Washington, June 10 (SANA)A Syrian delegation headed by Minister of Energy Mohammadal-Bashirheld talks on Wednesday with the Syrian-American Business Council in Washington aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and exploring investment opportunities in the energy sector. The meeting brought together representatives of companies and business leaders to discuss prospects for cooperation and partnership in support of the development of Syria’s energy sector. During the discussions, the two sides reviewed the current state of the energy sector in Syria, as well as ongoing projects aimed at …

Mexico City, June.10 (SANA)The historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City prepares to make history in world football tomorrow, Thursday, when it hosts the opening match of the2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first stadium in the world to have the honor of hosting three World Cup opening matches. This iconic stadium, which opened in 1966 and has a capacity of 83,000 spectators, was chosen to kick off the largest edition of the tournament in history, which will feature 48 teams for the first time and include 104 matches spread across 16 host cities in three countries; Canada, Mexico, and the Unit…

Quneitra, June 10 (SANA)An Israeli occupation force composed of several military armored vehicles executed a ground incursion on Wednesday, operating west of the village of Saida al-Hanout in the southern countryside ofQuneitraprovince, where troops directly assaulted local civilians before retreating behind the occupied line. According to SANA’s field correspondent in Quneitra, the Israeli unit engaged in acts of intimidation and property destruction, deliberately running over livestock belonging to local farmers. Israeli soldiers physically assaulted two young Syrian men, tying them up secu…

Aleppo, June 10 (SANA)Minister of InformationKhaled Zaarour, accompanied by Aleppo GovernorAzzam al-Gharib, met on Wednesday with a large assembly of journalists, broadcasters, and media personnel in Aleppo as part of efforts to strengthen communication with media workers and assess the state of media work in the province. The meeting focused on the ministry’s future media vision, mechanisms for improving media performance and the key challenges facing journalists. Participants also discussed proposals and demands aimed at advancing media work and strengthening its role in addressing issues o…

Homs, June 12 (SANA)Nestled in the Warsha district ofHoms,Deir Mar Elianstands as one of Syria’s most significant religious and archaeological landmarks, preserving centuries ofChristian heritageand the legacy of Saint Elian, a third-century figure revered as a Healing physician. Built in the Byzantine architectural style, the monastery features marble columns and houses some of Syria’s oldest church icons. The site has undergone several restoration campaigns over the years, while the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums has overseen the preservation of its historical treasures sinc…

Washington, June 12 (SANA)Syria’s proposed “Four Seas Initiative,” an ambitious plan to transform the country into a regional hub for energy, transport and trade connectivity, received renewed attention this week during a policy discussion in Washington that brought together Syrian officials, energy experts and regional analysts. Speaking at an event hosted by the New Lines Institute, Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Washington, Mohammad Kanatri, presented the initiative as a blueprint for reconnecting Syria to regional and global markets after years of war, isolation and sanctions.“We want Syria…

Damascus, June 12 (SANA)TheSyrian National Orchestrafor Arabic Music performed at theDamascus Opera Houseon Thursday, presenting a program that blended classical and contemporary works in reinterpretations ofArab musical heritageunder the direction of Adnan Fathallah. The concert opened with “Sama’i Bayati” by late Syrian composer Hassan Iskaf, in a new arrangement by Essam Rafeh, highlighting one of the key melodic structures in Eastern music. The program continued with “Aziza” by Mohamed Abdel Wahab, performed in a refreshed orchestral arrangement that preserved its original character whil…

Occupied Jerusalem, June 12 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces carried out raids across the West Bank on Friday, detaining several Palestinians, while settlers intensified attacks and violations in multiple areas.According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, Israeli forces arrested a young man from the town of al-Yamoun, west of Jenin, after raiding and searching his home. Another man was detained from Jenin refugee camp after troops raided his residence near the Arab American University, while a third was arrested in Nablus.Israeli forcesalso raided the town of al-Khader, south of Bethlehem, an…

Damascus, June 12 (SANA)Syria’sMinistry of Social Affairs and Laboursaid Friday it is intensifying efforts to combat child labour, stressing that protecting children from economic exploitation and ensuring access to education remains a national priority. MarkingWorld Day Against Child Labour, the ministry called for stronger coordination between government bodies and international partners to address growing social challenge driven by economic hardship and war-related disruption. Officials said labour inspections are being stepped up across private sector workplaces, particularly in industri…

Mexico City, June 12 (SANA)Mexico began their2026 FIFA World Cupcampaign with a comfortable 2–0 victory overSouth Africaon Thursday at the iconic Azteca Stadium in the tournament’s opening match. The hosts made a fast start, taking the lead in the ninth minute through Julian Quiñones. South Africa’s task became significantly harder early in the second half when Yaya Sithole was sent off in the 49th minute. Mexicodoubled their advantage in the 67th minute, with Raúl Jiménez heading home from a cross by Roberto Alvarado to put the result beyond doubt. South Africa were reduced to nine men in …

Damascus, June 12 (SANA)Syria’s National Authority for Missing Persons said Thursday it had launched an investigation afterhuman remainswere discovered in the city of Douma on the outskirts of Damascus.The Authority said its forensic teams, working alongside theSyrian Civil Defense, were dispatched to the site following reports from local residents. Specialists have begun documenting, collecting and recovering the remains in line with forensic procedures designed to preserve evidence and assist in future identification efforts, the authority said. The discovery comes as the Authority continu…

Athens, June 12 (SANA)Syrian Health MinisterMusab al-Alimet with his Greek counterpart, Adonis Georgiadis, on Thursday to discuss expanding cooperation in healthcare, medical training and professional exchanges, as officials from across the Arab world andGreecegathered in Athens for a regional health conference. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 2nd Arab-Hellenic Health Conference, a two-day event aimed at strengthening cooperation between Arab countries and Greece in healthcare development, training and capacity building. According toSyria‘s Health Ministry, al-Ali and Georgiadis…

Capitals, June 12 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpheld separate phone calls on Thursday with Qatar’s EmirTamim bin Hamad Al Thaniand Kuwait’s Crown PrinceSabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabahas diplomatic efforts intensified around a proposed agreement between Washington and Tehran. According to statements from Qatar’s and Kuwait’s state news agencies, the discussions focused on regional security, efforts to reduce tensions in theMiddle Eastand the outcome of negotiations between the United States andIran. During his call with the Qatari emir, Trump said understandings reached in the talks had been…

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 families Scenes from Slenfeh in Latakia, a famous tourist destination in Syria Wheat harvest season in southern Aleppo countryside

Geneva, June 11 (SANA)Around 1.3 millionSyrians returned homein 2025, making Syria one of the world’s largest refugee return movements and reducing the globalSyrian refugeepopulation to 4.9 million, the U.N. refugee agency said on Thursday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said in its annual report that the number of Syrian returnees nearly tripled compared with 2024 following the fall of the deposed regime in December 2024. According to the report, Syria was among six countries accounting for the majority of refugee and displacement returns worldwide, alongside Afgh…

London, June 11 (SANA)Britain, Australia and Canada have announced the launch of apeace fundaimed at supporting efforts toward a two-state solution and helping advance peace initiatives related to theIsraeli-Palestinian conflict. According to Reuters, citing theBritish Foreign Officeon Thursday, the fund will support both new and existing grassroots projects, with a particular focus on initiatives involving young people, civil society organizations and women. The fund will begin with an initial budget of £3 million and is expected to seek expansion and additional donor support as its program…

Washington, June 11 (SANA)Oil prices surged more than $2 a barrel on Thursday afterIranannounced the closure of theStrait of Hormuz, raising fears of disruptions to global energy supplies following U.S. military strikes. Brent crude futures rose $2.30, or 2.47%, to $95.40 a barrel, whileU.S.West Texas Intermediate crude gained $2.60, or 2.89%, to $92.63 a barrel, according to Reuters. U.S. crude futures had climbed more than $3 earlier in the session as traders reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over shipping through the strategic waterway. The gains followed a 2…

New Delhi, June 11 (SANA)Three Indian sailors reported missing after aU.S. strike on an oil tankerin the Gulf of Oman have been confirmed dead, India’s ports minister said on Thursday. Sarbananda Sonowal,India’s minister of ports, shipping and waterways, announced the deaths after the crew members had been listed as missing following the attack. TheUnited Statessaid it carried out a “precision strike” on the tanker after the vessel failed to comply with instructions and was transporting Iranian oil. The incident has drawn a diplomatic response from New Delhi. Indian sources told Reuters tha…

Doha, June 11 (SANA)Syriahas completed its first participation in a multinational urbansearch and rescueexercise inQatar,Emergency and Disaster Management Minister Raed al-Saleh said Thursday. The exercise brought together specialized rescue teams from Qatar,Franceand theSyrian Civil Defensefor training focused on disaster response and rescue operations in urban environments. Al-Saleh said the exercise provided an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation, exchange expertise and enhance operational readiness for emergency situations. Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of t…

Washington, June 11 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Thursday theU.S.military would attackIran“very hard tonight” and vowed that Washington would eventually take control of key Iranianoil and gasinfrastructure, includingKharg Island. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said an operation to “assume total control” of Iran’s energy infrastructure and oil and gas markets would take place “at some point in the not too distant future.” Trump said the United States would take over Iran’s “oil infrastructure points,” including Kharg Island, one of the country’s main oil export terminals. He compar…