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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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The Security Council approved the Gaza peace resolution, which Hamas welcomed

The Security Council approved the Gaza peace resolution, which Hamas welcomed

Tuesday 11 June 2024
The Security Council passed the U.S.-proposed resolution to halt the conflict in Gaza, which Hamas welcomed ALWAGHT- The Security Council passed the U.S.-proposed resolution to halt the conflict in Gaza, which Hamas welcomed. President Joe Biden previously stated that the Israeli government had pro ...
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Statement of Gaza Resistance on Response to Proposed Ceasefire Agreement

Statement of Gaza Resistance on Response to Proposed Ceasefire Agreement

Thursday 13 June 2024 ،
Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements announced that their response to the US proposed ceasefire agreement is contingent on the interests of the Palestinian people ALWAGHT- Early Wednesday morning, the Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements announced that their response to the US proposed ceasefire agreement ...
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Will Israeli Defiance of International Laws Continue Despite UNSC Resolution on Gaza War?

Will Israeli Defiance of International Laws Continue Despite UNSC Resolution on Gaza War?

Thursday 13 June 2024 ،
The Israeli leaders appear to be defiant of the UN resolution and plan to continue war on Gaza. Alwaght- After nearly 9 months of the UN Security Council’s inaction to stop the Israeli massacre machine in Gaza, the 15-member body finally passed a resolution calling for end of war. The US, whi ...
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What’s the New US Ambassador’s Mission in Iraq?

What’s the New US Ambassador’s Mission in Iraq?

Sunday 16 June 2024 ،
The US ambassador appears to plan to stir tensions in Iraq and seek wider US control over Iraqi financial system. Alwaght- Several months after Tracy Jaconson was named the new US ambassador to Iraq, this American diplomat has made her last preparations for taking over her Baghdad job with an addres ...
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With War Cabinet Nixed, What Next for Israeli War Leadership?

With War Cabinet Nixed, What Next for Israeli War Leadership?

Tuesday 18 June 2024 ،
After dissolving the war cabinet, Netanyahu may find a broader ground to make war decisions unaffected by the hardliners. Alwaght- As the war in Gaza is prolonged, gaps among the Israeli officials widen day by day, and the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has lost the initiative to the resistan ...
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Israeli Plan to Change West Bank Civil Administration: Details and Goals

Israeli Plan to Change West Bank Civil Administration: Details and Goals

Tuesday 25 June 2024 ،
Hardline Smotrich put forth this plan apparently to pave the way for annexation of the West Bank and prevent a Palestinian state formation. Alwaght- Since the beginning of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, residents of various West Bank regions have risen in support of their compatriots, making these re ...
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Will Turkish-Syria Security Knot Be Untied in Iraq?

Will Turkish-Syria Security Knot Be Untied in Iraq?

Thursday 4 July 2024 ،
Syria and Turkey are on their way to a détente, but they Ankara first needs to review its behavior and respect Syrian sovereignty. Alwaght- After several rounds of reconciliation talks in Russia, Syrian and Turkish negotiators are planned to meet in Iraq in quest of a solution to bridge the gaps and ...
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Prospects of a Gaza Ceasefire Deal after Hamas Show of Flexibility

Prospects of a Gaza Ceasefire Deal after Hamas Show of Flexibility

Monday 8 July 2024 ،
Hamas has shown flexibility to allow a deal to go ahead, but this should not be taken by Israelis as a sign of its weakness. Alwaght- As the Israeli regime continues its attacks in Gaza in the tenth month of the war, the new round of negotiations for a ceasefire have started between Tel Aviv and Ham ...
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Turkish Military Advances Deep into Northern Iraq: Aspects and Ramifications

Turkish Military Advances Deep into Northern Iraq: Aspects and Ramifications

Tuesday 9 July 2024 ،
Ankara continues to build bases and move deeper into Iraq’s north under excuse of fighting PKK. Alwaght- With the arrival of the summer, Turkey has started a new round of air and ground raids on Iraqi territories in recent days. On Sunday, Turkish fighters once again bombed an area in Dohuk provinc ...
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West Africa Molting: New Anti-Western Coalition Announcement

West Africa Molting: New Anti-Western Coalition Announcement

Wednesday 10 July 2024 ،
Leaders of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali announced a new coalition that cracks down on Western presence and seeks alliance with East. Alwaght- Parts of West Africa are molting in terms of politics and security. On Saturday, leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in a statement announced their exit ...

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Ashura ceremony in holy Mashhad