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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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Sharm El-Sheikh Summit an Oslo Accords 2.0
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Sharm El-Sheikh Summit an Oslo Accords 2.0

Tuesday 14 October 2025
The US tried to impose the Israeli will and interests on the Palestinians, but history has proven force cannot hold long. Alwaght- The Sharm El-Sheikh summit that was seemingly to sign the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel was actually a scene of long-running show of the American-style pe ...
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Italian Police Confront Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Ahead of Israel Football Match
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Italian Police Confront Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Ahead of Israel Football Match

Wednesday 15 October 2025 ،
Protesters carried an 18-meter Palestinian flag and banners reading “Show Israel the red card,” chanting “Free Palestine” and “Genocidal Israel.” Tensions escalated when some demonstrators attempted to breach police cordons, leading to clashes. Police responded wi ...
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Revolving Door Policy: The PA as a Gatekeeper for Israeli Military in West Bank
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Revolving Door Policy: The PA as a Gatekeeper for Israeli Military in West Bank

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
As Israel steps up arrest campaign in the West Bank, Palestinian Authority helps it crack down on freed Palestinians and their families. Alwaght- Though the release of the Palestinian prisoners under the swap deal between Israel and Hamas has led to celebrations and rejoicing across West Bank and Ga ...
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.

Wednesday 22 October 2025 ،
The Iraqi government has to deal with a heavy debt that can significantly affect its function. Alwaght- In recent decades, Iraq has been struggling with multiple economic challenges stemming from wars, sanctions, and extensive oil market fluctuations. One of the most important indicators that very w ...
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Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?
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Is Lebanon on the Verge of New War?

Wednesday 29 October 2025 ،
The Israeli regime continues to violate last year truce with Hezbollah, triggering speculations that it intends a fresh war. Alwaght- With the halt of war between Hamas and Israel, the eyes of Israeli officials are now on the northern front and the Lebanese borders. Massive attacks of the Israeli ar ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
The capital is of great importance in various aspects and winning it means securing an upper hand nationally. Alwaght- With just a week left until Iraq’s parliamentary elections on November 10, all eyes are on Baghdad, where political factions are locked in an intense showdown. The capital has ...
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Iraq is preparing for a vote whose impacts will not remain inside the country, but go beyond to the region. Alwaght- A week to the country's most important political event this year, Iraq is scene to extensive election competitions and campaigns of the candidates for the sixth parliamentary elec ...
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Mamadani rose from anonymity and broke all of the political traditions as he addressed the working class and the voiceless layers of society. Alwaght- The victory of Zahran Mamdani as a young non-White Muslim immigrant in the New York City's mayoral election is a remarkable phenomenon that has c ...
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What’s behind Knesset Law Authorizing Execution of Palestinians?
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What’s behind Knesset Law Authorizing Execution of Palestinians?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
The Israeli hardliners are defying the international demands in a bid to say that they do not intend to ease their hostility to Palestinians. Alwaght- The Israeli cabinet that is largely dominated by hardline ministers has shown that it is vigorously following the agenda of destroying the Palestinia ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
What Does Higher Turnout Rate in Iraq Vote Mean? Alwaght- After months of preparations and heated campaigning of the candidates, the Iraqi parliamentary elections were finally held in a secure and peaceful climate. And now the breathes are held in expectation of the results that will determine the n ...

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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.