Washington, Sept. 9 (SANA)The United States imposed a new package ofIran-related sanctionson Tuesday targeting the country’s aviation sector and companies supporting it as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran.The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office ofForeign Assets Control (OFAC)announced 36 sanctions under its expanded “Operation Economic Outcast,” targeting Iranian airlines as well as companies and networks that Washington says support their operations.The Treasury said the measures seek to cut Iran andthe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)off from financial and logistical …

Capitals, Sept. 9 (SANA)Saudi Arabia,Jordan, theUnited KingdomandDenmarkon Wednesday welcomed a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to remove theSyria-related “noncompliance” item from its agenda, citing positive developments in the file and Syria’s cooperation with the agency. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the consensus reached by the IAEA Board of Governors on the decision submitted by Saudi Arabia, as chair of the Arab Group in Vienna, together with Jordan, Egypt and Morocco. The ministry said the decision reflects s…

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)Information Minister Khaled Zaarourdiscussed Wednesday with StefanSchulz, head ofGIZ’s BRIDGE program for strengthening Syrian civil society capacities, prospects for cooperation aimed at developing Syria’s media sector and building professional capacity. TheInformation Ministrysaid on Telegram that the meeting, attended by Mia Rebecca Takada and Johanna Stucki from the German Embassy in Damascus, focused on supporting field and public-awareness efforts to counter disinformation and developing tools and programs to address its impact inSyria. The two sides also discus…

Capitals, Sept. 9 (SANA)TheEuropean Union,CanadaandLatviawelcomed Wednesday theInternational Atomic Energy AgencyBoard of Governors’ unanimous decision to remove theSyria-related non-compliance item from its agenda, describing it as an important step toward resolving longstanding nuclear issues and strengthening cooperation with the agency.EU Ambassador to the United Nations and international organizations in Vienna Carl Hallergard said in a post on X that the decision brings consideration of outstanding issues related to the nuclear activities of the ousted Assad regime to a close. EU welcom…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Director of International Cooperation at theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesQutaibaKadishmet with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), headed by Elena Bourganskaia, IFC Vice President for Strategy and Operations Support. The meeting discussed prospects for resuming IFC operations in Syria and its potential role in supporting the private sector, attracting investment and financing projects, with the aim of stimulating economic activity, creating jobs and supporting recovery and reconstruction efforts. The two sides also discussed c…

Kuwait City/Manama, Sept. 9 (SANA)Kuwait and Bahrain condemned Iranian missile attacks on Jordan on Wednesday after the Jordanian military said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 of 20 ballistic missiles fired at the country. The Jordanian Armed Forces said the remaining two missiles fell in remote areas away from population centers. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said on X that the attacks violated Jordan’s sovereignty, international law, the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and called for an immediate halt to the attacks. The ministry urged de-escalation and dialo…

Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 09 (SANA)Five people were killed Tuesday after a BO-105helicopteroperated by the Flying Doctor Service crashed at a remote helipad in Sarawak state in northwest Borneo, Malaysia.Agence France-Presse quoted Galong Luang, an official with the Malaysian disaster management agency, as saying Wednesday that the helicopter crashed Tuesday afternoon about 315 kilometers southeast of the city of Miri, killing all five people on board.Local media reported that the victims included a pilot, a doctor, a medical assistant and two nurses.Footage of the incident posted on social media sh…

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)Syria on Wednesday condemned repeated Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, reaffirming its full support for the kingdom and its right to take measures to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. In a statement, the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said the Iranian attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan constitute an unacceptable violation of state sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry stressed the need for an immediate halt to the attacks and reiterated Syria’s full support for Jordan…

Doha, Sep. 9 (SANA)Qatar’s Islamic banking sector continues to expand, supported by the strength of the banking system, regulatory development, digital transformation and growing interest insukukand sustainable finance, according to a report by Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Wednesday. Qatar Central Bank’s Financial Stability Report 2025 showed total banking-sector assets rose 5.1 percent in 2025. The capital adequacy ratio increased to 19.9 percent from 19.6 percent in 2024, while the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio rose to 15.7 percent from 15.2 percent. The nonperforming loan ratio declined to 3.4 …

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)Atomic Energy Commission of Syria hailed a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors to remove the country’s non-compliance issue from its agenda, describing the move as a landmark achievement that could open the way for broader international cooperation in peaceful nuclear technology. Atomic Energy Commission of Syria Chairman Mudar al-Okla told SANA on Wednesday that the decision followed 18 months of intensive national efforts and the fulfillment of technical and legal requirements under the IAEA’s comprehensive safeguards system. “Thi…

Washington, Sept. 9 (SANA)Gold prices rose on Wednesday after declining in the previous session, supported by a slight weakening of the US dollar, as investors awaited US inflation data for further signals on the outlook for monetary policy and interest rates.According to Reuters, spot gold gained 0.4 per cent to $4,372.19 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.5 per cent to $4,416.Gold had declined on Tuesday, with spot prices falling 0.4 per cent to $4,385.09 per ounce and December gold futures settling 1 per cent lower at $4,430.10, amid rising oil prices and renewed …

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors removed Syria’s non-compliance item from its agenda on Wednesday after the completion of the relevant technical and legal requirements, marking a significant development in the country’s peaceful nuclear program. TheSyrian Atomic Energy Commissionsaid the decision followed 18 months of intensive national and diplomatic efforts, reaffirming Syria’s commitment to international standards and transparency while preserving its sovereign right to develop nuclear technology for national development. The commission s…

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)Syrians seeking to reclaim homes and land seized during years of conflict face complex legal disputes over ownership, forged transactions and missing records, as designated courts take on cases arising from property seizures and manipulated ownership. The Justice Ministry in October 2025 assigned designated civil courts of first instance and civil appeals courts to handle disputes involving the seizure of property or manipulation of ownership during the circumstances of the Syrian revolution. Existing cases were transferred to the designated courts, with procedural pe…

Damascus, Sept. 09 (SANA)Syria’s National Authority forInformation Technology Serviceshas resolved the causes of blocking several IP addresses associated with email services after a comprehensive review of its infrastructure and technical configurations. The authority said on Wednesday in a post on its Facebook page that its engineering team conducted proactive checks on all mail servers, including verification of Reverse DNS settings and forward-confirmed reverse DNS (FCrDNS) compliance, as well as monitoring the spread of the adjustments through independent sources. Final tests confirmed t…

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Damascus on Wednesday for talks on bilateral relations and developments in southern Syria. The meeting addressed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries across various fields, as well as preparations for the third session of the Higher Coordination Council, scheduled to be held in Damascus in October. The two ministers also discussed developments in southern Syria and progress in implementing the tripartite roadmap ag…

Damascus, Sep. 9 (SANA)President Ahmadal-Sharaaand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassanal-Shaibanireceived Wednesday Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Damascus to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, President al-Sharaa conveyed his greetings to King Abdullah II and affirmed the depth of the fraternal ties between Syria and Jordan, stressing the two countries’ commitment to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation in various fiel…

Damascus, Sep. 9 (SANA)President Ahmadal-Sharaareceived Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates AymanSafadiat the People’s Palace in Damascus, with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaadal-Shaibaniattending. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Syria and Jordan and ways to strengthen them, as well as expanding areas of cooperation and joint coordination. The two sides exchanged views on regional developments and a number of issues of mutual interest.

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed a historic decision by the Council ofthe League of Arab Statescalling for the full lifting of all political, economic and social sanctions imposed on the Syrian state and its institutions, while maintaining sanctions on officials of the deposed regime. In a statement on Wednesday, theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriatessaid the decision represents an important step toward correcting the course, strengthening joint Arab action and consolidating mutual commitment to supporting Syria’s economic recovery, reconstruction and stabilit…

Idlib, Sept. 9 (SANA)The death toll from an explosion at a temporary weapons and war remnants storage facility near Sarmada in northern Idlib countryside rose to 14 on Wednesday, with 11 others injured, according to a preliminary toll. Sobhi Assaf, director of the media office at the Idlib Health Directorate, told SANA that the injuries ranged from minor to moderate, warning that the casualty toll could rise. Emergency and ambulance referral teams, alongside Civil Defense crews, remain at the scene to prevent further explosions and ensure the safety of residents, Assaf said. Osama al-Mousa,…

Damascus, Sep. 9 ( SANA)The Syrian Arab Republic welcomes a decision adopted unanimously by the Board of Governors of theInternational Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) to close the outstanding issues related to Syria’s nuclear file and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty safeguards agreement, and to remove the related matters from the Board’s agenda. This closes a chapter that had remained open for years and opens new prospects for Syria to engage in international cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies. TheMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriatessaid in a s…