Riyadh, July 30 (SANA)Saudi Arabia has announced plans to establish a multinational maritime defense alliance after 14 countries agreed to join the initiative. The proposed coalition is intended to strengthen maritime security, protect international shipping routes and support freedom of navigation and global commerce. Saudi officials said military representatives from 43 countries discussed the alliance’s structure, command arrangements and operational framework during a meeting in Riyadh. The Kingdom is expected to host the alliance’s headquarters, while additional countries may join afte…

London, July 30 (SANA)Britain has condemned Israeli settlement plans and the continuing attacks byIsraeli settlersagainst Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, reaffirming that the settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the prospects of achieving atwo-state solution. In a statement posted on the social media platform X on Thursday, Britain’s Minister for the Middle East, Stephen Doughty, denounced the attacks carried out by settlers against Palestinian towns and villages in the West Bank as “appalling and unacceptable,” including the arson of two mosques in two villag…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)TheSyrian People’s Assemblyratified its new Internal Rules of Procedure in their final form at the conclusion of the second session of the First Extraordinary Session of the First Legislative Term. The new Internal Rules of Procedure comprise 231 articles and were adopted by a majority vote following five consecutive days of extensive deliberations. The sessions featured detailed discussions of the draft rules, accompanied by interventions and proposals from members of the Assembly. Several articles were amended while others were approved, contributing to the formulat…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)The Directorate of Primary Healthcare at Syria’sMinistry of Health, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), organized a training workshop entitled “Primary Healthcare in Emergencies”. According to a statement published by the ministry on its Telegram channel on Thursday, the workshop aims to initiate the preparation of emergency response plans in accordance with internationally recognized (globally accepted) standards. The workshop was attended by primary healthcare officials and directors of healthcare centers from across the governor…

Tokyo, July 30 (SANA)The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struckJapan’ssouthwesternKumamotoPrefecture has risen to 28, with dozens of people injured as rescue teams continue to search damaged areas amid persistent aftershocks and intense summer heat. The Japanese government said on Thursday that the toll includes people whose causes of death are still being investigated to determine whether they were linked to the magnitude-7.1earthquake, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. The earthquake, which struck on Tuesday, destroyed homes, damaged bridges, sparked fires and disrupted ele…

Seoul, July 30 (SANA)– Samsung Electronics said Thursday that the global semiconductor supply shortage is expected to continue through 2028, driven by strong demand linked toartificial intelligence technologiesand data center expansion.Jaejune Kim, executive vice president ofSamsung’s memory division, said the shortage is expected to become more severe in 2027 before continuing into 2028.Kim said Samsung has signed long-term supply agreements with five major data center operators and is holding talks with additional customers. He added that the contracts are expected to extend for at least fiv…

Cairo, July 30 (SANA)Egyptsaid on Thursday that a drone caused fires aboard two vessels atDamietta Porton the Mediterranean coast, according to preliminary findings from an official investigation. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Egyptian Cabinet said authorities had concluded that the fires, which broke out on Wednesday, were caused by a drone after initial investigations. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident, the statement said. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and will take “the necessary measures to…

Brussels, July 30 (SANA)TheEuropean Unionon Thursday announced an additional €3.47 billion in military support forUkrainewhile condemning overnightRussian strikesthat Ukrainian officials said killed eight people and injured dozens. TheEuropean Commissionsaid the new funding will finance the purchase of drones, missiles, air defense systems and Gripen fighter jets as part of a broader €90 billion support program for Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the funding aims to strengthenUkraine’s defense capabilities, protect its airspace and expand cooperation between …

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)Syria has received more than 2.5 million tons of wheat from this season’s harvest, theSyrian Grain Establishment (SGE)said, as the government seeks to strengthen domesticfood securityand expandgrainreserves. Director General of the SGEHassan al-Othmansaid the volume collected reflects improved wheat production compared with previous years and supports the country’s efforts to achieve greater self-sufficiency. According to SGE data as of July 12, 2026,Hasakahaccounted for the largest share of wheat receipts with 907,249 tons, followed by Raqqa with 341,440 tons, Aleppo…

La Paz, July 30 (SANA)Bolivia‘s Public Prosecutor’s Office issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for former President Evo Morales on charges of “incitement and rebellion” linked to protests over the country’s economic crisis and the government of President Rodrigo Paz. Agence France-Presse quoted Attorney General Roger Mariaca as saying the warrant was issued as part of an investigation into dozens of roadblocks erected during widespread protests in May and June. The roadblocks caused severe shortages of fuel, food and medical supplies, according to the report. Mariaca said the investigation be…

Doha/Amman, July 30 (SANA)Qatar and Jordan on Thursday condemnedIranian attacksonKuwait, voicing support for theGulf stateafter an attack on a building belonging to a Chinese company killed one worker and warning that continued attacks risk further destabilizing the region. Qatar’s Foreign Ministrysaid the attacks targeting Kuwait and Jordan constituted a “flagrant violation” of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two countries and a breach ofinternational law, theU.N.Charter and the principles of good neighborliness. It said the continued attacks represented a dangerous escalat…

Capitals, July 30 (SANA)Greek authorities evacuated around 8,000 people from the island of Crete as wildfires, fueled by strong winds, continued to spread, while neighboring Türkiye announced it had brought forest fires under control in three provinces. Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that Maria Leon, deputy governor of the tourist city of Rethymno on Crete, said on Greek state television on Thursday that about 8,000 people had been evacuated on Wednesday evening. She added that wind speeds in the southern part of the island reached 125 km/h on Thursday morning. Leon said the fires had d…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)Japan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (U.N.-Habitat) on Thursday signed a $9.5 million agreement to support integrated urban reconstruction and strengthen sustainable solid waste management in the city of Homs, under the patronage of the International Cooperation Department at Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. The agreement was signed by Akihiro Tsuji, chargé d’affaires of theJapanese Embassyin Damascus, and Patrick Kanagasingham, regional programmes manager at U.N.-Habitat. The project aims to support Homs’ urban recovery by reha…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)Minister of Economy and Industry,Nidal al-Shaar, said on Thursday that the government’s decision to reduce the price of industrial fuel oil reflects its commitment to supporting manufacturers and creating a more favorable environment for production and investment. In a statement, al-Shaar said the decision lowers the price offuel oilallocated to the productive sector from $475 to $400 per ton, easing operating costs for industrial facilities and enhancing their capacity to increase production and expand operations. He said the government’s contribution to reducing ene…

Japan and the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) signed a $9.5 million agreement on Thursday to support urban recovery and improve solid waste management in the central Syrian city of Homs. Japan, UN-Habitat sign $9.5 million urban recovery deal for Syria’s Homs President Ahmad al-Sharaa receives credentials of Indonesia’s ambassador to Syria President al-Sharaa receives credentials of Czech Ambassador German carrier LEAV Aviation launches first Düsseldorf Damascus flight in14 years Aleppo hosts Shahba Tech 2026 to promote Syria’s digital transformation The Umayyad Mos…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)The Syrian Arab Republic has extended its warmest congratulations to the Kingdom ofMorocco, its leadership and people, on the occasion of the Throne Day Anniversary. In a statement, theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriatesvoiced its sincere wishes for Morocco’s continued security and stability, emphasizing Syria’s determination to enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Damascus, July 30 (SANA) The 14thInternational Motor Show 2026opened Thursday at Damascus New Fairgrounds in the presence of Transport Minister, Yarub Badr, and Culture Minister, Mohammad Yassin al-Saleh. 46 local, Arab and international companies take part in the exhibition that will run through Aug. 2. It includes the launching of vehicle models and automotive brands entering theSyrian marketfor the first time, a comprehensive road safety awareness campaign, and displays of the latest vehicle maintenance technologies, workshop equipment, automobiles and motorcycles.

Homs, July 30 (SANA)Syria’sInternal Security Forceshave arrested Faez Abbas Akhal and Nasr Mohammad Ghosn on charges of involvement inwar crimesand participation alongside the institutions of the deposed regime in attacks targeting civilians in the countryside ofHomsprovince. According to the Ministry of Interior, the two persons admitted during questioning to taking part with armed groups affiliated with the ousted regime’s Military Intelligence Directorate in the siege and assault on the village of Wadi al-Mawla in Tal Kalakh area of western Homs countryside. The ministry said the attacks …

Aleppo, July 30 (SANA)Syrian Civil Defense teams of theEmergency and Disasters ManagementDirectorate inAleppo northern provincecontinued on Thursday their intensive efforts to put out a major fire that broke out at a potato processing factory on Manbij–Jarablus road in the eastern countryside of the province. The Civil Defense said on its Telegram channel that three firefighting teams responded to the incident and worked to contain and bring the blaze under control despite the presence of large quantities of highly flammable materials, particularly cardboard used for packaging inside the fact…

Amman, July 30 (SANA)Jordanian air defenses intercepted fiveIranian missilestargeting the Kingdom early Thursday, with no casualties reported, the Jordanian Armed Forces said. Jordan News Agency (Petra) quoted theJordanian Armed Forcesspokesperson as saying that the interception measures were carried out efficiently and professionally, thwarting an attempt to target Jordanian territory. The spokesperson affirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces continue to carry out their duty to protect the Kingdom’s airspace and safeguard its security and sovereignty. The spokesperson added that the armed …