israeli Society?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
The Israeli society has sufferred deep damages that will haunt it for years. Alwaght- Ceasefire in Gaza has not only drawn support from the Palestinians and their supporters, but also it was met with welcome from Israelis in the occupied territories as it secured a deal to put an end to the war. Act ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures