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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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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios
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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios

Monday 15 December 2025
The symbol of French tourism is now grappling with challenges that can separate it from its current global status. Alwaght- It may be hard to believe, but the world’s biggest museum in France is these days grappling with major challenges. From heist to employee strikes are challenges that thes ...
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
A review of the US–Qatar F 35 talks ALWAGHT- A review of the US–Qatar F‑35 talks, focusing on Israel’s qualitative military edge, the technical constraints of the Persian Gulf stealth airpower, and the broader effects of fifth-generation fighter exports on regional security dynamics. Qa ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Abu Dhabi signed a secret deal with Elbit Systems, pushing profits of Israeli defense company to record highs. Alwaght- In recent days, Israeli media revealed signing the largest military deal in the history of the Israeli military industries. The contract signed between the UAE and Elbit Systems is ...
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Manpower Shortage May Cause "Complete Paralysis" in Israeli Army
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Manpower Shortage May Cause "Complete Paralysis" in Israeli Army

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
The army is struggling to fill the vacancy as more Israelis are refusing to serve or renew their military contracts. Alwaght- Israeli officials are mulling a plan to send to military service the family members of the foreign workers in the occupied territories. According to the official data of the ...
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025 ،
Erdogan is facing a number of challenges in Syria post-Assad and each can plunder his decade of investments in Syria. Alwaght- Many were thinking that the biggest gainer from Bashar al-Assad’s fall in Syria would be Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan himself. Over a decade of Turkish pu ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
Trump named a group of businessman and billionaire as Gaza Board of Peace to advance Gaza reconstruction, but many doubt his real aim. Alwaght- The group the US President Donald Trump has recently unveiled to ensure continuation of Gaza ceasefire is dubbed “ Board of Peace”, but it is mo ...
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Trump seems disillusioned as his special envoy to Iraq failed to meet ambitions of the president in Iraq. Alwaght- While the US in recent years has utilized all of its economic, security and political instruments to get a foothold in Iraq and advance unfinished plans in this country, as the time goe ...
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback

Tuesday 3 February 2026 ،
China has warned Panama of "heavy prices" following a court’s annulment of a major port deal ALWAGHT- China has warned Panama of heavy prices following a court's annulment of a major port deal, a $23 billion move seen as part of US-China strategic competition. China has issued a strong warning ...
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Iran’s missile capabilities remain unknown while the US deployed all of its air defense capabilities in June war. Alwaght- As tensions between the US and Iran escalate and risks of a direct confrontation grow higher, the eyes of international observers are set on West Asia region. Amid American mili ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia and Qatar rush for security deals with Somalia after Israel recognized Somaliland breakaway region as independent state with Emirati help. Alwaght- Signing a military cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Somalia in Riyadh only a few weeks after a similar Somalian agreement wit ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.