Cairo, June 16 (SANA)TheArab Leagueon Tuesday condemned the opening of a diplomatic mission for the so-calledSomalilandinoccupied Jerusalem, saying the move violates international law and U.N. resolutions governing the status of the city. In a statement, the Arab League said establishing diplomatic missions in occupied Jerusalem or recognizing the city as a location for foreign representation runs counter to the international consensus on its legal status and conflicts with relevant U.N.Security Councilresolutions. The organization said the step could contribute to efforts to alter Jerusalem…

Dutch court sentences deposed regime militia commander to 26 years Homs event highlights Circassian heritage during Syria’s Intangible Heritage Week President al-Sharaa: Transitional justice should not be used for revenge or domination Homs concert celebrates Syrian musical heritage at Intangible Heritage Week Al-Shaibani welcomes Jordanian delegation led by Safadi at Damascus airport President al-Sharaa: Reports of Syria entering Lebanon are unfounded President al-Sharaa: Syrians’ unity is key to rebuilding Syria, restoring its standing Kanatri: Four Seas Initiative redefines Syria’s r…

New York, June 16 (SANA)The United Nations has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation inLebanonamid continuing Israeli attacks and large-scale population displacement, stressing the importance of ensuring sustained humanitarian assistance and bringing hostilities to an end. According to UN News,Anandita Philipose, representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Lebanon, said that the number of displaced people in the country has reached around 1.4 million, representing more than 20 percent of Lebanon’s population. Philipose noted that approximately 16,000 pregnant women…

SINGAPORE, June 16 (SANA)The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday that hundreds of millions of children around the world are facing growing risks linked toclimate change, saying that extreme weather events are increasingly threatening their health, education and future prospects. According to a report cited by Reuters, approximately 1.8 billion children are exposed to drought risks, while 1.2 billion are affected by extreme heat waves. More than 1.1 billion children face at least three overlapping climate-related hazards, raising concerns that multiple and interconnected …

Homs, June 16 (SANA)Syria’sMinistry of Energyhas completed the rehabilitation of five oil wells in the al-Bishri field in the country’s central region, part of a wider project aimed at restoring production capacity and improving the performance of oil infrastructure. The work, carried out by the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC), covers five of the seven wells included in the project and was completed using the company’s in-house technical expertise and operational resources, the ministry said in a statement on its Telegram channel. The rehabilitation is part of ongoing efforts to return oil fi…

Homs event highlights Circassian heritage during Syria’s Intangible Heritage Week President al-Sharaa: Transitional justice should not be used for revenge or domination Homs concert celebrates Syrian musical heritage at Intangible Heritage Week Al-Shaibani welcomes Jordanian delegation led by Safadi at Damascus airport President al-Sharaa: Reports of Syria entering Lebanon are unfounded President al-Sharaa: Syrians’ unity is key to rebuilding Syria, restoring its standing Kanatri: Four Seas Initiative redefines Syria’s regional economic role Latakia celebrates local heritage at spring m…

Baghdad, June 16 (SANA)Iraqi Prime MinisterAli Falih al-Zaidiand U.S. presidential envoyTom Barrackdiscussed plans to rehabilitate theKirkuk-Baniyasoil pipeline during talks inBaghdad, as the two sides also reviewed regional developments and security issues, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office on Tuesday. The discussions focused on advancing a memorandum of understanding signed withTI Capitalto restore the pipeline, which would reconnect northern Iraq’s oil fields toSyria‘s Mediterranean coast. Iraqi officials described the project as an important route for oil exp…

Jakarta, June 17 (SANA)A shallowearthquakemeasuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck the centralIndonesianisland of Sulawesi on Tuesday, with initial reports indicating no casualties or damage. Agence France-Presse (AFP) quoted the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as saying that the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth at 10:27 a.m. local time in an area southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said residents in the cities of Palu and Sigi felt strong tremors, but stressed that there was no risk of a tsunam…

Washington,June 16 (SANA)US Vice PresidentJ.D. Vance said on Monday that theceasefire agreementsigned between theUnited StatesandIranis a highly general public document, noting that the details will be determined during subsequent negotiations. Reuters quoted Vance as saying during an interview with CNN that “the memorandum of understanding is about a page and a half long, so it is a very general document.” Addressing a number of unresolved issues, Vance added: “We will have to resolve those matters during the technical negotiation phase.” His remarks came a day after US President Donald Tr…

Homs, June 16 (SANA)A cultural event celebratingCircassian heritagebrought together traditional dress, cuisine, folklore and music in Homs on Monday as part ofSyria‘s Intangible Heritage Week, an initiative aimed at promoting awareness of the country’s diverse cultural traditions. Held at the Culture Palace and organized by theHomsDirectorate of Culture in cooperation with the Najeeb Foundation for Heritage, the event featured exhibitions of traditional Circassian clothing, handicrafts, household items and cuisine, alongside artistic performances showcasing Circassian customs, dances and folk…

Washington, June 16 (SANA)EgyptandBelgiumshared the points after a 1-1 draw in their opening Group G match of the2026 FIFA World Cupon Monday at Seattle Stadium. Egypt took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour, but Belgium leveled midway through the second half when Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the 66th minute. The result leaves both teams with one point after the opening round of Group G fixtures. The group’s remaining first-round match between Iran and New Zealand is scheduled to be played later.

Riyad, June 16 (SANA)Saudi Foreign MinisterFaisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Monday with his Jordanian counterpart,Ayman Safadi, to discuss developments in the region following the recently announcedceasefire agreementbetween the United States and Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its account on platform X that the two ministers also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest during their call. The discussions came afterWashingtonandTehranannounced on Sunday that they had reached an agreement, brokered by Pakistan, to end military operations, reopen the Strait of …

Kuwait, June 16 (SANA)Kuwaiti Foreign MinisterSheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabahheld a phone call on Monday evening with his Turkish counterpart,Hakan Fidan, to discuss the latest developments in the region. In a statement published on platform X, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two ministers reviewed recent regional developments and efforts being undertaken in response to them, with particular focus on an agreement regarding a memorandum of understanding between theUnited StatesandIran. According to the ministry, the memorandum provides for an immediate and permanent cessat…

Damascus, June 16 (SANA)Minister of InformationKhaled Zaarour met on Monday withMinister of Religious EndowmentsMohammad Abu al-Khair Shukri at the Ministry of Information to discuss the importance of integrating media and religious roles in protecting society and strengthening soundpublic awareness. The Ministry of Information said on its Telegram channel that the meeting focused on developing religious and media discourse to build a comprehensive and balanced societal awareness that reinforces the values ofmoderationandtolerance, counters hate speech and extremism, and promotes a more infor…

Washington, June 16 (SANA)Saudi ArabiaandUruguayplayed out a 1-1 draw in their opening Group H match of the2026 FIFA World Cupat Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. Saudi defenderAbdulelah Al-Amriput his side ahead in the 41st minute, butMaximiliano Araújoequalized for Uruguay 10 minutes from time to ensure both teams shared the points. The result leaves Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Spain and Cape Verde level on one point each after the opening round of Group H matches.

Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, ka vizituar sot Muzeun “Eksodi ‘99”, i themeluar nga “Reporting House”, në Stacionin e Trenave në Prishtinë, një hapësirë e dedikuar për kujtesën e dëbimit masiv të shqiptarëve të Kosovës gjatë pranverës së vitit 1999. “E vendosur brenda një vagoni treni, kjo ekspozitë ofron një përjetim domethënës që kontribuon në ruajtjen e kujtesës kolektive dhe dokumentimin e një kapitulli të rëndësishëm të historisë sonë. Iniciativa të tilla kanë vlerë të veçantë në edukimin e brezave të rinj dhe në nderimin e përvojave të aty…

Under the High Patronage of the Burundian Head of State, His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye, Commander-in-Chief of the Defense and Security Corps, the Higher Institute of Military Executives (ISCAM), opened the 2025-2026 academic year this Friday, June 12, 2026. This ceremony was marked by several highlights, including the final incorporation of the 55th class of officer cadets, the handover between the 51st and 52nd classes, the presentation of diplomas as well as the swearing-in of the winners of the 50th class. The event took place in the presence of the Minister of National Defense and …

A margine dei lavori del G7 di Evian, il Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, ha avuto un colloquio con il Primo Ministro del Canada, Mark Carney. L’incontro ha permesso di passare in rassegna lo stato di attuazione del piano d’azione per la cooperazione rafforzata Italia-Canada, concordando sull’opportunità di consolidarla ulteriormente. In tale quadro, i due Leader hanno convenuto di continuare a lavorare per l’adozione di un accordo quadro tra Roma e Ottawa su temi strategici quali la difesa, le infrastrutture, l’energia, i minerali critici, lo spazio. Sul tema dei minerali critici, i…

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The environmental impacts of a former mine site on conservation land in the Marlborough Sounds are being investigated for remediation, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced today. “The Endeavour Inlet site was mined for antimony, a metal used in a range of industrial applications, between the 1870s and early 1900s, leaving waste rock behind in parts of the site,” Ms Grigg says. The Ministry for the Environment and Department of Conservation (DOC) are each contributing $232,000 to the two-year project, enabling DOC to undertake a detailed site inves…