Doha, June 14 (SANA)Chinese shipbuilderHudong-Zhonghuahas begun construction of the first QC-Max liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier forQatar Energy, featuring a record cargo capacity of 271,000 cubic meters and set to become the largest LNG carrier in the world. According to CNBC, the vessel is part of a broader contract covering 24 QC-Max carriers. The project supports Qatar Energy’s strategy to expand its fleet to 128 vessels, strengthening logistics for the North Field expansion and enhancing its ability to meet growing global demand forLNG. The first carrier is scheduled for delivery in…

Washington, June 14 (SANA)Apple unveiled newartificial intelligence features for HomeKit-compatible security cameras, expanding its push into the smart-home market with tools designed to make video footage easier to search and analyze. The company said the new capabilities will allow users to automatically identify and describe events captured by cameras and locate specific footage using natural-language searches. Appleannounced the updates during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), according to technology news website The Verge. The company said the features are powered by i…

Occupied Jerusalem, June 14 (SANA)A Palestinian was killed by Israeli occupation forces east ofKhan Younisin the southernGaza Stripon Sunday, according to Palestinian sources. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported thatIsraeli forcesopened fire on a young Palestinian near the Bani Suheila roundabout east of Khan Younis, resulting in his death. According to thePalestinian Ministry of Health,the total number of victims of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire of Oct. 10 has reached 984 killed and 3,122 injured. In theWest Bank, Israeli occupation forces arrested seven Pales…

Riyadh, June 14 (SANA)Representatives of Syria’sInterior Ministryparticipated in a seminar inRiyadhon the role of media security in strengthening community safety, the ministry said on Sunday. The event, hosted byNaif Arab Universityfor Security Sciences, brought together participants to discuss the role of media communication in supporting public security and social stability. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Interior Ministry said its participation was aimed at exchanging expertise and highlighting the importance of coordination between media and security institutions in addressing c…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Chinese companies showcased constructionmaterials, sanitary systems, aluminium products and industrial textiles at the 24th Buildex International Exhibition in Damascus, reflecting growing interest in Syria’s market and construction-related opportunities. Representatives told SANA on Sunday that the exhibition provided valuable information on local demand and enabled them to meet withSyrian businesses, opening discussions on future partnerships, supply agreements and potential investments. Several companies indicated they are exploring ways to expand their presence in…

President al-Sharaa: Reports of Syria entering Lebanon are unfounded 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 opportunities at Global Energy Forum First Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul lands at Aleppo International Airport U.S. Chamber official says Syria on right track, fi…

Tartous, June 13 (SANA)A privately developed Tropical Forest on Syria’sMediterraneancoast is attracting growing numbers of visitors, offering an unusual landscape of tropical fruit trees and dense greenery rarely associated with the country. Located in the village of Blata al-Gharbiya, 3 km north ofTartousprovince, the site began as a small agricultural project on a single donum, or about 1,000 square meters. Over time, it expanded into a miniature tropical forest featuring species such as papaya, avocado, lychee, dragon fruit and tropical banana. Natural pathways, seating areas and rock for…

Berlin, June 13 (SANA)TheSyrian Students UnioninGermanyorganized a forum entitled “Youth Between Identity and the Future,” attended by Mohammad Baraa Shukri,Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassyin Berlin, Oliver Igel, Mayor of Treptow, and a large gathering of Syrian students. The event featured the honoring of a number of outstanding Syrian students in Germany in recognition of their academic achievements and their role in representing Syrian youth in a distinguished and positive manner. Participants also stressed the importance of supporting and empowering young people, enabling them to …

New York, June.13 (SANA)Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,Ibrahim Olabi, met withUN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterresat United Nations Headquarters in New York. During the meeting, Olabi delivered a written message fromSyria’s Foreign and Expatriates MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibanito the UN Secretary-General. Olabi reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with theUnited Nationsin a manner that serves the interests of the Syrian people and safeguardsSyria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. The meeting formed part of ongoing diplomatic engageme…

Daraa, June 13 (SANA)TheMinistry of Interiorannounced the arrest of Hassan Ali Qoujah and Ajwan Ahmad Karjout inDaraaProvince as part of ongoing investigations involving Raafat Anwar Al-Amoudi, who was detained earlier. The ministry said that information and confessions obtained during the investigation indicated their involvement in violations committed against citizens during the deposed regime’s era. In a statement, the ministry said that investigations revealed the three detainees’ involvement in military and security-related abuses in Daraa city. These included serving at the “Hamida al…

Washington, June 13 (SANA)A senior U.S. official said on Saturday that Washington and Tehran had reached what he described as a “very strong” agreement that includes the reopening of theStrait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to Reuters, the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the agreement requires Iran to reopen the strategic waterway and allow the resumption of maritime traffic without transit fees. In return, the United States would lift its naval blockade onIranin parallel with the reopening of the strait, the official said. He added …

Idlib, June 13 (SANA)Syrian Public Works and Housing Minister Mustafa Abdul Razzaq inspected work on the expansion of the Idlib-Ariha highway on Saturday, describing the route as a key transport corridor for trade and movement across northwestSyria. The project, which passes through the al-Mastumah area, includes widening the road to 24 meters, installing a new lighting network, constructing a central median and upgrading traffic safety infrastructure. Abdul Razzaq said the highway is one of the province’s main transport routes, linking population centers and supporting commercial traffic an…

Deir Ezzor, June 13 (SANA)The Ministry of Energy announced on Saturday that 11 additional water stations had been returned to service after equipment removed as a precaution against flooding from risingEuphrates Riverwater levels earlier this month was reinstalled. The ministry said in a statement posted on its Telegram channel that technical and engineering teams from the General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation restored six stations in the northern countryside ofDeir Ezzorand five others in the eastern countryside. The ministry added that technical teams continue working to secure…

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 opportunities at Global Energy Forum First Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul lands at Aleppo International Airport U.S. Chamber official says Syria on right track, firms eye investment Damascus through the artist’s eye :Exhibition celebrates the city’s timeless heritage Homs rural market provides support for productive f…

Beirut, June 13 (SANA)Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said on Saturday that the cumulative death toll from theIsraeli offensiveonLebanonsince March 2 has risen to 3,756, with 11,632 people wounded. The figures were released by the ministry’s Emergency Operations Center and cover the period through June 13. Israeli airstrikesand artillery shelling continued acrosssouthern Lebanonon Saturday, targeting towns in the Nabatieh district and other areas near the border, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). An Israeli drone struck the town of Habboush and another target near the Z…

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 opportunities at Global Energy Forum First Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul lands at Aleppo International Airport U.S. Chamber official says Syria on right track, firms eye investment Damascus through the artist’s eye :Exhibition celebrates the city’s timeless heritage Scenes from Slenfeh in Latakia, a famous tourist destination in Syria Wheat harvest season in southern Aleppo countryside

Beirut, June 13 (SANA)Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji said Lebanon can independently settle the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons, stressing that this requires firm decisions backed by the international community. The Lebanese National News Agency quoted Raji as saying in an interview with a French newspaper that Hezbollah is strategically and militarily weakened, yet still controls much of the “deep state” and maintains its weapons and influence. Raji emphasized that Lebanon rejects linking its internal file to anyU.S.–Iranagreement, and will not allow others to negotiate or sign deals on…

Beirut, June 13 (SANA)–  Lebanon’s Prime MinisterNawaf Salamaffirmed Saturday  that Lebanon alone holds the decision over negotiations with theIsraeli side, stressing the need to restore the decision of war and peace, calling on all Lebanese parties to fulfill their commitments in order to secure Israel’s withdrawal fromsouthern Lebanon. In a statement to Reuters, Salam also affirmed that Lebanon negotiates for itself as an independent state, saying: “No one negotiates on its behalf.” He hinted at attempts by Tehran to use Lebanon as a bargaining chip in negotiations in Islamabad. He did not…

London, June 13 (SANA)The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Saturday that a vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile on the port side of its bow off the coast of the Sultanate of Oman. According to Reuters, the agency said the incident occurred six nautical miles east of Oman’s coast, noting that all crew members were safe and no environmental damage was reported. The agency added that the vessel continued its voyage toward its next scheduled port without reporting any forced stoppage or operational damage. No details have yet been disclosed regarding the …

New Delhi, June 13 (SANA)Five Indian soldiers were killed after an Antonov An-32 military transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Base in northeasternIndia, the Indian Army said on Saturday.In a statement carried by Agence France-Presse (AFP), the army expressed regret over the incident and extended its condolences to the families of the victims.Earlier on Saturday, the army announced the crash without providing details, saying only that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the accident.In 2019, An-32 aircraft that took off from Jorhat Air Base cras…