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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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Ukraine Lost about 70 Percent of Western-Provided Weapons: Chechen Commander

Ukraine Lost about 70 Percent of Western-Provided Weapons: Chechen Commander

Monday 4 September 2023
The loss of the Western military equipment suggests that the Ukrainian counterattack may have failed. Alwaght- The commander of the Chechen Special Forces Unit, Apti Alaudinov, confirmed that the Ukrainian forces have lost 60-70 percent of the equipment supplied from the West, and have lost mor ...
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After Libya Dam Collapse, Is Mosul Dam a Risk?

After Libya Dam Collapse, Is Mosul Dam a Risk?

Monday 25 September 2023 ،
Experts warned in past years that Mosul Dam is a risk but government says concerns are baseless. Alwaght- Weeks after the devastating Libya flood that was caused by the collapse of a dam and killed thousands of people, now there are warnings about the repeat of this catastrophe in Iraq’s Mosul ...
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With Ultimatum End, How’s Disarming Separatist Terrorists on Iraqi Border with Iran Going?

With Ultimatum End, How’s Disarming Separatist Terrorists on Iraqi Border with Iran Going?

Wednesday 27 September 2023 ،
Iraq says it cleared the borders from terrorist elements, but Iran argues they are still a danger as they keep their arms and remain not far away from the border. Alwaght- Though with Iran-Iraq security agreement Kurdish separatist groups were expected to be fully disarmed and forever removed from I ...
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Western Alliance in Ukraine War Is Collapsing as Gaps Deepen

Western Alliance in Ukraine War Is Collapsing as Gaps Deepen

Wednesday 4 October 2023 ،
The Western ranks that have formed around support for Ukraine at the beginning of war are now cracking. Alwaght- While the US and its allies are bracing for a long-term war with Russia in Ukraine and are in need of all-out unity among the NATO members to beat their rival, the developments in Europe ...
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Baku, Yerevan Step Away from Sustainable Peace

Baku, Yerevan Step Away from Sustainable Peace

Tuesday 12 December 2023 ،
The former foes are heading to a comprehensive peace that will wrap up three decades of tensions in Caucasus. Alwaght- After three decades of dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Karabakh region, promising signs of stability in the region are emerging, and in the first bilateral statement aft ...
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Tel Aviv Shifting from Offensive Approach to Diplomacy to Avoid Hezbollah War

Tel Aviv Shifting from Offensive Approach to Diplomacy to Avoid Hezbollah War

Wednesday 13 December 2023 ،
The Israelis know that Hezbollah is a game-changer and they lose much of they counter it in an all-out war. Alwaght- In recent days, the intensity and volume of clashes on the Lebanese borders with occupied Palestine have increased, and while the military adventure of the Israelis has entered its th ...
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Bright Days ahead for Tehran-Baku Relations as Embassy Reopens

Bright Days ahead for Tehran-Baku Relations as Embassy Reopens

Monday 22 July 2024 ،
As Azerbaijan reopens its embassy in Tehran prospects of ties of neighbors are described as bright. Alwaght- An armed attack cut off the diplomatic relations between two countries last year. On January 27, 2023, an armed man broke into the Azerbaijani embassy and clashed with the security. While man ...
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Zangzor Tug of War: What Are the Geopolitical Interests of Actors?

Zangzor Tug of War: What Are the Geopolitical Interests of Actors?

Sunday 15 September 2024 ،
The supporters and opponents of Zangzor Corridor each struggle for their wishes and it is the time that settles the case. Alwaght- Though the Karabakh dispute winded down after Azerbaijan recapture of its territory from Armenia last September, in recent days with Russia expressing its stance on a co ...
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How’s Al-Azhar Alone Saving Face of Arab World with its Pro-Resistance Stances?

How’s Al-Azhar Alone Saving Face of Arab World with its Pro-Resistance Stances?

Monday 21 October 2024 ،
Al-Azhar voices supports resistance to the Israeli occupation at a time the Arab rulers are turning a blind eye to Israeli genocide in Gaza and Lebanon. Alwaght- One of the religious institutions in the Muslim world that has a distinguished position among the Sunni Muslims is Egypt’s Al-Azhar ...
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Why’s Deir Ez-Ezor Becoming Hot Spot for Syria Crisis Actors

Why’s Deir Ez-Ezor Becoming Hot Spot for Syria Crisis Actors

Sunday 10 November 2024 ،
Deir Ez-Ezor is a crucial border province that hosts strategic routes and energy resources. Alwaght- Despite the relative calm in various parts of Syria, Deir Ez-Ezor has a different story and every now and then clashes erupt between the Arab tribes and uninvited guests in this province.  Clas ...

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