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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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Iran Takes Center Stage in Regional Gas Swap as New Energy Age Emerges
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Iran Takes Center Stage in Regional Gas Swap as New Energy Age Emerges

Sunday 16 February 2025
Turkmenistan and Turkey signed a deal that will transfer gas via Iran, defying the American pressure campaign. Alwaght- Geopolitical developments, regional and international dynamics, and intensification of competition among the energy producers for larger shares from the emerging markets in recent ...
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What’s behind Hamas’s Gifts to Released Israeli Prisoners
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What’s behind Hamas’s Gifts to Released Israeli Prisoners

Monday 17 February 2025 ،
Hamas resistance movement gave gifts to Israeli prisoners in show of strength and to refute Israeli propaganda. Alwaght- One of the important highlights during six rounds of prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel was the gifts given to the Israeli prisoners upon their release by Hamas, a move that h ...
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Hamas: A Swap Deal Can Only Be Reached After the Second Phase of Ceasefire Negotiations
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Hamas: A Swap Deal Can Only Be Reached After the Second Phase of Ceasefire Negotiations

Sunday 2 March 2025 ،
Any further exchanges of captives or abductees with Israel can only occur after both sides enter the second phase of Gaza ceasefire negotiations ALWAGHT- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has stated that any further exchanges of captives or abductees with Israel can only occur after both sid ...
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Why’s Tel Aviv Afraid of Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire?
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Why’s Tel Aviv Afraid of Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire?

Saturday 8 March 2025 ،
The Israeli regime is worried that end of war could have consequences to Netanyahu government. Alwaght- Gaza ceasefire that started between the Israeli occupation forces and Hamas in January has an unclear fate. Its first stage ended but it is yet to be clear if there will be a second stage. Barack ...
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Second Round of Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Peace or New Stalemate?
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Second Round of Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Peace or New Stalemate?

Tuesday 11 March 2025 ،
Israel is under pressure to end war and yield to lasting peace amid Hamas show of determination to unite Palestinian ranks. Alwaght- While Israeli regime in recent days has put forward plans to return to the war on Gaza and set a 10-day deadline for Hamas to meet its demands, it seems that the press ...
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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone
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Gaza War: An Arrow Lodged in Netanyahu’s Bone

Thursday 17 April 2025 ،
Netanyahu has a difficult job deciding between ending the wart and continuing it. Alwaght- For Netanyahu, Gaza war has become like an arrow lodged in the bone. If he withdraws, the situation gets worse, if he carries on, it will certainly lead to his collapse. Perhaps the Gaza war closes his story, ...
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Why Shouldn’t the World Be Fooled by Protests in Israel?
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Why Shouldn’t the World Be Fooled by Protests in Israel?

Thursday 1 May 2025 ،
The street protests in Israel should not be seen as a sign of Israeli public’s tendency for peace and humanitarianism. Alwaght- For several weeks, protesters have occupied the streets of Tel Aviv and other cities in the occupied territories to force Netanyahu's government into accepting the ceas ...
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Hell on Earth: Gaza Suffering amid Sham Aid Promises
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Hell on Earth: Gaza Suffering amid Sham Aid Promises

Saturday 17 May 2025 ،
Amid Israeli blockade on Gaza, the US has not acted on its promise of arranging aid to the coastal enclave. Alwaght- Gaza famine and hunger have hit a stage beyond crisis. Expressing regret at the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip due to the deliberate starvation policies imposed by the Is ...
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Witkoff’s Gaza Ceasefire Proposal: No Guarantees, No Trust, No Will
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Witkoff’s Gaza Ceasefire Proposal: No Guarantees, No Trust, No Will

Sunday 1 June 2025 ،
American envoy to West Asia proposed a new ceasefire deal for Gaza nit it seems to favor only Israeli interests. Alwaght- In the middle of the massive humanitarian catastrophe hitting Gaza as a result of the Israeli bombing, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have once again accelerated. In this ...
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Why Isn’t There Hope in Istanbul Talks on Ukraine?
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Why Isn’t There Hope in Istanbul Talks on Ukraine?

Monday 2 June 2025 ،
On the eve of talks, Ukraine escalated with an attack on Russian strategic bombers, angering Moscow. Alwaght- While the new round of Istanbul talks between Russia and Ukraine and with the presence of international mediators is to start today to discuss a ceasefire and prisoner swap deal, the shadow ...

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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.