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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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Israel Attacks Targets in Southern Syria After Advocating For ‘Demilitarization’
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Israel Attacks Targets in Southern Syria After Advocating For ‘Demilitarization’

Wednesday 26 February 2025
Protesters, particularly in the capital, gathered outside the UN office, denouncing Israeli violations of Syria’s sovereignty and calling for an international response. Many demonstrators reaffirmed Syria’s right to territorial integrity, rejecting any foreign interference in the country ...
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Homeland Security Detains Another Pro-Palestinian Protester from Columbia University
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Homeland Security Detains Another Pro-Palestinian Protester from Columbia University

Saturday 15 March 2025 ،
DHS announces the arrest of a second Columbia University student in pro-Palestinian protests amid a broader crackdown on activists ALWAGHT- DHS announces the arrest of a second Columbia University student in pro-Palestinian protests amid a broader crackdown on activists. Immigration and Customs Enf ...
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Protesters In the US Denounce the Renewed Israeli Attacks in Gaza
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Protesters In the US Denounce the Renewed Israeli Attacks in Gaza

Wednesday 19 March 2025 ،
Protesters gathered in Times Square on Tuesday, holding signs and chanting in solidarity with the Palestinian people. They condemned the war and expressed outrage at Washington’s continued support for Israel, including supplying weapons and backing the offensive in Gaza. A speaker at the event ...
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Israeli Protesters Demonstrate Against Netanyahu Over the Renewed War in Gaza
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Israeli Protesters Demonstrate Against Netanyahu Over the Renewed War in Gaza

Wednesday 19 March 2025 ،
Protesters gathered outside the Knesset in al-Quds on Wednesday, criticizing Netanyahu for prioritizing his political survival over Israel’s interests and the lives of captives in Gaza. Demonstrators blocked a major highway while marching into the city, holding banners that read, “The fu ...
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Turkey Experiences More Protests After Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest
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Turkey Experiences More Protests After Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest

Saturday 22 March 2025 ،
Protesters in Turkey have again filled Istanbul’s streets, opposing the mayor’s arrest on terror and graft charges ALWAGHT- Protesters in Turkey have again filled Istanbul's streets, opposing the mayor's arrest on terror and graft charges. Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Ista ...
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?

Wednesday 26 March 2025 ،
Protesters called Erdogan a dictator and chanted slogans against him in their massive demonstrations. Turkish authorities have banned all gatherings and marches in Ankara and Izmir for five days to control the situation, but opposition vowed continued protests until Imamoglu is released. At the sam ...
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Thousands Protest Nationwide in US Against Trump and Musk Policies
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Thousands Protest Nationwide in US Against Trump and Musk Policies

Sunday 6 April 2025 ،
On Saturday, demonstrators in every US state took to the streets to protest against policies tied to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk ALWAGHT- On Saturday, demonstrators in every US state took to the streets to protest against policies tied to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with over 1,20 ...
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Netanyahu Losing Last Stronghold as Military Personnel Protest Prolonged War
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Netanyahu Losing Last Stronghold as Military Personnel Protest Prolonged War

Saturday 12 April 2025 ،
The Israeli PM now has a harder job continuing the war as voices inside the military begin to question his war policy. Alwaght- With the resumption of the war on Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's order, waves of protests at warmongering both at home and abroad have begun to s ...
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
Iraqi MPs and public say that new Syrian leader has a criminal past in Iraq and should not be received by their government. Alwaght- Official relations between Iraq and Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad government in December last year have seen many highs and lows. It seems that Syria file is ...
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Why Shouldn’t the World Be Fooled by Protests in Israel?
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Why Shouldn’t the World Be Fooled by Protests in Israel?

Thursday 1 May 2025 ،
The street protests in Israel should not be seen as a sign of Israeli public’s tendency for peace and humanitarianism. Alwaght- For several weeks, protesters have occupied the streets of Tel Aviv and other cities in the occupied territories to force Netanyahu's government into accepting the ceas ...

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