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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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Over 70 Killed as Terrorists Attack Mosques in Afghanistan

Over 70 Killed as Terrorists Attack Mosques in Afghanistan

Friday 20 October 2017
At least 70 worshipers have been killed after terrorists attacked two Mosques in Afghanistan on Friday in the capital Kabul and the central Ghor Province. Alwaght- At least 70 worshippers have been killed after terrorists attacked two Mosques in Afghanistan on Friday in the capital Kabul and the cen ...
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Facts about Rise of ISIS in Afghanistan

Facts about Rise of ISIS in Afghanistan

Wednesday 13 December 2017 ،
The terrorist group is boosting its presence in Afghanistan, a country with weak government and where US seeks justification to keep forces. Alwaght- In 2014, when ISIS takfiri-terrorist group was rising and gaining ground in some West Asian countries such as Syria and Iraq, militants who later foun ...
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Iran Turns to Traditional Partners amid EU Failure to Circumvent US Sanctions

Iran Turns to Traditional Partners amid EU Failure to Circumvent US Sanctions

Friday 25 January 2019 ،
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is working with its traditional partners such as China, Russia and India to circumvent the US sanctions. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is working with its traditional partners such as China, Russia and India to circumvent the US sanct ...
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UK Mosques Attacked Amid Islamophobia Wave

UK Mosques Attacked Amid Islamophobia Wave

Friday 22 March 2019 ،
At least five mosques in Britain’s second-most populous city, Birmingham, have been attacked with sledgehammers. Alwaght- At least five mosques in Britain’s second-most populous city, Birmingham, have been attacked with sledgehammers. Counter-terrorism police in the West Midlands on Thursday ...
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US Has Just Received Big Blow In Intelligence War Against Iran

US Has Just Received Big Blow In Intelligence War Against Iran

Thursday 6 August 2020 ،
Over the weekend, Iran captured head of US-based Tondar terrorist group in a big punch to the US intelligence that backs the group and its Iran operations. Alwaght- On August 1, Iran’s intelligence ministry announced detention of the leader of a US-based terrorist group. As more information su ...
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Departure From Authoritarianism? Qatari Emir Announces Parliamentary Election

Departure From Authoritarianism? Qatari Emir Announces Parliamentary Election

Wednesday 11 November 2020 ،
The small Persian Gulf state is introducing political reforms and seeking bigger role for public. Alwaght- 50 years after the foundation of Qatar, its Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on November 4 that the Persian Gulf emirate would hold elections for its advisory Shura Council in October ...
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Ankara, Its New Colonialist Approach

Ankara, Its New Colonialist Approach

Thursday 3 June 2021 ،
Turkey under Erdogan has apparent colonialist plans, marked by intervention in Iraq, Syria, and Libya. Alwaght- After 2011, the Turkish government led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan adopted an aggressive foreign policy marked by military campaigns in Syria, Iraq, and even Libya through Ankara-bac ...
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Hazaras in Afghanistan: Victims of Genocide as World Turns Blind Eye

Hazaras in Afghanistan: Victims of Genocide as World Turns Blind Eye

Wednesday 9 June 2021 ،
The ethnic minority have been specifically targets of terrorist attacks and discrimination while government, world community are watching. Alwaght- As killing of people from Hazara ethnic group continues, reactions to this crime unfold at home and even abroad.  Hazaras in the US from various s ...
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Gulen in Middle of Erdogan-West Gaps over Ukraine

Gulen in Middle of Erdogan-West Gaps over Ukraine

Monday 14 November 2022 ،
Erdogan raises his demands to include extradition of Gulen network members in return for favorable stance on Ukraine and NATO membership bids. Alwaght- Since the start of Ukraine war, Turkey as a NATO member has been in challenge deciding on how to deal with the Western punitive measures against Rus ...
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Pakistan Police Raid Ex-Premier’s House as Khan Heads to Court

Pakistan Police Raid Ex-Premier’s House as Khan Heads to Court

Saturday 18 March 2023 ،
Pakistan police have raided the Lahore home of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is on his way to the capital, Islamabad, for a court appearance. Pakistan police have raided the Lahore home of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is on his way to the capital, Islamabad, for a co ...

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Courages Individiuals like Sinvar are on the Rise

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