Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Gold pricesremained unchanged in theSyrian marketon Thursday from the previous day, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at SYP 16,100 per gram, while the buying price stood at SYP 15,800. The selling price of 18-karat gold was SYP 13,800 per gram, while the buying price stood at SYP 13,500. The authority put the price of an ounce of gold on the global market at $4,408. Ininternational markets, US gold futures edged lower on Thursday, with December contracts opening…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)The race for the2026 Ballon d’Oris gathering pace, with Barcelona throwing its weight behindLamine Yamalwhile Kylian Mbappé, defending winner Ousmane Dembélé and Harry Kane present compelling cases of their own. Thirty players are competing for the award, whose winner will be announced in London on Oct. 26. For Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, there is little doubt about who should win. “He is my player, Lamine is a Barcelona player and he deserves the Ballon d’Or,” Flick said after the 19-year-old produced another record-breaking performance in Barcelona’s 5-1 Champion…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)TheUnited Statesreaffirmed its support forSyria’s reintegration into the global financial system during talks in Damascus between Syrian Finance MinisterMohammed Yisr Barniehand aU.S. Treasury Departmentdelegation on strengthening financial cooperation between the two countries.The meeting reviewed the development of Syrian-U.S. relations and cooperation over the past year and a half, with discussions focusing particularly on the financial sector.The U.S. delegation stressed its continued support for efforts to reintegrate Syria into theglobal financial systemand highl…

Baku, Sept. 10 (SANA)Two Azerbaijani nationals were killed and two others injured after a cargo ship carrying Azerbaijani crew members was attacked by drones in theBlack Sea, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday. The vessel, TEDY, was attacked on Wednesday, killing two Azerbaijani nationals and injuring two others, Azerbaijan’s state-run Azertag news agency reported, citing the ministry’s press service. The ministry said it was coordinating with relevant Azerbaijani government agencies, the country’s diplomatic missions and authorities in the countries concerned. It urged Azerbaijani…

Rome, Sep.10 (SANA)Chargé d’Affaires of theSyrian Arab Republic’s Embassy in Rome, Ambassador Hussein al-Sabbagh, met on Thursday with Agostino Inguscio, Director of theUnited Nations Development Program(UNDP) Centre in Rome. The meeting addressed several issues related to supporting programs in Syria. Al-Sabbagh stressed the importance of building partnerships focusing on the recovery of Syria’s energy sector and contribution to the reconstruction process in line with environmental standards.

Beijing, Sep. 10 (SANA)At least 25 people were killed and five others injured Thursday after a fire broke out aboard a foreign cargo ship in the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. at the port of Qingdao, a major shipping hub on the northeasternChinesecoast. Xinhua News Agency, citing local authorities, reported that the fire broke out while the ship, which was carrying 42 people, was undergoing maintenance. The blaze left 25 people dead, according to the authorities. Twelve people were safely evacuated, while five injured people were taken to a hospital for treatment, the sources added. Emergency, fir…

Damascus, Sep.10 (SANA)The National Commission for TransitionalJusticesigned a memorandum of understanding with the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) on Thursday to strengthen technical and institutionalcooperationin supporting victims and survivors and advance transitional justice approaches that place victims at the center of the transitional process. The commission said in a statement on Telegram that the memorandum is part of its efforts to benefit from specialized expertise in psychosocial support, capacity building and the development of professional practices that uphold the rights o…

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Suriname, Jennifer Simons, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, will pay an official visit to the Republic of Suriname on September 11, 2026. Suriname and Venezuela have had diplomatic relations for fifty years. This special anniversary offers an appropriate moment to confirm the close ties between both countries, further deepen existing cooperation and open new perspectives for a future-oriented, sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation. During the visit, both heads of state and their respective …

Signatures: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.Through decades of research, investment, cooperation and industrial excellence, Europe has built a competitive, innovative and complete space ecosystem mastering every critical capability: launchers, satellites, navigation, Earth observation, connectivity, exploration, space traffic management, space safety, sustainability, resilience and space science.Today, however, the…

Signatures: Angola, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Djibouti, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United Kingdom, European Space Agency.The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) plays a fundamental role in maintaini…

Signatures: Angola, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Djibouti, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United Kingdom, European Space AgencySpace-based scientific data – acquired by Ear…

Signatures : Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrein, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, European Space Agency, UN Office of Outer Space Aff…

The President of the Republic received Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on Thursday September 10, 2026 at the Élysée Palace, on the occasion of his official visit to France and his participation in the International Space Summit. In continuation of the state visit of the President of the Republic to Hanoi in May 2025, this meeting made it possible to accelerate the implementation of the global strategic partnership and to develop cooperation between France and Vietnam, with the aim of strengthening our respective strategic autonomy. The two leaders addressed the internat…

BILL Transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 10, 2023 relating to equal pay between women and men through pay transparency. INDIVIDUAL MEASURES Find the minutes of the Council of Ministers of Thursday September 10, 2026. Transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 10, 2023 relating to equal pay between women and men through pay transparency. Find the report of the Council of Ministers of Thursday September 10, 2026. September 10, 2026- Report The Minister of Labor and Solidarity and the …

Signature: Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, European Space Agency, UN Office of Outer Spa…

* "It is for our shared pursuit and for the overarching trend of peace and development that we BRICS countries have come together," Chinese President Xi Jinping has said. * Today, the BRICS has expanded to 11 member countries and 10 partner countries, becoming a force for advancing a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations. BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from Sept. 12 to 13, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday. Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major…

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged resolute efforts to prevent major accidents after a foreign cargo ship caught fire in east China's Shandong Province. The cargo ship caught fire on Thursday morning while undergoing repairs at a port in the city of Qingdao, Shandong, causing major casualties. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called for intensified efforts to search and rescue people who are missing and provide support for those affected. In his instructions, …

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- As millions of teachers across China celebrated Teachers' Day on Thursday, they received a familiar message of greetings from President Xi Jinping. In a congratulatory message released a day earlier, Xi commended teachers nationwide for dedicating themselves to education, imparting knowledge and nurturing young minds, highlighting their significant contributions to the country's development. He called on teachers to enhance their professional competence and capabilities, and foster a new generation of young people to shoulder the mission of realizing national re…

“The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met in Calgary on September 10, 2026, and signed the 100 Year Partnership Declaration, setting out their intention to elevate the relationship between their countries into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and confirming their aligned nature. The leaders recalled that Canada was the first Western country to recognise the restoration of Ukraine’s independence on December 2, 1991, and that more than 1.3 million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage sustain the bond between the two peoples. The leaders…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during the President’s official visit to Canada. Prime Minister Carney and President Zelenskyy reaffirmed the strong and enduring friendship between Canada and Ukraine. The Prime Minister underscored Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Since Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable full-scale invasion began, Canada has provided over $8.5 billion in military support and over $750 million for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Canada has al…