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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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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025
The Kurds and central government are at odds over control of the northeast. Turkey is pushing Damascus for action. Alwaght- There are increasing signs of an imminent confrontation between the Kurds and the Syrian government, especially after the recent Hasakah conference that brought together a numb ...
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The Israelis are protesting the government policy to continue the war that has failed to reach its goals after nearly two years. The Alwaght- The Israelis ended their weekend with massive protests. Anti-war demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of Israelis in the main square of Tel Aviv culminate ...
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Kim Jong-un has called for the accelerated expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities ALWAGHT- Kim Jong-un has called for the accelerated expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities in response to what he described as “obvious” war provocations from joint US–South Ko ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
The US has recently been relocating its forces in Iraq, but the bominant belief is that it is not withdrawing as it pretends. Alwaght- Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, the US has started new movements in Iraq. In this relation, the spokesman to the American embassy in Baghdad on Monday co ...
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Over 20 Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Israeli Strikes Since Dawn
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Over 20 Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Israeli Strikes Since Dawn

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
Over 20 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since morning, with most strikes focused on Gaza City ALWAGHT- Over 20 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since morning, with most strikes focused on Gaza City. Medical sources in Gaza reported that ...
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Israel to Send Thousands of Reservists into Gaza; Hamas: ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
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Israel to Send Thousands of Reservists into Gaza; Hamas: ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
Israel is preparing to mobilize up to 80,000 reservists as it moves to seize Gaza City ALWAGHT- Israel is preparing to mobilize up to 80,000 reservists as it moves to seize Gaza City, marking its largest escalation since the war began in October 2023. Israeli media reported Wednesday that the regim ...
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How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?
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How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?

Thursday 21 August 2025 ،
The West’s approach to the suffering of Gaza children is driven by a structural racism that formed in the West overt decades. Alwaght- When it comes to human rights and world values, the Western countries advertise themselves as the forerunners and advocates of the human dignity, but in practice, th ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
The US and Israel are in favor of UNIFIL mission end, but Lebanon sees the force a key player helping secure its sovereignty. Alwaght- In recent days, the end of mission of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been one of the most important debates regionally and internationally. ...
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North Korea Conducts Test of Cutting-edge Missile System Under Leader’s Supervision
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North Korea Conducts Test of Cutting-edge Missile System Under Leader’s Supervision

Sunday 24 August 2025 ،
Kim Jong Un has supervised the trial of a new North Korean defense system touted for its superior combat capability ALWAGHT- Kim Jong Un has supervised the trial of a new North Korean defense system touted for its “superior combat capability.” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei: US Seeks Obedience, ‘Israel’ Must Face Isolation
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Ayatollah Khamenei: US Seeks Obedience, ‘Israel’ Must Face Isolation

Sunday 24 August 2025 ،
Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for unity among the nation’s people and leaders, warning that enemies aim to sow division ALWAGHT- Iran’s leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for unity among the nation’s people and leaders, warning that enemies aim to sow division ...

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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.