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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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Why Is Riyadh Sending Pro-Normalization Signals?

Why Is Riyadh Sending Pro-Normalization Signals?

Thursday 28 October 2021
The Saudis are caught in Yemen swamp and want alliance with the Israelis in hope of building balance with Yemen-aligned camp. Alwaght- While the Saudi decline to condemn the Israeli normalization with some Arab states prompted speculations about Riyadh plans to join it, more than a year after t ...
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Hariri’s Political Setbacks, Current Situation Why He Suspended Political Role: Expert

Hariri’s Political Setbacks, Current Situation Why He Suspended Political Role: Expert

Saturday 29 January 2022 ،
Former Lebanese PM said he suspends his political activities as his political image is marred by failures and the country is suffering from economic crisis. Alwaght- Lebanon's ex-PM Saad Hariri who portrays himself mostly as an ethnic figure among Sunnis recently said he plans suspending his pol ...
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Football Club Deal Meant to Veil Bahraini Regime’s Black Human Rights Record

Football Club Deal Meant to Veil Bahraini Regime’s Black Human Rights Record

Monday 25 April 2022 ،
Al Khalifa has reportedly finalized a deal to buy A.C. Milan football club. Many agree it intends to whitewash its image. Alwaght- In recent years, there has been a trend represented by a willingness by the Arab countries to own foreign football clubs. The Al Khalifa rulers seem to be no exception a ...
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Has Countdown to Bin Salman Succession Already Started?

Has Countdown to Bin Salman Succession Already Started?

Wednesday 25 May 2022 ،
Fresh political movements in Saudi Arabia seem to suggest the kingdom would soon meet its new king Mohammed. Alwaght- The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who has been practically ruling the country since 2017 and setting the home and foreign policies is now just one step away from ascending t ...
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Saudi Regime Detains 78 Officials in Corruption Case amid Royal Power Struggle

Saudi Regime Detains 78 Officials in Corruption Case amid Royal Power Struggle

Sunday 31 July 2022 ،
Saudi regime has detained dozens of officials in a new alleged anti-corruption case amid reports that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seeking to get rid of potential rivals to the throne. Alwaght- Saudi regime has detained dozens of officials in a new alleged anti-corruption case amid reports th ...
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Former Israeli Spies Working in Top Jobs at Google, Facebook, Microsoft

Former Israeli Spies Working in Top Jobs at Google, Facebook, Microsoft

Wednesday 14 December 2022 ،
A MintPress study has found that hundreds of former agents of the notorious Israeli spying organization, Unit 8200, have attained positions of influence in many of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Amazon. A MintPress study has found that hundreds of forme ...
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Rights Group Concerned over Fate of Jailed Activist in Saudi Prisons

Rights Group Concerned over Fate of Jailed Activist in Saudi Prisons

Tuesday 24 January 2023 ،
A human rights organization expressed concerns over the fate of political dissidents incarcerated in Saudi jails, amid Bin Salman-led regime’s aggressive crackdown on opposition. Alwaght- A human rights organization expressed concerns over the fate of political dissidents incarcerated in Saudi jails ...
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Is UAE’s Bin Zayed Monopolizing Power within His Family?

Is UAE’s Bin Zayed Monopolizing Power within His Family?

Saturday 1 April 2023 ،
The president of uathe UAE named his son new crown prince and other sons to key posts in a show of power monopolization. Alwaght- Mohammed bin Zayed who took the office as President of the UAE in May 2022 needs young and submissive leaders to advance his plans for the future he designed for the new ...
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UK Police Arrest Head of Anti-Monarchy Movement at Coronation Protest

UK Police Arrest Head of Anti-Monarchy Movement at Coronation Protest

Saturday 6 May 2023 ،
Royals group, who say their message is a “declaration from the young, the queer and the dismissed”, said they would not seek to provoke any reaction but wanted to make a point peacefully. The group has targeted statues in the past and McBeath made headlines when, with her partner, Riz, ...
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Bahrain’s Nabih Saleh Island, a Showcase of Ruling Family’s Counter-development Policy

Bahrain’s Nabih Saleh Island, a Showcase of Ruling Family’s Counter-development Policy

Tuesday 4 July 2023 ،
The island is subjected to an abusive policy that expropriates lands from locals. Alwaght- There is many small and big islands in Persian Gulf that give it unique ecosystem features. Nowadays, in addition to fishing industry, islands have an important role in imports and exports, navigation, and tou ...

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