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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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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post
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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post

Tuesday 6 January 2026
Two leading Kurdish parties are at odds over who they will pick for president. This invites broader Baghdad push for a faster Kurdish consensus. Alwaght- Weeks after announcement of parliamentary elections results in Iraq, the country has still not formed a new cabinet and the fate of two out of thr ...
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire
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As Gazans Suffer in Extreme Cold, Trump Eyes Second Phase of Ceasefire

Wednesday 14 January 2026 ،
Gaza civilians are struggling with extreme weather conditions and lack of aid Alwaght- After two months of the Gaza ceasefire, the US is actively working to pave the way for a second phase. Sources report President Donald Trump intends to announce the new phase, according to the Wall Street Journal, ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
Trump named a group of businessman and billionaire as Gaza Board of Peace to advance Gaza reconstruction, but many doubt his real aim. Alwaght- The group the US President Donald Trump has recently unveiled to ensure continuation of Gaza ceasefire is dubbed “ Board of Peace”, but it is mo ...
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
The US is building a new military hub in Iraq that will best fit its new strategies. Alwaght- The occasional US military moves in Iraq, especially amid critical regional developments, have always made news headlines and fed various political speculations. In recent days, the US once again made an im ...
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Gaza Hit by Fresh Israeli Airstrikes and Mortar Attacks, Leaving 11 Dead
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Gaza Hit by Fresh Israeli Airstrikes and Mortar Attacks, Leaving 11 Dead

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
At least eleven individuals lost their lives in a new wave of Israeli airstrikes and shelling against the Gaza Strip ALWAGHT- At least eleven individuals lost their lives in a new wave of Israeli airstrikes and shelling against the Gaza Strip, according to regional reports. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed repor ...
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Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?
Analysis

Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
The US allies are pivoting towards rival powers as Trump is fragmenting the Western alliance with expansionist policies. Alwaght- Trump's push for acquisition of Greenland and imposition of tariffs on the Western countries opposing his bid has caused waves of concerns among Washington’s al ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Israel is evading implementation of terms of an agreement it signed with the Palestinians. Alwaght- One of the important outcomes of the session for inking the Board of Peace initiative in Davos forum in Switzerland is the reopening of the Rafah Border Crossing which is one of the key agendas of the ...
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Next Year’s EURASIA Exhibition to Be Held in Tehran, As Per Iran Trade Promotion Organization
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Next Year’s EURASIA Exhibition to Be Held in Tehran, As Per Iran Trade Promotion Organization

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
The 4th Exclusive Exhibition of EURASIA in Iran will take place at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds during the second half of April 2026 ALWAGHT- The 4th Exclusive Exhibition of EURASIA in Iran will take place at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds during the second half of April 20 ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
The ex-PM is given another opportunity to run Iraq amid turbulent conditions at home and in the region. Alwaght- The race for Iraqi prime minister's post is witnessing a dramatic comeback; one that already appears to be making Western and American officials uneasy. This follows the official anno ...
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
The Taliban have approved new charter that will see shift of power and laws in favor of Pashtuns. Alwaght- On the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s comeback to power in Afghanistan, the group has unveiled its new legal code or charter of rule, causing controversy nationwide. The document is e ...

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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.