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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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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?

Tuesday 31 December 2024
Turkey is optimistic about economic advantages in post-Assad Syria, but observers say it is too early to celebrate as Syria can be a burden. Alwaght- A majority of the Turkish politicians and media outlets believe that Ankara which has been leading a project to topple the Syrian government is the bi ...
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Iraq is worried that Syria developments can activate ISIS, but it vowes it will firmly counter any threat. Alwaght- Syria developments have provided a proper opportunity for resurgence and power gain of ISIS terrorist group in Iraq, raising worries about activities of this takfiri group.  Over ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei Honors Soleimani, stating that the Enemies will Depart in Humiliation
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Ayatollah Khamenei Honors Soleimani, stating that the Enemies will Depart in Humiliation

Wednesday 1 January 2025 ،
Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed confidence that Lebanon and Yemen, as prominent symbols of Resistance, will ultimately prevail ALWAGHT- Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed confidence that Lebanon and Yemen, as prominent symbols of Resistance, will ul ...
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Yemen Launches Hypersonic Missile and Drone at Israeli Targets near Tel Aviv
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Yemen Launches Hypersonic Missile and Drone at Israeli Targets near Tel Aviv

Saturday 4 January 2025 ،
National Salvation Government warned the US and Israel about the consequences of continued aggression, emphasizing Yemen's readiness for direct confrontation. Zaid al-Gharsi, Director of Media and Cultural Affairs, asserted that Yemen's people are prepared for all scenarios and committed to ...
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Iran Unveils “Seraj,” a Formidable Laser-Powered Air Defense System
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Iran Unveils “Seraj,” a Formidable Laser-Powered Air Defense System

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Iran’s Army showcased a cutting-edge laser-powered air defense system during military drills in the western and northern regions ALWAGHT- Iran's Army showcased a cutting-edge laser-powered air defense system during military drills in the western and northern regions. Iran's Army unveiled th ...
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South Korean President Agrees to Arrest, Prioritizes Avoiding Bloodshed
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South Korean President Agrees to Arrest, Prioritizes Avoiding Bloodshed

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Power Party (PPP) have gained traction. Recent polling indicates a narrowing gap between the PPP and the opposition Democratic Party, reflecting the deep political divisions sparked by Yoon’s presidency and impeachment. Authorities now have 48 hours to interrogate Yoon before deciding whether ...
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
Power and authority of president in Lebanon  Commenting on the interaction between the president and resistance forces in Lebanon and the post of president being ceremonial, Mr Afghahi maintained that although the executive affairs are a job of the PM, the president is a symbol of national uni ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Iran and Russia are set to up their partnership at all levels amid fast-changing global equations. Alwaght- While only a few days are left before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the president of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate the ...
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
National Council, to learn and trade views on recent developments in Syria and their position towards Damascus. Following this visit, Mazloum Abdi visited Erbil on Thursday to continue the negotiations on the Iraqi soil. According to a statement of Barzani's office, Barzani and Abdi discussed ...
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Gaza Ceasefire Aftershocks Shake Israel
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Gaza Ceasefire Aftershocks Shake Israel

Thursday 23 January 2025 ،
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his party members resigned in opposition to the deal with Hamas.  With Ben-Gvir and Halevi's walkout, Netanyahu's government is on the brink of collapse. Furthermore, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatened that if after expiration of ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures