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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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Turkey Experiences More Protests After Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest
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Turkey Experiences More Protests After Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest

Saturday 22 March 2025
police on terror-related charges after being questioned over corruption allegations. He has denied all accusations, and his party has condemned the arrest as a political move. His detention has triggered nationwide protests, with demonstrators rallying in several cities. The government has dismisse ...
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?

Wednesday 26 March 2025 ،
Erdogan is walking on the brinks by arresting the Istanbul mayor and this can cost national economy and him dearly. Alwaght- The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu as the mayor of Istanbul and one of the prominent opposition figures on charges of financial corruption and links to terrorist organizations has h ...
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One Israeli Killed, Another Wounded in Haifa Retaliatory Attack
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One Israeli Killed, Another Wounded in Haifa Retaliatory Attack

Monday 24 March 2025 ،
police, the attacker first rammed his vehicle into people waiting at a bus stop before exiting with a rifle and opening fire on passing cars. The assailant was then shot dead by Israeli forces who arrived at the scene. The attack resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man, while a 20-year-old man, ...
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UK Police Arrest 9, Including 6 Young Women, Over Gaza Genocide Meeting
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UK Police Arrest 9, Including 6 Young Women, Over Gaza Genocide Meeting

Saturday 29 March 2025 ،
police detained nine individuals, including six young women, for organizing a meeting on the ongoing genocide in Gaza ALWAGHT- UK police detained nine individuals, including six young women, for organizing a meeting on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Youth Demand, a pro-Palestinian group advocating a ...
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Renewed Gaza Offensive: What Are the Israeli Occupational Aims?
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Renewed Gaza Offensive: What Are the Israeli Occupational Aims?

Wednesday 9 April 2025 ،
police officers. Using treasonous and submissive elements within Gaza and with the support of regional media, Israel seeks to promote a picture of civil opposition and revolt against Hamas with the aim of sowing division.  This approach is considered a step towards implementing the Plan of the ...
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Iran Denounces Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kashmir Region Under Indian Administration
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Iran Denounces Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kashmir Region Under Indian Administration

Wednesday 23 April 2025 ،
police. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the assault, which has drawn widespread condemnation. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to bring the attackers to justice, labeling the incident a “heinous act.” The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s statement emphasized th ...
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Is Unfolding Crisis Inviting for India-Pakistan War?
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Is Unfolding Crisis Inviting for India-Pakistan War?

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
police. Given New Delhi’s harsh stance on the recent terrorist attack, some experts believe that India may go beyond diplomatic sanctions and take military action, as the media and officials from Modi’s ruling party are calling for military action. Ashok Malik, the former advisor of pol ...
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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?
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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
police. In March 2014, police clashed with demonstrators who intended to raid the Israeli embassy in the capital Amman. Many were reportedly arrested. In November the same year, Jordanian authorities arrested 31 people on charges of being members of a MB cell that was smuggling weapons and money to ...
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Briefly Detained Iranian-French Journalist Pledges Support for Palestine
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Briefly Detained Iranian-French Journalist Pledges Support for Palestine

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
police, has vowed to persist in his advocacy for Palestinian rights ALWAGHT- An Iranian-French journalist and pro-Palestine activist, recently briefly detained by French police, has vowed to persist in his advocacy for Palestinian rights despite the ordeal he faced. Iranian-French journalist Shahin ...
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Stop or Continue? Netanyahu Facing Fatal Gaza War Dilemma
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Stop or Continue? Netanyahu Facing Fatal Gaza War Dilemma

Tuesday 27 May 2025 ،
police investigations led to Netanyahu being indicted in 2019 on charges of breach of trust, accepting bribes, and fraud. Since the charges were given publicity, Netanyahu has made various political maneuvers to avoid facing trial and a possible conviction and possibly prison sentence. He is determi ...

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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.