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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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Friends or Foes? Syria Armed Rebels a Double-edged Sword for Israel
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Friends or Foes? Syria Armed Rebels a Double-edged Sword for Israel

Tuesday 10 December 2024
Israel will for some time deal with the new rulers of Syria with caution to see what would be their ultimate stances. Alwaght- In less than two weeks, the government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended under push from the Turkish-backed opposition and armed rebels, leaving the rule to new people who a ...
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New Syria: Permanent or Temporary Victory for Erdogan?
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New Syria: Permanent or Temporary Victory for Erdogan?

Wednesday 11 December 2024 ،
The Turkish leader tries to make the most out of Syria situation, but a permanent victory is not guaranteed for Turkey. Alwaght- With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, Turkey has secured a strategic position that makes it one of the biggest beneficiaries of Syrian opposition ...
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500 Airstrikes in 10 Days: What Does Israel Want in Syria?
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500 Airstrikes in 10 Days: What Does Israel Want in Syria?

Sunday 15 December 2024 ،
Israel wants to make sure there will be no threats from future Syria and is also interested in trump cards for negotiations with new Damascus. Alwaght- In less than 10 days after collapse of government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Israel launched over 500 airstrikes across the Arab country ...
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?
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What Are the Big Obstacles ahead of HTS Ruling Syria?

Friday 27 December 2024 ،
The HTS will face a set of challenges in its rule over Syria and it will has make hard decisions. Alwaght- The armed rebels in Syria are passing their honeymoon these days after toppling President Bashar al-Assad. Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has hectic ...
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Syrian Future Looks Forward to the Rise of Resistance Youths
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Syrian Future Looks Forward to the Rise of Resistance Youths

Friday 27 December 2024 ،
The Syrians cannot tolerate humiliation and partition of their country and one day will rise against perpetrators. Alwaght- Syrians are tired of long wars and we want to have friendly relations with all neighboring countries. Believable or not, these are the words of a man who over the past decade h ...
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria
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HTS’s Violence against Minorities Activates Security Fault Lines in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
The armed groups ruling Syria have stepped up their purge campaign against minorities, risking wider violence in the future. Alwaght- While after fall of President Bashar al-Assad and rise to power of the armed groups in Syria the Syrians hoped that the security will be protected and there will be n ...
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Turkey is optimistic about economic advantages in post-Assad Syria, but observers say it is too early to celebrate as Syria can be a burden. Alwaght- A majority of the Turkish politicians and media outlets believe that Ankara which has been leading a project to topple the Syrian government is the bi ...
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Iraq is worried that Syria developments can activate ISIS, but it vowes it will firmly counter any threat. Alwaght- Syria developments have provided a proper opportunity for resurgence and power gain of ISIS terrorist group in Iraq, raising worries about activities of this takfiri group.  Over ...
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Resigns From Netanyahu’s Coalition Over Gaza Ceasefire
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Resigns From Netanyahu’s Coalition Over Gaza Ceasefire

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
An Israeli minister, along with their entire party, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition ALWAGHT- An Israeli minister, along with their entire party, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition in protest against the Gaza ceasefire a ...
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
Barzani is leading an effort to strike a deal between Ankara and Syrian Kurds, but the main barrier is PKK. Alwaght- After takeover of Damascus by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham-led armed groups, Syria developments have fanned the concerns of regional countries especially neighbors about the consequences ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures