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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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Rights Groups Urge Pope to Raise Human Rights during Upcoming Bahrain Visit

Rights Groups Urge Pope to Raise Human Rights during Upcoming Bahrain Visit

Wednesday 2 November 2022
Royal Academy of Policing, located adjacent to Bahrain’s notorious Jau Prison.  BIRD called on Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah to commute the death sentences for all individuals, starting with those convicted on the basis of confessions extracted under torture or ill-treat ...
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With Democrats Surviving Midterms, Would Biden Seek Revenge on Bin Salman?

With Democrats Surviving Midterms, Would Biden Seek Revenge on Bin Salman?

Tuesday 15 November 2022 ،
The American president is now relived that he would not face serious challenges from the Republicans and may decide to punish bin Salman. Alwaght- As the initial results give the Democrats a narrow survival in the House and a defeat in the Senate, they, and especially Biden, look satisfied with the ...
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Canada Spearheading Anti-Iranian Rights Campaign Despite Its Black Record

Canada Spearheading Anti-Iranian Rights Campaign Despite Its Black Record

Saturday 19 November 2022 ،
The Canadian government drafted a resolution condemning Iranian human rights records while itself is the top rights abuser. Alwaght- Amid Iran's intelligence and security organizations’ conclusion that stresses the Western countries are inciting civil war and separatism in Iran as their ul ...
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Humans or Chess Pieces? Costs of US-led War on Afghans

Humans or Chess Pieces? Costs of US-led War on Afghans

Monday 9 January 2023 ،
Prince Harry in his recent book revealed part of the Western war crimes in Afghanistan and the costs the conflict left on Afghans. Alwaght- Prince Harry has recently released his bombshell memoir, which is titled Spare. This title comes from a royal tradition which names the first child the crown pr ...
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Is UAE’s Bin Zayed Monopolizing Power within His Family?

Is UAE’s Bin Zayed Monopolizing Power within His Family?

Saturday 1 April 2023 ،
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and was recruited by the National Security and since 2016, headed the body which equals a ministry. He also has been deputy head of Supreme National Security Council, a post equaling a ministry post.  Prince Khaled also became a member of the Abu Dhabi Executiv ...
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Why Liverpool Fans Booed ’God Save The King’ Anthem on Coronation Day

Why Liverpool Fans Booed ’God Save The King’ Anthem on Coronation Day

Sunday 7 May 2023 ،
Hours after the controversy-marred coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, Liverpool football fans during a Premier League game at Anfield made their displeasure known. Hours after the controversy-marred coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, Liverp ...
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Bahrain’s Nabih Saleh Island, a Showcase of Ruling Family’s Counter-development Policy

Bahrain’s Nabih Saleh Island, a Showcase of Ruling Family’s Counter-development Policy

Tuesday 4 July 2023 ،
The island is subjected to an abusive policy that expropriates lands from locals. Alwaght- There is many small and big islands in Persian Gulf that give it unique ecosystem features. Nowadays, in addition to fishing industry, islands have an important role in imports and exports, navigation, and tou ...
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Saudi Court Sentences Media Activists to Decades in Prison over Critical Posts

Saudi Court Sentences Media Activists to Decades in Prison over Critical Posts

Wednesday 4 October 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia handed down decades-long prison sentences for civilians posting online comments critical of the kingdom’s policies, as Saudi Arabia has ramped up crackdown on social media activists. Alwaght-Saudi Arabia handed down decades-long prison sentences for civilians posting online comment ...
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How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

Tuesday 12 March 2024 ،
Bin Salman, who envisions a prosperous Saudi Arabia through his ambitious projects, has actually caused the country to confront an 80% surge in budget deficit Bin Salman, who envisions a prosperous Saudi Arabia through his ambitious projects, has actually caused the country to confront an 80% surge ...
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Bahrain Royal Amnesty Decree and Challenge of Mending Ruling Family’s Image

Bahrain Royal Amnesty Decree and Challenge of Mending Ruling Family’s Image

Friday 12 April 2024 ،
Bahraini king issued a decree releasing 1584 prisoners, but many agree demonstrative move cannot do much to help mend its image. Alwaght- According to official Bahraini media, the country's king issued on Monday a royal amnesty decree to 1,584 prisoners convinced for criminal and riot cases. The ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies