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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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Two Iranian Border Guards Killed in ‘Unprovoked’ Taliban Attack

Two Iranian Border Guards Killed in ‘Unprovoked’ Taliban Attack

Sunday 28 May 2023
Taliban militants launched an unprovoked attack on a border outpost in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. Alwaght- Two Iranian border guards have been killed and two civilians wounded during an exchange of gunfire after Taliban militants launched an unprovoked attack on a border ou ...
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US Was Manipulated by Pakistan Military into Backing Overthrow: Imran Khan

US Was Manipulated by Pakistan Military into Backing Overthrow: Imran Khan

Tuesday 6 June 2023 ،
Taliban. “On the war on terror and the Taliban,” the State Department spokesperson said, “the United States and Pakistan have a shared interest in ensuring the Taliban live up to the commitments that they have made — that terrorist groups that may be active in Afghanistan are ...
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Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?

Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?

Monday 12 June 2023 ،
Taliban forces over the past few weeks have been conducting saber-rattling military drills with a variety of light and heavy weapons near Iran's eastern borders, at home, the group has so far failed to protect security of the cities, giving rise to questions about its capability and resolve to c ...
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Taliban Announce US Withdrawal Day a National Holiday

Taliban Announce US Withdrawal Day a National Holiday

Sunday 18 June 2023 ،
Taliban authorities say it is to be celebrated every year from now on. Alwaght- Afghanistan has made the day the last US troops left the country an annual public holiday.  According to the Taliban government’s website, the final departure of foreign troops will be celebrated each year on ...
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Economy, Counterterrorism Fight, Two Pivotal Parts of Iran-Pakistan Partnership

Economy, Counterterrorism Fight, Two Pivotal Parts of Iran-Pakistan Partnership

Saturday 5 August 2023 ،
Taliban terrorist groups have several times carried out terrorist operations in various Pakistani cities.  Last weeks, ISIS launched an attack on a gathering of an Islamist movement in northwestern Bajaur district, killing 60 and injuring 200. In a phone conversation with his Pakistani counter ...
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Taliban Detain 18 NGO Staff, Including American Woman

Taliban Detain 18 NGO Staff, Including American Woman

Sunday 17 September 2023 ،
Taliban detained 18 staff members of a non-governmental organization (NGO), including an American woman, on charges of being involved in Christian missionary work in the country. Alwaght- Afghanistan’s Taliban detained 18 staff members of a non-governmental organization (NGO), including an Ame ...
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Taliban, World Community’s Understandings of Inclusive Govt. Are Worlds Apart

Taliban, World Community’s Understandings of Inclusive Govt. Are Worlds Apart

Saturday 7 October 2023 ،
Taliban insists its rule is inclusive but world community says it sees only monopolization of power. Alwaght- Since the Taliban takeover of power, formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan has been one of the key demands of the world countries and neighbors as a condition for recognition o ...
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Weaponized Nobel Peace Prize

Weaponized Nobel Peace Prize

Sunday 8 October 2023 ،
Taliban position under Obama.  These Obama actions even drew resentment from former Nobel Prize chief who in his diary wrote that even many of supporters of Obama believe that awarding him was a mistake. He added that the foundation did not get what it expected.  Aung San Suu Kyi was ano ...
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Pakistan in Political Tumult, No Way Back for Imran Khan even after Election Win: Expert

Pakistan in Political Tumult, No Way Back for Imran Khan even after Election Win: Expert

Thursday 15 February 2024 ،
Taliban movement which strives to make Pakistan part of ISIS terrorist group’s caliphate. They have foothold in tribal areas and even did not allow the elections to be fully held in these areas.   
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban

China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban

Tuesday 20 February 2024 ،
Taliban operates embassies in 14 nations, yet host governments have refrained from publicly acknowledging the Taliban. At present, the Afghan Taliban operates embassies in 14 nations, such as Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, yet host governments have refrained from publicly acknowledging the Ta ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies