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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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Police of the occupier’s attack protesters outside the residences of ministers and Knesset members

Police of the occupier’s attack protesters outside the residences of ministers and Knesset members

Sunday 7 July 2024
Protesters initiated their demonstrations at 6:29 am today, marking exactly 9 months since the start of 'Operation Al-Aqsa Storm' on October 7th. Additionally, tens of thousands protested yesterday, Saturday, across the Zionist occupier regime, urging their political leaders to agree to a c ...
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How’s Gaza War Brought Victory to Labor and Loss to Conservatives?

How’s Gaza War Brought Victory to Labor and Loss to Conservatives?

Monday 8 July 2024 ،
The Britons, especially Muslims, want an end to Gaza war and thus was key to victory of Labor and independents. Alwaght- Though Gaza war is happening in a small region, its aspects have swept the international borders and have played a key role in directing the policy of the great powers. The massiv ...
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Prospects of a Gaza Ceasefire Deal after Hamas Show of Flexibility

Prospects of a Gaza Ceasefire Deal after Hamas Show of Flexibility

Monday 8 July 2024 ،
Hamas has shown flexibility to allow a deal to go ahead, but this should not be taken by Israelis as a sign of its weakness. Alwaght- As the Israeli regime continues its attacks in Gaza in the tenth month of the war, the new round of negotiations for a ceasefire have started between Tel Aviv and Ham ...
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What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

Tuesday 9 July 2024 ،
Kuwaiti government this year banned Ashura signs and maekebs for Shiites in an unprecedented move. Alwaght- As the month of Muharram arrives, Shiites from any race and nation hold their special rituals to commemorate Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. In the meantime, there are still co ...
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Yemeni Official Reiterates Backing for Palestinians Despite Economic Sanctions

Yemeni Official Reiterates Backing for Palestinians Despite Economic Sanctions

Saturday 13 July 2024 ،
Protesters have been rallying in Saada and the capital Sana’a on Fridays since the Gaza war began in early October. The Yemeni protesters condemned Israel and its primary supporter, the US, for their genocidal war on Gaza. They also praised the Yemeni Armed Forces for their military operation ...
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Wednesday 17 July 2024 ،
The Taliban this year banned broad mourning ceremonies across the country and raising flags and signs of Imam Hussein. Alwaght- While earlier claiming that the Shiite Muslims are free to conduct their religious rituals, the Taliban in Afghanistan this year have cracked down on them for Muharram mour ...
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IOC Accomplice to Israeli War Crimes? Calls for IOC to Ban Israel from Paris Olympics Grow

IOC Accomplice to Israeli War Crimes? Calls for IOC to Ban Israel from Paris Olympics Grow

Saturday 20 July 2024 ،
Voices rise in protest to IOC inaction regarding Israeli crimes in Gaza, saying boycotting the games is an option if Israel is not banned. Alwaght- The Israeli continuation of unceasing massacre in Gaza has overshadowed many international developments including the Paris Olympics. Rights activists i ...
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Yemeni Drone Dagger in Tel Aviv Heart

Yemeni Drone Dagger in Tel Aviv Heart

Saturday 20 July 2024 ،
The Yemenis showed that Tel Aviv is within their fire range and if the need arises, they can take war to next level. Alwaght- While the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his hardline ministers insist on continuing Gaza war to an unspecified time, the longer the war becomes, the the heavier the s ...
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Westerners Praise Ayatollah Khamenei’s Courageous Support for Palestine

Westerners Praise Ayatollah Khamenei’s Courageous Support for Palestine

Tuesday 23 July 2024 ،
A group of young people from Europe and North America responded to a letter from Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution ALWAGHT- A group of young people from Europe and North America responded to a letter from Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolu ...
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Iran Summons German Ambassador Regarding Hamburg Islamic Centers Ban

Iran Summons German Ambassador Regarding Hamburg Islamic Centers Ban

Thursday 25 July 2024 ،
The German ambassador in Tehran was summoned by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs ALWAGHT- The German ambassador in Tehran was summoned by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest Germany’s decision to ban the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five affiliated organizations acros ...

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Ashura ceremony in holy Mashhad

Ashura ceremony in holy Mashhad