Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Syria’sNational Information Technology Services Authorityhas completed the transition to new software for the .sy domain registry, strengthening the security, reliability and stability of domain name services for users and institutions. The Authority said on Facebook Thursday that the upgrade replaces previous software whose support ended in 2017 and provides more stable domain management and clearer access to registration information through RDAP and WHOIS services. The locally developed system, built by Syrian specialists, also supports the Extensible Provisioning …

Beijing, Sept. 10 (SANA)An international alliance aimed at combating cross-border telecommunications and cyber fraud was launched Thursday in Lianyungang, easternChina, bringing together 46 founding countries, 34 observer countries and four international organizations, including the United Nations andInterpol. The alliance was established at a conference in Lianyungang, eastern China, with representatives from 46 founding countries, 34 observer countries and four international organizations, including the United Nations and Interpol, according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. Initiated by the …

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)Global shipping is facing an unprecedented convergence of security threats across some of the world’s busiest waterways, with vessels and seafarers increasingly caught up in geopolitical conflicts, a senior International Maritime Organization (IMO) official said Thursday. Damien Chevallier, Director of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Division, toldUNNews that simultaneous crises in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, waters off Somalia and the Black Sea were putting growing pressure on the shipping industry. About 2,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers were affected by disrupti…

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA)U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpsaid he expects the war withIranto end after November’s midterm elections, even as renewed attacks near theStrait of Hormuzand escalating fighting inYemenraise concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Trump told reporters Wednesday that he believed Tehran was seeking to influence the U.S. elections and could not sustain the conflict much longer. “I think the war will end as soon as the election is over because they can’t hold out much longer. They are desperate to try to influence the election,” Trump said, according to …

London, Sept. 10 (SANA)British Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed his country’s decision to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, along with the introduction of a comprehensive sanctions system, saying Britain must stand with justice against injustice. The BBC quoted Burnham as saying Thursday that “when people are forced from their homes under pressure, we will always stand alongside the weaker party.” Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, for his part, said the measures were introduced following concerns over the planned development of the E1 settlemen…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Gold pricesremained unchanged in theSyrian marketon Thursday from the previous day, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at SYP 16,100 per gram, while the buying price stood at SYP 15,800. The selling price of 18-karat gold was SYP 13,800 per gram, while the buying price stood at SYP 13,500. The authority put the price of an ounce of gold on the global market at $4,408. Ininternational markets, US gold futures edged lower on Thursday, with December contracts opening…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)The race for the2026 Ballon d’Oris gathering pace, with Barcelona throwing its weight behindLamine Yamalwhile Kylian Mbappé, defending winner Ousmane Dembélé and Harry Kane present compelling cases of their own. Thirty players are competing for the award, whose winner will be announced in London on Oct. 26. For Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, there is little doubt about who should win. “He is my player, Lamine is a Barcelona player and he deserves the Ballon d’Or,” Flick said after the 19-year-old produced another record-breaking performance in Barcelona’s 5-1 Champion…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)TheUnited Statesreaffirmed its support forSyria’s reintegration into the global financial system during talks in Damascus between Syrian Finance MinisterMohammed Yisr Barniehand aU.S. Treasury Departmentdelegation on strengthening financial cooperation between the two countries.The meeting reviewed the development of Syrian-U.S. relations and cooperation over the past year and a half, with discussions focusing particularly on the financial sector.The U.S. delegation stressed its continued support for efforts to reintegrate Syria into theglobal financial systemand highl…

Baku, Sept. 10 (SANA)Two Azerbaijani nationals were killed and two others injured after a cargo ship carrying Azerbaijani crew members was attacked by drones in theBlack Sea, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday. The vessel, TEDY, was attacked on Wednesday, killing two Azerbaijani nationals and injuring two others, Azerbaijan’s state-run Azertag news agency reported, citing the ministry’s press service. The ministry said it was coordinating with relevant Azerbaijani government agencies, the country’s diplomatic missions and authorities in the countries concerned. It urged Azerbaijani…

Rome, Sep.10 (SANA)Chargé d’Affaires of theSyrian Arab Republic’s Embassy in Rome, Ambassador Hussein al-Sabbagh, met on Thursday with Agostino Inguscio, Director of theUnited Nations Development Program(UNDP) Centre in Rome. The meeting addressed several issues related to supporting programs in Syria. Al-Sabbagh stressed the importance of building partnerships focusing on the recovery of Syria’s energy sector and contribution to the reconstruction process in line with environmental standards.

Beijing, Sep. 10 (SANA)At least 25 people were killed and five others injured Thursday after a fire broke out aboard a foreign cargo ship in the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. at the port of Qingdao, a major shipping hub on the northeasternChinesecoast. Xinhua News Agency, citing local authorities, reported that the fire broke out while the ship, which was carrying 42 people, was undergoing maintenance. The blaze left 25 people dead, according to the authorities. Twelve people were safely evacuated, while five injured people were taken to a hospital for treatment, the sources added. Emergency, fir…

Damascus, Sep.10 (SANA)The National Commission for TransitionalJusticesigned a memorandum of understanding with the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) on Thursday to strengthen technical and institutionalcooperationin supporting victims and survivors and advance transitional justice approaches that place victims at the center of the transitional process. The commission said in a statement on Telegram that the memorandum is part of its efforts to benefit from specialized expertise in psychosocial support, capacity building and the development of professional practices that uphold the rights o…

Islamabad, Sept. 10 (SANA)Pakistan and Türkiye on Thursday welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and impose restrictions on related services, reaffirming their support forthe Palestinian cause.Pakistan’s Foreign Ministrysaid in a statement posted on X that the positions were expressed during a phone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterMohammad Ishaq Darand Turkish Foreign MinisterHakan Fidan.The two officials discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, as well as a…

Baghdad, Sept. 10 (SANA)Iraqi Oil MinisterBassem Mohammed Khudairannounced plans to increase the country’s oil exports viaSyriaand Türkiye’s Ceyhan port to more than 1 million barrels. Khudair told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) thatIraqis exporting around 3 million barrels per day in September and remains committed to itsOPECproduction ceiling, while its current production capacity does not exceed 4.2 million barrels per day. “Iraq is exporting around 3 million barrels per day in September and remains committed to its OPEC production ceiling, while current production capacity does not exceed 4…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Children and young peopleshowcased work developed during a summer arttraining programat the “Amal” exhibition in Damascus, an initiative aimed at nurturing artistic talent and giving young participants a space to express their ideas and emotions. Organized by theArab Cultural Centerin Abu Rummaneh in cooperation with al-Rai Art Studio, the exhibition featured drawings, paintings and handicrafts produced through a program tailored to participants’ ages and abilities. The program introduced children to techniques including colored pencils and acrylic painting while enc…

Kuwait, Sept. 10 (SANA)Kuwaitstrongly condemned the illegal entry of the Israeli occupation prime minister into Syrian territory, stressing that it constitutes a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and calling on theUNSecurity Council to shoulder its responsibilities to haltIsraeli attacks. In a statement posted on X, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said the continued incursions and attacks by the Israeli occupation insideSyrian territoryconstitute an escalation that undermines security and stability in the region. The ministry reiterated Kuwait’s full support fo…

Aden, Sept. 10 (SANA)Three children, including an infant, were killed and six civilians injured after the Houthi militia targeted a gathering of displaced people in the Mafraq Harib area of Yemen’s central Marib Governorate, according to Yemen’sSabanews agency. The agency reported that the attack killed three children and injured six civilians, including women and children, while causing damage to property and equipment. The attack came two days after two children were killed and 15 people injured when the Houthi militia targeted another gathering of displaced people on Monday in the Raghwan…

Madrid, Sept. 10 (SANA)Barcelonabegan theirUEFA Champions League campaignwith a 5-1 victory over Dutch visitors Feyenoord at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday in the opening round of the competition. Brazilian winger Raphinhascored twice for Barcelona in the third and 58th minutes, while new signing Karim Adeyemi found the net in the 22nd minute.Lamine Yamaladded a fourth from a direct free kick in the 78th minute before substitute Jesus completed the scoring for the hosts. Sem Steijn scored Feyenoord’s only goal in the 82nd minute. This was the fourth time Barcelona have scored five goals in t…

Raqqa shopping festival opens to meet families’ needs Syrian Children showcase creativity at ‘Amal’ art exhibition in Damascus More than 5.2 million students return to school as new academic year begins in Syria Hama Spring Festival 2026 opens with economic, cultural events Grape vineyards in Syria’s Quneitra Oriental maqams with jazz rhythmsmusic evening by Homs University Ensemble Some 308 displaced families leave Idlib camps to return home across Syria Denmark reopens its embassy in Damascus after a 14-year closure

Hama, Sept. 10 (SANA)More than 30artisansare showcasing traditional crafts atHama’s 2026 Spring Festival,as local tourism officials and craftspeople seek to preserve skills that have been passed down through generations. TheHama Tourism Directorateis participating in the festival with a dedicated pavilion featuring crafts closely associated with the province, including the making of miniature waterwheels,weaving on wooden looms, glass painting and hand silk-screen printing. Hama Tourism Director Mai al-Bakri told SANA the initiative aims to introduce visitors to traditional crafts, promote l…