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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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US Building Foothold in Yemen’s Resource-rich Al-Mahrah Province
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US Building Foothold in Yemen’s Resource-rich Al-Mahrah Province

Monday 6 March 2023
The US is competing with Arab coalition for a position in strategic Al-Mahrah province for political aims and resources. Alwaght- The White House officials take a humanitarian gesture claiming that they intend to end the eight-year war their ally Saudi Arabia waged against Yemen, but in reality they ...
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Despite Push for Toehold, Yemen’s Islah Party Facing Tribal Rejection in Ma’rib
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Despite Push for Toehold, Yemen’s Islah Party Facing Tribal Rejection in Ma’rib

Monday 10 July 2023 ،
Islah Party is teaming up with Saudi Arabia to build a base in Ma’rib and challenge Ansarullah. Alwaght- Despite the fact that Yemen's Ansarullah Movement has not taken serious military action against the Saudi-led Arab coalition over the past year and even voiced its readiness to strike a deal ...
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Al-Qaeda, a New UAE Pawn in Yemen
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Al-Qaeda, a New UAE Pawn in Yemen

Thursday 1 February 2024 ،
A BBC probe finds that tge UAE recruits Al-Qaeda terrorists in southern Yemen for its agenda, mainly rivaling the Saudis. Alwaght- In March 2015, when Saudi-led Arab military coalition invaded Yemen, it was unthinkable that one day would come when the coalition members fully stand against each other ...
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
al-Mahrah as traditional rival forces pull back. - A diminished Omani role in Al-Mahrah: Oman has long been a pivotal actor in al-Mahrah due to geographic, social, and security linkages. But the rise of UAE-aligned forces in the area is likely to trigger serious concern in Muscat. Although Oman has ...
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
The country is sinking in chaos as conflicting forces in the south are going separate ways and Yemenis are less involved in the fate of the south. Alwaght- In recent weeks, southern Yemen provinces have seen fast-moving and surprising developments, sending a majority of observers to warn about sweep ...
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only  Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse
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Alliance with Sana’a Looks the Only Way for Saudi Exit from Yemen Impasse

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
al-Mahrah, Shabwa, and others. The southern Yemen crisis is on the verge of entering its fourth week, and Riyadh has yet to restore the status quo. The UAE-backed STC refuses to retreat from the city of Aden, which remains under the control of Emirati-aligned forces. Emirates’ geopolitical g ...
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South
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Iran, Qatar Back Yemen’s Unity Amid Rising Saudi-Emirati Tensions in The South

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
al-Mahrah, prompting Saudi airstrikes on STC positions. The developments highlight growing Saudi-Emirati rivalry over influence, resources, and strategic ports in the country. The ministers also condemned continued Israeli attacks in Palestine and Lebanon, calling for international pressure on Isra ...
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen
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Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Between Peace and War in Southern Yemen

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
al-Mahrah positions to the National Shield, seems to have failed to resist waves of attacks by Saudi Arabia and its loyalists on the ground and finally withdrew his positions.  Al-Alimi has called on the secessionist STC to remain committed to the dialogue track and retract its unilateral acti ...
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What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?
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What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?

Monday 12 January 2026 ،
After Saudi pressures, STC gave in on its agenda, at least temporarily, and awaits Riyadh conference outcomes. Alwaght- After the recent fast-moving developments in southern Yemen and trade of some regions between the Saudi and Emirati-backed warring sides, now new developments are taking place poli ...
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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics
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Riyadh Meeting and Re-engineering Southern Yemen Dynamics

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
The Saudis are going to great lengths to ensure an upper hand over the UAE in Yemen’s south, but their success remains a question. Alwaght- In recent days, Saudi Arabia has stepped up its work to prepare for a meeting set to host major Yemeni factions including the recently dissolved Southern Transi ...

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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.