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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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Gulen in Middle of Erdogan-West Gaps over Ukraine
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Gulen in Middle of Erdogan-West Gaps over Ukraine

Monday 14 November 2022
Erdogan raises his demands to include extradition of Gulen network members in return for favorable stance on Ukraine and NATO membership bids. Alwaght- Since the start of Ukraine war, Turkey as a NATO member has been in challenge deciding on how to deal with the Western punitive measures against Rus ...
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Saudi Regime Adds 8 Years to Prison Sentence Given to Dissident Cleric
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Saudi Regime Adds 8 Years to Prison Sentence Given to Dissident Cleric

Sunday 8 January 2023 ،
Saudi regime reportedly has extended the prison sentence handed down to a dissident religious scholar amid a crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against opponents in the West-backed kingdom. Alwaght- Saudi regime reportedly has extended the prison sentence handed down to a dissident re ...
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Saudi Regime Sentences to Death Critic University Professor
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Saudi Regime Sentences to Death Critic University Professor

Sunday 15 January 2023 ،
The West-backed Saudi regime sentenced to death a prominent university professor over criticizing the ultraconservative kingdom in social media platforms. Alwaght- The West-backed Saudi regime sentenced to death a prominent university professor over criticizing the ultraconservative kingdom in socia ...
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Resistance Culture Gaining Ground Among India’s Shiites
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Resistance Culture Gaining Ground Among India’s Shiites

Monday 27 March 2023 ،
Preachers, are active in India and run various educational centers and special schools. The Shiites of India suffer from many economic troubles and receive less religious information despite activities of various centers. Politically, they have no special position, but due to the existing power equa ...
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Is Al-Sadr Close to Ending Political Self-Isolation?
Analysis

Is Al-Sadr Close to Ending Political Self-Isolation?

Tuesday 16 May 2023 ،
Influential Iraqi cleric may want to shift his approach and return to politics a few months to early elections. Alwaght- Though Iraq’s political atmosphere has been relatively calm and less tense over the past weeks and months, some analysts think this situation is the lull before the storm, e ...
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Yemen’s Ashura Ceremonies Under Enemy Propaganda
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Yemen’s Ashura Ceremonies Under Enemy Propaganda

Monday 31 July 2023 ،
The Yemenis marked Ashura in show of inspiration by Imam Hussein for the resistance to aggression, tyranny. Alwaght- Every year, with the advent of Muharram, a large part of the Muslim world, especially tens of millions of Shiites across the world, hold mourning ceremonies commemorating martyrdom &n ...
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Security arrangements for the Zionist outpost at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan; Goals and Responses
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Security arrangements for the Zionist outpost at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan; Goals and Responses

Thursday 22 February 2024 ،
Israeli security officials have cautioned that the security decisions regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan could escalate the conflict with Hamas Israeli security officials have cautioned that the security decisions regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan could escalate the conflict with Hamas in ...
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Iran, Other Shiite Countries Celebrate Mid-Sha’ban
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Iran, Other Shiite Countries Celebrate Mid-Sha’ban

Sunday 25 February 2024 ،
The celebrations mark birthday of Imam Mahdi, the promised savior of humanity. Alwaght- People are celebrating birthday of Imam Mahdi under Mid-Sha'ban holiday in Iran and a number of Shiite-majority countries. Public gatherings are being held in various cities across the country and will culmi ...
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Where Will Hamas Head Post-Haniyeh?
Analysis

Where Will Hamas Head Post-Haniyeh?

Sunday 4 August 2024 ،
Haniyeh introduced a new form of leadership and his dynamic diplomacy developed close foreign relations for Hamas. Alwaght- Though assassination of Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh represented a big loss for this resistance movement, the fact is that he was not the first martyred leader o ...
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Amid Breathtaking Expectation of Iranian Revenge, What Does Jordanian FM Do in Tehran?
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Amid Breathtaking Expectation of Iranian Revenge, What Does Jordanian FM Do in Tehran?

Sunday 4 August 2024 ،
Jordan’s top diplomat is expected to visit Tehran likely to convey Western message and dissuade Iran from response to Israel. Alwaght- As the tensions between Iran and the Israeli regime escalate, regional mediators are moving to call for Iran to show self-restraint and dissuade Tehran from attackin ...

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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.