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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 Gets Ready to Hold Referendum Campaigns over Draft Constitution: PM

Turkey Gets Ready to Hold Referendum Campaigns over Draft Constitution: PM

Thursday 19 January 2017
Alwaght- Turkish political parties are preparing to hold referendum campaigns over the proposed provocative constitutional reform package which would give the president sweeping executive powers, Turkey’s prime minister said on Thursday. Alwaght- Turkish political parties are preparing to hold refer ...
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Turkish Parliament Votes for Erdogan Empowerment Bill

Turkish Parliament Votes for Erdogan Empowerment Bill

Saturday 21 January 2017 ،
Turkish parliament has voted to approve the controversial bill aimed at boosting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan power Alwaght- Turkish parliament has voted to approve the controversial bill aimed at boosting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan power on Saturday. The bill that will change the Turkis ...
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What US Aims Drive New Anti-Russian Sanctions?

What US Aims Drive New Anti-Russian Sanctions?

Tuesday 28 March 2017 ،
Washington cites international reasons for new sanctions but targets majorly defense companies that compete with those of the US in markets. Alwaght- In the eyes of many Russian analysts and politicians, ascension of Donald Trump to power as  president of the United States marked a turning poin ...
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Secessionist Iraqi Kurdistan Leaders Defy Supreme Court’s Ruling; Reasons, Consequences

Secessionist Iraqi Kurdistan Leaders Defy Supreme Court’s Ruling; Reasons, Consequences

Tuesday 21 November 2017 ،
The Kurdish government has refused to bow to the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court’s ruling that cancels the September 25 Kurdish vote of independence. Alwaght- Iraq's highest judicial authority the Supreme Federal Court has decided on Monday that the September 25 secession referendum of the country&r ...
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Jordan’s Protests Roots: Economic Woes, King’s Palestinian Policy

Jordan’s Protests Roots: Economic Woes, King’s Palestinian Policy

Sunday 10 June 2018 ،
The Arab monarchy observes unprecedented rallies in years, making king offer concessions. Alwaght- Over the past few days, Jordan has been a scene to massive protests. Despite the resignation of Prime Minister Hani Mulki of the small Arab monarchy, the rallies did not stop, pushing the governm ...
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Tunisia Political Instability: Reasons, Outlook

Tunisia Political Instability: Reasons, Outlook

Friday 21 February 2020 ،
The country appears to be moving in a political impasse as Nahda says it will not join the government nor will give the new cabinet vote of confidence. Alwaght- President Kais Saied of Tunisia has named former Finance Minister Elyas al-Fakhakh the new Prime Minister as Nahda-backed candidate Habib a ...
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What’s behind Erdogan’s New Constitutional Changes?

What’s behind Erdogan’s New Constitutional Changes?

Monday 31 October 2022 ،
The Turkish leader is changing the constitution to solidify his popular base as elections are nearing. Alwaght- Six months to the presidential elections, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has increased his activities to continue his presence in the power. From the normalization of the relat ...
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People Protest, Groups Condemn ’Repressive’ Climate as Bahrain Holds Election

People Protest, Groups Condemn ’Repressive’ Climate as Bahrain Holds Election

Saturday 12 November 2022 ،
Bahraini people staged demonstrations and rights groups denounced a “repressive climate” as the West-backed Persian Gulf state holds parliament elections after dissolving main opposition groups and cracking down on dissent. Alwaght- Bahraini people staged demonstrations and rights groups denounced a ...
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Mikati’s Last Efforts to Retain Post Are Going Nowhere

Mikati’s Last Efforts to Retain Post Are Going Nowhere

Wednesday 7 December 2022 ،
Lebanon’s caretaker PM is seeking to consolidate power in the absence of a president but is facing opposition. Alwaght- Seven months after Lebanon’s election, political stalemate remains standing still in the country, and in addition to the crisis caused by the parties’ failure to elect ...
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The uncertain political future of Pakistan following the elections

The uncertain political future of Pakistan following the elections

Monday 12 February 2024 ،
Pakistan is facing a profound crisis due to a significantly delayed vote count and apprehensions regarding electoral manipulation. Pakistan is facing a profound crisis due to a significantly delayed vote count and apprehensions regarding electoral manipulation. Imran Khan's supporters' trium ...

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