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Published on Jul 18, 2025

Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression in Syria at UN Security Council

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing military aggression against Syria, calling it a dangerous violation of international law and a serious threat to regional and global peace. Delivering a national statement during a UN Security Council …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Tribal leader in Sweida calls for fighters from Syria to join fight against Druze

A tribal leader in Syria issued Friday a call for other Bedouin tribes in all Syrian provinces to join the fight in Sweida against Druze fighters. Abdul Moneim Al Naseef, a tribal leader, was seen in footage issuing a call for support as he is surrounded …

Source: Middle East Eye - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Saar: Israel’s attacks on Syria discussed

Source: Ariana News - Neutral
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Syria: Israel strikes Bedouins after renewed clashes with Druze in Sweida

Israeli fighter jets bombed Bedouin groups in southern Syria’s Sweida province following renewed clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes. On Wednesday, a ceasefire had been reached between the Syrian government and local armed groups in the …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 18, 2025

‘Pray right now’: S.C. family trapped in Syria amid conflict

LYMAN, S.C. - A South Carolina assistant principal and her family are fighting for their lives, trapped in the Middle East, as tensions rise. Desiree Gomez, her husband Mohamad Shokair, and their 18-month-old daughter traveled to As Suwayda, Syria to visit …

Source: WRDW 12 - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Violence against Christians escalates in Syria

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 18, 2025 / 06:00 am Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Violence against Christians escalates in Syria Christian communities in Syria continue to experience escalating …

Source: Catholic News Agency - Right-wing
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December, is struggling to exert his authority over all of ...

Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 87F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight A few clouds. Low 83F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: July 18, 2025 @ 6:42 am

Source: Islander News - Florida - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Syria's president receives expressions of support from 3 regional leaders for country's sovereignty

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received phone calls Thursday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss the latest developments in Syria, particularly the …

Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Syria tribes clash with Druze fighters near Sweida

Armed tribes allied with Syria's Islamist-led government clashed with Druze fighters outside Sweida Friday, a day after government troops withdrew from the Druze-majority city, the warring parties and a monitoring group said. The Syrian Observatory …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on Jul 18, 2025

Key players in Syria's latest violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces

THE DRUZE The Druze are Arabs who follow a religion derived from a branch of Islam. They maintain a degree of secrecy about the practice of their faith that emerged in the 11th century and incorporates elements from Islam and other philosophies, …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government