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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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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?
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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?

Tuesday 14 October 2025
After Taliban’s takeover of power in 2021, the group saw a change in identity, frustrating Pakistan about a submissive partner in Kabul. Alwaght- The bombing of the Afghan capital Kabul and the ensuing intensive clashes on the Durand borderline bore witness to an unbelievable divorce of old politica ...
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Pakistan is pushing to establish a new equation with Afghanistan that addresses its security and geopolitical concerns. Alwaght- After a bloody week on the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two countries finally struck a peace agreement hundreds of kilometers away in the Persian Gulf. Earlie ...
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Al-Jolani and Syria Breakup Mystery
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Al-Jolani and Syria Breakup Mystery

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
Many agree al-Jolani is not doing what he is promising and suggest his policy will push the Arab country into a partition serving Israel and the US. Alwaght- In December 2024, with the fall of Damascus to rebel militias led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and formation of interim government headed by ...
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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability
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Libya between Choas and Hope for Stability

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
Libya’s leading forces have signed a deal for military unity to stabilize the country, but challenges are enormous. Alwaght- In an unprecedented development in Libyan political and military landscape, Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, the chief of staff of Libyan National Forces (LNA) and son of the ...
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025 ،
The voluntary forces of Iraq are on surveillance and action missions to clear desert regions of ISIS sleeper cells amid potential rise aided for US. Alwaght- In recent days, Iraqi security sources said the country has heightened its security measures in the border crossings with the three neighborin ...
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Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit
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Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani insists resistance disarmament depends on US troop withdrawal ALWAGHT- Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani insists resistance disarmament depends on US troop withdrawal, reaffirming a 2026 coalition exit amid mounting pressure from Washington. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Iraq is preparing for a vote whose impacts will not remain inside the country, but go beyond to the region. Alwaght- A week to the country's most important political event this year, Iraq is scene to extensive election competitions and campaigns of the candidates for the sixth parliamentary elec ...
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Hopes and Fears as Syria’s Al-Jolani Visits US
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Hopes and Fears as Syria’s Al-Jolani Visits US

Sunday 9 November 2025 ،
The Syrian ruler is visiting US for economic and security gains, but he has a long way to go before making Washington his ally. Alwaght- The White House is set to roll out a red carpet to Abu Mohammad al-Jolani (officially Ahmad al-Sharaa) who just months ago was an internationally wanted terrorist. ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
What Does Higher Turnout Rate in Iraq Vote Mean? Alwaght- After months of preparations and heated campaigning of the candidates, the Iraqi parliamentary elections were finally held in a secure and peaceful climate. And now the breathes are held in expectation of the results that will determine the n ...
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
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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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.