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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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The Syrian Opposition is Arranging a Power Transfer to a Transitional Government
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The Syrian Opposition is Arranging a Power Transfer to a Transitional Government

Sunday 8 December 2024
On Sunday, the Syrian opposition coalition announced ongoing efforts to transfer power to a transitional governing body with full executive powers ALWAGHT- On Sunday, the Syrian opposition coalition announced ongoing efforts to transfer power to a transitional governing body with full executive powe ...
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Friends or Foes? Syria Armed Rebels a Double-edged Sword for Israel
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Friends or Foes? Syria Armed Rebels a Double-edged Sword for Israel

Tuesday 10 December 2024 ،
Israel will for some time deal with the new rulers of Syria with caution to see what would be their ultimate stances. Alwaght- In less than two weeks, the government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended under push from the Turkish-backed opposition and armed rebels, leaving the rule to new people who a ...
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Hezbollah Condemns Israel for Violating Syria’s Sovereignty
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Hezbollah Condemns Israel for Violating Syria’s Sovereignty

Tuesday 10 December 2024 ،
Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement has urged the international community to take decisive action against Israel for its invasion of Syria ALWAGHT- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has urged the international community to take decisive action against Israel for its invasion of Syria a ...
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HTS not Second Taliban, Air Corridor Transfered Terrorists from Afghanistan to Syria: Expert
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HTS not Second Taliban, Air Corridor Transfered Terrorists from Afghanistan to Syria: Expert

Saturday 14 December 2024 ،
It is too early to give a clear picture of post-Assad Syria, but what is clear is that the US and Israel, using Turkey, trained and sent terrorists to Syria. Alwaght- While with the capture of Syrian capital by Syrian armed groups a majority of Muslim countries voiced their concern and called for ca ...
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HTS Chief Declares Syria will Avoid Conflict with Israel Amidst Ongoing Israeli Assaults
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HTS Chief Declares Syria will Avoid Conflict with Israel Amidst Ongoing Israeli Assaults

Sunday 15 December 2024 ،
Syria’s de-facto new ruler has addressed the Israeli regime’s continued assaults on the country following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad ALWAGHT- Syria’s de-facto new ruler has addressed the Israeli regime’s continued assaults on the country following the overthrow of Preside ...
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
Egypt will deal with new Syria conservatively and seek to realize its security and geopolitical interests. Alwaght- The collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria and takeover of the power by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) has captivated attention of many political analysts and politicians. Mea ...
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?

Friday 27 December 2024 ،
The HTS will face a set of challenges in its rule over Syria and it will has make hard decisions. Alwaght- The armed rebels in Syria are passing their honeymoon these days after toppling President Bashar al-Assad. Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has hectic ...
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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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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
The US pursues economic and geopolitical agenda in the region that motivates its Syria presence. Alwaght- With the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, the prediction of the country sinking again in security, political, and social instability and crisis is coming true. As with the start ...
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Iran Open to Talks with Trump Administration: Pezeshkian
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Iran Open to Talks with Trump Administration: Pezeshkian

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed the country’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the second Trump administration ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed the country's willingness to engage in dialogue with the second Trump administration, while condemning the US ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures