At least 89 people were killed in the southern Syrian province of Sweida as clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters raged for a second day Monday, a monitor said.The latest bloodshed follows deadly violence in April and May, when clashes between Druze fighters and security forces in Druze-populated areas near Damascus and Sweida killed more than 100 people. https://sg.news.yahoo.com/syria-deploys-forces-dozens-killed-094522525.html

The unrest began with a series of tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans. https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/14/israel-strikes-tanks-in-southern-syria-as-government-forces-clash-with-druze-militias

Intervention by Syrian security forces to contain the escalation in Druze-majority Suwayda province has been met with resistance from the local Druze community. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/07/syria-least-50-killed-fighting-between-druze-sunni-tribes

Israel launches air strikes on military tanks in southern Syria after more than 30 people killed in armed clashes in Sweida https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syria-sweida-scores-killed-clashes-between-druze-militias-bedouin-tribes

by Gianni Valente Homs (Agenzia Fides) - Archbishop Jacques Mourad returned just a few days ago https://www.fides.org/en/news/76590-ASIA_SYRIA_Archbishop_Jacques_Mourad_Jesus_wants_His_Church_to_remain_in_Syria

Army says it hit tanks to 'prevent their arrival' to area of clashes with Druze, in rare occurrence of Israel striking forces of Syria's new government; no injuries reported https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-several-tanks-in-south-syria-as-regime-forces-bedouin-clash-with-druze/

New maps still envision 2 KM buffer zone around Rafah, where Israel is planning controversial 'humanitarian city' that terror group aims to thwart; Trump still bullish a deal can be reached https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-has-eased-stance-on-idf-pullback-in-gaza-but-not-enough-for-hamas-diplomat/

Israel has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clash with Druze there. Dozens of people have been killed in the fighting between local https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/world_news/israel-strikes-military-tanks-in-southern-syria-as-syrian-forces-clash-with-druze/article_3701ad75-b2aa-56e0-8aea-a85c839506a7.html

India will host Asia Cup hockey, FIH Junior World Cup and junior shooting World Cup this year where Pakistani participation is expected. https://www.news18.com/sports/no-problems-playing-pakistan-but-sports-minister-on-indias-stand-post-terror-attack-9439774.html

The report includes no mentions of Hamas’ attacks or hostages. https://reason.com/?p=8340901

Assessment in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Education, Health and more; published on 30 Apr 2025 by REACH https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/humanitarian-situation-overview-syria-hsos-april-2025

Is a new geostrategic scenario emerging in South Asia that may push New Delhi to a corner? Is New Delhi losing its old friends because of its increasing bonhomie with Russia? Has the foreign Policy of India failed? https://www.dnaindia.com/explainer/report-will-russia-jettison-india-and-support-pakistan-post-operation-sindoor-move-may-upset-new-delhi-as-moscow-and-china-3168559

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/

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