Damascus, June 15 (SANA)Syria and Jordan signed an updated air services agreement on Sunday aimed at expanding air connectivity, increasing competition among airlines and strengthening cooperation in the civil aviation sector. The agreement was signed byOmar Hosari, head of Syria’s General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport, and Dhaifallah Suleiman Farajat, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) during a visit to Damascus by Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Hosari said the agreement updates a bilateral air transport accord si…

Homs, June 15 (SANA)The Shajan Ensemble performed a concert of traditional andclassical Arabic musicinHomson Sunday as part of the city’s Intangible Heritage Week, an event aimed at promoting Syria’s cultural heritage. Held at the Palace of Culture, the concert featured a repertoire of folk songs and classical works drawn from Syrian and Arab musical traditions. The program included selections by Lebanese singer Fairuz and concluded with the song “Ya Asi Ya Zein,” a tribute to the city of Homs and its cultural legacy. The event also featured a solo violin performance by musician Yasser al-As…

Mexico City, June 15, (SANA)Sweden launched its2026 FIFA World Cupcampaign in dominant fashion, defeating Tunisia 5-1 in their Group F opener at BBVA Stadium in northern Mexico. Yasin Ayariopened the scoring forSwedenin the seventh minute, before Alexander Isak doubled the lead in the 30th.Tunisiapulled one back through Omar Rekik in the 43rd minute. Viktor Gyokeres scored Sweden’s third in the 59th minute after a Tunisian defensive error. Mattias Svanberg added the fourth in the 84th, before Ayari scored his second goal of the match in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The result places S…

Islamabad/Washington, June 15 (SANA)Pakistani Prime MinisterShehbaz Sharifsaid on Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations, while U.S. President Donald Trump announced thatthe Strait of Hormuzhad reopened and that Washington would lift its naval blockade ofIran. Sharif said the two sides had agreed to an immediate and permanent halt to military operations and that a formal signing ceremony for the agreement was scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19, according to remarks carried byPakistanimedia. He said mediators would …

Damascus, June.14 (SANA)Syria’s Information MinisterKhaled Zaarourdiscussed with theUAE Ambassador to Syria,Hamad Rashid bin Alwan al-Habsi, ways to expand cooperation and benefit from theUAE’s experience in developing media legislation and addressing media disinformation. During the meeting on Sunday, Information Minister stressed that theMinistry of Informationis working to consolidate the principle of being the “primary source of news” through immediate and timely coverage of events, with the aim of minimizing rumors and misleading information and preventing inaccurate interpretations. Mi…

Damascus, June.14 (SANA)Syria’s Information MinisterKhaled Zaarourdiscussed with Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Damascus, Alnur Shah Huseynov, ways to expand bilateral media cooperation. Information Minister affirmed that the new Syria is working to launch a new phase of relations with friendly countries, noting the Syrian people’s appreciation forAzerbaijan’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with the deposed regime duringthe Syrian revolution. The minister also pointed to the importance of reformulating media discourse and ending the misleading narrative promoted by the Thedeposed regimer…

Istanbul, June. 14 (SANA)Syria’sMinister of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAsaad Hassan al-Shaibanimet on Sunday in Istanbul with the United States Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq,Tom Barrack. The two sides explored bilateral relations and ways to advance them, in addition to the latest international developments and ongoing efforts aimed at achieving stability in the region.

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Syria’s Finance MinisterMohammed Yisr Barniehannounced Sunday that 21 official contracts had been signed at the BUILDEX 24 international construction fair, with additional contracts yet to be disclosed. Barnieh said new companies are entering the Syrian market and some importers are shifting to establishing local factories, reflecting growing confidence in the national economy. Speaking at a press conference after visiting the fair, Barnieh said participation this year saw a qualitative leap with more than 1,400 brands from over 50 countries, evidence of increasing in…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Representatives from Syria’sInterior Ministrymet with a German delegation on Sunday to discuss ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination on issues of mutual interest, the ministry said. Colonel Abdul Rahim Jabbara, director of the ministry’s international cooperation department, received Torsten Knafla, a liaison officer withGermany‘s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), along with other German officials. The talks focused on strengthening professional relations and security coordination, according to the ministry. The meeting was attended by representat…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)The governor ofDamascus countryside, Amer al-Sheikh, met with a delegation from the Humanitarian Faith Initiative, a program of the US-based organization MedGlobal, to discuss civil peace and strengthening social cohesion. The meeting, attended by Damascus countryside internal security commander Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, addressed the impact of the deposed regime’s policies of discrimination and division on Syria’s social fabric, along with challenges related to healing those effects and restoring trust among Syrians. Both sides stressed the importance of enh…

Barcelona, June 14 (SANA)Syria stressed the importance of enhancing regional cooperation, supporting reconstruction efforts, and creating suitable conditions for the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland during the Senior Officials Meeting of theUnion for the Mediterraneanheld in the Spanish city ofBarcelona. The Syrian Embassy in Brussels said in a post on X, Sunday that Chargé d’Affaires Abdullatif Dabbagh headed Syria’s delegation to the meeting, with the participation of advisor Bahia Mardini. In his remarks, Ambassador Dabbagh expressed Syria’s aspiration to reintegrate into frame…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)The Ministry of Communications andInformation Technologyannounced on Sunday that it blocked access to a number of gambling and betting websites targeting users in Syria as part of efforts to protect citizens and enhance digital safety. In a statement on Telegram, the ministry said it took the necessary measures to suspend access to the websites in response to complaints it had received and in line with its commitment to protecting users and promoting a safe digital environment. The ministry explained that the precautionary measure will remain in effect until a committ…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)President ofDamascus Chamber of IndustryAyman al-Molawi and members of the chamber’s board met Italian Ambassador to Syria Stefano Ravagnan and Italian Trade Agency Commissioner Marina Scognamiglio on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen industrial and commercial cooperation between Syria andItaly. During the meeting, held at the chamber’s headquarters in Damascus, the two sides reviewed challenges facing Italian companies operating in the Syrian market and explored mechanisms to enhanceeconomic cooperationand develop trade and industrial relations. Discussions also fo…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)The Ministry of Energy signed an agreement on Sunday for the supply and installation of five million smart water meters in cooperation with Saudi Meters Company (SMC) on the sidelines of the 24thBuildexInternational Construction Exhibition at the Damascus Fairgrounds. The agreement was signed in the presence of Minister of EnergyMohammad al-Bashirand forms part of efforts to modernize public services and enhance the efficiency of water management systems in Syria. Speaking on the occasion, al-Bashir said the project represents a clear step toward digital transformatio…

Damascus, June 14(SANA)The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of theSyrian Arab Republicand the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of theHashemite Kingdom of Jordanissued a comprehensive Joint Communiqué on Sunday, following extensive, high-level ministerial talks held in the Syrian capital. The statement came after the meeting which was headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAyman Safadito follow up on the implementation of the outcomes of the second session of the Syr…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)The Ministry of Health on Sunday launched a three-day campaign at the Blood Bank in Damascus to mark World Blood Donor Day under the slogan “Your blood donation is life for others,” promoting voluntary blood donation and humanitarian solidarity. Minister of Emergency and Disaster ManagementRaed Al-Saleh, who participated in the event and donated blood, told SANA that blood donation is a humanitarian and moral responsibility that can save lives. He said coordination between blood banks and hospitals is ongoing and that donor numbers in Syria often exceed demand. Mustaf…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Chairman of the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission, Mudar al-Okla, discussed with Director-General of theArab Atomic Energy Agency, Salem al-Hamdi, ways to enhance technical cooperation and expand joint training and scientific activities in the field of peaceful uses of atomic energy. During the meeting, held in Damascus on Sunday, both sides also discussed supporting qualification, training, and scientific research. Al-Okla affirmed the commission’s readiness to deepen cooperation and contribute to building a more advanced Arab scientific future, noting that the visit r…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Syrian Foreign MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibaniheld talks in Damascus with a high-level Jordanian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAyman Safadi, focusing on strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. The Jordanian delegation included Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Al-Saud, Minister of Transport Nidal Katamine, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah, and Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), Dhaifallah Suleiman Farajat . Representing the Syri…

Occupied Jerusalem, June 14 (SANA)The death toll from the ongoingIsraeli aggressionon the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 72,996, while the number of wounded has reached 173,240, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that hospitals across theGaza Stripreceived three deaths and 16 injured people during the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the number of victims recorded since the ceasefire of Oct. 10 has reached 986 deaths and 3,138 injuries. It noted that a number of victims remain trapped under rubble and in the streets,…

Damacus, June 14 (SANA)The SyrianInterior Ministryannounced on Sunday the arrest of criminal Abdulilah Ismail al-Hamad, who was involved inwar crimes, drug trafficking and other abuses committed during the rule of the deposed regime. According to a statement issued by the Ministry on its Telegram channel, investigations found that al-Hamad lead a military formation affiliated with theAl-Quds Brigade militiaand participated in military operations in several Syrian provinces. Investigators also linked al-Hamad to security facilities involved in kidnappings, drug trafficking and the torture of …