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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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What Are Washington’s Worries And Aims behind Security Pact with Bahrain?

What Are Washington’s Worries And Aims behind Security Pact with Bahrain?

Sunday 17 September 2023
king together on renewable energy, on carbon capture technologies, and other cutting-edge endeavors.”  For his part, the Bahraini crown prince held that this pact is a sign of a joint statement that clearly expresses the two countries’ intention to move forward to a future based on ...
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Yemen’s Ansarullah Delegation in Saudi Arabia: Goals, Implications

Yemen’s Ansarullah Delegation in Saudi Arabia: Goals, Implications

Monday 18 September 2023 ،
kingdom since the 2015 aggression and it appears to display the Saudi concerns about consequence of Riyadh ignoring the negotiating table and Ansarullah losing patience with the current limbo.  According to Ansarullah’s officials, the talks focus on a range of cases including lifting Hud ...
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Saudi Arabia Says It Will Build First Nuclear Power Plant

Saudi Arabia Says It Will Build First Nuclear Power Plant

Tuesday 26 September 2023 ،
kingdom. Alwaght- Saudi Arabia unveiled a plan to expand the use of nuclear technology that would also include the construction of a first nuclear power plant in the kingdom. Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman said in an address to the annual General Conference of the Internationa ...
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Saudi Court Sentences Media Activists to Decades in Prison over Critical Posts

Saudi Court Sentences Media Activists to Decades in Prison over Critical Posts

Wednesday 4 October 2023 ،
kingdom’s policies, as Saudi Arabia has ramped up crackdown on social media activists. Alwaght-Saudi Arabia handed down decades-long prison sentences for civilians posting online comments critical of the kingdom’s policies, as Saudi Arabia has ramped up crackdown on social media acti ...
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US Stonewalling Gaza Ceasefire: Iran President

US Stonewalling Gaza Ceasefire: Iran President

Saturday 11 November 2023 ،
king from his plane. “If the crimes being committed nowadays in Gaza are not crimes against humanity, what is a fine example of such criminal acts then? he said at Mehrabad airport in Tehran before heading to the kingdom.  America declares in its statements that it does not want the sco ...
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
king to the Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti. In light of these developments, Saudis, no longer regarding the UAE as a partner but rather as a competitor in the Yemeni conflict, are now striving to prevent themselves from lagging behind in Abu Dhabi's ...
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Saudi Arabia Executes 7 Men, Largest Number since 2022

Saudi Arabia Executes 7 Men, Largest Number since 2022

Wednesday 28 February 2024 ،
kingdom announced.  The execution on Tuesday marks the highest single-day figure since 81 were put to death in March 2022. Saudi Press Agency (SPA), citing the Saudi Interior Ministry, reported that the men were convicted of acts of treason that threaten the country’s stability and secu ...
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How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

Tuesday 12 March 2024 ،
king a sharp contrast to the 8.7% growth rate experienced last year. According to the latest report on the global economic outlook by the International Monetary Fund, Saudi Arabia's economic growth prospects show the most substantial decline among major economies. However, there's more to ...
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Bahrain Royal Amnesty Decree and Challenge of Mending Ruling Family’s Image

Bahrain Royal Amnesty Decree and Challenge of Mending Ruling Family’s Image

Friday 12 April 2024 ،
king issued a decree releasing 1584 prisoners, but many agree demonstrative move cannot do much to help mend its image. Alwaght- According to official Bahraini media, the country's king issued on Monday a royal amnesty decree to 1,584 prisoners convinced for criminal and riot cases. The amnesty, ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
king to commit Washington to sign a defense agreement, according to which the US will be committed to defend the territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia against threats, similar to the reciprocal commitment contained in Article 5 of the NATO.  Kristian Alexander, a Senior Fellow and the Director ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies