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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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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?
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Lebanon’s Municipal Election: What Are Its Effects for Hezbollah and Country’s Politics?

Sunday 25 May 2025
Local elections, consolidating Hezbollah's national position Hezbollah's victory in the municipal elections should be viewed as an achievement transcending local boundaries. This feat is a fresh highlight of popular legitimacy of Hezbollah, a practical response to the home and foreign press ...
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Sheikh Qassem Asserts: Resistance Remains Defiant Amid US, Israeli Pressure
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Sheikh Qassem Asserts: Resistance Remains Defiant Amid US, Israeli Pressure

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah underscores the Resistance’s role in standing against "Israel", dismisses foreign influence ALWAGHT- The Secretary-General of Hezbollah underscores the Resistance's role in standing against Israel, dismisses foreign influence, and urges prompt governmental acti ...
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Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert
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Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
The recent elections have once again asserted that Hezbollah holds its firm position at home despite opponents’ pressure. Alwaght- The Fourth round of Lebanon municipal and mayoral elections were held at a time the country's political atmosphere is heavily influenced by regional developments and ...
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
Local and tribal issues: Some tribes like Harki that have influence in KDP-dominated areas sometimes stand in the face of the party's policies. Disputes over land, resources, and local interests combined with major political gaps lead to armed violence every now and then.  Governance and l ...
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
Electoral commission disqualified a large number of candidates for a variety of reasons including corruption, etc. Alwaght- With just two months left to Iraq's parliamentary elections, sensitivities over the candidate vetting process has intensified. The Independent High Electoral Commission (IH ...
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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests
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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
West thinks it cannot afford losing Georgia to Russian camp, so pressure on government to review it’s policies is on agenda. Alwaght- Only two weeks to the local elections in Georgia, the country is hit by a new wave of protests, making the small Caucasian nation the focus of geopolitical developmen ...
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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.
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Hezbollah Projects Glory and Power on First Nasrallah Anniv.

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
The Lebanese resistance movement emerges strong from the war fallout, bracing for what comes next. Alwaght- Over the past two days, Lebanon has witnessed people marking the first anniversary of martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his aide Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.&nb ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
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Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Baghdad and Erbil have agreed on resuming Kurdistan oil exports, paving the way for influences ranging from home to the foreign actors. Alwaght- After over two years of halt, Iraqi Kurdistan region has resumed its oil exports via the Turkish Port of Ceyhan. This development is an outcome of a new de ...
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Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule
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Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Syrian rulers have arranged a parliamentary election where candidates are elected indirectly and a majority are under control of interim President al-Sharaa. Alwaght- Ten months after fall of President Bashar al-Assad and assumption of power by armed militias, Syria is holding its first parliamentar ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
This time, the elections in Iraq are crucial because they decide the country’s future political path in the context of changing region. Alwaght- The Iraqi parliamentary elections that are set for November 11 make a turning point in the country's political landscape. These elections are not only ...

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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.