Vienna, Sept. 14 (SANA)Syria, represented by Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, is participating alongside delegations from 182 countries in the 70th General Conference of theInternational Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) in the Austrian capital, Vienna. The conference opened Monday and runs through Sept. 18. Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, Dr. Mudar al-Okla, told SANA that Syria’s participation in the General Conference aims to reactivate technological and scientific partnership programs in the field of peaceful nuclear energy. “We will take the removal of thenon-compliance itemand…

Riyadh, Sept. 14 (SANA)Saudi Crown PrinceMohammed bin Salmandiscussed regional and international developments with US Central Command chief Adm.Brad Cooperduring a meeting in Jeddah on Monday. The two sides reviewedSaudi-US relationsand joint defense cooperation, as well as the latest regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in Yemen following Houthi attacks, including strikes affecting Saudi territory. On Saturday, a projectile struck Al-Tuwal governorate in the southwestern Jazan region, injuring two people a…

Aleppo, Sept. 14 (SANA)A community fundraisingcampaignin Kafr Hamra in northernAleppo countrysidehas raised more than $1.5 million in cash and in-kind donations to fund infrastructure and essential services, organizers said.The “Loyalty to Kafr Hamra” campaign concluded its three-day drive on Sunday, with proceeds earmarked for projects including sewage and water networks, roads, schools and healthcare facilities.Khaled Jaghl, director of the Hreitan subdistrict and representative of the northern Jabal Samaan area, told SANA the campaign was organized in cooperation with the local community co…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA)One Palestinian was wounded byIsraeli forcesand 15 others were detained on Monday during raids across several areas of the occupiedWest Bank, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Israeli forces raided Beit Ula, west ofHebron, and pursued a young man before opening live fire on his vehicle, wounding him, WAFA said. The forces detained 15 Palestinians during raids in Tubas, Beit Ummar and Dura in Hebron, Qabatiya and Jalbun inJenin, the Dheisheh and Aida refugee camps in Bethlehem, and Urif in Nablus.Israeli forces also set up military checkpoints at en…

Beijing, Sept. 14 (SANA)Chinese researchershave discovered mineral deposits rich in gold and silver on the floor of the westernPacific Oceanduring an expedition exploring resources associated with deep-sea hydrothermal vents. The discovery was made aboard the researchvesselXiang Yang Hong 10, with scientists identifying a large new hydrothermal field in a basin within China’s exclusive economic zone,China Central Television(CCTV) reported. Exploration of the site revealed polymetallic sulfide deposits containingcopper, iron and zinc, as well as gold and silver. Preliminary analysis of sampl…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israelisettlement plansin the occupiedWest Bankand Jerusalem have intensified since the beginning of 2026, with plans for more than 18,000 settlement units documented, thePalestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commissionsaid Sunday. The commission said monitoring and documentation from the beginning of 2026 through Sept. 13 showed that 100 settlement plans involving 12,300 units had been considered in the West Bank, while another 53 plans covering 5,783 units were recorded in Occupied Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. In Septem…

Beirut, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israeli occupation forcescontinued attacks acrosssouthern Lebanonon Sunday, carrying out airstrikes, artillery shelling and demolition operations in several towns and villages, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported.Israeli warplanes struck Mansouri, the outskirts of Haris and an area between Mayfadoun and Zawtar al-Sharqiya, while artillery fire targeted Beit Yahoun and the Ali al-Taher forest on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, the agency said.Israeli forces also carried out two large explosions in Zawtar al-Sharqiya and Kounine in the Bint Jbeil district as …

Riyadh, Sept. 14 (SANA)Saudi Arabia’sHeritage Commissionhas uncovered a mosque dating to the first century AH, along with a collection of artifacts, during archaeological excavations at theAl Maallamahsite in theAl-Baharegion. The mosque was discovered in a residential area on the western side of the site during the fourth season of excavations and was built from dressed granite stones, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The commission said Islamic inscriptions were found on the mosque’s walls, including one invoking blessings upon Prophet Muhammad. The structure features a simple but pr…

Tartous, Sept. 14 (SANA)Around 100 volunteers began a joint training camp inTartouson Sunday aimed at strengthening their ability to support emergency response teams during disasters and other crises.The camp, held at the Muhammadiyah School in the al-Khawabi area, is organized by the Volunteer Department at theMinistry of Emergency and Disaster Managementin cooperation with theAga Khan Foundation. Amal Shamma, head of the ministry’s Programs and Volunteer Initiatives Department, said the program prepares participants to assist emergency response teams when needed while clearly defining volun…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)The price of 21-karat gold in theSyrian marketfell by SYP 100 per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to theGeneral Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s bulletin put 21-karat gold at SYP 16,000 ($131.15) per gram for selling and SYP 15,700 ($128.69) for buying. A gram of 18-karatgoldwas priced at SYP 13,750 ($112.70) for selling and SYP 13,450 ($110.25) for buying. The authority put the global reference price of an ounce of gold at $4,311. Ininternational markets, spot gold fell 0.9% to $4,308.24 an ounce by 0907 GMT, while US gold f…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Syria launched a new specialized economic magazine aimed at improving access to reliable data and analysis for investors and policymakers, as the country seeks to strengtheneconomicdecision-making and address gaps in specialized financial journalism. Al-Iqtisadiyya, published by Al-Wahda Foundation for Press, Printing, Publishing and Distribution, was officially launched on Sunday inDamascusunder the patronage of the Ministry of Information. The magazine, which will be issued twice a month, will cover markets, investment, production and economic policy. Finance Minis…

Muscat, Sept. 14 (SANA)Oman has postponed a regional meeting involving Iran and Gulf states that was due to take place inSalalahon Monday, saying the delay was intended to create favorable conditions for constructive dialogue. In a statement posted on X on Sunday,Oman’s Foreign Ministry said the decision was aimed at fostering dialogue that could lead to sustainable understandings supporting regional security and stability and meeting the aspirations of the region’s peoples for cooperation and peace. The meeting was expected to discuss regional developments and theStrait of Hormuz, including…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)TheInternational Atomic Energy Agency’s decision to remove Syria’s “non-compliance” item from its agenda closes a 15-year safeguards file and opens a new phase of cooperation with the Agency, Foreign and Expatriates MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibanisaid Monday. Addressing the70th session of the IAEA General Conference, al-Shaibani hailed the Board of Governors adoption of the decision by consensus on Sept. 9. He thanked Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia for sponsoring and submitting the draft resolution, as well as countries that supported it and the IAEA Secreta…

Seoul, Sept. 13 (SANA)A Syrian Education Ministry delegation is taking part in a training program inSouth Koreafocused on teacher development, digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in education, the ministry said on Sunday. The delegation, which includes directors from several ministry departments and directorates, is participating in the program under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The program includes specialized workshops and meetings aimed at examining how South Korea’s experience in education and public administration could be adapted to Syri…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Syria’sHealth Ministryplans to introduce a new family health model at 40 health centers within weeks, as part of a broader effort to rebuild primary healthcare and modernize service delivery across the country. The plan was outlined on Monday as the ministry launched a two-day workshop in Damascus to develop a national family health model and review guidelines for family health teams. Health MinisterMusab al-Alisaid the initiative forms part of the ministry’s 2026-2028 strategic plan for rebuilding Syria’s health system and guiding the sector through the recovery pha…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassanal-Shaibanimet U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of StateJake McGeein Damascus on Monday for talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding partnership betweenSyriaand theUnited States. The two officials discussed ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries and reviewed the latest regional and international developments of mutual interest. The talks also focused on prospects for broadening theSyrian-U.S. partnershipand developing cooperation in areas of shared interest. McGee’s meeting with a…

Rome, Sept. 14 (SANA)Napoli secured a narrow 1-0 victory over visiting Bologna on Sunday at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the fourth round of the Italian Serie A. Stanislav Lobotka scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute, earning Napoli three points as they continue their campaign to challenge for the league title. The win lifted Napoli to six points and ninth place in the standings, following two wins and two defeats in their opening four matches. Bologna, meanwhile, remain without a win, with one point leaving them 16th in the table.

Daraa, Sept. 14 (SANA)Tourism is gaining momentum in the ancient city ofBosra al-Shamin southern Syria, as growing numbers of local and foreign visitors return and restoration efforts advance at some of its most prominentarchaeological sites. The city, inDaraacountryside, welcomed about 10,831 tourists in the first months of the second half of 2026, up from 4,530 during the same period last year, according to Alaa al-Saleh, director of the Bosra al-Sham Antiquities Department. The increase has been accompanied by a revival in domestic tourism, including school and family trips, as well as in…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Haneen Choir from thecoastal city of Safitaperformed at Syrian Art Week in Damascus on Saturday, joiningartists and cultural groupsfrom across the country in an event aimed at showcasing Syria’s diverse creative scene. The choir performed a selection of songs featuring choral arrangements of works byFairuz, Mayada Bseliss, Ziad Rahbani and Joseph Sakr, drawing a warm response from the audience. Layal Maasrani, a member ofHaneen Choir, told SANA that participating in the event gave the group an opportunity to contribute to Syria’s evolving cultural and artistic landsc…

Aden, Sept. 13 (SANA)Yemeni armed forces carried out three airstrikes againstHouthi militiapositions and barracks in westernTaiz provinceon Sunday, the military said. The strikes targeted positions in al-Taba al-Sawda and Jabal al-Munim along the al-Dhabab front west of Taiz, theYemeni Armed ForcesMedia Center said in a statement posted on X. The latest strikes followed air operations on Saturday against Houthi militia personnel, vehicles, weapons and other military equipment inDhubab and on northern fronts. The Yemeni armed forces said those operations destroyed several vehicles and weapon…