Kyiv, Sept. 13 (SANA)US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russia’s diesel infrastructure, saying the strikes were contributing to a global fuel shortage after US diesel prices reached record levels. Ukraine has for months targeted Russia’s oil and gas sector with long-range strikes, prompting fuel restrictions inside Russia and a ban on diesel exports in July. The disruptions have added pressure to global diesel supplies, which were also affected by reduced oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran conflict. Fu…

Damascus, Sep.13 (SANA)PresidentAhmad al-Sharaareceived on Sunday Turkish Foreign Minister,Hakan Fidan, in Damascus in the presence of Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. The meeting focused on ways to enhance relations betweenSyria and Türkiyeand included an exchange of views on the latest regional developments. The talks also highlighted the importance of continued coordination and consultation to develop shared interests and support security and stability across the region.

Damascus, Sep.13 (SANA)The second edition of the Syria Reconstruction International Exhibition“Emaar 2026”kicked off on Sunday at theDamascus Fairgrounds, organized by “Effect Plus” for exhibitions and conferences. The four-day event, running from 13 to 16 September, is held under the patronage of the Ministries of Economy and Foreign Trade, Industry, Tourism, Local Administration and Environment, the Syrian Investment Authority, the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, and joint Syrian business councils. It brings together representatives of government institutions, investors, and deci…

Kyiv, Sept. 13 (SANA)The United Nations has warned that Ukraine could face its harshest winter since the war began in 2022, as extensive damage to energy infrastructure threatens to disrupt heating, water and sanitation services. The Ukrainian news agency quoted United Nations Development Program Administrator Alexander De Croo as saying in a radio interview on Sunday that the current situation risked triggering a “humanitarian catastrophe,” with damage to the power grid threatening the delivery of essential services. De Croo said technical teams were working around the clock to restore the …

London, Sept. 13 (SANA)Brighton & Hove Albion secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Coventry City in the English Premier League on Sunday, with five different players scoring in a one-sided encounter. The hosts were reduced to 10 men in the second half after a red card, allowing Brighton to add four more goals after taking a 1-0 lead into the interval. Charalampos Kostoulas opened the scoring for Brighton in the 35th minute, giving his side the advantage at halftime. Brighton doubled their lead six minutes after the restart through Malik Yalçın in the 51st minute. Two minutes later, Coventr…

Stockholm, Sept. 13 (SANA)Swedes began voting on Sunday in a closely contestedgeneral electionthat could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time or the left-wing opposition reclaim power. Opposition leader Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats was among the first candidates to cast her ballot after polling stations opened at 8:00 am local time. Andersson, who served as Sweden’s first woman prime minister in 2021-2022, said the election would determine the country’s future direction, contrasting a possible government influenced by the Sweden Democrats with…

Kyiv, Sept. 13 (SANA)UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell said Europe must be prepared to face “real hardship” this winter to maintain economic pressure on Russia and continue supporting Ukraine. Speaking at the Yalta European Strategy forum in Kyiv, Powell said Europe’s approach of backing Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Moscow was working, urging countries not to ease pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Powell said discussions about possible Russian escalation were “not a problem” but a sign that pressure on Moscow was having an effect. “We cannot turn that into an adv…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 13 (SANA)Two Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday when anIsraeli airstrikehit a vehicle in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood of southwesternGaza City, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. A Palestinian woman was killed and several others were injured on Saturday in attacks by Israeli occupation forces and settlers across the Gaza Strip and theWest Bank. Israeli occupation forces also detained eight Palestinians during raids in several areas of the West Bank.kA/ABD

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces fired seven artillery shells at the outskirts ofBeit Jinnin the westernDamascus countrysideon Sunday, in the latest of several attacks on the area over three consecutive days. The shells struck the Harboun Hill area west of the town, with no casualties immediately reported, a SANA reporter said. On Saturday, an Israeli artillery shell landed on farmland in the Ain al-Shaara area north of Beit Jinn. Israeli occupation forces also shelled areas around Beit Jinn Farm and Bat al-Warda Hill on Friday. Israel continues to violate the 1974 Disenga…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)TheMinistry of Communications and Information Technologyannounced the signing of an agreement to establish the Ebla submarine cable linkingSyria and Cyprus,moving the project into the implementation phase as part of efforts to modernizeSyria’s international connectivityand diversify communication routes. The agreement was signed between theSyrian Company for Communications, the Cyprus Submarine Cable Authority (Cyta) and US-based UNIFI Communications Inc., according to the ministry. The new cable will connect thecity of Tartouswith the TATCYNOS submarine cable statio…

Cairo, Sept. 13 (SANA)A Syrian trade union delegation is taking part in the 52ndArab Labour Conferencein Cairo, joining representatives from 21 Arab countries for talks on labour markets, workers’ rights and economic challenges. The delegation from Syria’s General Federation of Trade Unions is led by federation President Abdul Alim al-Bakour. The conference, which opened Sunday and runs through Sept. 20, is organized by the Arab Labour Organization, an affiliate of the Arab League. Discussions are focused on strengthening cooperation among governments, employers and workers, addressing econ…

Artists bring hope and beauty to Syrian Art Week in Damascus Haneen Choir brings Safita’s musical voice to Syrian Art Week Syrian Visual Arts Exhibition: ‘The Impact of Art 2026’ From tools of destruction to art Damascene craftsmen grant war relics new life Draykish: A scenic natural masterpiece amid the mountains and valleys of Tartous Al-Farnlaq Forests attract visitors with stunning landscapes and serene beauty Syrian and Turkish social affairs ministers visit care centers and Damascus Old City Hind Kabawat receives Turkish Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş

Moscow, Sept. 13 (SANA)Chinese President Xi JinpingandIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modihave offered to help seek a solution to the conflict inUkraine,Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. Peskovsaid the two leaders raised the prospect during separate talks withRussian President Vladimir Putinon the sidelines of the BRICS summit, according to Russia Today. Putin welcomed the offers and briefed Xi and Modi on the latest developments, Peskov said. Putin and Modi also discussed Ukraine during talks on Sept. 11 on the sidelines of aBRICS business forum.Their meeting covered develo…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Syria’s civil aviation sectoris moving beyond the restoration of suspended international routes toward a broader rebuilding of the country’s air transport network, as foreign airlines return,regional airportsreopen and projects advance to expand capacity and connectivity. After years of disruption and limited international services, Arab, regional and European carriers have gradually restored flights to Syria, initially through Damascus and Aleppo international airports. The recovery has since expanded eastward with Deir Ezzor International Airport returning to servic…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Nearly 200 artists are examining Syria’s revolution, collective memory and emerging identity in a major visual arts exhibition that signals the revival of the country’s cultural scene. “Art Makes an Impact 2026” which opened Saturday at theNational Center for Visual Artsin Damascus, brings together painting, sculpture, ceramics, engraving, calligraphy, photography, digital and sound art, and new media. Organized by theMinistry of Cultureand Damascus University, the four-day exhibition traces the development of Syrian visual art through the years of the revolution whi…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassanal-Shaibanimet Sunday in Damascus withRiccardo Guariglia, secretary general ofItaly’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The two officials discussed strengtheningSyrian-Italian relationsand expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest to both countries.

Aden, Sept. 13 (SANA)TheYemeniNetwork for Rights and Freedoms (YNRF) documented 958 crimes and violations committed by theHouthi militiabetween September 3 and 11 in six districts along the western coast of Hodeidah and Taiz provinces, according to a report cited by Yemen’s Saba News Agency. The report said the documented violations took place in Hays and al-Khawkhah districts in Hodeidah province, and al-Wazi’iyah, Mawza, Mocha andDhubab districts in Taiz province. The violations included killings, injuries, arrests, abductions, raids, looting and the seizure of private property and civilia…

Raqqa, Sept. 13 (SANA)The “Peace” volunteer team for people with physical disabilities participated for the first time in the “Raqqa Through Our Eyes”shopping festival, displaying products made by its members in a step aimed at supporting their integration into the labor market and strengthening their community participation. Team founder Khaled al-Hindawi said the participation was the team’s first at the festival, adding that honey produced by one of its members was among the products displayed. He noted the positive response from visitors toward the participation and products. Team member…

Moscow, Sept. 13 (SANA)Russian PresidentVladimir Putinwarned that sending European troops to Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia, as Moscow rejects possible foreign troop deployments and Russian strikes continue acrossUkraine. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of theBRICSsummit in India on Friday, Putin said that if European governments sent troops into Ukraine, it would mean “a war with Russia.” The remarks came after some European leaders discussed the possibility of deploying a peacekeeping force or other security arrangements for Ukraine, a prospect Moscow has repeat…

Capitals, Sept. 12 (SANA)Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jordan and Iraq condemned an attack that targeted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline with drones launched from Iraqi territory, which caused injuries and material damage. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom strongly condemned the attack on the pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, stressing that it resulted in casualties and material damage that is being addressed. The ministry said that following a request from Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi to allow the Iraqi government to take measures …