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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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13 Killed, 30 Injured as Clashes between Libyan Armed Groups Refuels in Tripoli

13 Killed, 30 Injured as Clashes between Libyan Armed Groups Refuels in Tripoli

Saturday 23 July 2022
At least 13 people were killed and 30 more injured Clashes between armed groups in Tripoli left in the latest violence to hit the Libyan capital amid rising political tensions. Alwaght- At least 13 people were killed and 30 more injured Clashes between armed groups in Tripoli left in the latest viol ...
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23 Killed in Libya’s Tripoli as Fears Grow of Wider War

23 Killed in Libya’s Tripoli as Fears Grow of Wider War

Sunday 28 August 2022 ،
At least 23 people have been killed and dozens more were wounded on Saturday as Clashes between militias backed by Libya’s rival governments escalates. Alwaght- At least 23 people have been killed and dozens more were wounded on Saturday as Clashes between militias backed by Libya’s rival gove ...
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What’s Behind Bin Zayed’s Moscow Visit?

What’s Behind Bin Zayed’s Moscow Visit?

Wednesday 12 October 2022 ،
The UAE president has on his agenda a set of objectives from oil discussion to seeking Russian-brokered extensionbof Yemen truce. Alwaght- The UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed started a visited to Moscow on Tuesday. This is bin Zayed's first visit to Moscow since he assumed the presidency of th ...
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What’s Behind Saudi Security Agreement with Morocco?

What’s Behind Saudi Security Agreement with Morocco?

Saturday 28 January 2023 ،
Saudi Arabia is seeking to tighten the noose on Muslim Brotherhood and other groups opposed to normalization with Israel. Alwaght- Saudi Arabia, the self-proclaimed leader of the Arab world, always uses security agreements and financial aids to paint itself as the big brother of other Arab states. M ...
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US Afraid of Russia-UAE Intelligence Cooperation

US Afraid of Russia-UAE Intelligence Cooperation

Tuesday 18 April 2023 ،
The US begins to lose full control over its allies as they want to diversify their interactions with big powers. Alwaght- While the US is resorting to any trick to maintain its traditional allies and preserve the Western-made world order, its rivals Russia and China seem to have acted more successfu ...
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Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements

Libyan Political Impasse and the Domino of Unimplemented Agreements

Saturday 27 May 2023 ،
Libyan opposite sides reached a deal for elections, but their record of failing to fulfill their commitments does not invite for optimism. Alwaght- As Libya is passing the 12th year of its civil war, it is reaching the sensitive stage of electing a government whose job will be uniting the east and t ...
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How Will Wagner Absence Impact Russia’s Regional Influence?

How Will Wagner Absence Impact Russia’s Regional Influence?

Sunday 2 July 2023 ،
Moscow and Wagner have great influence in West Asia and Africa. However its possible disbanding will not much effect this Russian sway. Alwaght- Though the mutiny of the Wagner PMC (private military company) led by Yevgeny Prigozhin winded down with President Vladimir Putin's adroitness in less ...
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Clashes between Rival Militias in Libya Kills 27

Clashes between Rival Militias in Libya Kills 27

Wednesday 16 August 2023 ،
Gun battles between rival military factions in Libya’s capital Tripoli has reportedly killed 27 people and wounded 106 more, a toll update from the Emergency Medicine Centre said Wednesday. Alwaght- Gun battles between rival military factions in Libya’s capital Tripoli has reportedly killed 27 ...
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The New Era of Turkish-Egyptian Relations

The New Era of Turkish-Egyptian Relations

Saturday 17 February 2024 ،
Erdogan’s trip to Egypt not only thawed icy relations but also signaled a transition from strategic competition to constructive engagement and collaboration Erdogan's trip to Egypt, following years of hostility, not only thawed icy relations but also signaled a transition from strategic competit ...
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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?

How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
North Africa now faces a set of challenges among them security ones that are triggered by return of militant fighters from Syria. Alwaght- The collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria marked one of the biggest West Asia developments. This development can bring about substantial consequences t ...

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