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Clashes between armed groups in Syria have killed at least 30 people as the United States seeks to support the new administration https://www.newsweek.com/clashes-kill-dozens-americas-newest-friend-middle-east-2098459

Six members of Syria's security forces have been killed in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, a security source told Reuters, after they deployed to halt deadly sectarian clashes that local media reported had resumed on Monday. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/six-syrian-security-personnel-killed-after-deploying-quell-sectarian-clashes-2025-07-14/

Syria deployed security forces Monday in the southern province of Sweida after at least 50 people were killed in clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters, a monitor said. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250714-syria-deploys-forces-after-dozens-killed-in-bedouin-druze-clashes

India and Pakistan are ramping up defence spending amid renewed tensions, with India outspending Pakistan nearly 9 to 1. While India’s rise is backed by strong economic growth, Pakistan’s military push comes at the cost of development, raising concerns over long-term stability. https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy-india-vs-pakistan-a-head-to-head-look-at-military-might-in-2025nbsp-3913620/

After India junked the Court of Arbitration’s ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin said that treaties are built on trust and trust cannot flow with terrorism. He further said that India must link re-engagement to Pakistan’s demonstrable action on terrorism. https://www.firstpost.com/world/treaties-are-built-on-trust-which-cannot-flow-with-terror-ex-diplomat-on-indian-stand-on-indus-waters-treaty-13906597.html

‘Dhurandhar’, which also stars Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt, is widely speculated to be the biopic of NSA Ajit Doval and a former spy who spent several years in Pakistan. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/pakistani-flags-ludhiana-ranveer-singh-film-dhurandhar-sharp-reactions-10125455/

Amid calls to prohibit the Pakistan hockey team from playing their Asia Cup matches in India, a fresh demand for a 'neutral venue' for their matches has been raised. https://www.republicworld.com/sports/hockey/pakistan-demands-neutral-venue-for-hockey-asia-cup-tournament-set-to-be-hosted-in-india-bizarrely-cites-safety-issues

Pakistan will sign $900-million deals for spy drones from Turkey and get 700+ loitering munitions. The 2 countries will boost trade volume to $5 bn dollars: Top military official https://www.news18.com/world/pakistan-turkey-are-new-anti-india-bffs-900-mn-drones-intel-sharing-to-defence-pacts-exclusive-ws-kl-9439184.html

Syria’s defense and interior ministries were deploying personnel to the southern Sweida province to attempt to restore order. https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/syria-clashes-druze-militias-sunni-bedouin-clans-dead-rcna218596

At least 30 people were killed and around 100 were injured in sectarian violence that exploded in Syria's southernmost As-Suwayda Governorate, the Middle Eastern country's Ministry of Interior said Monday morning. https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/07/14/syria-30-killed-sectarian-violence/3461752478217/

[Sweida, Syria] Fierce fighting between Druze fighters and […] https://themedialine.org/headlines/sweida-clashes-between-druze-fighters-bedouin-tribes-kill-37-prompting-syrian-government-crackdown/

The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-860945

More than 30 people were killed and 100 injured in armed clashes in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, the Syrian interior ministry announced early on Monday, in the latest bout of sectarian clashes in the war-ravaged country. https://ifpnews.com/over-30-killed-in-sectarian-clashes-in-syria/

ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced this week that Islamabad was formulating a comprehensive national policy to counter India’s move to suspend a decades-old water-sharing treaty with https://arab.news/jtwhb

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Clashes between local militias and clans in Syria’s Sweida province have killed more than 30 people and injured nearly 100, and government forces were being sent to the area … https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-clashes-between-druze-militias-and-sunni-bedouin-clans-in-syria-kill-more-than-30-people/

Israel has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clash with Druze militias there. https://www.clickorlando.com/news/world/2025/07/14/clashes-between-druze-militias-and-sunni-bedouin-clans-in-syria-kill-more-than-30-people/

Middle East News: At least 37 individuals lost their lives in violent clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters in Sweida, Syria, prompting a response from local authorities and security deployments. The ongoing tensions highlight a history of conflict between these factions. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/sectarian-clash-leaves-37-dead-in-syria-violence-between-two-factions-security-forces-deployed/articleshow/122429714.cms

Fighting began over the weekend in the Druze-majority region https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/levant-turkey/artc-at-least-30-killed-in-clashes-between-druze-bedouins-in-syria-s-sweida

Government must use lethal force against armed groups, transitional government head tells the FT amid ‘kamikaze’ drone campaign https://www.ft.com/content/0b756524-e5a7-409f-b1d5-b76132b3a597

Government forces would directly intervene to resolve the conflict and halt the clashes, Syria's interior ministry said. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmwp70pwmyo

At least 30 people have been killed in the Syrian city of Sweida between local military groups and tribes, according to Syria's interior ministry. https://news.sky.com/story/at-least-30-dead-100-injured-in-clashes-between-armed-groups-in-southern-city-of-sweida-say-syrian-officials-13396334

At least 30 people were killed and 100 injured in a preliminary count in armed clashes between local military groups and tribes in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria's interior ministry said early on Monday. The ministry said that its forces will directly intervene to resolve the conflict and halt the clashes. https://www.yahoo.com/news/least-30-people-killed-armed-031813024.html

An Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including 6 children, and injuries to 16 others. Fighting and a humanitarian crisis continue in the region. https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/israeli-airstrike-in-the-gaza-strip-civilian-casualties-and-escalation-of-the-conflict/

Syria signs $800m port deal with DP World https://tribune.com.pk/story/2555794/syria-signs-800m-port-deal-with-dp-world

What can be done to stop Syria’s unprecedented scramble for antiquities? William Christou reports https://www.theguardian.com/world/audio/2025/jul/14/syrian-treasure-hunting-podcast