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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 Hezbollah Official Criticizes Beirut’s Restrictions on Iranian Planes
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A Hezbollah Official Criticizes Beirut’s Restrictions on Iranian Planes

Sunday 16 February 2025
Blocking Iranian planes from landing at Beirut airport is an insult to Lebanon ALWAGHT- Citing US influence over Beirut, the deputy chairman of Hezbollah's political council stated that blocking Iranian planes from landing at Beirut airport is an insult to Lebanon. Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chairm ...
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Lebanese Govt. Falls in American-Israeli Trap, Ignores Internal Priorities
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Lebanese Govt. Falls in American-Israeli Trap, Ignores Internal Priorities

Wednesday 19 February 2025 ،
protesters and the demands of Hezbollah’s leader.  Need for government to shift home and foreign policy  Finally, Lebanon is undergoing many challenges. The government should quickly decide if it wants to continue its submission to the foreign dictates, or it should shift to intern ...
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Israel Attacks Targets in Southern Syria After Advocating For ‘Demilitarization’
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Israel Attacks Targets in Southern Syria After Advocating For ‘Demilitarization’

Wednesday 26 February 2025 ،
Israeli warplanes have launched multiple airstrikes on military targets in southern Syria ALWAGHT- Israeli warplanes have launched multiple airstrikes on military targets in southern Syria, striking areas near the capital Damascus and in Dera’a province following Prime Minister Benjamin Netany ...
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Homeland Security Detains Another Pro-Palestinian Protester from Columbia University
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Homeland Security Detains Another Pro-Palestinian Protester from Columbia University

Saturday 15 March 2025 ،
protesters occupied Hamilton Hall, demanding university divestment from companies linked to Israel. After failed negotiations, Columbia’s president authorized police intervention, leading to over 100 arrests. Khalil and seven other students have since sued to block the university from handing ...
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Protesters In the US Denounce the Renewed Israeli Attacks in Gaza
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Protesters In the US Denounce the Renewed Israeli Attacks in Gaza

Wednesday 19 March 2025 ،
Thousands of people have gathered in the streets of Manhattan, New York City, to protest against Israel’s renewed airstrikes on Gaza ALWAGHT- Thousands of people have gathered in the streets of Manhattan, New York City, to protest against Israel's renewed airstrikes on Gaza and the United States ...
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Israeli Protesters Demonstrate Against Netanyahu Over the Renewed War in Gaza
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Israeli Protesters Demonstrate Against Netanyahu Over the Renewed War in Gaza

Wednesday 19 March 2025 ،
Israelis have protested against Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to restart the war in Gaza ALWAGHT- Israelis have protested against Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to restart the war in Gaza, demanding a renewed ceasefire agreement to ensure the release of the remaining captives. Protesters gathere ...
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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 ،
protesters took to the streets of Istanbul on Saturday night following the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Republican People's Party leader Ozgur Ozil stated that 300,000 people had gathered across multiple locations due to road closures preventing a single large demonstration. Imamoglu was deta ...
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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 ،
protesters, which led to violent clashes. Protesters called Erdogan a dictator and chanted slogans against him in their massive demonstrations. Turkish authorities have banned all gatherings and marches in Ankara and Izmir for five days to control the situation, but opposition vowed continued protes ...
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Thousands Protest Nationwide in US Against Trump and Musk Policies
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Thousands Protest Nationwide in US Against Trump and Musk Policies

Sunday 6 April 2025 ،
protesters gathered near the Washington Monument, carrying signs that read “Make democracy great again” and “Stop Putin's puppets from destroying America.” Many criticized Musk’s influence on public institutions, with concerns over education, immigration, and recent ...
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Netanyahu Losing Last Stronghold as Military Personnel Protest Prolonged War
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Netanyahu Losing Last Stronghold as Military Personnel Protest Prolonged War

Saturday 12 April 2025 ،
protesters a small minority.  In this connection, Israel affairs expert and Emad Abu Awad told Shehab News Agency of Palestine that the situation indicates an intensification of divisions within the Israeli regime, and the cabinet seeks to suppress any dissenting voice.  According to pol ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution