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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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Doha Meeting between Words and Actions
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Doha Meeting between Words and Actions

Tuesday 16 September 2025
The Islamic and Arab leaders have discussed recently Israeli attack on Qatar, but a game-changing response is far from expected. Alwaght- The Arab-Islamic emergency meeting that was held at a request by Qatar to discuss the recent Israeli aggression on Doha is seen as a turning point to shed light o ...
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
US seeks to sway Iraqi parliamentary vote because if resistance groups retain their parliamentary influence, next cabinet can be tougher on US military presence in Iraq. Alwaght- These days, the US is more openly appearing as the supporter and facilitator of the Israeli occupation, as if it has a mi ...
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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst
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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst

Wednesday 24 September 2025 ،
Europe is recognizing Palestinian state to ease public pressure, but in practice this move would not serve any Palestinian interests. Alwaght- As some European countries intend to announce recognition of an independent Palestinian state, Alwaght has discussed the matter with regional affairs expert ...
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role
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Italy’s Meloni Under ICC Probe for Gaza War Role

Thursday 9 October 2025 ،
ICC is to investigate if the Italian government is accomplice to the Israeli crimes in Gaza with weapons supplies to Tel Aviv. Alwaght- Though the large-scale Israeli crimes have pushed many of its Western allies to review their support policies to Tel Aviv, some countries still press ahead in the p ...
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War on Olive: Roots of Palestine Targeted by Occupation
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War on Olive: Roots of Palestine Targeted by Occupation

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
The Israelis step up their hostility, targeting olive trees that are not only sources of income but also symbols of Palestinian resistance and identity. Alwaght- Having reduced Gaza to ruins with its devastating attacks over the past two years, the Israeli regime is now waging a new war in another p ...
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Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote
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Iraq Campaigning Goes Silent as Country Braces for Decisive Vote

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
Iraq is preparing to hold its toughest parliamentary election that can change the political landscape in the coup. Alwaght- Iraq election process has entered a period of silence on Saturday morning and according to the schedule, special early voting will be held on Sunday, followed by the main natio ...
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying
Analysis

FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
Iran has boycott the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw ceremony in the US as Washington restricted visas to Iranian football authorities. Alwaght- The US government rejection to issue visa to the Iranian football federation president and some other officials to attend the World Cut 2026 draw ceremony has onc ...
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
The US steps up hostility on Venezuela despite Caracas resolve to defend national sovereignty. Alwaght- After military deployment and closure of Venezuelan airspace, the US has now seized a tanker, taking a new step to direct confrontation with Caracas. The US President Donald Trump on Wednesday an ...
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Israeli Policies Driving a Silent Displacement from Gaza
Analysis

Israeli Policies Driving a Silent Displacement from Gaza

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
The Israeli military keeps war active in Gaza despite ceasefire to erode Palestinian hope for return to calm. Alwaght- Two months after Gaza ceasefire deal, hopes of people of this war-ravaged Palestinian enclave for return to peace are fading away day by day. In the first hours after the ceasefire ...
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary
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Gen. Solemani and Al-Muhandis: Commemorations on Sixth Anniversary

Saturday 3 January 2026 ،
Commemorations were held in Iran and Iraq and some other countries paying tributes for the two anti-terror commanders. Alwaght- Six years after assassination of Iran's General Qassem Solemani and Iraq's Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis at Baghdad International Airport, the memory and name of these dist ...

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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.