Tartous, July 31 (SANA)Syria’sDrug Enforcement Department(DED) arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized 56,000 Captagon pills in Tartous province following an operation targeting drug trafficking and distribution. The Department said in a statement on Friday that the arrests followed close surveillance of the suspects’ movements and activities. A security operation led to the arrest of the two suspects, identified by their initials as K.H. and N.M., while they were in possession of 56,000 Captagon pills intended for distribution. The seized narcotics were confiscated, and legal pro…

New York, July 31 (SANA)U.N. Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterressaid on Friday that theMiddle Eastand the wider world could not afford another war, calling for an end to fighting on all fronts and urging greater reliance on diplomatic solutions. “I have just returned fromSyria, Jordan and Cyprus. Throughout my visits and my ongoing engagement with leaders, one message has stood out clearly: the region and the world cannot afford another war,” Guterres said in a post on X. I've just returned from Syria, Jordan & Cyprus.Throughout my visits & in my ongoing outreach with leaders one message is im…

Quneitra, July 31 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces advanced on Friday into the village of Bariqa in the southern countryside ofQuneitraprovince. An Israeli occupation force consisting of three military vehicles set up a checkpoint inside the village and searched passersby. No arrests were reported, SANA’s correspondent in Quneitra said. In the western countryside ofDaraa, SANA’s correspondent said Israeli occupation forces brought in engineering vehicles to widen a dirt road north of Wadi al-Raqqad near the village of Maariya in the Yarmouk Basin, a route used during their incursions into the…

Riyadh, July 31 (SANA)Saudi ArabiaandJordanwelcomed U.S. PresidentDonald Trump‘s announcement of a new agreement to implement the next phase of his plan to end the war in theGaza Strip, which includes the disarmament of the territory alongside the withdrawal of Israeli forces. In a statement posted on X, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry expressed appreciation for the efforts of Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, the United States, the Peace Council and all partners who contributed to the breakthrough. It reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan endorsed by the U.N. …

London, Aug 1 (SANA)UAE Foreign Minister SheikhAbdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanand British counterpartEd Milibanddiscussed developments in theMiddle Easton Friday and ways to strengthen regional and international efforts to promote security, peace, and lasting stability across the region. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations during their meeting in London and discussed expanding cooperation across a range of sectors, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The meeting was part of a series of talks held recently by Miliband with officials from the region. Earlier on Friday, he met…

Doha, July 31 (SANA)Qatar andPalestineon Thursday condemned a drone attack that set fire to two liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels at Egypt’sDamietta port, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional security and global energy supplies. In a statement posted on X,Qatar‘s foreign ministry said it “categorically rejects” attacks on critical infrastructure and called for de-escalation to prevent further instability in the region.It reaffirmed Qatar’s solidarity withEgyptand its support for measures taken by Cairo to protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial inte…

Kuwait City, July 31 (SANA)Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said on Friday that its armed forces had detected and destroyedIranian dronesthat entered the country’s airspace and targeted several vital and military installations. Ministry spokesman Saud Abdulaziz al-Atwan said in a statement posted on X that Kuwaiti forces detected hostile drones early Friday and engaged the targets, resulting in their destruction.The operation caused material damage due to falling debris, but no injuries were reported, al-Atwan said. He added that Kuwaiti forces remain fully prepared to carry out their duties and…

Idlib, July 31 (SANA)Syria’s Ministry of Culture on Thursday opened a five-daycultural festivalin the northwestern province of Idlib aimed at reviving public life and promoting community  and cultural activities after years of war. The “Summer of Syria for Families” festival, held at theIdlib Cultural Center, features theater and film screenings, heritage and arts exhibitions, Arabic calligraphy displays, children’s libraries, interactive games, photography exhibitions and activities focused on artificial intelligence. The opening ceremony was attended by Idlib Governor Mohammad Abdulrahman,…

Beirut, July 31 (SANA)Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday condemned ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, particularly bombings targeting infrastructure and historical landmarks listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, highlighting the severe damage and threats to local residents. In a statement published on the Lebanese Presidency’s official account on the X platform, Aoun noted that massive explosions recorded today atBeaufort Castle(Qala’at al-Shaqif) generated seismic waves equivalent to a 3.8-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale, according to the National Center for Geophy…

Damascus, July 31 (SANA)The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Damascus hosted an official reception on Thursday on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne. The Chargé d’Affaires of the Moroccan Embassy in Syria,Abdullah Babah, received the attendees, which comprised several government ministers, members of the People’s Assembly, religious figures, representatives of foreign and Arab diplomatic missions, political, economic, and media personalities, and members of the Moroccan community residing in Syria. On Wednesday, theMinistry of Foreign Affai…

Kuwait, July 31 (SANA)Kuwait on Friday condemned continuedIranian attackson its territory, saying drones targeted several vital and military facilities across the country. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministrysaid in a statement posted on X that the attacks violate Kuwait’s sovereignty and international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, warning of a dangerous escalation and a systematic hostile approach. It reaffirmed the right to take all necessary measures to protect national sovereignty, security and the safety of citizens and residents. Earlier, theDefense Ministrysaid ho…

Children enjoy Summer days on Syria’s Arwad Island Syrian adventure enthusiasts train in rock climbing in Latakia International Motor Show 2026 opens in Damascus Syria’s family festival opens in Idlib to revive public cultural life Japan, UN-Habitat sign $9.5 million urban recovery deal for Syria’s Homs President Ahmad al-Sharaa receives credentials of Indonesia’s ambassador to Syria President al-Sharaa receives credentials of Czech Ambassador German carrier LEAV Aviation launches first Düsseldorf Damascus flight in14 years

Damascus, July 31 (SANA)Syria’sDrug Enforcement Departmentat theMinistry of Interiorsaid on Friday that it had thwarted an attempt to distribute a shipment of narcotics following a targeted security operation inLatakiaprovince. The Drug Enforcement Department in Latakia said in a statement posted on the Interior Ministry’s Telegram channel that the operation, conducted following monitoring and surveillance efforts, led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of 100 kilograms ofhashish, 100,000Captagon pillsand 5,000 pharmaceutical tablets. The seized materials were confiscated, while i…

Quneitra, July 31 (SANA)AnIsraeli occupationforce consisting of three military vehicles advanced on Friday into the vicinity of Ruwayhinah Dam in the northern countryside ofQuneitraprovince. SANA’s correspondent in Quneitra said the force harassed civilians who were spending time near the dam by advancing into the area while they were present before later withdrawing. No arrests were reported. On Thursday, Israeli occupation forces shelled the vicinity of Tall al-Ahmar al-Sharqi in the southern countryside of Quneitra with three artillery rounds, causing no injuries. Israel continues to vio…

Abu Dhabi/Riyadh, July 31 (SANA)The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned renewedIranian attacksagainst Jordan and Kuwait, as well as a drone strike targeting Egypt’s Damietta port, expressing solidarity with the affected countries and calling for an immediate halt to attacks in the region.UAE Foreign MinisterAbdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanreaffirmed his country’s support for Jordan and Egypt in safeguarding their security and stability, condemning renewed attacks against Jordan and a drone strike targeting Egypt’s Damietta port.According to the UAE Foreign Ministry, Abdulla…

International Motor Show 2026 opens in Damascus Syria’s family festival opens in Idlib to revive public cultural life Japan, UN-Habitat sign $9.5 million urban recovery deal for Syria’s Homs President Ahmad al-Sharaa receives credentials of Indonesia’s ambassador to Syria President al-Sharaa receives credentials of Czech Ambassador German carrier LEAV Aviation launches first Düsseldorf Damascus flight in14 years Aleppo hosts Shahba Tech 2026 to promote Syria’s digital transformation Civil Defense continues to extinguish forest fire in Latakia amid complex conditions

Occupied Jerusalem, July 31 (SANA)Several Palestinians were injured and others detained on Friday during Israeli military raids and settler attacks in multiple areas of theWest Bank,according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA.WAFA reported that settlers, escorted by Israeli forces, entered al-Junaid village west of Nablus, where live fire and tear gas were used, injuring one young man and causing others to suffer breathing difficulties.Israeli occupation forces and settlers also raided several areas around Nablus, including neighbourhoods in the city, Tell town to the south and Salem village…

Hama, July 31 (SANA)Civil defense teams in Syria’s Hama province, working with forestry units, extinguished a wildfire that broke out early Friday near Dweir al-Akrad village in the al-Ghab Plain area,the Emergency and Disaster Management Ministrysaid.The Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate in Hama said firefighting crews faced significant challenges during the operation, including the presence of landmines, war remnants and unexploded ordnance in the fire zone.The hazards posed a direct threat to firefighters and delayed access to some burning areas before teams managed to contain a…

Cairo, July 31 (SANA)Syria’s chess team made a strong start at the Arab Individual Chess Championship for juniors and youth inEgypt, recording several positive results in the opening rounds of thetournament.The third round of the competition continued on Friday, with players from 16 Arab countries taking part in the event, which runs until Aug. 5.Syria opened its campaign with three victories in the first round. Saad Taloulstan defeated Kuwait’s Daraj Al Fahad, Bilsan Jandal beat Morocco’s Nyama Al Kouz, and Aseel Jandal secured a win over theUnited Arab Emirates‘ Badriyah Mohammed Al Suwaidi.…

Washington, July 31 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpsaid on Friday that a new agreement had been reached to advance his plan for ending the war inGaza, including the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that the Board of Peace had reached what he called a “historic agreement” requiring the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza. He said the deal represented a major step toward “lasting peace and security” and would allow the administration of Gaza to be tr…