Washington, Sept. 15 (SANA)The US House Rules Committee has advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at imposing toughersanctionsonRussiaover the war inUkraine, clearing a procedural hurdle ahead of a possible vote by the full House later this week. The legislation would authorize US PresidentDonald Trumpto impose sanctions on individuals acting on behalf of the Russian government if they obstruct peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a future peace agreement or undermine the Ukrainian government. Under the proposed measures, sanctions could include visa restrictions and asset freezes targeting R…

Tartous, Sept. 15 (SANA)The hearing screening clinic at the Children’s Hospital inTartouscontinues to provide hearing screening, testing and diagnostic services for children, with the aim of detecting hearing loss at an early stage and enabling timely intervention, particularly for newborns and children with risk factors. Dr. Yousr Ahmad, the physician overseeing the clinic, told SANA on Monday that the clinic receives between 15 and 30 patients daily and serves children from Tartous province and other areas. She said the clinic is equipped with otoacoustic emission (OAE) testing systems and…

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria will be represented by 15athletesacross nine sports at the 2026 Asian Games inJapan, scheduled to take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. TheSyriandelegation includes 10 male and five female athletes competing in wrestling, judo, kurash, karate, rhythmic gymnastics, table tennis, shooting, athletics and esports, according to the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The team will be led by a delegation comprising administrative and medical staff, with athletes set to compete across individual and team events in the continental tournament. The 20th edition of the Asian Gam…

Jakarta, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria’sNational Mini Football Teamsecured a 5-0 victory overJapanat the 2026 Asian Mini Football Cup inIndonesiaon Tuesday, recovering from its previous setback in the continental competition.The win lifted Syria’s tally to six points from two victories and one defeat, keeping the team in contention as it continues its campaign in the tournament.Syria produced a strong performance throughout the match, controlling play and displaying attacking efficiency to claim a convincing victory over Japan.The national team bounced back strongly after its previous result and will l…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 15 (SANA)The death toll from Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,789, while the number of injured people has reached 174,798 since Oct. 7, 2023, according to figures released Tuesday by the Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry said through its Telegram channel that hospitals across the Gaza Strip received three fatalities and 27 injured people over the past 24 hours. It added that since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, a total of 1,375 people have been killed and 4,686 injured, according to its figures. The ministry said that a number of victim…

Copenhagen, Sept. 15 (SANA)The Danish military said a Russian warship fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter conducting a routine mission over theBaltic Seaoff the coast of Gedser in southern Denmark, with one of the flares passing very close to the aircraft. In a statement published on the official website of the Danish Defense Command, the military said one of its Fennec helicopters was targeted during a routine photographic reconnaissance mission near a Russian frigate anchored in international waters off Gedser. The Danish military said no one on board the helicopter was in…

Geneva, Sept. 15 (SANA)TheUnited Nationshas called for international investigators to be granted access to all areas of theGazaStrip to help collect evidence and document alleged violations, asPalestinianbodies and human remains continue to be recovered from beneath buildings destroyed during Israeli attacks. UN High Commissioner for Human RightsVolker Türksaid in a statement on Tuesday that the remains of what appeared to be entire families were being recovered from sites levelled by Israeli attacks, warning that the discovery of large numbers of remains had renewed concerns over possible wa…

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syrian Interior MinisterAnas Khattabmet on Tuesday with a delegation from the Embassy of the Republic ofSudanin Damascus, headed by Chargé d’Affaires Khaled Mohammed Ali Hassan, to discuss bilateral issues and ways to strengthen coordination between the two countries. The Sudanese delegation included Counselor Hashim Bashir Mohammed Ahmed and Consul Mohammed Bashir Mohammed Ahmed. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and discussed mechanisms for coordinating joint efforts and enhancing cooperation. The meeting was attended o…

Deir Ezzor, Sept. 15 (SANA)The Syrian Atomic Energy Commission and the Hazardous Materials Response Directorate at the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management have removed hazardous chemical waste discovered at a school in Al-Shaahfa in Deir Ezzor countryside after civilians reported its presence. The commissionsaid on Monday that specialized teams collected samples from the containers for laboratory analysis to identify their contents and determine safe disposal procedures. An initial technical assessment found three large cylinders buried in the schoolyard, two of which were sealed a…

Bangkok, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria has presented plans to develop itsoil and gas sectorat Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, as the country seeks to rehabilitate energy infrastructure, restore production capacity and attract international investment. TheSyrian Petroleum Companyis participating in the global energy conference, represented by its CEO Youssef Qablawi, with discussions focusing on the future of the gas and energy industries, global sector developments, investment opportunities and international partnerships. During his address at the conference, Qablawi outlined the company’s strategy to rebui…

Washington, Sept. 15 (SANA)US PresidentDonald Trumphas dismissed concerns overartificial intelligencesafety as a “hoax” as Democrats and some Republicans inCongresspush for stronger safeguards and oversight of the technology. Trump rejected calls for additional AI “guardrails” in social media posts, saying that the only guardrails needed were provided by a “strong and smart” president. He also warned that slowing AI development could benefit China, saying: “Whoever wins AI, wins.” The comments came amid growing debate among lawmakers, researchers and technology executives over how to addres…

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA)President Ahmadal-Sharaamet on Tuesday with UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai SheikhMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2026Arab Media Summit in Dubai and was attended by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. President al-Sharaa is visitingDubaito participate as a keynote speaker at the Arab Media Summit, where he took part in a dialogue titled “Syria of …

100 days of the Slovenian Government |Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve "Above all, diplomacy must be at the service of the people. Its results must be reflected in greater security for our citizens, better relations with our neighbours, new opportunities for Slovenian businesses and a stronger voice for Slovenia on the world stage. During these first 100 days, we have therefore made our diplomacy more results-oriented, bringing it closer to the people, increasing our presence where important decisions are made and representing Slovenian interests more decisively," emphasised T…

Author Ministry of Local Self-Government, Cohesion and Regional Development In his opening remarks, State Secretary Šimenc highlighted Velenje an example of a city undergoing economic and energy transformation while pursuing ambitious green transition objectives. Velenje participates in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, which supports 100 cities across Europe to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 and serve as hubs of innovation. It also lies at the centre of a region which is to undergo one of the country’s most significant transformations following the gradual exit from coa…

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Prime Minister Janez Janša met with President of the European Parliment Roberta Metsola in Brussels |Author Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije The main topic of discussion was the key challenges the European Union is currently facing, in particular strengthening European competitiveness, reducing administrative burdens, and assuring a stable and predictable environment for the European economy. After the meeting, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola said that she was pleased to have met with Slovenia's Prime Minister. "It's Europe's duty to make the lives of the p…

Prime Minister Janez Janša met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at NATO Headquarters in Brussels today |Author Kabinet predsednika Vlade Republike Slovenije The discussions focused on strengthening the defence capabilities of Slovenia and the Alliance, meeting defence spending commitments, continued support for Ukraine and further enhancing the personnel and technological capabilities of the Slovenian Armed Forces. Following the meeting, the Prime Minister described the discussions as highly constructive and substantive, noting that his exchange with the Secretary General had focused p…

Van papier naar realtime inzicht: Het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Internationale Handel en Samenwerking (BIS) zet met BIS Online een concrete stap naar digitaal bestuur. Het departement heeft op maandag 14 september 2026 het systeem officieel in gebruik genomen en positioneert zich daarmee als het eerste digitale ministerie van Suriname. Luziano Truideman, directeur Algemeen Beheer en Consulaire Zaken, benadrukte dat BIS Online dossiers digitaal traceerbaar maakt. Hierdoor is zichtbaar waar een dossier zich bevindt, wat de status is en wie ermee belast is. Het systeem ondersteunt daarn…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, stated that today Kosovo lost Flora Brovina, the woman who dedicated her entire life to her people and her country. “A physician, humanitarian, and human rights activist, she stood by children and families during Kosovo’s most difficult years. She organized, provided aid, protested, and raised her voice against violence and repression, turning public engagement into a daily form of resistance. Even when this brought her into direct confrontation with the Serbian regime, she did not back down,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu.…

Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, ka pranuar sot letrat kredenciale të Ambasadores së re të Mbretërisë së Holandës në Republikën e Kosovës, znj. Astrid de Vries, së cilës i ka uruar mirëseardhje dhe shumë suksese në misionin e saj diplomatik. “Kosova dhe Holanda kanë ndërtuar ndër vite marrëdhënie të shkëlqyera dhe një miqësi të mbështetur në besim e bashkëpunim. Holanda ka qenë pranë Kosovës në etapa të rëndësishme të rrugëtimit tonë dhe vazhdon ta mbështesë fuqishëm të ardhmen tonë evropiane dhe euroatlantike”, ka thënë U.D. Presidentja Haxhiu. …