Syrian government forces have started withdrawing from the southern province of Sweida following days of vicious clashes with militias from the Druze minority.

Ankara’s diplomatic and intelligence efforts were key to securing ceasefire in Syria’s Suwayda province, say security sources - Anadolu Ajansı

Pope Leo has expressed his sadness over the deaths of two people following an Israeli strike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV said on Thursday he was "deeply saddened" by an Israel strike which hit a church in Gaza, killing two people, and called for "an immediate ceasefire"."His Holiness Pope Leo XIV was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza" and "renews his calls for an immediate ceasefire",

Several children were killed in an Israeli airstrike at a water distribution point in central Gaza Sunday, health officials said, one of several deadly incidents in the territory that come as ceasefire talks in Doha falter.

Russia launched four missiles and 136 drones into Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, according to Ukraine's air force.

On Wednesday, state media declared the army’s withdrawal marked the end of operations against “outlaw groups.” A ten‑point cease‑fire agreement was read on national television by Sheikh Youssef Jarboua, one of Syria’s top Druze clerics.

"In the coming days, we will know whether or not we have an agreement. I want to say to you: if there is a deal and the hostages return, it will be thanks to your combat,” Zamir said.