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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Monday 25 August 2025
The Taliban are pushing for regional trade involvement with China and Pakistan, but they have a big job of responding to security concerns. Alwaght- Four years into Taliban rule, security concerns remain the biggest roadblock to regional cooperation. While neighbors are eager to develop economic and ...
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Syria’s Post-Assad Economy: Dim Prospects Despite Alluring Promises
Sunday 7 September 2025
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Syria’s battered economy is suffering as the government is cutting subsidies and the political stability outlook is uncertain. Alwaght- While after the fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad the hope of some Syrians for economic improvement was high, Syria began to grapple with extensive challeng ...
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As Pro-Israeli Board Acquires TikTok, Palestinian Voice Censorship Concerns Rise
Monday 6 October 2025
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Trump forced a deal that saw TikTok falling into pro-Israeli American hands, raising concerns about censorship of truth about Palestine. Alwaght- The story of threatening TikTok with ban in the US is eventually nearing its end. Reports suggest that TikTok with nearly 1.6 billion active users is goin ...
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Nobel: A Political Reward or Peace Prize?
Sunday 12 October 2025
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The Nobel Peace Prize is largely criticized for being politically-motivated. Alwaght- The leader of Venezuelan opposition Maria Corina Machado who on Friday was announced winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 for her so-called struggle for reviving democracy in Venezuela is now at the center of contr ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
Tuesday 21 October 2025
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Trump seeks to sway Iraq’s policies to align them with Washington’s regional agenda and for deeper influence in Baghdad. Alwaght- The US President Donald Trump who is seeking new objectives in West Asia and is trying to reshape this region based on the Israeli interests has new plans for countries u ...
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WHO Reports No Improvement in Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Amid Israeli Blockade
Friday 24 October 2025
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Richard Peeperkorn reported that 411 people, including 109 children, have already died from malnutrition since the start of 2025.
The United States continues to engage with Israel to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and facilitate aid. Senior US officials, including Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, ...
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?
Sunday 26 October 2025
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Richard Grenell, to end all diplomatic engagement with Caracas. The Trump administration has also issued a authorization that permits the CIA to conduct covert actions in Venezuela, including lethal operations. This authorization to the spy agency has been formally confirmed by Trump himself.
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
Sunday 26 October 2025
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Richard Grenell and Steve Witkoff were at various times put in charge of the Iran nuclear case. Some of these individuals were better known as political or media figures than as career diplomats.
Political loyalty as Trumpism's central basis
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?
Monday 10 November 2025
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US envoy to Iraq is holding meetings with senior Iraqi officials under an unofficial diplomacy aimed at shaping post-election policy of Baghdad. Alwaght- In the short time since the US President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy for Iraq, Mark Sawaya has been actively engaged in his mission dra ...
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Former UN Investigator of Israeli Violations Questioned in Canada
Sunday 16 November 2025
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Richard A. Falk reports being questioned by Canadian authorities en route to a Gaza-focused event ALWAGHT- Richard A. Falk, ex-UN special rapporteur who probed Israeli abuses against Palestinians, reports being questioned by Canadian authorities en route to a Gaza-focused event.
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