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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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Bin Salman Distancing from US despite Biden’s Push to Mend Ties

Bin Salman Distancing from US despite Biden’s Push to Mend Ties

Tuesday 1 August 2023
The US sent a number of its diplomats to Saudi Arabia to mend frayed ties, but the Saudis seem to have made their decision to separate ways from Washington. Alwaght- The US-Saudi relationship has been at its highest political, security, and economic levels for over seven decades since their first co ...
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Why’s Tel Aviv Worried about Niger Coup?

Why’s Tel Aviv Worried about Niger Coup?

Thursday 10 August 2023 ،
Niger coup could cost Israel a potential UN ally and major uranium supplier. Alwaght- The coup in Niger once again demonstrated the depth of the growing competition among the trans-regional powers seeking to expand influence in Africa in recent years. The developments of Niger, a poor and low-influe ...
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What’s Next as Iraq Scraped Maritime Navigation Agreement with Kuwait?

What’s Next as Iraq Scraped Maritime Navigation Agreement with Kuwait?

Monday 18 September 2023 ،
The Iraqi side insists that the agreement did not fully meet its rights, but Kuwait argues the agreement is based on historical documents. Alwaght- Two weeks after Iraqi Supreme Court found the 2013 maritime agreement with Kuwait, dubbed Khor Abdullah Agreement, unconstitutional and scrapped it, the ...
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Arson Attack Severely Damages Mosque in Sweden

Arson Attack Severely Damages Mosque in Sweden

Wednesday 27 September 2023 ،
A mosque has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack in southeastern Sweden amid the rise of extremists and anti-Muslim sentiment in the Scandinavian country. Alwaght- A mosque has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack in southeastern Sweden amid the rise of extremists and anti-Muslim sentim ...
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With Parl. Speaker Al-Halbousi Removed by Supreme Court, Should Iraqis Expect New Political Crisis?

With Parl. Speaker Al-Halbousi Removed by Supreme Court, Should Iraqis Expect New Political Crisis?

Monday 20 November 2023 ،
The Supreme Court’s ruling may initiate a new crisis as local elections approach. Alwaght- The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court’s ruling to remove the parliament speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi last week ripped through the Iraqi political scene like a tsunami, causing waves of reactions, worries, and a ...
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China emphasizes support for all efforts to establish peace in the Middle East

China emphasizes support for all efforts to establish peace in the Middle East

Sunday 21 January 2024 ،
Wang Yi, stressed China’s backing for all endeavors aimed at ending conflicts, promoting peace in the Middle East, and establishing an independent Palestinian state. Wang Yi, China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed China's backing for all endeavors aimed at ending conflicts, promoting ...
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The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

Saturday 27 January 2024 ،
The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barzani uprising against the Iraqi regime The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barz ...
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The US and UK have prevented the implementation of The Hague court ruling

The US and UK have prevented the implementation of The Hague court ruling

Sunday 28 January 2024 ،
As a matter of fact, it should be said that a murderous regime that has openly and intentionally committed atrocities against the people of Gaza should be summoned to court As a matter of fact, it should be said that a murderous regime that has openly and intentionally committed atrocities against t ...
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Top Iranian, Kyrgyz Security Officials Voice Opposition to West’s Interference in the Region

Top Iranian, Kyrgyz Security Officials Voice Opposition to West’s Interference in the Region

Saturday 17 February 2024 ،
The two officials discussed bilateral relations and insisted that West should stop its destabilizing role in the region. Alwaght- Top security officials of Iran and Kyrgyzstan have raised their objection to the West’s interference in the domestic affairs of regional countries and its efforts t ...
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No Basis for US Objection to Iran Gas Pipeline: Pakistan

No Basis for US Objection to Iran Gas Pipeline: Pakistan

Friday 8 March 2024 ،
The pipeline was launched it 2013, but was delayed under the US pressures on India and Pakistan. Alwaght- Pakistan says it sees no basis for the US objection to Islamabad's decision to resume work on a pipeline that will transfer gas from Iran to the country.  Late last month, Muhammad Ali ...

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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