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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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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert
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Iraq’s Elections Important, Carry Surprises: Expert

Tuesday 4 November 2025
Iraq is preparing for a vote whose impacts will not remain inside the country, but go beyond to the region. Alwaght- A week to the country's most important political event this year, Iraq is scene to extensive election competitions and campaigns of the candidates for the sixth parliamentary elec ...
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Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?
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Where’s Sudan Heading as Clashes Boil Over?

Saturday 8 November 2025 ،
The country is facing risk of partition or long-term war as the two sides show no will for dialogue. Alwaght- After two and a half years of civil war, the fall of Al-Fashir as the capital city of Darfur region of Sudan to the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) after 18 months of blockade marks a turning po ...
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Hamas Calls for Urgent Measures to Lift Gaza Siege Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
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Hamas Calls for Urgent Measures to Lift Gaza Siege Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Hamas calls for international intervention to lift the Gaza siege following new ceasefire breaches by Israeli forces ALWAGHT- Hamas calls for international intervention to lift the Gaza siege following new ceasefire breaches by Israeli forces. Hamas issued a statement urging Arab states and the int ...
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Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert
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Iraq Resistance Gained further Weight, US Failed Despite $2b Spending in Vote: Expert

Tuesday 18 November 2025 ،
Iraqis showed through their vote that they rely on resistance forces for their national security and are aware of US plots for their country. Alwaght- The Tehran-based Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies hosted a meeting discussing Iraq political landscape post-elections. At the me ...
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal
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Trump Struggles to Escape Epstein Scandal

Wednesday 19 November 2025 ،
Supporters of the bill appear to have the votes needed to pass it in the House, though its prospects in the Senate remain unclear. Democrats and some Republicans are pushing to force the Justice Department to disclose more records from the Jeffrey Epstein case. However, Trump's insistence on th ...
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Why’s Trump Boycotted South Africa G20 Summit?
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Why’s Trump Boycotted South Africa G20 Summit?

Monday 24 November 2025 ،
The US president skipped the event in South Africa under genocide allegations, but analysts point to other drivers behind boycott. Alwaght- The US decision to boycott the G20 summit in South Africa made one of the most controversial diplomatic moves of recent months. On the surface, Washington just ...
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Does Larijani’s Pakistan Visit Mean Tehran-Islamabad-Riyadh Alliance on the Way?
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Does Larijani’s Pakistan Visit Mean Tehran-Islamabad-Riyadh Alliance on the Way?

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
Senior Iranian diplomat visits Islamabad to discuss bilateral ties and emerging challenges facing the two nations. Alwaght- Yesterday, Islamabad had a special guest: Secretary-General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani. Larijani and his delegation were received by Foreign ...
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Coup, War or Surrender: What Path Will Trump Pick in Venezuela?
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Coup, War or Surrender: What Path Will Trump Pick in Venezuela?

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
The US president is going against international norms, seeking to overthrow a legitimate government in Venezuela. Alwaght- The sudden suspension of many international flights to Caracas and the simultaneous warning of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about the risks of flights over Venez ...
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
Supporters Europe, criticized the potential restrictions, stating: “Fans travel to the World Cup to celebrate and express their passion for the game. Any attempt to restrict our fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, is a betrayal of the spirit of football.” Tensions escal ...
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
After PKK’s announcement of disarming, the process seems on hold as Kurds expect Ankara to do its turn. Alwaght- The peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) that after years of a stalemate showed signs of revival is now again running into deep questions and ...

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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.