New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntonio Guterrescalled for urgent international action to end conflicts and build lasting peace, as he separately warned that escalating tensions in and aroundthe Strait of Hormuzpose serious risks to civilians, regional stability and the global economy.Speaking at the annual Peace Bell ceremony at UN headquarters in New York, Guterres said violence, division and conflict were causing widespread suffering around the world and urged governments to renew their commitment to diplomacy, dialogue and negotiation.Peace “does not happen by itse…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)A delegation from Greek carrier Aegean Airlines visitedDamascus International Airporton Wednesday to review its operational, technical and service conditions and discuss requirements for launching direct, regular flights between Syria and Greece.The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transportsaid on its Telegram channel that the delegation reviewed the airport’s operational and technical readiness, operations, passenger services, service standards and passenger experience. The Authority said discussions focused on the operational and technical require…

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)An international report warned of an unprecedented number of attacks on education during 2024 and 2025, with 93 million children completely deprived of education and 258 million children in 87 countries facing severe disruption due to conflicts, insecurity and other factors. The report, issued byEducationCannot Wait (ECW) in cooperation with other organizations and published by UN News on the occasion of the International Day to Protect Education fromAttack, said attacks on education and the military use of schools reached record levels over the past two years, amid e…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Student enrollment inSyrian schoolshas risen by more than 1.1 million from 2025, a surge theEducation Ministrysays signals a recovery in the education sector as displaced students return to classrooms, while adding pressure on staffing and school infrastructure. Enrollment reached about 5.291 million students in 2026, up from 4,125,650 last year — an increase of roughly 28% — according to ministry figures. The number is projected to approach 6 million in 2027. The ministry said in a statement that the increase reflects the return of large numbers of displaced Syrian …

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)Syria andLibyadiscussed the resumption of Libyan Airlines flights toSyria, including the operational requirements and procedures needed to restoreair trafficbetween the two countries. Director of Aviation Security at the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport Ghayth Sulaiman and the Authority’s Director of International Cooperation Raafat Kanno held talks with a Libyan Airlines delegation headed by the airline’s Regional Director in Syria Mohammad Mahfouz Douma on ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in air transport. The Authority said via i…

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA)US President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to seek an end to the war immediately after November’s midterm elections, acknowledging that US fuel prices are unlikely to decline significantly before then. Speaking to reporters on his way to the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump claimed that Iran was prolonging the conflict to influence the elections. “I think it’s going to take a little bit longer than the midterm,” Trump said when asked when gasoline prices would decline. Trump said he believed Iran was approaching collapse and would seek to end the…

Ankara, Sept. 10 (SANA)The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep sorrow over the casualties caused by an explosion at an ammunition depot in Idlib province. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the ministry said it had received with deep sadness the news of the casualties resulting from the incident. It extended its condolences to the families of the victims and the Syrian people and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Earlier on Wednesday, the Syrian Ministry of Defense said an explosion occurred at a temporary storage facility for weapons and war remnants near the city of Sarmada i…

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel Wednesday as escalating fighting between theUnited Statesand Iran and attacks on energy facilities and shipping routes heightened concerns over global supplies and rising costs for consumers and businesses. Brent crude, the international benchmark, settled at $101.21 a barrel, crossing into triple digits for the first time since July, whileU.S.benchmark crude finished at $96.05 a barrel. The gains followed attacks on oil facilities and vessels in the Middle East that raised the risk of further disruptions to supplies already const…

Rome, Sept. 10 (SANA)Napoli suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday in the opening round of theUEFA Champions League.Norwegian midfielderMartin Odegaardscored Arsenal’s only goal in the 75th minute, giving his side three points at the start of their campaign in the competition, where they finished runners-up in the previous edition.With the result,Arsenalmoved onto three points and sit 12th in the standings on goal difference behind the teams above them, while Napoli remain without a point in 30th place.

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Syria’sCulture Ministryis stepping up efforts to combat illiteracy and expand access toadult educationas the country grapples with the legacy of years of war and displacement that has left about one in five Syrians unable to read or write. The ministry highlighted the scale of the challenge at an event markingInternational Literacy Day,where officials outlined plans to expandliteracy programs,introduce new teaching methods and use digital technology to reach people who have been excluded from education. Ministry data presented at the event showed that around 4 millio…

London, Sept.10 (SANA)Syria participated through a delegation from the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management in the secondWorld Fire Congress(WFC), held in London on Sept. 8 and 9.According to a statement published by the ministry on its Telegram channel on Wednesday, the delegation included Deputy Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management for Disaster Management Affairs Ahmad Aqziz and Director of the Syrian Civil DefenseMunir Mustafa.The congress reviewed the latest international experiences and practices in fire prevention and community protection, as well as mechanisms for pres…

Kuwait City/ Doha, Sept. 10 (SANA)Kuwait and Qatarwelcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) Board of Governors’ decision to remove the Syria-related non-compliance item from its agenda, describing it as an important step toward strengthening Syria’s cooperation with the agency. In a statement posted on X Thursday, theKuwaiti Foreign Ministrysaid the decision, adopted by consensus, reflects the positive results of cooperation between Syria and the IAEA and would help bolster international confidence and supportSyria’s engagement with international institutions. The ministry praise…

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President Delcy Rodríguez of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is visiting Suriname. The head of state arrived at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport with her delegation on Thursday, September 10. The mission aims to further deepen bilateral relations between the two countries and provide space to discuss concrete cooperation opportunities. Minister Melvin Bouva of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation (BIS) emphasized this earlier in the day in an interview with the Communications Service Suriname (CDS). According to the minister, the visit is the first personal meeting…

When Russia began its illegal, barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin made a series of rash predictions. Soon, it was two weeks. Then, one month. Six months. Putin thought that the Ukrainian state would crumble. That the will of the Ukrainian people could be broken. Mr. President: It has been four years, and 198 days of courageous resistance. Mr. President, a year ago, I had the honour of standing next to you in Kyiv’s Sophia Square – the centre of Ukraine’s battles for liberty and celebrations of your freedoms. My message then is the same as today: Canada will always stan…

The Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to the Maldives from 14–15 September 2026, at the invitation of His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The invitation was extended to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during President Dr Muizzu’s Official Visit to Malaysia in April 2025. This will be the Malaysian Prime Ministers’ maiden visit to the Maldives since assuming office in November 2022. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with President Dr Muizzu and hold official talks, focusing on strengthening bilateral …

BEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to New Delhi for this year's BRICS gathering just over a week after he took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek. The two back-to-back multilateral engagements converge on a single, defining theme: galvanizing solidarity and cooperation across the Global South. The SCO "takes root in the Global South, its heart beats with the Global South, and it is an important pillar of South-South cooperation," Xi said at the Bishkek summit concluded on Tuesday last week, calling on…

Regulation Minister David Seymour and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee have today announced the next steps in the implementation of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review. “If we are going to unlock New Zealand’s potential, we need to let Kiwi businesses get on with business,” Mr Seymour says. “The average lifespan of a café or restaurant is less than two years. The Review went straight to the source to find out why. The review received 247 written submissions, met directly with 13 sector representative groups, members of 27 District Licensing Committees (DLCs), 12 te…

Work is officially underway on the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment, with the sod turned today on the site of the new acute services building and 158-bed ward tower, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "Today marks a major milestone for Northland, as the Government continues to invest in the infrastructure Northlanders need to access timely, quality healthcare now and into the future," Mr Brown says. "Much of Whangārei Hospital dates back to the 1950s and is no longer equipped to meet the needs of a growing population. We need facilities that support modern models of care and provide greater …

Whangārei Hospital's new Child Health Centre was officially opened today, giving children, young people, and their families across Northland a purpose-built home for outpatient and community child health services, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "Children and young people in Northland deserve to receive care in facilities that are built for them," Mr Brown says. "This $35 million centre replaces an ageing children's clinic with a modern, welcoming space designed around the needs of children and their families." The centre provides medical and non-medical outpatient and community services…