Baghdad, Sept.12 (SANA)A high-level Iraqi security committee arrived in Maysan province Saturday to investigate an attack on an oil facility inSaudi Arabia, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA). INA reported that the al-Shib and al-Shalamcheh border crossings with Iran have been closed to passenger and commercial traffic until further notice, with an exception for stranded travelers on both sides. Specialized security committees are also operating at al-Shalamcheh to investigate a number of security breaches and establish new procedures for managing the crossing. The Zurbatiyah border cr…

Aleppo, Sept. 12 (SANA)TheInternal SecurityDirectorate in Aleppo confirmed the launch of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire atAyn al-Arab PrisoninAleppo countryside, which resulted in the death of seven inmates. The probe aims to determine responsibility and take the necessary legal measures against those found involved. In a clarifying statement released Saturday via its Telegram channel, the Directorate said that following Friday’s unrest in the city, several individuals created disorder inside the prison and set fire to dormitories, causing the blaze to spread. Th…

Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA)Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates discussed future cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), including humanitarian projects, knowledge exchange and support for population needs. Director of the Ministry’s Department of Expatriates and Refugee Affairs Nahla Othman met Saturday with a UNHCR delegation headed by Aseer Madaien, actingUNHCRRepresentative in Syria, the ministry said. The two sides reviewed UNHCR projects and mechanisms for exchanging expertise between the Syrian government and the organization in areas r…

Kuwait City, Sept. 12 (SANA)Kuwait condemned an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, describing it as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a breach of international law and international humanitarian law, while warning of risks to regional security and energy supplies. In a statement posted on X Saturday, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said the pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions was targeted by several drones launched from Iraqi territory, causing injuries and material damage. The ministry said such attacks undermine regional security and stability, stressing the need for t…

New Delhi, Sept. 12 (SANA)The 2026BRICSSummit began Saturday inNew Delhiwith leaders of 11 member states, including China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, and others. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed a “people‑centered, humanity‑first” approach, highlighting resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability as priorities. He called for turning BRICS unity into tangible global results. Discussions focus on economic and financial cooperation, expanding the New Development Bank, promoting payments in national currencies, and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. The summit also…

Tashkent, Sept. 12 (SANA)Syriawon silver and bronze medals at theWorld Military Kurash Championshipcurrently underway in Uzbekistan. Syrian athlete Omar Shehadeh claimed the silver medal in the men’s 73-kg category on Saturday, while his compatriot Mohammad Omran Ajina took bronze in the 60-kg category. Kurash is a traditional form of wrestling originating in Uzbekistan and shares similarities with judo.

Toronto, Sept. 12 (SANA)A growing consumer campaign to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves across Canada, prompting grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and seek alternative suppliers. The “Buy Canadian” movement began after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and has intensified since bilateral trade talks collapsed on Aug. 21, triggering a new round of tariffs and counter-tariffs. Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” has further fueled public anger, Reuters reported. Trump said in Dublin on Saturday …

Liverpool, Sept. 12 (SANA)Fulham earned their first Premier League point of the season with a resilient performance in a goalless draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. The result eased some of the pressure on Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, whose team had lost their opening three league matches since he took charge in the summer. Liverpool, meanwhile, lacked the intensity they had displayed less than 72 hours earlier in their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid and failed to score for the first time this season. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola made three changes to his sta…

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 Back to School: National Library hosts interactive activities for students Raqqa shopping festival opens to meet families’ needs Syrian Children showcase creativity at ‘Amal’ art exhibition in Damascus

New Delhi, Sept. 12 (SANA)BRICSleaders on Saturday reaffirmed that a just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict must be achieved peacefully and uphold the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights, including self-determination and return. In the New Delhi Declaration, unanimously adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s chairmanship, the leaders called for Palestine to be appropriately represented in relevant international organizations, including multilateral financial institutions, and to have access to their resources, WAFA reported. They also renewed their support …

Kyiv, Sept. 12 (SANA)Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyhas said he is ready to attend the G20 summit in Miami and meetRussian President Vladimir Putinif the United States invites the Russian leader. “We have to go. We have to meet, talk and make a decision,” Zelensky said in an interview with Deutsche Welle on Friday, according to Ukrinform. Zelensky said the outcome of any meeting would matter more than the statements made by either side. He described the recent visit to Kyiv by US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as a “good sign” and a demonstration of respect for th…

California, Sept.12 (SANA)A new study has found a link between disruptions in brain waves during deep sleep and the accumulation of tau protein associated withAlzheimer’s disease, offering potential insight into memory decline with age. In the study published on Friday, researchers from University of California Health and University of California San Francisco have uncovered why certain brain cells resist the toxic protein buildups associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, uncovering new targets for potential therapies. In a study published in, scientists used CRISPR-based g…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 12 (SANA)Israeli occupation forcesandsettlersescalated their assaults inGazaand theWest Bank, killing a Palestinian woman and injuring several others, while detaining eight Palestinians during widespread raids. According to the Palestinian News Agency WAFA, a pregnant woman died of wounds inflicted by occupation gunfire south of Khan Younis. Four others were injured when Israeli warplanes targeted a tent near Shahid Rest House in the Al-Mawasi area west of the city. Occupation naval units opened fire off Gaza’s port, while artillery and armored vehicles unleashed he…

Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA)Al-Shorta enhanced lead in theSyrian Premier Volleyball Leagueafter beating Wahda 3-0 in the 17th round match held on Friday at the Al-Shorta Sports Hall in Damascus. The Volleyball Federation said on its Facebook page that al-Jaish secured a straight-set victory over Kansafra at al-Fayhaa Sports Hall in Damascus, while Amouda beat Abu Hamam by the same score. Khan Sheikhoun also claimed a convincing 3-0 win over al-Furat in a match held in Raqqa. Al-Shortaremained at the top of the standings with 42 points, followed by Khan Sheikhoun with 35 points and al-Jaish with…

Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA)Syrian industryis moving to expand its exports and enter new markets as companies increasingly participate in international exhibitions, foremost among them the Syrian Industries Exhibition (SYREX Jeddah 2026). The exhibition opened in theSaudi city of Jeddahon Sept. 8 and concluded Friday under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy and Industry and Damascus and its countryside andAleppo chambersof industry. DeputyMinister of Economy and IndustryMohammad Yassin Hourieh told SANA that SYREX Jeddah 2026 marked the first Syrian industrial exhibition held abroad, addi…

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 Back to School: National Library hosts interactive activities for students Raqqa shopping festival opens to meet families’ needs Syrian Children showcase creativity at ‘Amal’ art exhibition in Damascus More than 5.2 million students return to school as new academic year begins in Syria Hama Spring Festival 2026 opens with economic, cultural events

Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA)Syrian Arab Army border guards have seized quantities of narcotics, including hashish and Captagon pills, during separate operations along the Syrian-Lebanese border since the beginning of September, theMinistry of Defense’s Media and Communications Department said. The department told SANA that the operations resulted in the seizure of about 32 kilograms of hashish and a shipment containing around 194,000 Captagon pills. Several smugglers were arrested during the operations and referred, along with the seized materials, to the competent authorities to complete the n…

Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA)Syria has strongly condemned the targeting of theEast-West oil pipelinein Saudi Arabia’sRiyadhand Madinah regions by drones originating from Iraqi territory, expressing full solidarity with the Kingdom and support for measures taken to protect its security and stability. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Saturday, the Syrian Arab Republic said the attack caused casualties and significant damage, describing it as a violation ofSaudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. T…

Aleppo, Sept.12 (SANA)Seven inmates died and several others suffered smoke inhalation after afirebroke out atAin al-Arab prison, a security source said Saturday. The source added the fire erupted amid chaos instigated by several inmates following the unrest witnessed in the city on Friday. The prison remained under the management of its former staff and has not yet been handed over to theInternal Security Forces, the source added.

Damascus Countryside, Sept. 12 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces shelled Ain al-Shaara area nearBeit Jinntown in Damascus countryside on Saturday, with no injuries reported. SANA’s reporter said the artillery shell landed in agricultural land, causing no casualties. The attack comes a day afterIsraeli occupationforces shelled the outskirts of Beit Jinn farm area and the vicinity of Bat al-Warda hill near the town. The Israeli occupation continues to violate the1974 Disengagement Agreementthrough repeated incursions into southern Syria, raids on civilian homes, arrests, land demolitions and sh…