Southern Anti-Lebanon massif straddling Syria-Lebanon; highest point in Syria and Golan
Syria says negotiations with Israel are advancing toward a security arrangement that could lead to broader peace without Syria relinquishing the Golan Heights. Damascus and Jerusalem are backed by US diplomacy and regional actors, with both sides avoiding confrontation as they explore a UN-monitored buffer and related accords.
KSrelief has expanded its humanitarian work, signing new partnerships to support orphans in Kosovo and Gaza. The programs include monthly sponsorships, clothing, school supplies, and safe water and meals, with a broader Gaza relief effort continuing through central kitchens and tent distributions.
A teenage survivor has been pulled from a capsized fishing skiff off St. Lawrence Island after days at sea. He has survived with no food or water, while his brother and cousin did not. Rescue crews and a nearby vessel provided warmth and care as authorities investigate the capsize.
A trio of finance deals and a regional seminar are outlined as Zimbabwe seeks to boost export capacity. POSB is highlighting new credit lines from Afreximbank and targeted support for exporters, while policymakers push for broader access to finance and regulatory clarity.
Houthi forces have struck multiple sites in southern Saudi Arabia, causing fires and injuring dozens, the Saudi energy ministry has said. The Saudi-led coalition has reported at least 73 people injured in attacks on Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran and has vowed a firm military response. The Houthis have promised a statement on a "large-scale military operation."
A passenger train derailed near Cléon, south of Rouen, France, while traveling from Rouen to Caen. About 180 passengers were on board; 44 have been injured, including an 18-year-old in critical condition. Firefighters and emergency teams are on the scene as investigations begin into the cause.
Iraq has agreed to a joint investigation with Iran into drone launch sites near the border, while border crossings with Iran are closed. The Saudi East-West pipeline has been attacked, with Riyadh suspending the route as security reviews proceed. Officials say no group has claimed responsibility.
Neom defeats Al-Hilal 2-0, ending Hilal’s 47-game league unbeaten run. Neom’s win follows a string of strong performances that emphasize youth development and sustainable growth in Saudi football.
Syrian President al-Sharaa has told the UN that Israel’s strikes in Syria are unacceptable and that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian. He has urged withdrawal from border areas and signaled openness to a security agreement, as talks with Israel show progress toward a broader peace.
Syria’s President has reaffirmed that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian territory and has called on Israel to withdraw from areas seized after December 2024. Israel’s defence minister pledges that any territory seized will remain Israeli, while the UN still regards the Golan as Syrian. The exchange follows a UN General Assembly address and renewed threats of action from both sides.
Syria and Israel face a renewed phase of tensions along the Golan and southern Quneitra as Israeli engineers advance the Sufa 53 line, extending a fortified route inside or near the contested buffer zone. Syria condemns the move as a violation of the 1974 disengagement and UN resolutions, while regional actors urge restraint.