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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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Millions Arrive in Iraq’s Karbala to Mark Arba’een

Millions Arrive in Iraq’s Karbala to Mark Arba’een

Sunday 28 October 2018
The pilgrims are marching to the holy city of Karbala from various countries. Alwaght- Millions of Muslims, mainly Shiites, are arriving in Iraq to mark Arba’een of Imam Hussein ibn Ali. The congregation, seen as the largest Muslim world exhibition of solidarity and unity, mourns the martyrdo ...
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Bin Salman’s Gamble to Stay in Power

Bin Salman’s Gamble to Stay in Power

Monday 28 January 2019 ،
The crown prince is expected to launch a new campaign of tradition-breaking reforms to burnish his image. Alwaght- The so-called reforms campaign, or better to say the socio-cultural pseudo-modernization, in Saudi Arabia, after two years still moves in the not-that-much-sturdy route. Although the me ...
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Sudanese Authorities Say 87 Killed When Troops Attacked Protest, Critics Say Too Low

Sudanese Authorities Say 87 Killed When Troops Attacked Protest, Critics Say Too Low

Sunday 28 July 2019 ،
Sudanese authorities claimed on Saturday 87 people were killed when security forces attacked a protest on June 3, a figure that prompted demonstrations across the capital as opponents of Sudan’s military rulers dismissed it as far too low, Reuters reported. Alwaght- Sudanese authorities claimed on S ...
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Millions Convene in Iraq’s Holy City of Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Millions Convene in Iraq’s Holy City of Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Friday 18 October 2019 ،
This year’s commemoration is even larger than before in terms of number of pilgrims as the security is improved in Iraq. Alwaght- Millions of Muslims, and also non-Muslims, are arriving in Iraq to mark Arbaeen of Imam Hussein ibn Ali. The congregation, seen as the largest Muslim world exhibition of ...
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How Is Relationship Between Saudi Government, Religious Apparatus?

How Is Relationship Between Saudi Government, Religious Apparatus?

Friday 28 February 2020 ،
Their relationship has always based on a basis of obedience of the clergy and the rulers use the religious men to justify their rule and policy. Alwaght – The relationship between the Saudi government and the Wahhabism preachers-led religious apparatus has always been subject to criticism ...
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Millions Gather in Iraq’s Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Millions Gather in Iraq’s Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Saturday 17 September 2022 ،
Arbaeen is a culmination of mourning cermonies for Imam Hussein. Alwaght- Millions of pilgrims from around the would have attended a cermoney to mark the Arbaeen in the holy city of Karbala.  Arbaeen, or fortieth day, is a culmination of mourning cermonies in the month of Safar that laments th ...
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Ukraine to Close Borders for ‘Mobilized Women’

Ukraine to Close Borders for ‘Mobilized Women’

Saturday 9 September 2023 ،
All women in Ukraine who have a medical or pharmaceutical education will be obligated to register with the military starting next month, President Vladimir Zelensky’s parliamentary representative Fyodor Venislavsky announced on Friday. All women in Ukraine who have a medical or pharmaceutical educat ...
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World Mobilizes Efforts to Prevent Gaza Refugee Crisis

World Mobilizes Efforts to Prevent Gaza Refugee Crisis

Saturday 16 December 2023 ،
Iran attends World Refugee Forum to lobby for a ceasefire in Gaza to prevent a new refugee crisis in Gaza. Alwaght- In response to the tremendous challenges of refugees that have important consequences for the countries of origin and destination, representatives from world countries gathered in Gene ...
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The uncertain political future of Pakistan following the elections

The uncertain political future of Pakistan following the elections

Monday 12 February 2024 ،
Pakistan is facing a profound crisis due to a significantly delayed vote count and apprehensions regarding electoral manipulation. Pakistan is facing a profound crisis due to a significantly delayed vote count and apprehensions regarding electoral manipulation. Imran Khan's supporters' trium ...
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Netanyahu Resorting to African Asylum Seekers to Escape Gaza War Defeat

Netanyahu Resorting to African Asylum Seekers to Escape Gaza War Defeat

Wednesday 18 September 2024 ،
Israeli media report that Israeli army recruits African asylum seekers for life-threatening operations in return for permanent residency status. Alwaght- Though in recent years recruiting foreign mercenaries and militants has become a common phenomenon in wars, the Israeli regime in Gaza war has set ...

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