Buildings in the southern Syria city of Sweida burn as fighting between Bedouin tribal forces and Druze fighters continues. AFP
Hazy weather on Sheikh Zayed Road around the Ibn Batuta Mall area of Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
In Karachi, the shutters come down on July 19 as businesses go on strike, supported by dozens of trade bodies, in protest against tax provisions in Pakistan's new Finance Act. EPA
One of the 10 US citizens in an exchange between Washington and the Venezuelan government waves an American flag on arrival in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador. AFP
Artists from Morocco's Amazigh community take part in the annual Ahidous National Festival in the town of Ain Leuh, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains. AFP
Team Japan compete in the Open's Team Free Preliminaries on day nine of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
A rescue worker climbs a toppled billboard that damaged a parked lorry in Quezon city, Philippines, in strong winds and rain as Tropical Storm Wipha crossed the north of the country. AP
Guests take part in the Halay - a traditional dance - during a Kurdish wedding in the south-east province of Hakkari. AFP
Best photos of July 19: Clashes in Sweida to Kurdish wedding
