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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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Netanyahu Returns to Power, Further Security Risks Expected for Settlers

Netanyahu Returns to Power, Further Security Risks Expected for Settlers

Sunday 1 January 2023
Netanyahu’s address to Knesset carried no new thoughts and he repeated his warlike policy for home and abroad. Alwaght- Already being the longest-serving Israeli premier, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power as PM for the sixth time on Thursday after a Knesset vote of confidence to his cabinet. Infa ...
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Al-Kadhimi’s Tehran Visit: Addressing Security and Political Cases

Al-Kadhimi’s Tehran Visit: Addressing Security and Political Cases

Saturday 25 February 2023 ،
Ex-Iraqi PM likely discussed security cases and chances of a comeback during his Tehran visit. Alwaght- Ex-Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi has stepped up his diplomatic moves in recent days for another chance of gaining a role to play in the Iraqi political developments with the help of regional countri ...
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Iraq’s PM Al-Sudani Crackdown on Corruption

Iraq’s PM Al-Sudani Crackdown on Corruption

Tuesday 7 March 2023 ،
The Iraqi PM reactivates legal crackdown on those suspected of facilitating the corruption in previous government. Alwaght- The Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani who since the day one of his premiership vowed to improve the economic conditions has taken aim at the conclusion of corruption ...
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Kuwait Political Instability Continues amid Govt., Parl. Clashes

Kuwait Political Instability Continues amid Govt., Parl. Clashes

Wednesday 12 April 2023 ،
The government and the parliament disagree on the executive issues and show no sign of a compromise. Alwaght- While some Persian Gulf Arab countries form such institutions as parliaments and cabinets to portray their rule and legitimacy as popular and vote-granted, due to the tribal structures, thes ...
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Lebanese Parliament Fails to Elect President for 12th Time

Lebanese Parliament Fails to Elect President for 12th Time

Wednesday 14 June 2023 ،
Lebanese Parliament has failed in its 12th attempt to elect a president and fill in the country’s presidential vacuum. Alwaght- Lebanese Parliament has failed in its 12th attempt to elect a president and fill in the country's presidential vacuum. Following seven months of political haggling and ...
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Netanyahu Seeking Eastern Backer for Tel Aviv

Netanyahu Seeking Eastern Backer for Tel Aviv

Monday 3 July 2023 ،
The Israeli PM knows thatthe US hegemony is declining and China is unseating it in West Asia and the world. Alwaght- Though China in West Asia traditionally focuses on business ties, in recent months it has shown a desire to play a role in settling regional disputes. After mediation between Saudi Ar ...
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US-Iraq Security Pact Under Parliament’s Guillotine

US-Iraq Security Pact Under Parliament’s Guillotine

Tuesday 12 September 2023 ،
Voices in Iraqi parliament are rising against the security pact with the US and the latter’s failure to withdraw forces. Alwaght- While the US uses all of its political, economic, and security levers to entrench itself in Iraq and continue its long-term military presence in the country, Iraqi groups ...
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Weaponized Nobel Peace Prize

Weaponized Nobel Peace Prize

Sunday 8 October 2023 ،
The prize is awarded to the Western hawkish politicians or those serving Western agenda. Alwaght- Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammdi who in 2016 was sentenced to 16 years in prison in Iran for espionage and acting against national security has drawn official criticism from the Islamic ...
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Oslo Accords Abrogation Has Roots in Netanyahu’s Thoughts: Expert

Oslo Accords Abrogation Has Roots in Netanyahu’s Thoughts: Expert

Tuesday 19 December 2023 ،
Oslo Accords are collapsing to prove to advocates of dialogue with Israel that Tel Aviv is committed only to its interests. Alwaght- Gaza war has provided a proper opportunity for the hardline government of Benjamin Netanyahu to revoke all the agreements with the Palestinians to pave the way for rea ...
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Pakistan in Political Tumult, No Way Back for Imran Khan even after Election Win: Expert

Pakistan in Political Tumult, No Way Back for Imran Khan even after Election Win: Expert

Thursday 15 February 2024 ،
The Pakistani army will not allow Imran Khan to return to power despite his party’s win in recent elections. Alwaght- With the end of election marathon in Pakistan, the results proved to be a surprise as the independent candidates affiliated with ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan managed to win a large n ...

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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