Daraa, June 11 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces stormed the towns of Ma’ariya and al-Arda in theYarmouk Basin areaof westernDaraa countryside,southern Syria, on Thursday, setting up several checkpoints and obstructing the movement of residents. Muwaffaq Mahmoud, head of the Abidin and Ma’ariya Municipal Council, saidIsraeli occupation forcesentered the area at dawn with several military vehicles and positioned themselves at the eastern entrance to Ma’ariya near the town’s water well. The forces searched public and private vehicles and continued the operation until 7 a.m. He added that the for…

Ankara, June 11 (SANA)Turkish Foreign MinisterHakan Fidandiscussed bilateral relations and a number of regional and international issues with hisGerman counterpart Johann Wadephulduring a phone call on Thursday. According to sources at the Turkish Foreign Ministry, cited byAnadolu Agency, the two ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and reviewed preparations for the upcomingNATO summitscheduled to be held in Ankara on July 7-8. The talks also addressed developments in ongoing negotiations between theUnited States and Iranas part of efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire, …

Capitals, June 11 (SANA)Kuwait’s military said on Thursday that air defense systems were engaging hostile aerial targets that had entered the country’s airspace. In a statement posted on X, the General Staff of theKuwaitiArmed Forces said air defense units were responding to the targets in accordance with approved operational procedures. The military urged citizens and residents to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities and to rely exclusively on official sources for information. InBahrain, the Ministry of Interior said an 11-year-old girl sustained minor injuries and…

Damascus, June 11 (SANA)The 24th edition ofBuildex, Syria’s flagship construction and building materials exhibition, opened in Damascus on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of companies from around the world amid growing interest in the country’s construction and infrastructure sectors. The four-day event, held at theDamascus Fairgrounds, features 710 companies and 1,400 brands from 51 countries. Officials said the exhibition serves as a platform for showcasing technologies and services related to construction, engineering, energy and environmental solutions, while facilitating business partnershi…

Damascus, June. 11 (SANA)President Ahmad al-Sharaareceived on Thursday a delegation of community leaders and dignitaries from Rural Damascus Governorate in the presence of Governor Amer al-Sheikh. During the meeting, the participants discussed a number of service and development-related issues, including the education, agriculture and investment sectors, as well as ways to support local crafts and industries. President al-Sharaa also outlined the Syrian state’s plans and vision for the reconstruction and development phase, stressing the importance of maintaining direct communication with the…

Washington, June. 11 (SANA)A Syrian delegation comprising Syrian chargé d’affaires in WashingtonMohammad Kanatriand Assistant Minister of Energy Ibrahim al-Addahan participated in a panel discussion on the Four Seas Initiative, organized by the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy and attended by ambassadors, officials and international experts. The initiative aims to promote regional economic integration and energy connectivity through the development of strategic corridors linking the Arabian Gulf, the Caspian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, with particular emphasis on …

Ankara, June. 11 (SANA)Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, inaugurated on Thursday theSyrian consulatein the city of Gaziantep, southern Türkiye. Later, Minister al-Shaibani, met a number of members of the Syrian community inGaziantep, following the opening of the Syrian consulate there. The meeting witnessed an open dialogue during which Minister al-Shaibani answered questions and inquiries from attendees regarding issues of concern for Syrians in Türkiye.

Idlib, June. 11 (SANA)Syria’sMinister of InformationKhaled Zaarourvisited the Media Directorate in Idlib, where he was briefed by staff members on the directorate’s workflow and ongoing activities. During the visit, Minister Zaarour listened to presentations from employees regarding the progress of work and discussed ways to organize and advance media operations in the province. The discussions focused on improving institutional performance, supporting professional media practices and improving the efficiency of media services in a manner that contributes to meeting the sector’s development …

Damascus, June 11 (SANA)Ministry of Interior’s general directorate of civil affairs announced that it has completed collecting citizenship applications from Syrian Kurds included inDecree No. 13 of 2026who submitted them during the extension period through the official centers and committees established for this purpose. The move comes to reflect national awareness, a high sense of responsibility, and positive cooperation with procedures facilitated by the decree. “Relevant staff and committees have begun their technical and procedural work to review the applications, verify the data, and c…

Damascus, June. 11 (SANA)Commander of theSyrian Border GuardForces, Brig. Gen. Hassan Abdul Ghani, met on Thursday a delegation from theLebanese Armyheaded by Brig. Gen. Michel Boutros, Liaison Officer. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest, with particular focus on enhancing cooperation and coordination in the field of border control and combating smuggling activities. The discussions underscored the importance of continued coordination between the two sides in a manner that contributes to reinforcing border security and stability between the two neighboring …

Damascus, June 11 (SANA)In the presence of Tourism Minister Mazen Al-Salhani and Investment Authority Director Talal Al-Hilali, Damascus Governor Maher Marwan Idlibi laid the foundation stone forDamascus Financial Center(DFC) project in Baramkeh neighborhood  of central Damascus. SANA reporter said the project, being implemented by Syria Holding Company in partnership with Damascus Governorate under a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement, covers an area of ​​33,000 square meters, with a total floor area of ​​240,000 square meters. The center will include six residential, commercial, an…

Idlib, June 11 (SANA)Information Minister, Khaled al-Zaarour, met with a number of journalists in Idlib on Thursday to discuss the state of media work in the province, the challenges facing media professionals and proposals aimed at improving media performance and strengthening its role in serving community issues. The meeting was part of the minister’s ongoing engagements with media professionals across the country to assess working conditions and support the development of the sector. Earlier in the day, al-Zaarour met withIdlibGovernor Mohammad Abdul Rahman to discuss mechanisms for stren…

Damascus, June 11 (SANA)The Syrian Presidency announced on Thursday that President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visits to be announced exclusively through official channels and platforms. “We urge all media outlets to rely on official sources to ensure the accuracy of information.”Presidential Media Departmenttold SANA.

Beirut, June 11 (SANA)Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, said on Thursday that Lebanon will not withdraw from ongoing negotiations withIsraeldespite mounting pressure, stressing that the talks will continue in pursuit of outcomes that serve the country’s interests. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Aoun said: “Despite the pressure to withdraw from the negotiations, we will not do so. We will continue on this path until we reach conclusions that serve our nation.” He described negotiations as the only available option in the face of war and destruction, emphasizing that the state rem…

Doha , June 11 (SANA)Syria’sMinister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, discussed on Thursday withMinister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security ForceSheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani ways of enhancing cooperation and coordination between the two countries in the fields of emergency response, disaster management, capacity building, and training. During the meeting, held in the Qatari capital of Doha, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and the existing partnership betweenSyriaandQatar, as well as mechanisms to strengthen cooperation in emergen…

GENEVA June 11 (SANA)TheWorld Health Organizationhas said that the risk ofEbolaspreading during the2026 FIFA World Cupremains low, urging fans to proceed with their travel plans and enjoy the tournament despite ongoing outbreaks in parts of Africa. Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, said the current health assessments do not justify widespread travel restrictions or changes to fan travel plans, emphasizing the importance of following official health guidance and staying informed. Kluge noted that most reported cases are concentrated in remote areas of the Democratic Re…

Ankara/Moscow, June 11 (SANA)TürkiyeandRussiaon Thursday urged theUnited StatesandIranto halt military operations and return to negotiations amid escalating hostilities that have raised concerns about a broader regional conflict. Turkish Foreign MinisterHakan Fidansaid Ankara had called on both Washington and Tehran to stop their attacks and resume talks to prevent further escalation. Speaking in Sofia, Fidan said Türkiye had advised both sides to pursue negotiations aimed at reaching a peace agreement. Russia also called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and continue dipl…

Sydney, June 11 (SANA)Twenty-two countries, including the United States and several European nations, accusedIranon Thursday of carrying out intimidation, harassment and attack plots on their territories and called on Tehran to immediately halt such activities. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), a joint statement issued by the countries said: “Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate or otherwise attack individuals on our territories undermine national sovereignty and international norms and must stop immediately.” The signatories accused Iranian security and intelligence agencies,…

Damascus, June 11 (SANA)SyrianFinanceMinister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met representatives of theIslamic Development Bank(IsDB) to discuss financing for development projects and potential support for the government’s “Syria Without Camps” initiative, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. The talks, held with a delegation headed by Salah Jelassi, focused on possible IsDB participation indevelopment programs, including projects linked to Syria’s poverty reduction strategy and broader economic recovery efforts. According to the ministry, the two sides also discussed opportunities for the bank to …