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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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US House Speaker Ousted in Unprecedented Vote

US House Speaker Ousted in Unprecedented Vote

Wednesday 4 October 2023
The US House of Representatives ousted on Tuesday Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, after Kevin McCarthy led a successful, bipartisan effort to avoid a government shutdown over the weekend. Alwaght- The US House of Representatives ousted on Tuesday Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ...
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What Do New Equations of Iraqi Political Puzzle Signal?

What Do New Equations of Iraqi Political Puzzle Signal?

Wednesday 27 December 2023 ،
Iraqi provincial council elections carried surprises as it upside-downed the equations and actors. Alwaght- 2023 is coming to an end for Iraqis as their country last week witnessed one of the year’s most important political events: Provincial council election held in 15 out of 18 provinces.&nb ...
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The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

Saturday 27 January 2024 ،
The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barzani uprising against the Iraqi regime The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barz ...
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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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Pakistan in Political Tumult, No Way Back for Imran Khan even after Election Win: Expert

Pakistan in Political Tumult, No Way Back for Imran Khan even after Election Win: Expert

Thursday 15 February 2024 ،
The Pakistani army will not allow Imran Khan to return to power despite his party’s win in recent elections. Alwaght- With the end of election marathon in Pakistan, the results proved to be a surprise as the independent candidates affiliated with ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan managed to win a large n ...
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Rafah Invasion Will Deal Blow to UN Gaza Aid Op.: UN Chief

Rafah Invasion Will Deal Blow to UN Gaza Aid Op.: UN Chief

Tuesday 27 February 2024 ،
The Israeli PM said that he will not give in to international calls to avoid Rafah offensive. Alwaght- An expected Israeli ground assault on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip will deal a blow to the world body's aid operations in the coastal sliver, said UN Chief Antonio Guterres.  ...
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’Diplomatic Catastrophe of Century’: Iran Slams UNSC Inaction vs. Gaza Genocide

’Diplomatic Catastrophe of Century’: Iran Slams UNSC Inaction vs. Gaza Genocide

Tuesday 27 February 2024 ،
Iran’s FM in Geneva for UN meetings on human rights amid ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. Alwaght-Iran strongly denounces the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)'s inaction vis-à-vis the Israeli regime's ongoing US-backed war of genocide against the Gaza Strip. Foreign Minister H ...
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Niger Ending Military Ties with the US: Statement

Niger Ending Military Ties with the US: Statement

Sunday 17 March 2024 ،
Niger coup government has been moving closer to Russia and China while breaking up with the West. Alwaght- Niger's government announced on Saturday that it was breaking off with immediate effect its military cooperation agreement with the US. The statement came just a day after a senior US dele ...
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US Out of Niger: West’s Last Stronghold in Africa Collapses

US Out of Niger: West’s Last Stronghold in Africa Collapses

Wednesday 20 March 2024 ،
Niger government announced revocation of a military agreement with the US and this means the West is losing this country to rivals. Alwaght- While these days the American warships and military bases in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea are under Iraqi and Yemeni attacks and calm is grabbed from Washingto ...
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Tel Aviv Protests Blame Netanyahu for Prolonged War, Call for Ceasefire Deal

Tel Aviv Protests Blame Netanyahu for Prolonged War, Call for Ceasefire Deal

Sunday 31 March 2024 ،
The protestors demanded resumption of talks to strike a deal that would see the prisoners released. Alwaght- Thousands of Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv, blaming Netanyahu for the dire security situation the Israeli regime is in and demanding a ceasefire deal that will bring home prisoners held ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies