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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’s Pompeo’s Secret Mission in Ukraine, Central Asia?

What’s Pompeo’s Secret Mission in Ukraine, Central Asia?

Tuesday 4 February 2020
The American secretary of state visits Ukraine and Central Asian states to promote Trump image amid impeachment and get toehold in Russia’s uncharted backyard. Alwaght- The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Kyiv on Thursday, a trip that also took him to Central Asian countries. The sensit ...
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Trump Fires Impeachment Witnesses in Post-Acquittal Purge

Trump Fires Impeachment Witnesses in Post-Acquittal Purge

Saturday 8 February 2020 ،
Donald Trump has removed two administration officials who provided the most damaging testimony during his impeachment investigation over the Ukraine scandal, sparking accusations that he is on a campaign of retribution barely 48 hours after being acquitted by the Senate. Alwaght- Donald Trump has re ...
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No To Hawkish Policy: Senate Bill Limits Trump War Powers

No To Hawkish Policy: Senate Bill Limits Trump War Powers

Sunday 16 February 2020 ،
The bill was a loss for Trump who hoped to gain the favor of the lawmakers for his anti-Iranian policy. Alwaght- TheUS Senate on Thursday voted to limit President Donald Trump’s military powers to wage a war against Iran.  The motion was initiated by Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virgin ...
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Floyd’s Death Was Homicide: Autopsy

Floyd’s Death Was Homicide: Autopsy

Tuesday 2 June 2020 ،
Independent autopsies say George Floyd’s death at the hands of the US police was homicide, contradicting a preliminary ruling, which had said the African-American man’s death was caused by pre-existing heart problems. Alwaght- Independent autopsies say George Floyd's death at the hands of the US ...
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Comeback Now Thinkable? Four Trump Acquittal Consequences

Comeback Now Thinkable? Four Trump Acquittal Consequences

Wednesday 17 February 2021 ،
The former US president is cleared from insurrection charges, meaning chances are he can make a comeback, to home and allies’ frustration. Alwaght- The failure of Trump impeachment motion in the Senate has drawn massive reflections both at home and abroad. The defeat of second Trump impeachment by m ...
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Protesters March in Minneapolis to Commemorate Floyd’s Death Anniversary

Protesters March in Minneapolis to Commemorate Floyd’s Death Anniversary

Monday 24 May 2021 ،
People have rallied in Minneapolis to pay tribute to George Floyd ahead of the first anniversary of his murder, vowing to carry on the fight against racially motivated police brutality. Alwaght- People have rallied in Minneapolis to pay tribute to George Floyd ahead of the first anniversary of his m ...
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Nigeria’s Sheikh Zakzaky Release Symbolizes Justice Victory

Nigeria’s Sheikh Zakzaky Release Symbolizes Justice Victory

Sunday 1 August 2021 ،
A Nigerian court ruled that the Shiite Cleric was innocent and dropped all government charges against him. Alwaght- Nigeria Shiite leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife were released on July 28 after six years in prison where they were subjected to torture.  A Nigerian court acquitted him ...
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Senior Bahraini Cleric Hails Nigerian Sheikh Zakzaky’s Release from Prison

Senior Bahraini Cleric Hails Nigerian Sheikh Zakzaky’s Release from Prison

Tuesday 3 August 2021 ،
Spiritual leader of Bahraini Shiites Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim hailed freedom of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, and his acquittal of all the charges leveled against him and his wife. Alwaght- Spiritual leader of Bahraini Shiites Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim& ...
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Anti-Shiite State Crimes in Nigeria, Again: From Foreign Incitement to Disgraceful Western Silence

Anti-Shiite State Crimes in Nigeria, Again: From Foreign Incitement to Disgraceful Western Silence

Tuesday 24 August 2021 ،
This year, too, Nigerian forces attacked Shiite Ashura ceremonies. Clearly the raids are foreign-incited, amid Western silence. Alwaght- Like other countries, Shiite Muslims of Nigeria hold ceremonies annually to mark Ashura in which they mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Pro ...
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EU Pursuing Influence Agenda in Lebanon Using Explosion, Corruption Probes

EU Pursuing Influence Agenda in Lebanon Using Explosion, Corruption Probes

Friday 20 January 2023 ،
A European judicial delegation was tasked with investigation of Lebanese case without proper coordination with Lebanon’s judiciary. Alwaght- A European delegation comprised of representatives from Germany, France, and Luxembourg under a judiciary mission that continued to January 20 interrogated und ...

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