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Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
Syria is being rocked by a fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence, highlighting its fragile security landscape.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:
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Houthis target several locations in Israel
Houthis target several locations in Israel The Yemeni Houthi group said it launched several attacks in multiple locations in Israel, including Ben Gurion Airport, Eilat port, and a military site in the Negev region. βThe Houthi missile force launched a ballistic missile of the Zulfiqar type at Lod Airport [Ben Gurion] in the Tel Aviv area,β Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a statement. The strike forced...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda
Syria condemned Israeli attacks calling them a dangerous 'escalation' following days of unrest in Suwayda.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:About 28 children die daily in Gaza: Unicef
About 28 children die daily in Gaza: Unicef The Unicefβs Executive Director Catherine Russell said that an average of 28 children are killed daily in Gaza since the war has broken out in 7 October 2023. βA whole a whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,β she told the UN security council, adding that more than 17,000 kids have reportedly been killed and 33,000 wounded in the ongoing war....
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli air strike reported in Syriaβs Latakia countryside
Israeli air strike reported in Syriaβs Latakia countryside Al Jazeera is reporting that an Israeli air strike hit in the late hours of Wednesday the headquarters of the 107th Brigade in the village of Bzamel in the Latakia countryside, western Syria.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:How much of a threat is China to Japan?
Japan warns China is its biggest strategic challenge.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel presses ahead with Gaza βconcentration campβ plans despite criticism
Plans first suggested by defence minister propose keeping 600,000 Palestinians in area and not allowing them to leave.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel bombards Syriaβs Damascus as US says steps agreed to end violence
Syria begins withdrawing army from Suwayda, but Israel vows to continue to 'operate vigorously' in Druze-majority city.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:UN security council to hold emergency meeting on Syria Thursday: Report
UN security council to hold emergency meeting on Syria Thursday: Report Al Jazeera is reporting, quoting a diplomatic source, that the United Nations Security Council will meet on Thursday to discuss the Israeli escalation in Syria. Earlier, a source has told Al Jazeera that the security council has received a request from Syria to convene as soon as possible following Israelβs attacks on governmental buildings in the...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:At least two killed in βhorrificβ Russian attack on Ukraineβs Dobropillia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as 'simply horrific, stupid Russian terror'.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:USAID food for nearly 30,000 hungry kids to be destroyed: Official
Senior US official calls destruction of 500 tonnes of biscuits a 'casualty' of the USAID shutdown.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:In Wyomingβs mining industry, advocates see profit and peril under Trump
Donald Trump has championed the mining industry. But workers worry fewer regulations could endanger their safety.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump claims China may give death penalty for fentanyl crimes involving US
US president has pushed other countries to crack down on manufacturing and exportation of fentanyl.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:With Damascus strikes, Israel seeks to tear up Trump's vision for Syria
With Damascus strikes, Israel seeks to tear up Trump's vision for Syria Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 20:44 The Trump administration has been working with Turkey and Gulf allies for an integrated Syria, but Israel prefers zones of influence Smoke rises after Israel strikes Syria's defence ministry in Damascus, on 16 July 2025 (Khalil Ashawi/Reuters) Off Israel and the US appear to be on divergent paths...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Iran denounces Israeli attacks on Syria
Iran denounces Israeli attacks on Syria Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel on Wednesday following its attacks on governmental buildings in Damascus and other areas. βThe rabid Israeli regime knows no bounds and only grasps one language. The world, including the region, must unite to end its unhinged aggression,β he said. Syria urged the United Nations Security Council to convene to βaddress the...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Hague Group announces steps to hold Israel accountable in Bogota summit
A group of 12 countries from across the world has committed to barring arms transfers to Israel, among other steps.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Joint global operation takes down pro-Russian hacking group
NoName057(16) had carried out thousands of attacks on Ukraine and its supporters.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Syrian army forces pull out of Sweida: Report
Syrian army forces pull out of Sweida: Report The Syrian state-run news agency Sana said on Wednesday that military troops have started withdrawing from Sweida, in the south of Syria, as part of the ceasefire reached between the Syrian government and the cityβs religious Sheikhs. Earlier, the US called upon Syria to pull out its troops from the southern border to de-escalate tensions with Israel.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel says it is acting with βsound judgmentβ in Syria
Israel says it is acting with βsound judgmentβ in Syria Israelβs army chief said on Wednesday that it is acting with βsound judgementβ in Syria. Earlier, Israeli air strikes targeted governmental buildings, including the army headquarters in the capital, Damascus, and other parts of the country. βThe commanders and soldiers are acting with responsibility, restraint and sound judgement,β said chief of staff Eyal Zamir...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:US's Rubio says parties in Syria agreed on βspecific stepsβ to end fighting
US's Rubio says parties in Syria agreed on βspecific stepsβ to end fighting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that fighting sides in Syria have agreed on βspecific stepsβ to end the tensions. βWe have engaged all the parties involved in the clashes in Syria. We have agreed on specific steps that will bring this troubling and horrifying situation to an end tonight,β Rubio said on X. βThis will require...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre
Al-Jaleel NGO provides vital aid to disabled Palestinians but faces demolition under Israeli military plans in Jenin.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Canada introduces tariffs on trade partners to protect domestic industries
Prime Minister Mark Carney also introduced a fund to invest in domestic steel projects.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:At least 21 Palestinians killed in Gaza aid site stampede
At least 21 Palestinians were killed at a US-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution site.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Video: Several injured in latest Russian drone strikes in Ukraine
At least fifteen people have been injured in the latest wave of Russian drone strikes.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh police clash with pro-Hasina activists, at least three dead
Interim leader Yunus says Awami League members committed βheinous actβ in attempt to disrupt rally of student-led NCP.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant
ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday rejected Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel made the request while the ICC reviews its challenge over the court's jurisdiction to weigh in on its war on Gaza. The decision, dated 9 July 2025,...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant
ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 19:07 Judges reject Israeli request that warrants should be withdrawn while the court considers its objection over jurisdiction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during an annual ceremony on the eve of Israelβs Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, on 29 April 2025 (AFP) Off Judges at the...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Turkey says ceasefire in Syria may take place within hours
Turkey says ceasefire in Syria may take place within hours Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that a ceasefire could take hold in Syria within the next three to four hours, as Israeli military strikes continue to target Syrian government forces in Sweida and Damascus. βBy working together with the Americans, I hope that within the next three to four hours, we will enter a period of calm and...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Report: LeBron James expected to remain with Lakers this season
The 40-year-old All-Star will report to Los Angeles Lakers' training camp this preseason amid NBA trade rumours.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit
Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit Submitted by Laura Gamba on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 18:11 Colombia says 'we will no longer allow international law to be treated as optional' as nations pledge to prevent arms transfers to Israel for Gaza atrocities State representatives attending The Hague Group summit gather for a group photo at the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel targets Syrian government with attack on Damascus military HQ
Israel launched powerful airstrikes on Damascus, targeting the defence ministry.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Dozens of dead bodies found near Sweida hospital
Dozens of dead bodies found near Sweida hospital The Syrian Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that dozens of bodies were found in the Sweida National Hospital. Syriaβs state media agency Sana quoted the ministry as saying the bodies belonged to security forces and civilians. Earlier, a ceasefire agreement was reached with the Syrian government in Sweida. The truce will involve an immediate cessation of all military...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell
Trump acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:US calls upon Syria to pull out troops in southern border
US calls upon Syria to pull out troops in southern border The US called upon Syria on Wednesday to withdraw its troops from the southern border area in order to de-escalate tensions with Israel. βWe are calling on the Syrian government to withdraw their military in order to allow all sides to be able to de-escalate,β US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in an interview on Fox News. The statements were made...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: