Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syria’s Attorney General, Judge Hassan al-Turba, said on Wednesday that enforcing the law and prosecuting major criminals before Syrian courts is the proper path towards achieving transitional justice, stressing that court proceedings are at the heart of the process. In a statement to SANA,al Turbasaid accountability remains a key pillar of transitional justice, noting that the Ministry of Justice is working with the Ministry of Interior, theNational Commission for Transitional Justiceand the National Commission for Missing Persons to pursue those responsible for viola…

Rome, June 17 (SANA)The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a new U.S. contribution of $800 million to support its humanitarian and relief operations in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries. The Rome-based agency said the funding would support “life-saving operations” and help deliver food assistance to more than 38 million vulnerable people in around 37 countries, according to AFP. TheWFPsaid it is facing growing financial pressure amid declining funding levels and rising humanitarian needs worldwide. Earlier this month, the agency warned of a severe shortage of available resources…

Santo Domingo.- The Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (Ogtic) and the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA) will develop training programs, specialized certifications and innovation initiatives aimed at strengthening the digital skills of Dominicans, and contributing to the digital transformation of the State. The collaboration will allow the academic, technical and technological capabilities of both institutions to be articulated to promote the development of specialized talent, applied research, knowledge transfer and the adoption of emerging technolog…

Santiago de los Caballeros.- The Ministry of Defense (MIDE), through the Dominican Military Industry (Imdom), received special recognition from the Center for Industrial Development and Competitiveness (Proindustria), during the fifth edition of the Industrial Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair, in recognition of the progress made in innovation, technological development and strengthening of national industrial capabilities. The distinction was received by the Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre (ERD), who thanked the recognition and highlighted that this…

Santo Domingo.– The Ministry of Public Health presented eight technical, health, informative and educational documents aimed at strengthening the quality, safety and response capacity of the Dominican health system, as part of the stewardship actions carried out by the institution. During the event, the Minister of Public Health, Víctor Atallah, highlighted that standards, guides and protocols constitute one of the most important tools to guarantee safe, equitable health services based on scientific evidence. "Standards, guides and protocols constitute one of the main protection mechanisms o…

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has urged further efforts to boost coordinated regional development and secure solid progress in advancing common prosperity for all. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in recent instructions on steadily advancing cooperation between China's eastern and western regions. Over the past 30 years, cooperation between the eastern and western regions has played an important role in helping win the fight against poverty and pro…

“We, the Leaders of the G7, are committed to intensifying our fight against drug trafficking. Partner countries of the G7, Brazil, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. Global drug trafficking has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by record levels of production, the adaptability of organised crime groups and the rise of global demand. It constitutes a major and increasing threat to national security fuelling corruption and violence. We recognise that tackling this transnational organised crime is fundamental for safeguarding our societies, the health of…

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir, received, this morning, in his office at the Amiri Diwan, Mr. Ryan Lance, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of ConocoPhillips, and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, the cooperation relations between the two sides and the prospects for developing them, especially in the field of energy, were reviewed.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir, received, in his office at the Emiri Diwan, this morning, the credentials of two new ambassadors to the country. His Highness received the credentials of His Excellency Dr. Taoisi Minette Taupo, Ambassador of Tuvalu, and His Excellency Mr. Theon Ali, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda. His Highness the Deputy Emir welcomed the two ambassadors, wishing them success in their duties, and for the relations between the State of Qatar and their countries to further develop. And Al-Nama. For their part, Their Excellencies the Ambassador…

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir, sent a message of condolence to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of Her Highness Princess Sarah bint Ahmed Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a message of condolence to his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of Her Highness Princess Sarah bint Ahmed Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.

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: Estonia to become first country to create digital identities for AI agents Prime Minister Michal says that Estonia has the opportunity to shape one of the standards of the next digital age. “In the future, AI will increasingly carry out digital tasks on our behalf, compiling reports, preparing declarations or interacting with information systems,” he explained. “To that end, it must be clear who…

June 17, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said increased financial support to subnational governments under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been responsible for the remarkable infrastructure development in the state. Governor Mbah made the revelation on Tuesday when he received members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on a Media Tour of the South-east. The team was jointly led by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy and Chief Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication…

From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport The Minister of Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, T.D. today announcedCultúr 2026: Sharing Ireland’s Culture, Ireland’s culture programme for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union which will provide €5m in supports to Irish artists and arts organisations. The Presidency offers a unique opportunity for Ireland in the European Union to showcase the best of Irish arts and culture, both traditional and contemporary. To mark the occasion, Minister O’Donovan’s Department through Culture Ireland is presenting an …

From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (17 June) met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, Timčo Mucunski. Minister Mucunski is visiting Dublin for a series of engagements, including with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Union Affairs. The visit comes as Minister McEntee continues to meet with representatives of EU candidate countries to focus Ireland’s efforts on EU enlargement throughout the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which commences 1 July. Spea…

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD today announced a series of consultation sessions with the Traveller community which will be hosted by Traveller organisations, including Exchange House Ireland, Pavee Point, the Traveller Counselling Service and the National Traveller Mental Health Network, to inform the development of a new Traveller Mental Health Action Plan. In addition, an online survey has been opened for anyone who is interested in contributing to the consultation. The consultation process – including consultation sessions and online survey – will be open between now and the en…

From:Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins TD, have today announced a competitive public procurement procedure seeking proposals that promote children’s and young persons’ farm safety awareness in second level schools for the next five years. Announcing the launch of the eTender, Minister Heydon said: “The successful tender will deliver farm safety awareness training to second level students in schools across the country through in-class l…

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the official opening of Kilcarn Government Offices in Navan, Co. Meath. The campus is home to a number of Government Departments and agencies including Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Department of Education, Road Safety Authority (RSA), Probation Service and the National Parks and Wildlife Services. The extensive redevelopment project, supported by the European Union, Next Generation EU fund, has transformed the Kilcarn building into a modern, energy-efficient workplace. This project showcases how sustainability, innovatio…

Issues regarding expanding cooperation with entrepreneurs in this country and implementing priority projects were considered. The productive partnership established with ACWA and other Saudi companies was noted with satisfaction. In this context, several new agreements were reached during the Tashkent Investment Forum. At the meeting, particular attention was given to accelerating the implementation of projects in green energy, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, tourism, and other areas.

The distinguished guest, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and other officials, visited the New Uzbekistan Park. The President of Germany placed flowers at the monument to honor this majestic site, symbolizing the nation’s freedom and the people’s well-being. The Independence Monument is a vivid symbol of the centuries-old traditions of Uzbek statehood, national values, and the noble aspirations of the people. It reflects the creative potential and rich scholarly and educational heritage of our great ancestors, as well as efforts ai…