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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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Cooperation Council’s Joint Command Center, Security Loopholes Riddle

Cooperation Council’s Joint Command Center, Security Loopholes Riddle

Sunday 28 November 2021
Persian Gulf Arab states announced they are founding a joint command center, ignoring their differences that can prevent its efficiency. Alwaght- Earlier this week, defense ministers of the members of the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council agreed on foundation of a joint command center in Riyadh. Th ...
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Saudi Cultural and Sports Festivals: Real Reforms Or Whitewashing Shows by "Mr. Saw"?

Saudi Cultural and Sports Festivals: Real Reforms Or Whitewashing Shows by "Mr. Saw"?

Friday 17 December 2021 ،
These days, extensive sports and cultural events are underway in Saudi Arabia. Critics say they are arranger for whitewashing black human rights records. Alwaght- After dismissal of Mohammad bin Nayef in 2015, Mohammad bin Salman rose to power as crown prince of Saudi Arabia. The man unveiled Saudi ...
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Egypt’s Persian Gulf Presence Roadmap: Potentials, Reasons

Egypt’s Persian Gulf Presence Roadmap: Potentials, Reasons

Friday 17 December 2021 ،
The Egyptian leader is seeking to reestablish presence in Persian Gulf to enjoy economic benefits and regain traditional Arab world position. Alwaght- Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited Saudi Arabia on December 12 with an aim to initiate a new political mechanism between Cairo and (P ...
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Cooperation Council’s Will for Unity, Cooperation: How Serious is it?

Cooperation Council’s Will for Unity, Cooperation: How Serious is it?

Saturday 18 December 2021 ،
The bloc held its meeting on Tuesday and emphasized unity and coordination. But it remains deeply divided. Alwaght- The 42nd (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council summit was held on Tuesday in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Saudi Press Agency reported that the meeting concluded in a statement calling for un ...
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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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Iraq Supports Syria’s Return to Arab League: Top Diplomat

Iraq Supports Syria’s Return to Arab League: Top Diplomat

Monday 26 September 2022 ،
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has told his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad that Baghdad backs Damascus’s return to the Arab League. Alwaght- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has told his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad that Baghdad backs Damascus’s return to the Arab League. Hussei ...
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Israeli Settler Shot to Death Palestinian Youth in Occupied West Bank

Israeli Settler Shot to Death Palestinian Youth in Occupied West Bank

Saturday 11 March 2023 ،
A terrorist Israeli Settler shot to death a young Palestinian man east of the northwestern occupied West Bank city of Qalqiliya, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Alwaght- A terrorist Israeli Settler shot to death a young Palestinian man east of the northwestern occupied West Bank cit ...
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Saudis Pour Cold Water Over Israeli Media Frenzy about Normalization by Naming Palestine Ambassador

Saudis Pour Cold Water Over Israeli Media Frenzy about Normalization by Naming Palestine Ambassador

Wednesday 16 August 2023 ،
The Saudi government named an ambassador to Palestine, frustrating the Israelis about a normalization deal. Alwaght- At a time the Israeli regime is striving to bury the Palestinian cause and implement its ambitious plans in the West Bank by luring the Arab countries into normalization process, Saud ...
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Palestinian Authority Welcomes First Saudi Ambassador

Palestinian Authority Welcomes First Saudi Ambassador

Tuesday 26 September 2023 ،
The first Saudi ambassador to Palestine, Nayef al-Sudairi, arrived in the occupied territories on Monday and is to present his credentials to President Mahmoud Abbas within days. Alwaght- The first Saudi ambassador to Palestine, Nayef al-Sudairi, arrived in the occupied territories on Monday and is ...
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Tel Aviv’s Covert, Overt Goals behind Threats to Assassinate Hamas Leaders

Tel Aviv’s Covert, Overt Goals behind Threats to Assassinate Hamas Leaders

Monday 4 December 2023 ،
Israel resurfaces old policy of assassinating Hamas leaders, but its plans just to weaken Palestinian morale and pose as a victor. Alwaght- Wall Street Journal has recently reported that Israeli regime is laying a several-year assassination plan aimed at eliminating Hamas leaders post-war.  Ci ...

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