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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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In Iraq, There Are Two Different Views of ISIS Resurgence Threat

In Iraq, There Are Two Different Views of ISIS Resurgence Threat

Thursday 27 January 2022
While some argue that ISIS resurgence is exaggerated, the true defenders of Iraq point to US plans to revive ISIS in the Arab country. Alwaght- Specter of ISIS resurgence is rising with intensification of attacks of the terrorist group in recent weeks especially following jail break of a big number ...
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Reactions to Iraq Resistance Group’s Drone Strikes on Yemen in Solidarity with Yemen

Reactions to Iraq Resistance Group’s Drone Strikes on Yemen in Solidarity with Yemen

Wednesday 9 February 2022 ،
While many in Iraq and across ghe region supported the move as against the Emirati aggression,  some said it would draw Iraq into war. Alwaght- The waves of reactions to an Iraqi resistance group attacking the UAE last week continue to unfold.  As Yemen war intensifies following stepped up att ...
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Bahrain Uprising: 11 Years On

Bahrain Uprising: 11 Years On

Tuesday 15 February 2022 ،
The tiny Arab kingdom not only feels no change today but also the conditions for people are worse than before as Al Khalifa rulers continues crackdown. Alwaght- In 2011 when the young Tunisian street vendor Mohammad Bouazizi set himself on fire, he triggered strong waves of anti-government protests ...
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Tel Aviv Seeks to Displace Christians in the Region, Syrian President Warns

Tel Aviv Seeks to Displace Christians in the Region, Syrian President Warns

Monday 21 March 2022 ،
Israel has long been recognized as a plotting entity that takes advantage of differences and conflicts, including the sectarianism in the region. Alwaght- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned that the Israeli regime is plotting to displace the Christians across West Asia as part of a sectaria ...
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Challenge of Sainte Laguë Method in Iraq Election Law

Challenge of Sainte Laguë Method in Iraq Election Law

Friday 24 February 2023 ،
The SCF pushes for election law amendments but there are opposition from the independents and Sadrists. Alwaght- Iraqi political groups are at loggerheads over election law amendments these days, a challenge emerging after year-long tensions over election of president and formation of a new governme ...
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Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?

Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?

Monday 12 June 2023 ،
The ISIS-Khurasan is expanding its operations in Afghanistan and Central Asia, risking critical conditions for Afghanistan and neighboring countries. Alwaght- Whereas the Taliban forces over the past few weeks have been conducting saber-rattling military drills with a variety of light and heavy weap ...
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What’s Behind Attack on Iran’s Shah Cheragh Shrine?

What’s Behind Attack on Iran’s Shah Cheragh Shrine?

Tuesday 15 August 2023 ،
ISIS armed terrorist penetrated the religious site in Shiraz and opened fire at civilians in second attack on the shrine in less than a year. Alwaght- Terrorists once again carried out a blind and cowardly attack on the holy shrine of Shah Cheragh in Iranian city of Shiraz, killing one and injuring ...
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Bahraini Regime Arrested Female Activist over Live Coverage of Arbaeen

Bahraini Regime Arrested Female Activist over Live Coverage of Arbaeen

Monday 18 September 2023 ،
Bahraini regime arrested a female social media activist over participation in and live coverage of Arbaeen, an annual event that marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shiite Muslims. Alwaght- Bahraini regime arrested a female social media activist ...
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What’s the New US Ambassador’s Mission in Iraq?

What’s the New US Ambassador’s Mission in Iraq?

Sunday 16 June 2024 ،
The US ambassador appears to plan to stir tensions in Iraq and seek wider US control over Iraqi financial system. Alwaght- Several months after Tracy Jaconson was named the new US ambassador to Iraq, this American diplomat has made her last preparations for taking over her Baghdad job with an addres ...
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New Ansarullah Cabinet: Key Features and Missions

New Ansarullah Cabinet: Key Features and Missions

Saturday 17 August 2024 ،
New Sana’a-based cabinet is expected to introduce reforms mainly focusing on economy to present a better picture of administration to the Yemenis. Alwaght- Eleven months after dissolution of the government of Prime Minister Abdulaziz bin Habtour, on Monday the head of Supreme Political Council of Ye ...

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