New York, June 15 (SANA)TheUnited Nationson Monday renewed its welcome for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of opening a humanitarian corridor through the strait to prevent a global hunger crisis. According to UN News, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Owa Dabu warned during the 62nd session of theUN Human Rights Councilin Geneva that failure to reopen the strait would cause some of the world’s weakest economies to descend into chaos, increasing poverty and hunger for millions of people. Dabu calle…

Damascus, June.15 (SANA)Syrian Justice MinisterMazhar al-Waisreiterated that the Syrian state is moving forward with determination to achieve justice and hold individuals responsible for crimes committed under thedeposed regimeaccountable, stressing that impunity will not be tolerated. In a post published on the social media platform X on Monday, al-Wais reaffirmed that justice will continue to be pursued through the law and state institutions, emphasizing that there is no place for chaos or retaliation, but rather for the rule of law and the safeguarding of victims’ rights. Earlier in the d…

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Syrian Transport MinisterYarub Badrmet with Syria’s charge d’affaires to Saudi Arabia, Mohsen Mahbash, to discuss mechanisms for following up on joint files with Saudi Arabia’s General Transport Authority to support infrastructure projects and develop Syria’s transport system, the ministry said Monday. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus, addressed ways to benefit fromSaudi Arabia‘s advanced experience in road infrastructure to support the ministry’s plans to improve and develop Syria’s road network. The two sides also discussed priority areas …

Doha, June 15 (SANA)Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsSheikhMohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thanireceived a phone call fromUnited Nations Secretary-GeneralAntonio Guterres. The call discussed cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the United Nations, along with ways to support and strengthen them. It also discussed regional developments, particularly the agreement reached between the United States of America and Iran, and the efforts made to enhance security and stability in the region. Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed theState of Qatar‘s …

The Hague, June 15 (SANA)A court inThe Haguesentenced Monday Rafiq al-Qatrib, a former commander in the National Defense militia of the deposed regime, to 26 years in prison after convicting him of 19 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in and around the city of Salamiyah inHamaGovernorate between 2013 and 2014. The court said the conviction was based on al-Qatrib’s involvement in torture, rape, and sexual violence against eight victims held in three detention facilities near Salamiyah. He was acquitted of charges related to a ninth victim due to insufficient legal evid…

Geneva, June 15 (SANA)United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsVolker Türksaid thousands of victims and survivors inSyriacontinue to demand justice and accountability, stressing the importance of holding the ousted president (Assad) and other deposed regime’s officials accountable. According to UN News, Türk told theHuman Rights Councilin Geneva that prosecuting Bashar al-Assad and other deposed regime’s officials, although often conducted in absentia at this stage, represents an important step that must comply with international standards. Türk said the human rights landscape has wi…

Idlib, June 15 (SANA)Internal Security Commander inIdlibBrig. Gen. Ghassan Bakir told SANA that security forces in northwest Syria arrested a group of remnants of the deposed regime who had been running espionage and bombing cells active during its rule. Bakir said investigations showed that the detainees had worked as security arms for the deposed regime, monitoring and photographing military sites during the Syrian revolution and providing its warplanes and artillery units with precise coordinates to target them. Members of the network were involved in coordinating the entry of booby-trapp…

Raqqa, June 15 (SANA)A member of the Internal Security Forces was martyred and three others were injured on Monday while foiling an attack carried out by two suicide bombers from theISISterrorist organization targeting a headquarters of theInternal Security Commandin the city of Raqqa. The Ministry of Interior said via its Telegram channel that security personnel confronted the two suicide attackers with high vigilance, engaging them and successfully neutralizing one of them, while the other detonated himself using an explosive vest after being surrounded. The ministry added that the injured…

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Syria’s Attorney General Hassan al-Turba affirmed Monday that the transitional justice process inSyriais not built on a single mechanism but on an integrated legal, human rights, and political framework, stressing that it is proceeding normally and at pace in accordance with Syrian law. Speaking to Alikhbaria News Channel, al-Turba said the Ministry of Justice is working in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Commission for Transitional Justice, and theNational Commission for Missing Persons(NCMP) to pursue all those who committed violations and cr…

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Interior Ministry Spokesperson, Nour al-Din al-Baba, said that many Syrian regions have witnessed demonstrations, sit-ins, and popular demands calling for accountability for those responsible for the crimes and violations committed during the deposed regime era. These demands express a legitimate right of the victims and their families, and a natural desire within society to see justice served. “The Ministry affirms that accountability is not merely a popular demand, but an official commitment of the new Syrian state and a fundamental pillar in the project of building …

Capitals, June 15 (SANA)Governments across theMiddle Eastand beyond welcomed aceasefire agreementbetween theUnited StatesandIranon Monday, expressing hope that the deal could ease regional tensions and pave the way for broader diplomatic engagement. The agreement, announced earlier in the day, has drawn support fromArab states, international organizations and foreign governments, many of which called for full implementation of its terms and a renewed commitment to dialogue. The United Arab Emirates welcomed the agreement and urged all parties to adhere to its provisions, stressing the import…

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)More than 800 years after its founding, theMadrasa al-Shamiyya(Al-Shamiyya al-Barraniyya School) inDamascusremains a testament to the city’s prominence as a center of learning during theAyyubid eraand to the role women played in supporting education and scholarship.. The institution was established by Fatima Khatun, known as Sitt al-Sham, the sister of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin). Historians describe her as one of the most influential women of the Ayyubid dynasty, known for financing schools, charitable endowments and scholarly activities in Damascus. Founded dur…

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London, June 15 (SANA)Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in three months following announcements byU.S. President Donald Trumpand Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi regarding a preliminary agreement to end the war and resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, Brent crude declined by 5.1 percent to $82.86 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped by 5.8 percent to $79.98, marking their lowest levels since March 10, after losses exceeding 3 percent on Friday. Pakistani Prime MinisterShehbaz Sharifsaid that the United States and Iran are expe…

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Mohammed Yassin Hourieh, discussed with representatives of Sami Rock Company, in the presence of officials from the General Establishment of Geology and Mineral Resources, the implementation of a memorandum of understanding to invest in an oil shale site in Khanasser area in northern Syria for the production of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer. The meeting held on Monday, addressed plans to conduct a comprehensive geological survey of the site to obtain accurate data on the distribution and characteristics of oil shale form…

Paris, June 15 (SANA)French President EmmanuelMacronsaid on Monday that a maritime security mission proposed by France and the United Kingdom is ready to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between the United States and Iran to end hostilities. In a post on X, Macron called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the strategic waterway, saying the resources needed to secure maritime traffic were available and ready to be deployed. “The Strait of Hormuz must reopen immediately and without conditions,” Macron said, adding that freedom of navigation is …

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Syrian agricultural researchers and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are working to improve irrigation planning through a global initiative aimed at helping countries manage water resources more efficiently amid climate and development challenges. At a workshop in Damascus on Monday, officials and technical experts reviewed progress under the Irrigation Mapping for Agricultural Water Management (IRMA) initiative, which uses satellite imagery, field data and geospatial analysis to map irrigated land, assess crop water needs and identify areas f…

President al-Sharaa: Transitional justice should not be used for revenge or domination Homs concert celebrates Syrian musical heritage at Intangible Heritage Week Al-Shaibani welcomes Jordanian delegation led by Safadi at Damascus airport President al-Sharaa: Syrians’ unity is key to rebuilding Syria, restoring its standing Kanatri: Four Seas Initiative redefines Syria’s regional economic role Latakia celebrates local heritage at spring market festival Some 1,700 Syrian families return to Afrin from Qamishli after years of displacement Syrian Petroleum Company CEO highlights investment …

Occupied Jerusalem, June 15 (SANA)The death toll from the ongoingIsraeli attackson theGaza Stripsince Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 73,003, while the number of injured has reached 173,252, according to thePalestinian Ministry of Health. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) quoted the ministry as saying that hospitals across the Gaza Strip received seven fatalities and six injuries during the past 24 hours. The fatalities included six newly reported deaths and one body recovered from under the rubble. The ministry said the total number of fatalities recorded since the ceasefire ended on Oct. 10 of…

Provinces, June 15 (SANA)Three people were killed and 16 others injured intraffic accidentsandfiresto whichCivil Defenseteams under theMinistry of Emergencyand Disaster Management responded during the past 24 hours across Syria. The Civil Defense said on its Telegram channel Monday that 17 traffic accidents were recorded, resulting in three deaths and 14 injuries. Response teams provided first aid to those injured before transporting them to hospitals for treatment. Teams also cleared accident sites and secured the affected areas. Civil Defense teams additionally responded to 139 fires acros…