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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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Political Coup? Netanyahu’s Struggle to Escape Loss
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Political Coup? Netanyahu’s Struggle to Escape Loss

Saturday 25 October 2025
Netanyahu is afraid of losing his position after elections, so he will go to risky actions. Alwaght- Now that Gaza ceasefire is in effect, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to find a way to run his campaign before the next elections. The next Knesset elections should be hel ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
The capital is of great importance in various aspects and winning it means securing an upper hand nationally. Alwaght- With just a week left until Iraq’s parliamentary elections on November 10, all eyes are on Baghdad, where political factions are locked in an intense showdown. The capital has ...
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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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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?
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Shadow Man: What’s behind US Envoy’s Activism in Iraq?

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
US envoy to Iraq is holding meetings with senior Iraqi officials under an unofficial diplomacy aimed at shaping post-election policy of Baghdad. Alwaght- In the short time since the US President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy for Iraq, Mark Sawaya has been actively engaged in his mission dra ...
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications
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Mamadani’s Victory: Sociological Roots and Implications

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Mamadani rose from anonymity and broke all of the political traditions as he addressed the working class and the voiceless layers of society. Alwaght- The victory of Zahran Mamdani as a young non-White Muslim immigrant in the New York City's mayoral election is a remarkable phenomenon that has c ...
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?
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What Does High Iraq Election Turnout Mean?

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
Turnout Rate in Iraq Vote Mean? Alwaght- After months of preparations and heated campaigning of the candidates, the Iraqi parliamentary elections were finally held in a secure and peaceful climate. And now the breathes are held in expectation of the results that will determine the next government.&n ...
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament
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Iraq Vote Results and Resistance Factions’ Position in Next Parliament

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
The resistance groups have won the parliament, shattering American dream for a Washington-aligned parliament and cabinet. Alwaght- The sixth Iraqi parliamentary elections that are described as the country's most important political event in two decades were held on November 11 in a decisive and ...
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory
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Iran’s President Hails Iraq’s “Historic” Election Victory

Saturday 15 November 2025 ،
President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Iraqi prime minister for the smooth and successful parliamentary elections ALWAGHT- President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Iraqi prime minister for the smooth and successful parliamentary elections, describing them as a “major achievement” that el ...
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?
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What’s Driven Public Trust in Resistance Factions in Iraq Vote?

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
The Iraqis find effective forces in the resistance groups that do not restrict themselves to military sphere and have worked to stabilize national economy. Alwaght- Nearly a week after the sixth Iraqi parliamentary elections, the victory of coalitions and factions aligned with the resistance groups ...
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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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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.