Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened on Sunday to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after theirGazadocumentary won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The film, “Naza,” features testimonies from Israeli soldiers about the killing ofPalestiniancivilians during the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, including accounts of the use of artificial intelligence-supported systems in targeting operations. Agence France-Presse reported that Abraham and Szor received the award on Saturday. The two had previo…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)A U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation comprising representatives of 50 companies and more than 80 participants from a range of sectors is holding a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus on Monday, in the latest sign of expanding economic engagement between Syria and the United States. The meetings are being organized by the International Cooperation and American Affairs departments at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and are scheduled to continue throughout the day. Steve Lutes,vice president for Middle East Affairs at theU.S. Chamber of Commerce,…

Valencia, Sept. 14 (SANA)LamineYamalscored twice as Barcelona maintained their perfect start to theLa Ligaseason with a 4-2 victory over Levante on Sunday. Xavi Espart opened the scoring after five minutes, firing home from the edge of the box for his first senior goal, before Yamal doubledBarcelona’s advantage in the 19th minute after being set up by Raphinha. Yamal made it 3-0 from the penalty spot shortly after halftime following a foul by Aissa Mandi, completing his third La Liga brace of the season. Levantemounted a late comeback, with Ivan Romero scoring in the 79th minute before Roge…

Riyadh, Sept. 14 (SANA)Saudi Civil Defense issued early warnings on Monday for Khamis Mushait,Jazan,AbhaandNajran, urging residents to move to safe locations and follow precautionary measures amid concerns over a potential threat. In alerts posted on X, Civil Defense told residents to remain in the nearest safe place until the danger had passed, avoid exposed and hazardous areas and follow instructions from the relevant authorities. The warnings come after a series of attacks in southernSaudi Arabiain recent days. Two people were injured on Saturday after a projectile fired by the Houthi mi…

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 14 (SANA)UAEPresident Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan andJordan’s King Abdullah II discussed regional developments on Sunday and reaffirmed support for efforts to consolidate security and lasting stability in the region. King Abdullah II was welcomed upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, with a number of senior UAE officials attending the reception, including Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other officials. The Jordanian king was accompanied by a high-level delegation that included Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II…

Geneva, Sept. 14 (SANA)More than 85,000 people have been displaced inYemenas fighting intensifies along the western coast and in southernTaiz, while more than 2,000 people fleeing the fighting have reached Djibouti, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Sunday. The IOM said data from its DisplacementTracking Matrix (DTM)showed that displacement had reached 85,818 people, including 82,164 displaced since the beginning of September, as clashes continue to force families from their homes, with some fleeing the country. More than 2,000 people escaping the fighting have reachedD…

Beirut, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syrian Assistant Transport Minister for Land Transport Affairs Mohammad Rahhal and an accompanying delegation met on Monday Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny in Beirut for talks on restoring rail connectivity betweenSyriaandLebanon. The meeting came during a visit by a delegation from Syria’s Transport Ministry and the General Establishment of Syrian Railways to Lebanon. The two sides discussed ways to reactivate the rail link and reviewed the results of a technical inspection carried out by the Syrian delegation to assess the railway route …

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Rising from the vast Syrian desert,Resafa’s luminous gypsum-colored walls resemble an urban island emerging from the sands. Sunlight transforms its stones from white to gold, while its silent gateways open onto a city once traversed by armies, caravans and pilgrims before becoming the residence of an Umayyad caliph who left behind palaces, gardens and water installations that defied the arid environment. SANA Cultural’s “Pulse of Heritage” feature explores Resafa, a city whose archaeological layers encompass the remains of a Roman fortress, a major Christian pilgrimag…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdul Razzaqdiscussed withÖmer Bulut, Türkiye`s Deputy Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and his accompanying delegation prospects for cooperation in housing, reconstruction and urban planning. During a meeting on Monday, Abdul Razzaq outlined Syria’s housing needs, estimated at around two million homes. He said the ministry is working to replan areas affected by destruction and make optimal use of state-owned land through partnerships aimed at providing housing for different segments of society, par…

Berlin, Sept. 14 (SANA)ASyrian-German conferencetitled“From Displacement to Reconstruction”was held in the western German city ofSaarbrücken, focusing on rebuildingSyriaand exchanging expertise between the two countries. Organized byWeiter zusammen, the conference brought together German government organizations and educational institutions, as well as Syrian doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs. The conference was attended by Bara Shukri, Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Berlin, and Mulham al-Khan, Consul General of the Syrian Arab Republic in Bonn.

Idlib, Sept. 14 (SANA)The fourth Idleb Book Fair in northwest Syria is drawing publishers from Egypt, Lebanon and Gulf states, expanding the range of literary, academic and cultural works available to Syrian readers. The weeklong fair, which opened Friday and may be extended, brings together nearly 100 local and Arab publishing houses offering more than 100,000 titles. Ammar al-Jabi of Beirut-based Ibn Hazm publishing house told SANA that the publisher, whose offerings focus on students of Islamic studies, brought books on Quranic interpretation, Arabic language and Islamic jurisprudence to …

Cairo, Sept. 14 (SANA)Egypt and the United Arab Emirates on Monday renewed calls for efforts to overcome challenges facing the region and their repercussions for the security of theRed Seaand Bab al-Mandab, while working to end regional escalation. Egypt’s Foreign Ministrysaid on its official website that Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed regional developments during a phone call, particularly the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and developments in Yemen amid the latest escalation. The two ministers stressed the n…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, HindKabawat, joined virtually via online conferencing technology on Monday in a ministerial consultative meeting held as part of the ongoingArab Labor ConferenceinCairo. The meeting was attended by the labor ministers of Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt, along with ILO Regional Director Ruba Jaradat and representatives from Iraq’s Ministry of Labor. Discussions addressed priorities, challenges, and ways to enhance regional cooperation. Participants also reviewed the possibility of Damascus hosting the regional tripartite forum for labo…

Kyiv, Sept. 14 (SANA)A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian train near the Polish border shortly after former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior European security officials had travelled through the area, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack hit the locomotive near Yahodyn, about two kilometres from Poland. No casualties were reported after passengers were evacuated shortly before the strike. Johnson and several European security officials, including Britain’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell, had travelled along the same railway line on a separate train after att…

Further changes to a Bill aimed at strengthening the Local Government Act to support councils’ focus on core services and improving systems have been introduced to the House today, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. Progress will this week be made through the House on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill. Several amendments are being made, including to support council-controlled water organisation borrowing and ensure a smoother transition to the new system for council codes of conduct and standing orders. “This will give councils increased ability to invest in…

The Government will change the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill to ensure councils can set appropriate development contributions that reflect the growth-related infrastructure costs associated with Fast-track projects, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “Fast-track is helping desperately needed housing, infrastructure, energy and investment projects move through the consenting system without being bogged down in unnecessary red tape,” Mr Bishop says. “Fast-track approval does not give developers a free pass to …

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop today announced $3.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to replace Albert Burn Bridge on State Highway 6 (SH6) in Otago. Mr Jones says reliable infrastructure is essential to Otago's economy. “Regional economies cannot grow without dependable infrastructure. Businesses need to get their goods to market, visitors need to reach their destinations, and communities need connections they can count on,” Mr Jones says. “The Regional Infrastructure Fund is about backing the infrastructure that makes regio…

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has today announced the appointment of Susan O’Regan as Chair of the QEII National Trust Board. Queen Elizabeth II National Trustis an independent charitable trust which works alongside private landowners to protect open spaces of special significance through establishing and monitoring covenants. It plays a critical role in supporting landowners and protecting conservation values, encouraging private entities to protect nature for the benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand’s people and biodiversity. “I believe Susan will provide sound leadership to the Board and …

Le Président de la Transition, Son excellence le Général d’Armée Assimi GOÏTA, Chef de l’État, a reçu, ce lundi 14 septembre 2026, en audience le Chef du Gouvernement algérien, Sifi GHRIEB, en visite de travail au Mali. Le Premier ministre algérien était accompagné d’une forte délégation. Cette audience a aussi enregistré la présence du Premier ministre, le Général de division Abdoulaye MAÏGA, du Cabinet et du Secrétariat Général du Président de la Transition. Le Premier ministre de la République algérienne démocratique et populaire, Sifi GHRIEB, a été reçu en audience, ce lundi 14 septembre …

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, attended this evening’s celebration of Swiss National Day. Over the years, Kosovo has forged a special bond with Switzerland, founded on friendship, cooperation and, above all, the ties between our people. “In my address, I highlighted that, for many families in Kosovo, Switzerland has long been part of everyday life. Many of our relatives and friends have lived in Switzerland for years, and entire generations have grown up there while maintaining strong ties with Kosovo. These close connections between our people have ensured t…