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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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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?
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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?

Saturday 21 December 2024
Political crises in African countries The fall of al-Assad’s government could have important political consequences for North African countries. This development may be seen as a model for political changes in other Arab countries. In other words, Syria developments can motivates demands by o ...
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China “Strongly Opposes” US Military Assistance to Taiwan, says Foreign Ministry
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China “Strongly Opposes” US Military Assistance to Taiwan, says Foreign Ministry

Sunday 22 December 2024 ،
China has stated its "strong opposition" to the United States’ approval of new military aid for Taiwan ALWAGHT- China has stated its strong opposition to the United States' approval of new military aid for Taiwan, warning that the action severely breaches the one-China principle and poses a thre ...
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Iran and China Express Concern Over Unrest in Syria
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Iran and China Express Concern Over Unrest in Syria

Saturday 28 December 2024 ،
The foreign ministers of Iran and China expressed concerns over instability and insecurity in Syria ALWAGHT- The foreign ministers of Iran and China expressed concerns over instability and insecurity in Syria, emphasizing the need for a peaceful transition of power and the establishment of an inclus ...
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China and Iran: From Economic Partnership to Strategic Alliance
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China and Iran: From Economic Partnership to Strategic Alliance

Saturday 28 December 2024 ،
Tehran and Beijing are moving further close and coordinating their stances to address the fast-moving world. developments. Alwaght- Continuing his diplomatic visits, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has recently visited a new destination: The legendary country of China. As the official sou ...
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
The armed groups ruling Syria have stepped up their purge campaign against minorities, risking wider violence in the future. Alwaght- While after fall of President Bashar al-Assad and rise to power of the armed groups in Syria the Syrians hoped that the security will be protected and there will be n ...
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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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Iran and India Engage in Political Discussions
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Iran and India Engage in Political Discussions

Sunday 5 January 2025 ،
High-ranking diplomats from Iran and India participated in a fresh round of political consultations held in New Delhi ALWAGHT- High-ranking diplomats from Iran and India participated in a fresh round of political consultations held in New Delhi. The 19th round of political consultations between Ira ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Iran and Russia are set to up their partnership at all levels amid fast-changing global equations. Alwaght- While only a few days are left before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the president of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate the ...
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Iran and Armenia Committed to Enhancing Cooperation Across Various Sectors
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Iran and Armenia Committed to Enhancing Cooperation Across Various Sectors

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
Political Affairs. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, announced on his X account that he welcomed Vahan Kostanyan, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, to Tehran for a diplomatic meeting. Takht-Ravanchi highlighted that the discussions foc ...
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
Barzani is leading an effort to strike a deal between Ankara and Syrian Kurds, but the main barrier is PKK. Alwaght- After takeover of Damascus by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham-led armed groups, Syria developments have fanned the concerns of regional countries especially neighbors about the consequences ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures