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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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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions

Friday 25 September 2026
Chinese president visits the US while bilateral ties are overshadowed by challenging issues. Alwaght- As the economic and geopolitical contest in the world escalates, eyes once again return to Washington and Beijing, where leaders of the two economic heavyweights are pushing to, through a face-to-fa ...
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Israel’s Opposition Coalition: A Final Nail in the Netanyahu’s Coffin?
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Israel’s Opposition Coalition: A Final Nail in the Netanyahu’s Coffin?

Sunday 27 September 2026 ،
The Israeli opposition seem determined to show Netanyahu the door out of office as they grow further confident about victory in October elections. Alwaght- A month to the Israeli parliamentary elections, talks are growing heated for forming political coalitions. Leaders of the opposition political p ...
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US Military Withdrawal not End of US Iraq Presence, Iran Needs Long-term Iraq Strategy: Expert
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US Military Withdrawal not End of US Iraq Presence, Iran Needs Long-term Iraq Strategy: Expert

Saturday 3 October 2026 ،
The US will work to deepen its non-military influence in Iraq, mainly in economy and decision-making areas. Alwaght- West Asia affairs expert Sayyed Hadi Afghahi in an interview with Alwaght pointed to the American military withdrawal from Iraq, saying that this is not an end to the American presenc ...
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What Does State of Emergency in Kheyber Pakhtunkhwa Mean?
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What Does State of Emergency in Kheyber Pakhtunkhwa Mean?

Tuesday 13 October 2026 ،
Pakistani government made the decision as protesters have demonstrated calling for release of imprisoned PM Imran Khan. Alwaght- With nearly five years gone since Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was ousted, the confrontation of his party, Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf, and the federal government st ...
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OIC Foreign Ministers Gather in Baghdad as Araghchi Arrives for Meeting
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OIC Foreign Ministers Gather in Baghdad as Araghchi Arrives for Meeting

Saturday 17 October 2026 ،
Ministers, which began proceedings in the Iraqi capital that day. The 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers opened in Baghdad under the theme “Dialogue and Solidarity: Two Essential Pillars for Promoting Peace and Sustainable Develo ...
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Completion of Iraq Cabinet and Redrawing Balance of Power
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Completion of Iraq Cabinet and Redrawing Balance of Power

Tuesday 20 October 2026 ،
Now more anti-American parties have posts in the cabinet of al-Zaidi, which can hit the US power to sway Iraqi government’s decisions. Alwaght- After nearly five months of debate among political parties, the Iraqi parliament finally approved remnants of the ministers of the government of Ali al-Zaid ...
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Iran’s Diplomacy amid War: Muslim World and Palestinian Question
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Iran’s Diplomacy amid War: Muslim World and Palestinian Question

Tuesday 20 October 2026 ،
Ministers in Baghdad, Iranian Foreign Minister Sayyed Abbas Araghchi urged the Islamic body to reclaim a central role in resolving the Muslim world's crises and confronting shared challenges.  In the gathering, the Palestinian cause took center stage, with Iran pushing to elevate the issue ...
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Iraq’s Cabinet Completion: From Winners and Losers to Quota System
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Iraq’s Cabinet Completion: From Winners and Losers to Quota System

Sunday 25 October 2026 ،
Iraqi cabinet was completed, but the challenges remain in place amid political discontent and US interference. Alwaght- Completion of the cabinet of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on October 15 after about five months of debating over distribution of ministries and executive posts in the shadow o ...
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Istanbul Meeting, A Frustration to Delusion of anti-Iranian Coalition
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Istanbul Meeting, A Frustration to Delusion of anti-Iranian Coalition

Monday 26 October 2026 ،
The US and Israel thought they can draw regional support against Iran, but regional powers disapprove of their hawkish strategy. Alwaght- At a time the White House officials in recent weeks have been upping their threats against Iran along with the Israelis and the analysts have not ruled out a fres ...
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Joint Persian Gulf Command Center: Goals, Capacities, and Challenges
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Joint Persian Gulf Command Center: Goals, Capacities, and Challenges

Thursday 12 November 2026 ،
Arab states are seeking a defense structure out of American dominance as they conclude Washington is far from able to protect them. Alwaght- For decades having entrusted their security and territorial integrity to the US for protection for billions of dollars in costs, the Persian Gulf monarchies ha ...

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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.