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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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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?

Monday 10 November 2025
US envoy to Iraq is holding meetings with senior Iraqi officials under an unofficial diplomacy aimed at shaping post-election policy of Baghdad. Alwaght- In the short time since the US President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy for Iraq, Mark Sawaya has been actively engaged in his mission dra ...
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges

Tuesday 11 November 2025 ،
Turkey is seeking to break out of its traditional area of playing and build a broader axis, but it cannot close eyes to obstacles. Alwaght- In the largely tumultuous geopolitical scene of today, Turkey as an active actor with lofty ambitions has drawn a new roadmap to expand its influence from Easte ...
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
As regional competitions heat up, regional actors step up their activism for broader influence. Alwaght- After collapse of the Soviet Union, Central Asia has become a scene for competition of foreign actors. In recent years, with the increase in the geopolitical rivalry among regional and internatio ...
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?
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What’s behind Saudi Plan to Strengthen Its Lebanon Influence?

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
Riyadh intends to enhance ties with Lebanon in a bid to execute American agenda to that aims to give Israel an upper hand in the region. Alwaght- In recent years, the Saudi relations with Lebanon have witnessed many ups and downs; from the downgrading diplomatic relations to cutting off trade ties a ...
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US Multi-layer Plan to Dominate Gaza
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US Multi-layer Plan to Dominate Gaza

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
The US president is pushing to seize Gaza and make it an American asset. Alwaght- Over the past months, Gaza crisis has not only become one of the most complicated cases of international security, but also a scene for geopolitical confrontation of the great powers. Having been standing by the Israe ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Pakistan and Taliban are now in complicated relations that make it hard to predict where they will head. Alwaght- The fresh attacks between Afghanistan and Pakistan that expanded to airstrikes and direct clashes of the forces of the two countries once again disclosed the depth of the historical diff ...
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US Approves Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela: NYT
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US Approves Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela: NYT

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
Trump intensifies the US approach to Venezuela with covert CIA initiatives, a naval buildup, and the rejection of a proposed transition deal ALWAGHT- Trump intensifies the US approach to Venezuela with covert CIA initiatives, a naval buildup, and the rejection of a proposed transition deal, seeking ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
Military Edge (QME) under any and all circumstances. Even US's closest allies, such as the UAE, Australia, and Japan, have never received versions of American weaponry identical to those supplied to Israel. Consequently, even after normalizing relations, Saudi Arabia will receive a deliberately ...
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?
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How Are Lebanese Govt.’s Incorrect Policies Emboldening Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
Parts of Lebanese government are proving hostile to Hezbollah just against public will and this sends a signal of weakness to Tel Aviv. Alwaght- In recent weeks, the level of Israeli threats against Lebanon has unprecedentedly increased. Simultaneously, recurrent airstrikes on various parts of the s ...
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Egypt-US Gas Deal, Cairo’s Move to Cut Reliance on Israeli Energy
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Egypt-US Gas Deal, Cairo’s Move to Cut Reliance on Israeli Energy

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
With Israel weaponizing gas, Egypt is thinking ways to diversify its supply lines. Alwaght- Tensions between Israeli regime and Egypt that earlier erupted in political and security areas have now spread to include energy. After Tel Aviv has begun reneging on its promises it made under a gas deal si ...

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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.