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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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Election of Amidi As Iraq’s President: PUK Restores Power, Political Dynamics Shift
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Election of Amidi As Iraq’s President: PUK Restores Power, Political Dynamics Shift

Monday 13 April 2026
Maliki, the leading candidate for the Coordination Framework and leader of the State of Law coalition. Al-Maliki had previously allied with Masoud Barzani, leader of the KDP, during intra-parliamentary contests to form the future cabinet. Consequently, alongside KDP representatives, he boycotted the ...
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Israel is pushing for alliances with Africa to garner international diplomatic support and geopolitical foothold. Alwaght- The Israeli moves in Africa aimed at building alliances with African actors have drawn worries of the Africans, especially when Tel Aviv is circumventing the official states. Re ...
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Yemen Does Not Maintain a Neutral Stance Towards US And Israeli Aggression Against Iran
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Yemen Does Not Maintain a Neutral Stance Towards US And Israeli Aggression Against Iran

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah movement, states that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has reached a critical stage ALWAGHT- Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah movement, states that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has reach ...
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IRGC Successfully Thwarts Enemies’ Plans and Malicious Intentions According to Pezeshkian
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IRGC Successfully Thwarts Enemies’ Plans and Malicious Intentions According to Pezeshkian

Wednesday 22 April 2026 ،
President Masoud Pezeshkian praises IRGC for countering enemies’ plots and malicious intentions, especially during recent US and Israeli conflict ALWAGHT- President Masoud Pezeshkian praises IRGC for countering enemies' plots and malicious intentions, especially during recent US and Israeli conf ...
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Hormuz Closure in Place as long the US Blockade in Place, Talks Depend on Accepting Iran’s Conditions: Expert
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Hormuz Closure in Place as long the US Blockade in Place, Talks Depend on Accepting Iran’s Conditions: Expert

Thursday 23 April 2026 ،
Iran is in a strong position and the US cannot dictate its conditions on Tehran and must face the fact, according to the political expert. Alwaght- As the US announces the ceasefire extension unilaterally, the world community has its questions about if a comprehensive deal will be reached and tensio ...
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Iraq’s PM Election Scenarios
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Iraq’s PM Election Scenarios

Saturday 25 April 2026 ،
Maliki is chosen for the post. Alwaght- With the protracted and convoluted dispute among Kurdish parties over Iraq’s new president finally settled, another turbulent chapter in the formation of a new government has come to a close. Now, all eyes are on the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), ...
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New Iraqi PM Has a Challenging Path Ahead: Expert
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New Iraqi PM Has a Challenging Path Ahead: Expert

Wednesday 29 April 2026 ،
Maliki, finally a lesser known to the country's politics figure was named: Ali Faleh Kadhim al-Zaydi. Amid these tense conditions, the man has a difficult job ahead and he will grapple with an array of serious challenges ahead both at home and at regional levels. Alwaght has talked to Hassan Ha ...
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The Challenging Process of Selecting Iraq’s Next Prime Minister
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The Challenging Process of Selecting Iraq’s Next Prime Minister

Thursday 30 April 2026 ،
Maliki and Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani. Differing views emerged over retaining traditional figures versus selecting new faces, with some factions prioritizing change and others stressing executive experience. Ultimately, pressure to expedite government formation led to a compromise. The withdrawal ...
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Israel’s Malicious Plots Against Lebanon Will Never Succeed
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Israel’s Malicious Plots Against Lebanon Will Never Succeed

Tuesday 5 May 2026 ،
The head of Hezbollah said Israel’s plans will never work because the resistance is fighting them aggressively ALWAGHT- The head of Hezbollah said Israel's plans will never work because the resistance is fighting them aggressively. He also dismissed the false belief that Lebanon is weak or being ...
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US Finds Current Situation Unbearable, But Iran Has Yet to Unleash Full Response
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US Finds Current Situation Unbearable, But Iran Has Yet to Unleash Full Response

Wednesday 6 May 2026 ،
Iran’s Parliament Speaker declared that the United States cannot bear the current situation much longer ALWAGHT- Iran's Parliament Speaker declared that the United States cannot bear the current situation much longer, adding that 'their evil will be defeated.' Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf p ...

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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.