Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)One person was killed and 30 others were injured in traffic accidents and fires across Syria over the past 24 hours, the Civil Defense teams at theMinistry of Emergency and Disaster Managementsaid on Sunday. The Civil Defense said on its Telegram channel that its teams responded to 16 traffic accidents, which resulted in one death and injuries to 30 people. The injured were provided with first aid and transferred to hospitals for treatment, while teams removed the aftermath of the accidents and secured the sites. A Civil Defense source in Homs said one person was kil…

Beirut, Sept. 13 (SANA)Lebanese PresidentJoseph Aounon Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty and independent decision-making, saying the state must exercise full authority over the country’s territory. “Lebanon, throughout its entire territory, is the permanent homeland of all its citizens. It is indivisible and cannot be diminished,” Lebanon’s National News Agency quoted Aoun as saying. He rejected segregation, partition and exclusion, saying that preserving the unity ofLebanon’s territory, people and institutions was the best way to honor those who had sacrificed…

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…

BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the BRICS summit in India is of strategic significance for steering the high-quality development for greater BRICS cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. The South Asian trip also promoted strength through unity among Global South countries, Wang said. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while briefing reporters on Xi's visit to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday and Sunday. First, Xi's visit injected fresh …

For more convenient access to government’s news, you will be temporarily redirected to the previous version of the website. News will soon be available on this website as well. Prime Minister Michal ahead of European Arctic Summit: Arctic and Baltic Sea security are closely interconnectedPhoto: Arktikum “Estonia is the northernmost non-Arctic country, and developments in the Arctic directly affect us as well. Security in the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region is becoming increasingly interconnected. Stronger cooperation on Arctic issues within both the European Union and NATO is therefore esse…

BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Sunday evening after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Xi's entourage, including Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, returned on the same flight.■

* The international landscape is volatile and fraught with risks and challenges, Xi said, adding that to bring stability to the world and make it a better place, BRICS countries must seize the historical initiative, rally the Global South, and advance the well-being of all humanity. * Xi proposed five initiatives on "greater BRICS" cooperation in areas of AI, trade and investment facilitation, digital industry, intelligent manufacturing, and science and technology talent development. NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries to strengthe…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sultan Mohamed Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque and Islamic Civilisation Centre, a project being constructed to mark the historic occasion of 900 years since the Maldives embraced Islam. The ceremony was held this evening in Hulhumalé Phase II. Upon arrival, the President was welcomed by the Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. The foundation stone was laid by the President, together with the Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed; His Excellency Eng. Ba…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has urged young khatibs to lead by example in upholding the Maldives’ Islamic identity and shaping the nation’s intellectual future, emphasising the importance of aligning their words with their actions. The President made the remarks while speaking as the guest of honour at the closing ceremony of the National Young Khatibs Symposium, held tonight at the Islamic Centre. The symposium was held as part of the commemorative events marking 900 years since the Maldives embraced Islam. Speaking at the ceremony, the President described the more than 700 young people tra…

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to play a “more effective” role in defending national sovereignty and upholding the principle of non-use of force at the current critical time. He made the remarks on Sunday in an address to the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, which is being held in the Indian capital of New Delhi under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Pezeshkian said that developments in West Asia, particularly the war of aggression waged by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran,…

President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected claims that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons, stressing that Tehran has consistently operated within international law and would not have joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if it had been pursuing such weapons. Speaking to India Today on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Pezeshkian said Iran’s nuclear activities had been subject to extensive international monitoring and inspections. “We were ready, and they would come every day to inspect and visit. We were working and are working within the framework of international laws.…

Iran’s president has called on BRICS Plus countries to play a more effective role in defending the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states, as well as preventing the use of force against them. Masoud Pezeshkian told the BRICS Plus summit titled “resilience, innovation and cooperation” that economic resilience is not sustainable in the absence of security. Pezeshkian said the US-Israeli aggression against Iran and its economic and energy infrastructure has clearly shown how consequences of such moves quickly spill over to affect the wider region and the world. He said no…

🇮🇳 Нарендра Моди поблагодарил Главу нашего государства за участие в саммите БРИКС, отметив воодушевляющее и наполненное актуальными инициативами выступление Президента Казахстана 🟦 Премьер-министр Индии подчеркнул, что придает особое значение дружественным и доверительным отношениям с Казахстаном. 🟦 Собеседники обсудили ряд конкретных вопросов двусторонней повестки, включая сотрудничество в сферах энергетики, цифровизации, образования и туризма. 🟦 По словам Нарендры Моди, Казахстан и Индия обладают значительным потенциалом в сфере высоких технологий и креативных индустрий. В этой связи весьма …

🇮🇳 Нарендра Моди БРИКС саммитіне қатысқаны үшін Мемлекет басшысына алғыс айтып, Қасым-Жомарт Тоқаев көтерген бастамалар мен ұсыныстардың өзектілігіне назар аударды 🟦 Үндістан Премьер-министрі Қазақстанмен достыққа және өзара сенімге негізделген қарым-қатынасты жоғары бағалайтынын жеткізді. 🟦 Көшбасшылар екіжақты күн тәртібіндегі нақты мәселелерді, соның ішінде энергетика, цифрландыру, білім және туризм салаларындағы ынтымақтастық жолдарын талқылады. 🟦 Нарендра Модидің айтуынша, екі елдің жоғары технология және креативті индустрия бағыттарындағы әлеуеті мол. Осы орайда, Astana Hub және Хайдараб…

🇰🇿 🇮🇳 Глава государства провел встречу с Премьер-министром Индии Нарендрой Моди 🟦 Президент Касым-Жомарт Токаев поздравил Премьер-министра Нарендру Моди с успешным проведением саммита БРИКС, отметив безупречную организацию масштабного международного мероприятия. 🟦 Касым-Жомарт Токаев отметил ведущие позиции Индии в мировой экономике, ее выдающиеся достижения в научно-технической сфере, а также высокий авторитет на мировой арене. – Под Вашим мудрым и сильным руководством страна уверенно движется по пути прогресса и устойчивого развития, – сказал Президент. 🟦 Глава государства подчеркнул, что ка…

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