Beijing, Sept. 14 (SANA)Chinese researchershave discovered mineral deposits rich in gold and silver on the floor of the westernPacific Oceanduring an expedition exploring resources associated with deep-sea hydrothermal vents. The discovery was made aboard the researchvesselXiang Yang Hong 10, with scientists identifying a large new hydrothermal field in a basin within China’s exclusive economic zone,China Central Television(CCTV) reported. Exploration of the site revealed polymetallic sulfide deposits containingcopper, iron and zinc, as well as gold and silver. Preliminary analysis of sampl…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israelisettlement plansin the occupiedWest Bankand Jerusalem have intensified since the beginning of 2026, with plans for more than 18,000 settlement units documented, thePalestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commissionsaid Sunday. The commission said monitoring and documentation from the beginning of 2026 through Sept. 13 showed that 100 settlement plans involving 12,300 units had been considered in the West Bank, while another 53 plans covering 5,783 units were recorded in Occupied Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. In Septem…

Beirut, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israeli occupation forcescontinued attacks acrosssouthern Lebanonon Sunday, carrying out airstrikes, artillery shelling and demolition operations in several towns and villages, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported.Israeli warplanes struck Mansouri, the outskirts of Haris and an area between Mayfadoun and Zawtar al-Sharqiya, while artillery fire targeted Beit Yahoun and the Ali al-Taher forest on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, the agency said.Israeli forces also carried out two large explosions in Zawtar al-Sharqiya and Kounine in the Bint Jbeil district as …

Riyadh, Sept. 14 (SANA)Saudi Arabia’sHeritage Commissionhas uncovered a mosque dating to the first century AH, along with a collection of artifacts, during archaeological excavations at theAl Maallamahsite in theAl-Baharegion. The mosque was discovered in a residential area on the western side of the site during the fourth season of excavations and was built from dressed granite stones, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The commission said Islamic inscriptions were found on the mosque’s walls, including one invoking blessings upon Prophet Muhammad. The structure features a simple but pr…

Tartous, Sept. 14 (SANA)Around 100 volunteers began a joint training camp inTartouson Sunday aimed at strengthening their ability to support emergency response teams during disasters and other crises.The camp, held at the Muhammadiyah School in the al-Khawabi area, is organized by the Volunteer Department at theMinistry of Emergency and Disaster Managementin cooperation with theAga Khan Foundation. Amal Shamma, head of the ministry’s Programs and Volunteer Initiatives Department, said the program prepares participants to assist emergency response teams when needed while clearly defining volun…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)The price of 21-karat gold in theSyrian marketfell by SYP 100 per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to theGeneral Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s bulletin put 21-karat gold at SYP 16,000 ($131.15) per gram for selling and SYP 15,700 ($128.69) for buying. A gram of 18-karatgoldwas priced at SYP 13,750 ($112.70) for selling and SYP 13,450 ($110.25) for buying. The authority put the global reference price of an ounce of gold at $4,311. Ininternational markets, spot gold fell 0.9% to $4,308.24 an ounce by 0907 GMT, while US gold f…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Syria launched a new specialized economic magazine aimed at improving access to reliable data and analysis for investors and policymakers, as the country seeks to strengtheneconomicdecision-making and address gaps in specialized financial journalism. Al-Iqtisadiyya, published by Al-Wahda Foundation for Press, Printing, Publishing and Distribution, was officially launched on Sunday inDamascusunder the patronage of the Ministry of Information. The magazine, which will be issued twice a month, will cover markets, investment, production and economic policy. Finance Minis…

Muscat, Sept. 14 (SANA)Oman has postponed a regional meeting involving Iran and Gulf states that was due to take place inSalalahon Monday, saying the delay was intended to create favorable conditions for constructive dialogue. In a statement posted on X on Sunday,Oman’s Foreign Ministry said the decision was aimed at fostering dialogue that could lead to sustainable understandings supporting regional security and stability and meeting the aspirations of the region’s peoples for cooperation and peace. The meeting was expected to discuss regional developments and theStrait of Hormuz, including…

Santo Domingo.–Un millón de dominicanospodrán capacitarse eninteligencia artificial, mientras nuevas herramientasbuscan facilitarla creación de empresas. Así lo informó el director de la Dirección de Estrategia y Comunicación Gubernamental (Diecom),Félix Reyna,en el Resumen de la Semana. Dominicanos podrán capacitarse en IA El presidente Luis AbinaderpresentóRD Inteligente, programa que busca formar a un millón de dominicanos en inteligencia artificial a través del Instituto Tecnológico de Las Américas(ITLA). La iniciativa estará dirigida a estudiantes desecundaria y universitarios, jóvenes…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)TheInternational Atomic Energy Agency’s decision to remove Syria’s “non-compliance” item from its agenda closes a 15-year safeguards file and opens a new phase of cooperation with the Agency, Foreign and Expatriates MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibanisaid Monday. Addressing the70th session of the IAEA General Conference, al-Shaibani hailed the Board of Governors adoption of the decision by consensus on Sept. 9. He thanked Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia for sponsoring and submitting the draft resolution, as well as countries that supported it and the IAEA Secreta…

Seoul, Sept. 13 (SANA)A Syrian Education Ministry delegation is taking part in a training program inSouth Koreafocused on teacher development, digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in education, the ministry said on Sunday. The delegation, which includes directors from several ministry departments and directorates, is participating in the program under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The program includes specialized workshops and meetings aimed at examining how South Korea’s experience in education and public administration could be adapted to Syri…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Syria’sHealth Ministryplans to introduce a new family health model at 40 health centers within weeks, as part of a broader effort to rebuild primary healthcare and modernize service delivery across the country. The plan was outlined on Monday as the ministry launched a two-day workshop in Damascus to develop a national family health model and review guidelines for family health teams. Health MinisterMusab al-Alisaid the initiative forms part of the ministry’s 2026-2028 strategic plan for rebuilding Syria’s health system and guiding the sector through the recovery pha…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassanal-Shaibanimet U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of StateJake McGeein Damascus on Monday for talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding partnership betweenSyriaand theUnited States. The two officials discussed ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries and reviewed the latest regional and international developments of mutual interest. The talks also focused on prospects for broadening theSyrian-U.S. partnershipand developing cooperation in areas of shared interest. McGee’s meeting with a…

Rome, Sept. 14 (SANA)Napoli secured a narrow 1-0 victory over visiting Bologna on Sunday at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the fourth round of the Italian Serie A. Stanislav Lobotka scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute, earning Napoli three points as they continue their campaign to challenge for the league title. The win lifted Napoli to six points and ninth place in the standings, following two wins and two defeats in their opening four matches. Bologna, meanwhile, remain without a win, with one point leaving them 16th in the table.

Dans son discours sur la doctrine de dissuasion nucléaire, prononcé le 2 mars à l’Île Longue, le président de la République française a réaffirmé la dimension européenne des intérêts vitaux de la France, articulant à cet effet le concept de dissuasion avancée. Plusieurs pays ont décidé d’en faire partie. Aujourd’hui, la Finlande a décidé à son tour de rejoindre la dissuasion avancée. Cette décision, en conformité avec les obligations internationales respectives des deux pays, constitue une étape importante pour la sécurité européenne et pour la coopération bilatérale. Elle renforcera leur part…

Your Excellency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,Fellow BRICS Leaders,Honourable Ministers,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, I wish to extend my appreciation to you, Prime Minister Modi, for convening this important discussion. Our sincere thanks for your gracious hospitality here in New Delhi. We meet at a time of profound challenge and change in global affairs. The United Nations has entered its eighty-first year, having endured the Cold War and many other challenges while largely upholding its mandate to maintain global peace and security. Over many decades, multilateralism has shown its…

Fellow Leaders,Excellencies,Members of the diplomatic community,Business leaders,Esteemed Chairpersons and Members of the BRICS Business Council,Ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by congratulating the Chairpersons and members of the BRICS Business Council and the Working Groups on the sustained work they undertake throughout the year. That work is essential to turning the ambitions of BRICS into meaningful economic cooperation. Our shared task is to translate the ideas, recommendations and partnerships developed through the Council into tangible economic growth and development. The BRICS …

Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi,Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,Representatives of BRICS Partner Countries,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen, The 20th anniversary of BRICS is a moment to reaffirm our commitment to deeper cooperation and a more ambitious agenda – ranging from science, technology and innovation to sustainable development and economic transformation. We live in a rapidly changing world that contains both risks and opportunities. The achievement of inclusive growth requires that we address persistent global challenges such as poverty and in…

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in South Africa, Mr Zuko Godlimpi,Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee,Business Leaders,Members of the Diplomatic Corps,Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and a very warm welcome to this engagement that seeks to strengthen economic ties between India and South Africa. We are meeting at a time when the global economy is undergoing a significant transformation. Supply chains are being reconfigured, industrial policies are being reshaped and the energy transition is accelerating. Digital technologie…

His Majesty King Abdullah II and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday held talks at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the two leaders underscored the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and the UAE, as well as their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors, particularly in the economic, trade, and development fields, within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The talks addressed recent regional developments, with both lead…