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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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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025
The US and Israel are in favor of UNIFIL mission end, but Lebanon sees the force a key player helping secure its sovereignty. Alwaght- In recent days, the end of mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been one of the most important debates regionally and internationally. ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei: US Seeks Obedience, ‘Israel’ Must Face Isolation
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Ayatollah Khamenei: US Seeks Obedience, ‘Israel’ Must Face Isolation

Sunday 24 August 2025 ،
Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for unity among the nation’s people and leaders, warning that enemies aim to sow division ALWAGHT- Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for unity among the nation’s people and leaders, warning that enemies aim to sow division ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
The Taliban are pushing for regional trade involvement with China and Pakistan, but they have a big job of responding to security concerns. Alwaght- Four years into Taliban rule, security concerns remain the biggest roadblock to regional cooperation. While neighbors are eager to develop economic and ...
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Lebanon’s Army between US Pressure and Hezbollah’s Insistence on Keeping Arms
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Lebanon’s Army between US Pressure and Hezbollah’s Insistence on Keeping Arms

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
The Lebanese army is convinced that the main enemy is Israel and disarming Hezbollah compromises national security. Alwaght- The Lebanese government's deadline for Hezbollah to disarm is ending and this is leaving the army facing the hard job of restricting the arms to the government amid the Am ...
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US Aggression Toward Venezuela Breaches UN Charter
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US Aggression Toward Venezuela Breaches UN Charter

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
The Iranian UN envoy in Geneva condemned Washington’s aggressive stance toward Venezuela, describing it as contrary to international law and the UN Charter ALWAGHT- The Iranian UN envoy in Geneva condemned Washington’s aggressive stance toward Venezuela, describing it as contrary to internatio ...
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
War legacy and power politics, and formally recognize the role of developing and emerging countries. With a clear jab at US policies, he underlined: “We must continue to take a firm stand against hegemony and coercive politics, and put genuine multilateralism into practice.” For his par ...
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?

Monday 8 September 2025 ،
War Department. This move, which borders on bitter irony, is coming by one whose foreign policy— from pressure on Ukraine and NATO to closeness to Russia as the West's adversary— has always been challenged by critics. The failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize could have pushed him to ...
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Click, Boom: US Tech Giants’ Hands Stained with Palestinian Blood
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Click, Boom: US Tech Giants’ Hands Stained with Palestinian Blood

Tuesday 9 September 2025 ،
OpenAI also removed its restrictions on the ban of using its services for military and war activities for the military of the Israeli regime, allowing Israelis to use the company's AI services without restrictions. $3 million deal with X Earlier, the Israelis had signed a $3 million deal with ...
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Israeli Assassination Attempt on Hamas Delegation in Qatar Fails
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Israeli Assassination Attempt on Hamas Delegation in Qatar Fails

Tuesday 9 September 2025 ،
Doha targeted by Israeli airstrikes as Hamas negotiators reaffirm dedication to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange ALWAGHT- Doha targeted by Israeli airstrikes as Hamas negotiators reaffirm dedication to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. The Israeli military, in coordination with Shin Bet, announce ...
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
Electoral commission disqualified a large number of candidates for a variety of reasons including corruption, etc. Alwaght- With just two months left to Iraq's parliamentary elections, sensitivities over the candidate vetting process has intensified. The Independent High Electoral Commission (IH ...

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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.