London, Sept. 29 (SANA) A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, causing a fire on board, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Tuesday. The fire was extinguished, the vessel continued its voyage and all crew members were reported safe, UKMTO said, citing a […]
Riyadh, Sept. 29 (SANA) Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Tuesday Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Sudan’s stability, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. The remarks came during a phone call with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA). During the call, Mohammed bin Salman […]
Moscow, Sept. 29 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Tuesday increasing the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces to nearly 2.44 million personnel, including more than 1.55 million service members. The decree sets the total authorized strength at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 service members. The decree, published on Russia’s official legal information […]
Daraa, Sept. 29 (SANA) Farmers in Syria’s Daraa province planted 1,195 hectares (11.95 square kilometers) of eggplants this season, nearly three times the planned 420 hectares (4.2 square kilometers), with output forecast at 24,000 tonnes, an agriculture official said Tuesday. Hassan al-Ahmad, head of agricultural economics and planning at the Daraa Agriculture Directorate, said the […]
Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 29 (SANA) A total of 966 Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound Tuesday through the Moroccan Gate under heavy Israeli police protection, while Palestinians were assaulted in Jerusalem’s Old City, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. The Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) quoted the governorate as saying the settlers performed religious […]
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Damascus, Sept. 29 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas at Tishreen Palace in Damascus on Tuesday Separately, Social Affairs and Labor Minister Hind Kabawat held talks with Kallas and her delegation on cooperation in social protection and sustainable development. Kabawat called for EU-supported programs to contribute to […]
Damascus, Sept. 29 (SANA) Syria has imposed a precautionary freeze on about $104 million in assets of companies under investigation over oil-sector contracts, the head of its Central Commission for Control and Inspection, Amer al-Ali, told SANA. Al-Ali said the amount did not represent embezzled funds. The measure was intended to protect the state’s rights […]
Damascus, Sept. 29 (SANA) Officials in Damascus Countryside governorate have opened an office for landowners disputing expropriations linked to housing projects in Qudsaya city, after residents protested over compensation and ownership rights. The governorate announced the move after a meeting between Governor Amer al-Sheikh and Public Works and Housing Minister Mustafa Abdul Razzaq on housing […]
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Damascus, Sept. 29 (SANA) Syria and the European Union discussed expanding cooperation on social protection and sustainable development Tuesday, with Damascus seeking a more structured partnership to build a national system through Syrian institutions and local communities. Social Affairs and Labor Minister Hind Kabawat held talks with EU foreign policy chief and European Commission Vice […]
Beirut, Sept. 29 (SANA) A Syrian citizen was killed and 13 others were injured when a van veered off the road and plunged into a valley in Ghalboun, in Lebanon’s Jbeil district, the Lebanese Civil Defense said. Lebanon’s National News Agency cited a Civil Defense statement Tuesday as saying the 13 injured people were Syrian […]
Washington, Sept. 29 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive to mobilize Pentagon capabilities to protect November’s congressional midterm elections from foreign threats and interference.In a release dated Monday, the department said U.S. Cyber Command and combat support agencies would prioritize advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify and counter attempts […]
Amman, Sept. 29 (SANA) Syria’s under-17 football team suffered a 3-1 defeat to Yemen on Monday in its second Group A match at the West Asian Football Federation Championship in Jordan. The match was played at Aqaba Stadium, where Syria was seeking to rebound after a 4-0 loss to Lebanon in its opening game two […]
Washington, Sept. 29 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the release on bail of five men arrested in Britain on suspicion of explosives offenses and preparing a terrorist act near RAF Fairford, an air base used by U.S. forces. AFP quoted Trump as telling reporters at the White House on Monday that he was “surprised […]
London, Sept. 29 (SANA) Natural sounds can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood, while traffic noise can diminish those benefits, particularly at higher vehicle speeds, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. The study, published in November 2024, was conducted by researchers Lia Gilmour, Isabelle Bray, Chris Alford and Paul […]
Deir Ezzor, Sept. 29 (SANA) Gas supplies from eastern Syria’s Jbessa plant to power stations were halted Monday after an explosion sparked a fire on a pipeline near Deir Ezzor, an energy official said, describing the incident as an act of sabotage. The fire broke out on a pipeline between al-Shoula and Deir Ezzor after […]
New York, Sept. 29 (SANA) The United Nations called for renewed commitment to a two-state solution “before it is too late,” warning that Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence and the displacement of Palestinians are undermining prospects for an independent Palestinian state, while the Gaza ceasefire remains “extremely fragile.” Ramiz Alakbarov, Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle […]
Washington, Sept. 29 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, describing the proposed facility as the largest in U.S. history. Minnesota-based Mesabi Metallics plans to build the plant using iron ore from its mine on Minnesota’s Iron Range, the Associated Press reported. The company is part […]
Damascus, Sept. 29 (SANA) A 21-meter wooden waterwheel beside Syria’s Orontes River stands among the largest surviving examples of the system that once carried water to Hama’s orchards, homes and public buildings. Known as al-Muhammadiyya, the noria has an inscription dating its structures to 763 AH, or 1361 CE. Its aqueduct carried water toward the […]
Ankara, Sept. 29 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that problems affecting part of the country’s investment fund market posed no broader threat to the financial system, as authorities investigate suspected market abuses and liquidate more than 100 funds. “The Turkish financial system is strong,” Erdogan said after chairing a Cabinet meeting in […]
Homs, Sept. 28 (SANA) Thirty-five damaged schools in Syria’s central Homs province have been brought back into service under a Saudi-funded rehabilitation project, providing classroom space for about 18,000 students, local education officials said Monday. Two of the schools — Omar al-Mukhtar School in al-Qusayr and Suleiman al-Rajab School in al-Ghanto — formally reopened Monday […]
Jeddah, Sept. 28 (SANA) Syria assumed the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics for its 51st session, succeeding Sudan, during a meeting in Jeddah focused on developing statistical capabilities across Arab countries. Anas Salim, head of Syria’s Planning and Statistics Authority, participated in the meeting, hosted […]
Aleppo, Sept. 28 (SANA) Deir Samaan Citadel, a centuries-old religious complex in northern Syria associated with St. Simeon the Stylite, reopened to visitors Monday after restoration and safety work, marking World Tourism Day. The site in Aleppo countryside underwent cleaning and landscaping, repairs to visitor routes and facilities, and work to reinforce structures considered at […]
London, Sept. 29 (SANA) Oil prices rose for a second straight session on Tuesday as persistent concerns over potential supply disruptions from the Middle East outweighed signs of a recovery in the region’s crude exports. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures rose 63 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $105.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas […]
Tartous, Sept. 28 (SANA) Children and young performers took part in theater, music and art events at the Arab Cultural Center in Tartous on Monday as part of the “Tartous Summer 2026” tourism season program, which brings cultural and educational institutions into activities promoting the province’s tourism and heritage. The Tartous Directorate of Education participated […]
Abu Dhabi, Sept. 29 (SANA) Syria and the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) discussed expanding cooperation on combating emerging forms of crime, financial investigations and transnational criminal networks during talks in Abu Dhabi. Brig. Gen. Abdul Rahim Jabara, director of the International Cooperation Department at Syria’s Interior Ministry, met Sunday with Bo Mathiesen, […]
New York, Sept. 28 (SANA) Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on Monday strongly condemned continued Israeli attacks on countries in the region, particularly Syria and Lebanon, reaffirming Algeria’s rejection of violations of state sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during the 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Attaf said Algeria “renews its […]
Damascus, Sept. 28 (SANA) Syria and the U.S. discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and move from dialogue toward practical, institutional cooperation. The talks took place during a meeting between the Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Qutaiba Kadish, and a U.S. State Department delegation headed by […]
Quneitra, Sept. 28 (SANA) Israeli occupation forces fired several artillery shells at the outskirts of Tranja village in northern Quneitra countryside on Monday, with no casualties reported. Four artillery shells landed on al-Hamriyah Hill near the village, a SANA reporter in Quneitra reported. The latest shelling follows a similar incident on Sept. 20, when four […]
Damascus, Sept. 28 (SANA) Syria’s Fourth Criminal Court, which specializes in transitional justice cases, opened the public trial on Monday of Samer Ali Haidar and Ali Nour Shamseddin on charges related to alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity against civilians in the Damascus countryside and Aleppo provinces. The National Commission for Transitional Justice said […]
Damascus, Sep.28 (SANA) Director of the Department of International Organizations and Conferences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Saad Baroud, met on Monday with UAE Ambassador in Damascus Hamad bin Rashid Al Habsi. The meeting focused on the latest preparations and developments related to the Syrian Arab Republic’s participation in the 2026 U.N. […]
Ankara, Sept. 28 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed bilateral relations and regional and international issues in a phone call Monday, according to Turkey’s presidential communications office. Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the solidarity between the two countries on international platforms, Anadolu Agency reported, citing a statement from the communications […]
Aleppo, Sept. 28 (SANA) A second voluntary return convoy carrying 65 displaced families, or about 300 people, left al-Rasm camp in Manbij area of eastern Aleppo province on Monday for their home communities in Maskanah, Deir Hafer and Raqqa province. Manbij area official Hashem al-Sheikh told SANA that the convoy was prepared in line with […]
Syria's foreign minister met with Oman's outgoing ambassador in Damascus for a farewell visit. The two discussed the state of bilateral relations between their countries. The meeting comes as the Omani diplomat wraps up his posting in the Syrian capital. Such encounters are routine when ambassadors conclude their assignments, allowing both sides to review cooperation and look ahead.
Israeli occupation forces carried out a new incursion into the outskirts of Wadi al-Raqad in the western Daraa countryside on Tuesday. Two Israeli tanks and a military vehicle entered the area from Tal Abu al-Ghaithar, according to a SANA reporter. The forces opened fire, though the report does not specify any casualties. This is the latest in a series of incursions in the region.
Leaders from the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan met for bilateral talks on Tuesday. They discussed regional security and cooperation to address rising tensions in the Middle East. The meetings included discussions between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Los ministros de Economía de Siria y Egipto se reunieron en Damasco para hablar de cooperación comercial e inversiones. El encuentro buscó reactivar el consejo de negocios conjunto y ampliar las alianzas entre ambos países. Las conversaciones se centraron en el sector industrial y en cómo profundizar los lazos económicos.
The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that the death toll in Gaza has reached 73,333, with 174,023 wounded. That brings the total killed and injured to over 247,000 since October 7, 2023. The figures were released in a statement on Tuesday. The war continues to take a heavy toll.
Pakistan condemned the drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, calling them a threat to regional stability. The foreign ministry expressed solidarity with Riyadh and backed its sovereignty. Islamabad also pledged to support de-escalation efforts.
