Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Syria’s NationalCommission for Transitional Justicesaid Monday that accountability for past crimes must be based on individual criminal responsibility rather than collective blame, warning against retaliation and attempts to seek justice outside legal institutions. In a statement, the commission said the country’stransitional justiceprocess is founded on the principle of holding individuals accountable for serious crimes through legal procedures while safeguarding the rights of victims and their families. The commission stressed that collective punishment is incompati…

Capitals, June 15 (SANA)Arab states andthe Arab Leagueon Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States andIran, describing the deal as a crucial step toward regional stability and the restoration of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, called the agreement a significant move to put an end to Iranian and Israeli attacks on Arab territories, saying it creates the necessary conditions to end the war and achieve lasting stability. He praised the diplomatic efforts of Arab, regional and international parties that he…

Washington, June 15 (SANA)Researchers at theUniversity of Washingtonhave developed an innovative artificial intelligence system designed to measure the environmental impact of mobile electronic devices by accurately estimating their carbon footprint. According to a study published in the journal Nature Electronics and reported Sunday by the scientific platform EurekAlert!, the system analyzes data related to device components and their production life cycles to generate detailed carbon footprint estimates. The researchers said the technology relies on two complementaryartificial intelligence…

Aleppo, June 15 (SANA)Al-Ahli Aleppo returned to the top of theSyrian Premier Leaguestandings after edging city rivalAl-Hurriya1-0 in theShahbaa Derbyon Sunday in Matchday 11 of the second half of the season. Cameroonian striker Emmanuel Mahop proved the difference, scoring the match’s only goal in the 60th minute to handAl-Ahlia crucial victory in one of Aleppo’s most anticipated football fixtures. The hosts controlled much of the contest and were rewarded midway through the second half when Mahop, the club’s leading scorer, found the net to secure three valuable points and restore Al-Ahli’…

London/Washington, June 15 (SANA)Global financial and commodity markets reacted strongly on Monday after the United States andIranannounced a peace accord and the reopening ofthe Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, easing concerns over disruptions to oil supplies and maritime trade. Oilprices fell more than 4%, the U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies andgoldprices rose as investors adjusted positions following the announcement. Brent crude futures dropped $3.51, or 4.02%, to $83.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $3.93, or 4.63%, to $80.95 …

World Capitals, June 15 (SANA)Governments and international organizations welcomed the agreement announced by theUnited States and Iranon Sunday, including a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait ofHormuz, expressing hope that it could help reduce tensions in theMiddle Eastand improve maritime security. Qatari Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed the agreement and praised the efforts ofPakistanand other regional and international parties that contributed to the negotiations, according to a statement carried by Qatar News Agency (QNA). He said Qata…

Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Syria and Jordan signed an updated air services agreement on Sunday aimed at expanding air connectivity, increasing competition among airlines and strengthening cooperation in the civil aviation sector. The agreement was signed byOmar Hosari, head of Syria’s General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport, and Dhaifallah Suleiman Farajat, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) during a visit to Damascus by Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Hosari said the agreement updates a bilateral air transport accord si…

Homs, June 15 (SANA)The Shajan Ensemble performed a concert of traditional andclassical Arabic musicinHomson Sunday as part of the city’s Intangible Heritage Week, an event aimed at promoting Syria’s cultural heritage. Held at the Palace of Culture, the concert featured a repertoire of folk songs and classical works drawn from Syrian and Arab musical traditions. The program included selections by Lebanese singer Fairuz and concluded with the song “Ya Asi Ya Zein,” a tribute to the city of Homs and its cultural legacy. The event also featured a solo violin performance by musician Yasser al-As…

Mexico City, June 15, (SANA)Sweden launched its2026 FIFA World Cupcampaign in dominant fashion, defeating Tunisia 5-1 in their Group F opener at BBVA Stadium in northern Mexico. Yasin Ayariopened the scoring forSwedenin the seventh minute, before Alexander Isak doubled the lead in the 30th.Tunisiapulled one back through Omar Rekik in the 43rd minute. Viktor Gyokeres scored Sweden’s third in the 59th minute after a Tunisian defensive error. Mattias Svanberg added the fourth in the 84th, before Ayari scored his second goal of the match in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The result places S…

Islamabad/Washington, June 15 (SANA)Pakistani Prime MinisterShehbaz Sharifsaid on Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations, while U.S. President Donald Trump announced thatthe Strait of Hormuzhad reopened and that Washington would lift its naval blockade ofIran. Sharif said the two sides had agreed to an immediate and permanent halt to military operations and that a formal signing ceremony for the agreement was scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19, according to remarks carried byPakistanimedia. He said mediators would …

Damascus, June.14 (SANA)Syria’s Information MinisterKhaled Zaarourdiscussed with theUAE Ambassador to Syria,Hamad Rashid bin Alwan al-Habsi, ways to expand cooperation and benefit from theUAE’s experience in developing media legislation and addressing media disinformation. During the meeting on Sunday, Information Minister stressed that theMinistry of Informationis working to consolidate the principle of being the “primary source of news” through immediate and timely coverage of events, with the aim of minimizing rumors and misleading information and preventing inaccurate interpretations. Mi…

Damascus, June.14 (SANA)Syria’s Information MinisterKhaled Zaarourdiscussed with Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Damascus, Alnur Shah Huseynov, ways to expand bilateral media cooperation. Information Minister affirmed that the new Syria is working to launch a new phase of relations with friendly countries, noting the Syrian people’s appreciation forAzerbaijan’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with the deposed regime duringthe Syrian revolution. The minister also pointed to the importance of reformulating media discourse and ending the misleading narrative promoted by the Thedeposed regimer…

Istanbul, June. 14 (SANA)Syria’sMinister of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAsaad Hassan al-Shaibanimet on Sunday in Istanbul with the United States Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq,Tom Barrack. The two sides explored bilateral relations and ways to advance them, in addition to the latest international developments and ongoing efforts aimed at achieving stability in the region.

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Syria’s Finance MinisterMohammed Yisr Barniehannounced Sunday that 21 official contracts had been signed at the BUILDEX 24 international construction fair, with additional contracts yet to be disclosed. Barnieh said new companies are entering the Syrian market and some importers are shifting to establishing local factories, reflecting growing confidence in the national economy. Speaking at a press conference after visiting the fair, Barnieh said participation this year saw a qualitative leap with more than 1,400 brands from over 50 countries, evidence of increasing in…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Representatives from Syria’sInterior Ministrymet with a German delegation on Sunday to discuss ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination on issues of mutual interest, the ministry said. Colonel Abdul Rahim Jabbara, director of the ministry’s international cooperation department, received Torsten Knafla, a liaison officer withGermany‘s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), along with other German officials. The talks focused on strengthening professional relations and security coordination, according to the ministry. The meeting was attended by representat…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)The governor ofDamascus countryside, Amer al-Sheikh, met with a delegation from the Humanitarian Faith Initiative, a program of the US-based organization MedGlobal, to discuss civil peace and strengthening social cohesion. The meeting, attended by Damascus countryside internal security commander Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, addressed the impact of the deposed regime’s policies of discrimination and division on Syria’s social fabric, along with challenges related to healing those effects and restoring trust among Syrians. Both sides stressed the importance of enh…

Barcelona, June 14 (SANA)Syria stressed the importance of enhancing regional cooperation, supporting reconstruction efforts, and creating suitable conditions for the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland during the Senior Officials Meeting of theUnion for the Mediterraneanheld in the Spanish city ofBarcelona. The Syrian Embassy in Brussels said in a post on X, Sunday that Chargé d’Affaires Abdullatif Dabbagh headed Syria’s delegation to the meeting, with the participation of advisor Bahia Mardini. In his remarks, Ambassador Dabbagh expressed Syria’s aspiration to reintegrate into frame…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)The Ministry of Communications andInformation Technologyannounced on Sunday that it blocked access to a number of gambling and betting websites targeting users in Syria as part of efforts to protect citizens and enhance digital safety. In a statement on Telegram, the ministry said it took the necessary measures to suspend access to the websites in response to complaints it had received and in line with its commitment to protecting users and promoting a safe digital environment. The ministry explained that the precautionary measure will remain in effect until a committ…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)President ofDamascus Chamber of IndustryAyman al-Molawi and members of the chamber’s board met Italian Ambassador to Syria Stefano Ravagnan and Italian Trade Agency Commissioner Marina Scognamiglio on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen industrial and commercial cooperation between Syria andItaly. During the meeting, held at the chamber’s headquarters in Damascus, the two sides reviewed challenges facing Italian companies operating in the Syrian market and explored mechanisms to enhanceeconomic cooperationand develop trade and industrial relations. Discussions also fo…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)The Ministry of Energy signed an agreement on Sunday for the supply and installation of five million smart water meters in cooperation with Saudi Meters Company (SMC) on the sidelines of the 24thBuildexInternational Construction Exhibition at the Damascus Fairgrounds. The agreement was signed in the presence of Minister of EnergyMohammad al-Bashirand forms part of efforts to modernize public services and enhance the efficiency of water management systems in Syria. Speaking on the occasion, al-Bashir said the project represents a clear step toward digital transformatio…