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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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Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the positions taken by the UAE and Saudi Arabia amid Iran’s attack on Israel

Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the positions taken by the UAE and Saudi Arabia amid Iran’s attack on Israel

Wednesday 17 April 2024
The Wall Street Journal, referencing Arab officials, disclosed that Saudi Arabia and the UAE declined to grant the US and Israel access to their airspace ALWAGHT- The Wall Street Journal, referencing Arab officials, disclosed that Saudi Arabia and the UAE declined to grant the US and Israel access t ...
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US Veto of Palestinian State Res. Shatters all of Its Pro-peace Claims

US Veto of Palestinian State Res. Shatters all of Its Pro-peace Claims

Sunday 21 April 2024 ،
The US has long claimed support to Palestine but now its blocking of a UN bill for full Palestinian membership raises questions about its honesty. Alwaght- The US on Thursday vetoed an Algeria-drafted resolution at the UN Security Council for full membership of Palestinians at UN. 12 out of 15 membe ...
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Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes

Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes

Wednesday 24 April 2024 ،
The (P) GCC and EU held a meeting to discuss Gaza war, but they do not make much difference as long as there are not serious checks to Israel. Alwaght- Amid Netanyahu’s push for continuation of Gaza war and plans to invade Rafah, international diplomatic movements to find a solution to the cri ...
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US Early Loss in the Red Sea: What’s behind US Aircraft Carrier’s Withdrawal?

US Early Loss in the Red Sea: What’s behind US Aircraft Carrier’s Withdrawal?

Wednesday 1 May 2024 ،
The US removed a much-vaunted aircraft carrier it send to the Red Sea about five months ago to check Yemen’s ban on Israeli ships. Alwaght- An American aircraft carrier is leaving the region after a four-month mission in the Red Sea. This was confirmed by US sources who said that the mission of USS ...
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US Shifting to a Ground Plot as Naval Coalition Failed against Yemen’s Ansarullah

US Shifting to a Ground Plot as Naval Coalition Failed against Yemen’s Ansarullah

Thursday 2 May 2024 ،
The UAE-loyal militias in southern Yemen appear to be implementing a US ground plot against Ansarullah. Alwaght- On Tuesday night, Red Sea once again became scene to a confrontation between Yemen’s Ansarullah and the American naval ships. Yemeni media reported bombing of Hudaydah by warplanes ...
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OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

OIC’s Significant Responsibility as Gaza War Is at a Critical Juncture

Monday 6 May 2024 ،
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is demanded to take stances that significantly impact the course of Gaza war as the latter is in a moment of truth. Alwaght- The war on Gaza has entered its eighth month and the Israelis keep their ground and air invasion on this besieged coastal enclave. Mean ...
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Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector

Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector

Tuesday 7 May 2024 ،
The Chairman of the AEOI stated that Iran is prepared to engage in nuclear technology cooperation with regional countries, particularly Saudi Arabia ALWAGHT- The Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) stated that Iran is prepared to engage in nuclear technology cooperation with re ...
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Intense competition between Saudi Arabia and the UAE for investment in Egypt

Intense competition between Saudi Arabia and the UAE for investment in Egypt

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
Informed government sources in Egypt have reported on Saudi Arabia’s new proposal ALWAGHT- Informed government sources in Egypt have reported on Saudi Arabia's new proposal to deposit its funds with the Central Bank of Cairo in exchange for finalizing the Ras Ghamila agreement and also purchasin ...
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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 ،
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minis ...
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Iran second-largest producer of liquid fuel within OPEC

Iran second-largest producer of liquid fuel within OPEC

Monday 13 May 2024 ،
Surpassing Iraq, Iran has now assumed the position of the second-largest producer of liquid fuel among the member countries of OPEC ALWAGHT- Surpassing Iraq, Iran has now assumed the position of the second-largest producer of liquid fuel among the member countries of the Organization of Petroleum Ex ...

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

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