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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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Israeli Regime Warplanes Strike Syria’s Army Bases
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Israeli Regime Warplanes Strike Syria’s Army Bases

Wednesday 24 June 2020
Suwayda and Deir ez-Zor provinces on Tuesday evening. The attacks did result in two soldiers killed, several injured, and some material damage, the SANA news agency reported, citing military sources. The military also said the strike in Deir ez-Zor came from east of Palmyra and targeted positions al ...
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Will Syria Become Another Russia-US Confrontation Scene?
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Will Syria Become Another Russia-US Confrontation Scene?

Sunday 19 June 2022 ،
Suwayda and Hasakah.  Overall, these moves show that Russia, despite cutting its forces in Syria, is determined to increase the activity of its forces in the northern regions. Syrian media report that in late May, Moscow deployed troops, six K-52 assault helicopters and two Su-34 bombers to Qa ...
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Syria’s Daraa Under Govt. Focus, Army Preparing for Full Recapture Operation
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Syria’s Daraa Under Govt. Focus, Army Preparing for Full Recapture Operation

Wednesday 3 May 2023 ،
Suwayda province from the east. It is in a desert region known as Hauran Plain. The area of this province is about 3,730 square kilometers. The ancient region of Dara’a, where the famous Houran plain is also located, is one of the 14 provinces of Syria. Despite its small area, the province is ...
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US Forces will Remain in Syria after Assad’s Downfall, says Official
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US Forces will Remain in Syria after Assad’s Downfall, says Official

Wednesday 11 December 2024 ،
Suwayda. The militants eventually captured the capital, Damascus, on December 8, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
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Top British Diplomats Hold Talks with Leader of HTS Militant Group in Syria
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Top British Diplomats Hold Talks with Leader of HTS Militant Group in Syria

Tuesday 17 December 2024 ،
Suwayda, before seizing control of Damascus on December 8. This rapid campaign followed the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government, marking a significant shift in the Syrian conflict.
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Druze- HTS Confrontations Shatter Al-Sharaa Government’s Decorated Facade
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Druze- HTS Confrontations Shatter Al-Sharaa Government’s Decorated Facade

Monday 3 March 2025 ،
Suwayda, too, attacked Jaramana, seizing its control from the al-Jolani forces. A Druze military council announced high alert and the Druze have reportedly taken to the streets and are ready for deployment to Damascus to fight al-Jolani forces. Ambiguity surrounding HTS governance The Druze anger ...
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Syria Sinks in Unrest as Al-Jolani Fails to Act on Promises
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Syria Sinks in Unrest as Al-Jolani Fails to Act on Promises

Saturday 8 March 2025 ،
Suwayda in southern Syria, along with the sound of gunfire. Occupation in south along with infighting The southern Syria clashes come as southwest of the country and majority Druze regions in recent months have been scene to Israeli aggression and occupation. The Israeli regime has occupied parts ...
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Israel Strikes Military Headquarters in Damascus
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Israel Strikes Military Headquarters in Damascus

Wednesday 16 July 2025 ،
Suwayda. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Katz, have issued warnings to Syria's interim government, demanding a withdrawal of Syrian forces from Suwayda. They framed the intervention as a protective measure for the Druze population, with Katz warning t ...
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Israel and Syria Reach Ceasefire Agreement to End Hostilities
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Israel and Syria Reach Ceasefire Agreement to End Hostilities

Saturday 19 July 2025 ،
Suwayda region, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire. US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, announced a ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel on Saturday, stating it was supported by Washington and welcomed by regional countries inclu ...
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Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule
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Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Suwayda, Raqqa, and Hasakah. In a further consolidation of power, the self-proclaimed interim president, Ahmad al-Shara (also known by his nom de guerre as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani), will directly appoint 70 additional parliamentary seats. This move will expand the assembly to 210 members. The new e ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.