Afghan Migrant Amir Taha Killed by Two Iranian Citizens in Tehran

Afghan migrant Amir Taha was brutally killed by two Iranian citizens in Tehran, sparking outrage and demands for justice from Afghananistan and his family. The Taliban embassy in Tehran has confirmed that Amir Taha Rezaei, an Afghan migrant, was...

After Iran, Will Egypt Be Next?

Israel’s direct conflict with Iran marks its first outright war with a nation-state since the Yom Kippur War with Egypt in 1973. Despite Iran’s nuclear program or the ideology of its leadership, the stated reasons for this war, it is essential to...

Clashes rage in Druze region as Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire; Bedouin Tribesmen vow to fight

On July 19, Armed Bedouin tribesmen near Syria's Sweida pledged to carry on fighting. Sectarian clashes escalated in country's predominantly Druze region of Sweida. Fire and shelling ringing out after days of bloodshed as Islamist-led govt...

Death toll from Kut Shopping Center fire rises above 60; Iraq orders urgent investigation

Baghdad: The death toll from the fire that broke out in a shopping center in downtown Kut, south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, has risen to more than 60 fatalities. Brigadier General Miqdad Miri, Head of the Relations and Media Department at the...

Middle East Crude-Oman, Dubai climb, Murban edges down

Middle East crude benchmark spot premiums of Oman and Dubai climbed on Friday and posted slight weekly gains on weekly-basis, while that of Murban dipped. The Middle East market was supported by tight fundamentals as more local burns of crude...

IMF Predicts Egypt to Generate $3 Billion from Asset Sales in 2024/25

Sun 20 Jul 2025 | 05:40 AM The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that Egypt will generate approximately $3 billion in revenue from asset sales during the fiscal year 2024-25. This comes as part of the country’s ongoing economic...

Syria, Israel reach ceasefire amid Suwayda unrest

New Delhi, Jul 19: Syria and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire following several days of airstrikes and escalating violence in southwestern Syria’s Suwayda region, according to an announcement by the U.S. ambassador to Turkiye, Tom Barrack. The...

Israel, Syria Agree To Ceasefire Amid Tensions – US Envoy

The leaders of Israel and Syria have reached an agreement for a ceasefire following days of heightened tensions and deadly air strikes, according to a statement made on Friday, July 18, by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack said...

Smoke rises over Sweida as AFP correspondents report gunfire and explosions in several neighbourhoods despite a ceasefire ordered by Syria's Islamist-led government

Syria announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian clashes in south

The Syrian presidency has announced an “immediate ceasefire” in the southern city of Suweida to try to bring an end to a week of sectarian violence that has left hundreds dead. There have been chaotic gun battles on city streets between the local...

Israel asks the US to pressure Libya and other countries to accept Palestinians from Gaza

Axios revealed on Friday that the head of Israel’s intelligence agency (Mossad) visited Washington, D.C. this week in an effort to rally the Trump administration’s support for persuading Libya, Ethiopia and Indonesia to accept large numbers of...

Sectarian violence continues in Syria despite ceasefire announcement

Fighters from Druze minority/Reuters DAMASCUS: Despite a declared “immediate ceasefire” by Syria’s president, sectarian clashes persist in the southern region of the country. Over the past week, fighters from the Druze minority have been engaged...

Syrian Emergency Minister: 21 Shelter Centers Prepared in Daraa, and Work Continues on 20 More

Damascus, SANA-Emergency and Disaster Management Minister Raed al-Saleh announced that 21 shelter centers have prepared in Daraa Province, with work ongoing to equip about 20 additional centers. These centers are schools or halls being made ready...

Ceasefire Takes Effect In Syria's Suweida Amid Security Deployments, Fears Of Collapse - Dailynewsegypt

(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) A comprehensive ceasefire came into effect on Saturday in Syria's Suweida province after an unprecedented wave of violence that left hundreds dead and injured. The Syrian government announced the deployment of security...

Government Plans To Acquire Key Lakshadweep Island For Defence Purposes

Last Updated:July 19, 2025, 21:23 IST The government plans to acquire Bitra Island in Lakshadweep for defense, citing its strategic location. An SIA has been initiated, causing concern among residents. Residents said that Bitra Island has a 45 sq...

Prime Minister invited Iranian President to visit Armenia

NEWS » Politics » Prime Minister invited Iranian President to visit Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, invited him to pay an official visit to Armenia. YEREVAN, July 20....

Syria sends forces to end violence between Bedouin and Druze militias

The Syrian government has declared that a ceasefire will be enforced to end clashes between Bedouin and Sunni tribal fighters – and Druze militias. But today the violence continued. Syria’s president says forces have been sent to end fighting in...

USAC approves letter criticizing ban of student governments’ anti-Israel boycotts

The Undergraduate Students Association Council unanimously approved a letter to UC President Michael Drake criticizing the UC’s ban on student governments’ boycott of countries, including Israel, at an emergency meeting July 15. Drake announced in...

Syrian Minister: Suwayda agreement could lead to political solution

2025-07-19T18:24:49+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa said Saturday that a new agreement reached in the southern province of Suwayda offers an opening for political dialogue...

Bedouin fighters withdraw from Syria's Sweida after ceasefire efforts

Bedouin tribal fighters in the western neighborhood of Sweida in southern Syria's Druze majority province, July 19, 2025. /VCG Bedouin tribal fighters in the western neighborhood of Sweida in southern Syria's Druze majority province, July 19,...