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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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A Child Loses Their Life Every Hour in Gaza: UNRWA
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A Child Loses Their Life Every Hour in Gaza: UNRWA

Wednesday 25 December 2024
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported that a child is killed every hour in the Gaza Strip ALWAGHT- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported that a child is killed every hour in the Gaza Strip. Every hour, ...
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions
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Kurdish-led SDF Repels Turkish Militants in Syria, Vows to “Halt” Ankara’s Ambitions

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
The US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have clashed with Turkish-supported Syrian National Army (SNA) militants in northern Syria ALWAGHT- The US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have clashed with Turkish-supported Syrian National Army (SNA) militants in northern ...
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Who Really Deserves to Be Person of the Year?
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Who Really Deserves to Be Person of the Year?

Saturday 28 December 2024 ،
human values and humanitarian standards, and meanwhile there have been many choices criticized for being chosen for political motivations that serve the Western interests. Many of the chosen persons are American and Western. This year, the choice was made from a shortlist of three names: Kamala Har ...
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Nearly 300 Detained in HTS Operation Targeting Assad Supporters in Syria
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Nearly 300 Detained in HTS Operation Targeting Assad Supporters in Syria

Monday 30 December 2024 ،
rights of all sects and religions, though the situation remains precarious. Sectarian tensions and political instability persist, raising concerns over potential clashes and pressures on minority groups in the fragile post-Assad landscape.
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria

Sunday 5 January 2025 ،
Over the past two days, clashes between Turkish-backed groups and US-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria have left more than 100 militants dead ALWAGHT- Over the past two days, clashes between Turkish-backed groups and US-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria have left more than 100 militants ...
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Swiss Demonstrators Demand an End to Gaza Genocide
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Swiss Demonstrators Demand an End to Gaza Genocide

Sunday 5 January 2025 ،
humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave, which has endured over a year of devastation from Israel's ongoing conflict. Protesters gathered on Saturday, marching from Odenplan to the Swiss Foreign Ministry, chanting “Freedom for Palestine” and displaying banners with messages such ...
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
The US pursues economic and geopolitical agenda in the region that motivates its Syria presence. Alwaght- With the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, the prediction of the country sinking again in security, political, and social instability and crisis is coming true. As with the start ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
humanitarian field, as well as topical issues on the regional and international agenda. Given the importance of this issue, Pezeshkian's visit is being referred to as a historic one.  Strategic agreement, a new chapter in the history of Iranian-Russian relations  By signing this 25-y ...
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Hamas Affirms Commitment to Gaza Ceasefire Agreement with Israel
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Hamas Affirms Commitment to Gaza Ceasefire Agreement with Israel

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, addressing the severe needs caused by the ongoing conflict. While rights groups view the agreement as a positive step, they stress that much more is needed to tackle the overwhelming humanitarian, medical, and psychological challenges faced by the people of Gaza.
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Trump Lifts Sanctions on Settlers as Israeli Attacks Rise in West Bank
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Trump Lifts Sanctions on Settlers as Israeli Attacks Rise in West Bank

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
US President Donald Trump has revoked an executive order that imposed sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers ALWAGHT- US President Donald Trump has revoked an executive order that imposed sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers linked to violent attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. On Monday, ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures