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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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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025
The US pushes to disband the anti-terror force to pave the way for its next destabilizing plans in Iraq. Alwaght- The Iraqi parliament is busy handling one of its most sensitive security and political cases: Debating a new law for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a military institution that wa ...
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China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade
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China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
To mark 80 years since Japan’s WWII surrender, China will hold a large-scale Beijing parade displaying hypersonic missiles, modern aircraft, and advanced military technology ALWAGHT- To mark 80 years since Japan’s WWII surrender, China will hold a large-scale Beijing parade displaying hyperson ...
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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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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
Electoral commission disqualified a large number of candidates for a variety of reasons including corruption, etc. Alwaght- With just two months left to Iraq's parliamentary elections, sensitivities over the candidate vetting process has intensified. The Independent High Electoral Commission (IH ...
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Joined by Damascus, Washington and Tel Aviv Building Pressure on Hezbollah for Disarming
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Joined by Damascus, Washington and Tel Aviv Building Pressure on Hezbollah for Disarming

Saturday 13 September 2025 ،
Hezbollah is facing growing pressure not only from thd us but also from neighboring Syria under new regime led by Ahmad al-Sharaa. Alwaght- Given the current climate in Beirut, where baseless accusations are flying thick and fast, the origins of some of Lebanon's most destabilizing news can be t ...
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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests
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New Color Revolution? West’s Hands in Georgia Protests

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
West thinks it cannot afford losing Georgia to Russian camp, so pressure on government to review it’s policies is on agenda. Alwaght- Only two weeks to the local elections in Georgia, the country is hit by a new wave of protests, making the small Caucasian nation the focus of geopolitical developmen ...
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Iranian Foreign Minister Calls for Rejection of Unilateralism at UN Session
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Iranian Foreign Minister Calls for Rejection of Unilateralism at UN Session

Wednesday 24 September 2025 ،
The Iranian foreign minister described unilateralism as a major threat to international peace, security, and development ALWAGHT- The Iranian foreign minister described unilateralism as a major threat to international peace, security, and development, emphasizing the need for strengthened multilater ...
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‘Israel’ Helped Shape Trump’s Gaza Plan
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‘Israel’ Helped Shape Trump’s Gaza Plan

Tuesday 30 September 2025 ،
The Wall Street Journal reports that “Israel” advocated for changes in Trump’s Gaza plan to better reflect its own interests ALWAGHT- The Wall Street Journal reports that “Israel” advocated for changes in Trump’s Gaza plan to better reflect its own interests. The Wall Street Journ ...
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Much Ado about Nothing: Dissecting Trump’s Gaza Plan
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Much Ado about Nothing: Dissecting Trump’s Gaza Plan

Tuesday 30 September 2025 ،
The US president ignores the will of the Palestinians in his Gaza war plan and only considers the Israeli interests. Alwaght- 48 hours before details of the Trump's so-called plan for end of Gaza war were published, the US media outlets unleashed a noisy propaganda wave saying that soon a big de ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
This time, the elections in Iraq are crucial because they decide the country’s future political path in the context of changing region. Alwaght- The Iraqi parliamentary elections that are set for November 11 make a turning point in the country's political landscape. These elections are not only ...

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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.