Kyiv, Sept. 13 (SANA)UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell said Europe must be prepared to face “real hardship” this winter to maintain economic pressure on Russia and continue supporting Ukraine. Speaking at the Yalta European Strategy forum in Kyiv, Powell said Europe’s approach of backing Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Moscow was working, urging countries not to ease pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Powell said discussions about possible Russian escalation were “not a problem” but a sign that pressure on Moscow was having an effect. “We cannot turn that into an adv…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 13 (SANA)Two Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday when anIsraeli airstrikehit a vehicle in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood of southwesternGaza City, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. A Palestinian woman was killed and several others were injured on Saturday in attacks by Israeli occupation forces and settlers across the Gaza Strip and theWest Bank. Israeli occupation forces also detained eight Palestinians during raids in several areas of the West Bank.kA/ABD

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces fired seven artillery shells at the outskirts ofBeit Jinnin the westernDamascus countrysideon Sunday, in the latest of several attacks on the area over three consecutive days. The shells struck the Harboun Hill area west of the town, with no casualties immediately reported, a SANA reporter said. On Saturday, an Israeli artillery shell landed on farmland in the Ain al-Shaara area north of Beit Jinn. Israeli occupation forces also shelled areas around Beit Jinn Farm and Bat al-Warda Hill on Friday. Israel continues to violate the 1974 Disenga…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)TheMinistry of Communications and Information Technologyannounced the signing of an agreement to establish the Ebla submarine cable linkingSyria and Cyprus,moving the project into the implementation phase as part of efforts to modernizeSyria’s international connectivityand diversify communication routes. The agreement was signed between theSyrian Company for Communications, the Cyprus Submarine Cable Authority (Cyta) and US-based UNIFI Communications Inc., according to the ministry. The new cable will connect thecity of Tartouswith the TATCYNOS submarine cable statio…

Cairo, Sept. 13 (SANA)A Syrian trade union delegation is taking part in the 52ndArab Labour Conferencein Cairo, joining representatives from 21 Arab countries for talks on labour markets, workers’ rights and economic challenges. The delegation from Syria’s General Federation of Trade Unions is led by federation President Abdul Alim al-Bakour. The conference, which opened Sunday and runs through Sept. 20, is organized by the Arab Labour Organization, an affiliate of the Arab League. Discussions are focused on strengthening cooperation among governments, employers and workers, addressing econ…

Artists bring hope and beauty to Syrian Art Week in Damascus Haneen Choir brings Safita’s musical voice to Syrian Art Week Syrian Visual Arts Exhibition: ‘The Impact of Art 2026’ 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

Moscow, Sept. 13 (SANA)Chinese President Xi JinpingandIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modihave offered to help seek a solution to the conflict inUkraine,Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. Peskovsaid the two leaders raised the prospect during separate talks withRussian President Vladimir Putinon the sidelines of the BRICS summit, according to Russia Today. Putin welcomed the offers and briefed Xi and Modi on the latest developments, Peskov said. Putin and Modi also discussed Ukraine during talks on Sept. 11 on the sidelines of aBRICS business forum.Their meeting covered develo…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Syria’s civil aviation sectoris moving beyond the restoration of suspended international routes toward a broader rebuilding of the country’s air transport network, as foreign airlines return,regional airportsreopen and projects advance to expand capacity and connectivity. After years of disruption and limited international services, Arab, regional and European carriers have gradually restored flights to Syria, initially through Damascus and Aleppo international airports. The recovery has since expanded eastward with Deir Ezzor International Airport returning to servic…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Nearly 200 artists are examining Syria’s revolution, collective memory and emerging identity in a major visual arts exhibition that signals the revival of the country’s cultural scene. “Art Makes an Impact 2026” which opened Saturday at theNational Center for Visual Artsin Damascus, brings together painting, sculpture, ceramics, engraving, calligraphy, photography, digital and sound art, and new media. Organized by theMinistry of Cultureand Damascus University, the four-day exhibition traces the development of Syrian visual art through the years of the revolution whi…

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassanal-Shaibanimet Sunday in Damascus withRiccardo Guariglia, secretary general ofItaly’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The two officials discussed strengtheningSyrian-Italian relationsand expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest to both countries.

Aden, Sept. 13 (SANA)TheYemeniNetwork for Rights and Freedoms (YNRF) documented 958 crimes and violations committed by theHouthi militiabetween September 3 and 11 in six districts along the western coast of Hodeidah and Taiz provinces, according to a report cited by Yemen’s Saba News Agency. The report said the documented violations took place in Hays and al-Khawkhah districts in Hodeidah province, and al-Wazi’iyah, Mawza, Mocha andDhubab districts in Taiz province. The violations included killings, injuries, arrests, abductions, raids, looting and the seizure of private property and civilia…

Raqqa, Sept. 13 (SANA)The “Peace” volunteer team for people with physical disabilities participated for the first time in the “Raqqa Through Our Eyes”shopping festival, displaying products made by its members in a step aimed at supporting their integration into the labor market and strengthening their community participation. Team founder Khaled al-Hindawi said the participation was the team’s first at the festival, adding that honey produced by one of its members was among the products displayed. He noted the positive response from visitors toward the participation and products. Team member…

Moscow, Sept. 13 (SANA)Russian PresidentVladimir Putinwarned that sending European troops to Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia, as Moscow rejects possible foreign troop deployments and Russian strikes continue acrossUkraine. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of theBRICSsummit in India on Friday, Putin said that if European governments sent troops into Ukraine, it would mean “a war with Russia.” The remarks came after some European leaders discussed the possibility of deploying a peacekeeping force or other security arrangements for Ukraine, a prospect Moscow has repeat…

Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, në përputhje me Kushtetutën e Republikës së Kosovës dhe pas propozimit të Lëvizjes VETËVENDOSJE!, ka caktuar z. Albin Kurti mandatar për formimin e Qeverisë së Republikës së Kosovës. “Z. Kurtit i uroj sukses në ushtrimin e përgjegjësive që burojnë nga besimi i qytetarëve, si dhe në formimin sa më të shpejtë të Qeverisë, në shërbim të Republikës së Kosovës dhe qytetarëve të saj”, ka thënë U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu.

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech when attending the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan) NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday delivered a speech at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India. The following is the full text of the speech: Cementing the Foundation for BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Strength of the Global South President of the People's Republic of China At Session II of the 18th BRICS Summit Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I thank Prime Minister Modi and…

NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday left New Delhi after attending the 18th BRICS Summit.■

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech when attending the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan) NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday proposed five initiatives on "greater BRICS" cooperation in areas of AI, trade and investment facilitation, digital industry, smart manufacturing, and talent development. Xi made the proposals when attending the second day of BRICS summit in New Delhi. Xi stressed that "greater BRICS" must make greater impacts, achieve greater development, and lay a solid foundation f…

"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful” Your Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi, The Prime Minister of the Republic of India Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Heads of Delegations and Representatives of BRICS Partner Countries The Arab Republic of Egypt commends the efforts exerted by the Republic of India to advance cooperation among BRICS member states and its partners, and to realize shared priorities during its Chairmanship of the BRICS Group. This session serves as a vital platform for exchanging perspectives between BRICS member states and partner cou…

Today in New Delhi, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in the open session and working lunch for the leaders of BRICS member and partner states, held under the title “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth”. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the President delivered Egypt’s speech during the session.

The Albanese Government is pleased to announce Ms Melissa Doyle AM as the new Chair of the National Australia Day Council Board. Ms Doyle has had a distinguished career as a television presenter, author and journalist, with more than 30 years of experience. In the 2016 Australia Day Honours List, Ms Doyle was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, recognising her significant service to the community through roles with a range of charities and in broadcast media. Ms Doyle is a Director of the Greater Western Sydney Giants Football Club, and former Chairperson and Director of the GIANT…