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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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Can Recent Rocket Attacks on Israeli Cities Ignite Large-Scale War?

Can Recent Rocket Attacks on Israeli Cities Ignite Large-Scale War?

Saturday 8 April 2023
The Israeli regime responded in a limited way but cannot do much as it is too weak to start a war. Alwaght- While the hardline Israeli cabinet is clinging to any trick to get rid of the strained political and security situation in the occupied territories and one of its likeliest options is creating ...
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Ifs, Buts of Karabakh Peace

Ifs, Buts of Karabakh Peace

Monday 29 May 2023 ،
Azerbaijan and Armenia are to ink peace deal, but questions remain about Baku commitment. Alwaght- Following escalation of tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in recent months that have posed risks to regional peace and stability, Russia once again invited its allies in Moscow to discuss a ...
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Russia Summons Armenia’s Envoy over ’Unfriendly Steps’

Russia Summons Armenia’s Envoy over ’Unfriendly Steps’

Saturday 9 September 2023 ،
Russia has summoned Armenia’s ambassador to Moscow following a number of unwelcome gestures by Yerevan, including its announcement of joint war games with the United States. Alwaght- Russia has summoned Armenia's ambassador to Moscow following a number of unwelcome gestures by Yerevan, including ...
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Russia-Armenia Relations Hit by Differences over Karabakh Dispute

Russia-Armenia Relations Hit by Differences over Karabakh Dispute

Monday 11 September 2023 ،
Armenia accuses Russia of inaction against Azerbaijan ambitions in Karabakh, but Russia needs time as it is tied down in Ukraine. Alwaght- Continuation of Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia has escalated the tensions in the region and is harming the relations between former allies. Arme ...
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120,000 Armenians May Leave Nagorno-Karabakh

120,000 Armenians May Leave Nagorno-Karabakh

Monday 25 September 2023 ،
A swift military operation Azerbaijan conducted this week to establish full control over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh might trigger a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians living in the area, Reuters reported, citing the breakaway region’s leadership. A swift military operation Azerbaijan co ...
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Russia Censures as Deeply Flawed Armenian Premier’s Independence Day Address

Russia Censures as Deeply Flawed Armenian Premier’s Independence Day Address

Tuesday 26 September 2023 ،
Russian Foreign Ministry denounced as deeply flawed the political course outlined by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his Independence Day address, RT reported.  Alwaght- Russian Foreign Ministry denounced as deeply flawed the political course outlined by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol ...
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Geopolitical Aftershocks of Latest Karabakh Developments

Geopolitical Aftershocks of Latest Karabakh Developments

Wednesday 27 September 2023 ،
Azerbaijan seized all of Karabakh from Armenia, leaving the latter in a home crisis and tensions with Russia. Alwaght- With the entry of Azerbaijani forces to the city of Khankendi at the center of Karabakh, images circulating online appear to show en masse fleeing of Armenians of this region to Arm ...
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Deployment of Kazakh Peacekeeping Forces to the Middle East and Africa

Deployment of Kazakh Peacekeeping Forces to the Middle East and Africa

Sunday 21 January 2024 ،
Kazakhstan’s parliament has given approval to deploy military personnel from the country’s armed forces Kazakhstan's parliament has given approval to deploy military personnel from the country's armed forces, with a limit of 430 individuals, to engage in different United Nations missions. A ...
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Armenia intensifies tensions with Russia

Armenia intensifies tensions with Russia

Monday 5 February 2024 ،
The confidence of Armenian authorities in obtaining security assurances if they align with the West is not supported by recent events. The confidence of Armenian authorities in obtaining security assurances if they align with the West is not supported by recent events. Neither America nor Europe has ...
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Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?

Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?

Wednesday 6 March 2024 ،
Numerous analysts are concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu might exploit a war in Lebanon to distract attention from their internal challenges Numerous analysts are concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, and his cabinet, facing significant domestic and international criticism o ...

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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