Alwaght | News & Analysis Website

Editor's Choice

News

Most Viewed

Day Week Month

In Focus

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
New node

New node

Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

alwaght.net
Baghdad’s Oil Victory over Erbil: Aspects and Implications

Baghdad’s Oil Victory over Erbil: Aspects and Implications

Sunday 2 April 2023
The International Court of Arbitration ruled that Turkey cannot export Iraqi Kurdistan’s oil, a win boosting Baghdad stance against Erbil. Alwaght- After years of dispute between the Iraqi central government and Iraq’s Kurdistan region over the latter’s oil sales and Turkish exports of i ...
alwaght.net
Azerbaijan on The Anti-Iranian Israeli Front

Azerbaijan on The Anti-Iranian Israeli Front

Sunday 9 April 2023 ،
Azerbaijani government shows no signs of intention for de-escalation with Iran as it deepens ties to Tehran’s archenemy Tel Aviv. Alwaght- While the Islamic Republic of Iran is gently trying to persuade neighboring Azerbaijan to deescalate tensions with Tehran, Baku officials press ahead with their ...
alwaght.net
How’s Political Progress Influencing Damascus Relations with Kurds?

How’s Political Progress Influencing Damascus Relations with Kurds?

Tuesday 25 April 2023 ،
The Syrian Kurdish groups are afraid of marginalization should they keep alliance with the US amid regional re-embracement of Damascus. Alwaght- In addition to ending seven years of tensions, the Iranian-Saudi détente agreement brought about positive regional effects, with its obvious signs o ...
alwaght.net
India Arms Hindu Militias in Kashmir to Combat Pro-Independence Muslim Fighters: Report

India Arms Hindu Militias in Kashmir to Combat Pro-Independence Muslim Fighters: Report

Saturday 29 April 2023 ،
Indian government is arming village militias to combat pro-independence fighters in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region, according to a report. Indian government is arming village militias to combat pro-independence fighters in the disputed Himalayan Muslim-majority region, according to a ...
alwaght.net
Kurds Double-Edged Sword Determining Erdogan’s Win or Loss

Kurds Double-Edged Sword Determining Erdogan’s Win or Loss

Sunday 30 April 2023 ،
The Kurds remain the fate-maker in the elections as they are still unclear who to predominantly support in Turkish election. Alwaght- Turkey is set to hold its presidential elections on May 14. Four candidates are running for the post but the main rivalry would be between the current President Recep ...
alwaght.net
Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev Solidifying Power with Referendum

Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev Solidifying Power with Referendum

Wednesday 3 May 2023 ،
The Uzbek president conducted a referendum that allows him to rule longer, though he argues constitution changes serve public interests. Alwaght- Uzbekistan held a constitutional reform referendum on Sunday and millions turned out to have their say on the upcoming changes. The Central Election Commi ...
alwaght.net
Why Are Israeli Military Commanders Afraid of Hezbollah’s Elite Radwan Unit?

Why Are Israeli Military Commanders Afraid of Hezbollah’s Elite Radwan Unit?

Sunday 11 June 2023 ،
The Israeli leaders and military commanders know well that the force can make surprises in possible war. Alwaght- While over the past months the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other cabinet hardliners have been threatening to wage a war on the northern front, the Lebanese Hezbollah&rs ...
alwaght.net
India’s Kashmir Clampdown Continues four Years after Article 370 Abrogated

India’s Kashmir Clampdown Continues four Years after Article 370 Abrogated

Saturday 5 August 2023 ،
The 2019 move heralded a slew of policies by the ruling BJP government to tighten New Delhi’s grip over the disputed region. Saturday marks four years of India scrapping the special status of Indian-administered Kashmir, New Delhi’s most far-reaching move against the disputed region in seven d ...
alwaght.net
China Condemns Taipei’s VP Visit to US

China Condemns Taipei’s VP Visit to US

Sunday 13 August 2023 ،
Beijing has condemned a visit to the US by Taiwan’s “separatist” Vice President William Lai, vowing to take “resolute and vigorous” steps to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Alwaght- Beijing has condemned a visit to the US by Taiwan's “separatist” Vice Pres ...
alwaght.net
Progressing towards the ’Peace Pipeline’: Is the End of Two Decades of Uncertainty Near?

Progressing towards the ’Peace Pipeline’: Is the End of Two Decades of Uncertainty Near?

Wednesday 21 February 2024 ،
Pakistan’s efforts to invest in the Peace Pipeline signal a significant change in the region’s energy dynamics Pakistan's efforts to invest in the Peace Pipeline not only bring hope to millions of Pakistani households but also signal a significant change in the region's energy dynamics, offe ...

Gallery

Photo

Film

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