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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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Lebanon Crisis: Economy, Cabinet Awaiting a Solution Amid Home, Foreign Initiatives
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Lebanon Crisis: Economy, Cabinet Awaiting a Solution Amid Home, Foreign Initiatives

Monday 14 June 2021
The Lebanese parties remain deeply divided over the cabinet. The foreign sides, on the other hand, are showing no resolution to help. Alwaght- As the Lebanese PM-designate Saad Hariri fails to form a new government and the political crisis is aggravating the tough economic conditions, home and forei ...
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What’s Behind Israeli Attacks on Lebanese Border Areas?
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What’s Behind Israeli Attacks on Lebanese Border Areas?

Monday 9 August 2021 ،
The Israeli regime wants to create an external crisis to cover internal crises. But this goes goes against its interests. Alwaght- In the past few days, Israeli shelling of parts of southern Lebanon once again brought to the spotlight the crisis in the occupied territories. On Thursday, Israeli warp ...
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Oil Shipment to Sail to Lebanon from Iran
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Oil Shipment to Sail to Lebanon from Iran

Thursday 19 August 2021 ،
The country is hit by a fuel crisis as US sanctions along with a delay in government bite. Alwaght- A shipment of Iranian fuel oil will be setting sail for Lebanon soon, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayed Hassan Nasrallah said. The shipment is a result of negotiations between Beirut and Tehran, arra ...
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Are Akkar Blast, Central Bank Move Meant to Rekindle Lebanon Crisis?
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Are Akkar Blast, Central Bank Move Meant to Rekindle Lebanon Crisis?

Friday 20 August 2021 ،
As new government nears its formation, some sides in Lebanon and outside it seek to destabilize the country to kill it unborn. Alwaght- The unprecedented economic crisis in Lebanon in recent years has had a significant impact on the living conditions of people, reducing incomes amid massive inflatio ...
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Weighing Out Political Factions in New Lebanon Cabinet
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Weighing Out Political Factions in New Lebanon Cabinet

Tuesday 14 September 2021 ،
The new government seems more balanced than ever. However it has tough road seeking to settle the huge problemd the country is grappling with. Alwaght- Najib Mikati finally managed to form new government in Lebanon, ending 13 months of political limbo in the crisis-hit country.  Mikati is the ...
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Reactions Pour in as with New Pres. Iraq is a Step Closer to New Govt.
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Reactions Pour in as with New Pres. Iraq is a Step Closer to New Govt.

Saturday 15 October 2022 ،
The Iraqi parliament elected a new president who named a new PM, moving closer to a new government after a year of stalemate. Alwaght- After a year of political tumult and failure to form a government, the Iraqi political groups elected a president, taking a step closer to a new cabinet and end ...
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Lebanon’s Entering Vacuum, in Need of  New Government.: Expert
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Lebanon’s Entering Vacuum, in Need of New Government.: Expert

Tuesday 1 November 2022 ،
Lebanon is now without a president and an official prime minister and needs to form a government to settle its crises. Alwaght- Cabinet formation in Lebanon, which is influenced by the country's sectarian structure, has always been one of the sources of differences in the politics. While Lebanon ...
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What’s Behind Saudi Lebanon Embassy’s Raising of Taif Agreement
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What’s Behind Saudi Lebanon Embassy’s Raising of Taif Agreement

Tuesday 8 November 2022 ،
The Saudi embassy gathered Lebanese figures to a meeting upholding continuation of Taif Agreement. Alwaght- While with the end of the presidential term and the deadline to the PM-designate to form a new cabinet Lebanon is in a state of political uncertainty and is governed by a caretaker government, ...
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Would Netanyahu’s Bait Lure Saudi Arabia into Normalization?
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Would Netanyahu’s Bait Lure Saudi Arabia into Normalization?

Thursday 22 December 2022 ،
The Israeli PM-designate’s plan seeks to obsolete the Arab peace initiative which calls for Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Alwaght- The Saudi approach to normalization with Israeli regime is like a fish moving around a bait on the hook but is still doubtful if it wants to grab ...
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Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements
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Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements

Saturday 27 May 2023 ،
Libyan opposite sides reached a deal for elections, but their record of failing to fulfill their commitments does not invite for optimism. Alwaght- As Libya is passing the 12th year of its civil war, it is reaching the sensitive stage of electing a government whose job will be uniting the east and t ...

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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.