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Daily News Egypt
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Syria says situation in Suwayda heading towards ‘resolution' after Druze-Bedouin clashes kill dozens
Syria's interior ministry said on Monday that the situation in the southern province of Suwayda was heading towards a 'resolution' in favour of the state, after violent clashes between local Druze groups and Bedouin tribesmen killed more than 30 people. A source in the defence ministry also announced that six Syrian army soldiers were killed during operations to disengage the warring factions. Suwayda has witnessed rapid security developments since Saturday evening, with fierce clashes erupting that have left more than 30 dead and around 100 injured, according to an official statement from the interior ministry on Monday. 'Things are heading towards a resolution in favour of the Syrian state, within the vision of the presidency,' interior ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba told Syria's Al-Ekhbariya TV channel. Al-Baba said that interior and defence forces had entered Suwayda in the early morning hours and expected the situation to be resolved by Monday afternoon. He noted that the security deployment plan was implemented after positive communication with influential parties in the province and claimed that outlaw groups were using civilians as 'human shields.' The interior ministry said in an earlier statement that the 'dangerous escalation' in Suwayda came amid a vacuum of official institutions, 'which led to the exacerbation of chaos, a breakdown in the security situation, and the inability of the local community to contain the crisis despite repeated calls for calm.' The confrontations erupted following the theft of a car on a highway linking Suwayda to the capital, Damascus, which was followed by the mutual detention of civilians from Hasakah and Suwayda provinces. The situation then escalated into armed clashes between military groups and Bedouin tribes in the al-Maqous neighbourhood of Suwayda city, according to the interior ministry. The fighting involved gunfire and shelling, causing damage to homes, and explosions were heard east of the city. The clashes later expanded to villages such as al-Sura al-Kabira and al-Tira, where homes and properties were burned, and mass displacement was reported from some areas. The defence ministry said it had begun deploying specialised military units and providing safe corridors for civilians, noting that the institutional vacuum had contributed to the escalating chaos. Sheikh Yusuf Jarbou', the spiritual leader of the Druze community, led mediation efforts that resulted in the release of all detainees. The spiritual leadership of the Druze warned of a 'despicable hidden sedition' and affirmed that 'bloodshed is a red line.' The Men of Dignity movement, a local Druze militia, called for a general mobilisation, accusing the government of failing to protect civilians while maintaining its defensive stance. Suwayda is a stronghold of the Druze community in Syria, with an estimated population of about 700,000. The province witnessed similar clashes in April and May, which resulted in 119 deaths before truce agreements were reached between the government and community leaders.
Yemen Online
11-06-2025
- General
- Yemen Online
Saudi project destroys 600 more Houthi landmines and other explosives in Yemen
Members of the Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance, also known as Project Masam, safely detonated 600 mines, unexploded ordnance and other explosive devices on Wednesday. The project's engineers had demined and removed the devices over the past few months from various parts of Yemen, including the town of Beihan and the districts of Usaylan and Ain in Shabwah governorate. Hussein Al-Aqili, commander of the project's survey team, said they carried out the destruction operation in the Thahba area of Ain district on Wednesday as part of their ongoing mission to clear mines and other remnants of war in Yemen, and save civilian lives. The project has cleared nearly 500,000 mines from the country since its work there began in 2018. Last week, Ousama Algosaibi, the managing director of Masam, warned that the Houthis continue to exploit periods of truce to plant more mines across Yemen. 'We are in a constant race with the Houthi militias; we clear mines from one side while they plant more on the other,' he said during an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV.
Leaders
13-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Video: Saudi Crown Prince Receives Trump in Riyadh
The Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, has received the US President, Donald Trump, upon his arrival to Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, reported Al-Ekhbariya TV. On Tuesday morning, Trump landed in King Khalid International Airport aboard Air Force One, the iconic symbol of US presidency, in his first official overseas trip during his second term as a president. The landmark visit is a powerful testament to the robust relations between Saudi Arabia and the US, which have evolved over more than 8 decades. #عاجل | #ولي_العهد الأمير محمد بن سلمان يستقبل الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترمب #TrumpInKSA | #الرئيس_الأمريكي_في_المملكة — قناة الإخبارية (@alekhbariyatv) May 13, 2025 Saudi Arabia is Trump's first destination in his four-day Middle East tour, which includes stops in Qatar on May 14, and the UAE on May 15. The US President will attend the Saudi-US Investment Forum, a gathering of top business leaders and policymaker. Trump will also take part in the US-Gulf Summit on Wednesday, which will convene the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The US President is accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, including senior officials and investors. These include US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth; and Secretary of Treasury, Scott Bessent; as well as the Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnik. They also involve top business leaders, such as Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk and Amazon's CEO, Andy Jassy, in addition to BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink; Citigroup CEO, Jane Fraser; IBM CEO, Arvind Krishna; President and CIO of Google and Alphabet, Ruth Porat; and Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon. Short link : Post Views: 25
Yemen Online
08-05-2025
- General
- Yemen Online
MASAM Destroys 600 more Houthi landmines and other explosives in Yemen
Members of the Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance, also known as Project Masam, safely detonated 600 mines, unexploded ordnance and other explosive devices on Wednesday. The project's engineers had demined and removed the devices over the past few months from various parts of Yemen, including the town of Beihan and the districts of Usaylan and Ain in Shabwah governorate. Hussein Al-Aqili, commander of the project's survey team, said they carried out the destruction operation in the Thahba area of Ain district on Wednesday as part of their ongoing mission to clear mines and other remnants of war in Yemen, and save civilian lives. The project has cleared nearly 500,000 mines from the country since its work there began in 2018. Last week, Ousama Algosaibi, the managing director of Masam, warned that the Houthis continue to exploit periods of truce to plant more mines across Yemen. 'We are in a constant race with the Houthi militias; we clear mines from one side while they plant more on the other,' he said during an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV.
United News of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Israeli airstrikes hit near Damascus amid sectarian unrest, civilian casualties reported
Damascus, May 1 (UNI) Israeli warplanes launched two airstrikes Wednesday afternoon on the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya, southwest of Damascus, amid rising sectarian tensions and ongoing clashes in the area, Syrian state media reported. According to Syrian state-run Al-Ekhbariya TV, the strikes caused injuries among civilians, including members of the Druze community, who have been at the center of recent unrest near the capital. The report did not specify the number or severity of casualties. Explosions were heard across Damascus shortly after Israeli jets were reported flying at low altitude over the city. The reported strikes came shortly after Israel issued a warning that it would target positions in Syria if necessary to protect Druze communities, following days of deadly violence involving local Druze fighters and pro-government forces in southern Damascus suburbs. Ashrafiyat Sahnaya has been the site of intense clashes since Tuesday night. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 39 people have been killed in Jaramana, Sahnaya, and Ashrafiyat Sahnaya over the past 72 hours, including Druze locals, security forces, and pro-government militia members. Syrian authorities have not officially commented on the Israeli strikes beyond confirming the attacks and injuries. UNI XINHUA GNK
