Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Syrian companies signed a series of agreements with Turkish and Saudi partners on Saturday aimed at supporting reconstruction projects, industrial development and infrastructure investment inSyria. The agreements, announced on the sidelines of theBuildexInternational Construction Exhibition in Damascus, cover sectors including construction, project management, logistics, industrial supplies, security systems and engineering services. Among the deals, the Hasakah branch of the Engineers Syndicate signed cooperation agreements with Saudi construction company Skilled Han…

Kinshasa, June 14 (SANA)The number of confirmedEbola casesin the Democratic Republic of theCongohas risen to approximately 710 over the past 24 hours, according to figures released by the country’s health authorities. The Congolese Ministry of Health said in a post on the X platform on Saturday that the confirmed cases include 149 deaths linked to the outbreak. The Congolese government said around 300 people are currently being treated in hospital isolation wards, noting that the spread of the virus remains contained following examinations conducted in three northeastern provinces. The deve…

Vancouver, Canada, June 14 (SANA)Australia began its2026 FIFA World Cupcampaign with a 2-0 victory overTürkiyein their Group D opener at BC Place on Saturday, securing three points ahead of a second-round clash with the United States. Nestory Irankunda putAustraliaahead in the 27th minute, finishing from close range after being set up by Paul Okon-Engstler. Türkiye pressed for an equalizer before and after halftime, with Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Arda Güler among the visitors’ main attacking threats, but Australia resisted the pressure through a disciplined defensive display and several key saves…

Washington, June 14 (SANA)Morocco heldBrazilto a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the teams’ opening Group C match of the2026 FIFA World Cupat MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Moroccotook the lead in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari finished a move created by Ibrahim Diaz after a strong start by the North African side. The Atlas Lions created several additional scoring opportunities but were unable to extend their advantage. Brazil responded by regaining control of possession and leveled the match in the 32nd minute through Vinicius Junior, who scored from inside the penalty area. The draw leaves …

Doha, June 14 (SANA)Chinese shipbuilderHudong-Zhonghuahas begun construction of the first QC-Max liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier forQatar Energy, featuring a record cargo capacity of 271,000 cubic meters and set to become the largest LNG carrier in the world. According to CNBC, the vessel is part of a broader contract covering 24 QC-Max carriers. The project supports Qatar Energy’s strategy to expand its fleet to 128 vessels, strengthening logistics for the North Field expansion and enhancing its ability to meet growing global demand forLNG. The first carrier is scheduled for delivery in…

Washington, June 14 (SANA)Apple unveiled newartificial intelligence features for HomeKit-compatible security cameras, expanding its push into the smart-home market with tools designed to make video footage easier to search and analyze. The company said the new capabilities will allow users to automatically identify and describe events captured by cameras and locate specific footage using natural-language searches. Appleannounced the updates during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), according to technology news website The Verge. The company said the features are powered by i…

Occupied Jerusalem, June 14 (SANA)A Palestinian was killed by Israeli occupation forces east ofKhan Younisin the southernGaza Stripon Sunday, according to Palestinian sources. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported thatIsraeli forcesopened fire on a young Palestinian near the Bani Suheila roundabout east of Khan Younis, resulting in his death. According to thePalestinian Ministry of Health,the total number of victims of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire of Oct. 10 has reached 984 killed and 3,122 injured. In theWest Bank, Israeli occupation forces arrested seven Pales…

Riyadh, June 14 (SANA)Representatives of Syria’sInterior Ministryparticipated in a seminar inRiyadhon the role of media security in strengthening community safety, the ministry said on Sunday. The event, hosted byNaif Arab Universityfor Security Sciences, brought together participants to discuss the role of media communication in supporting public security and social stability. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Interior Ministry said its participation was aimed at exchanging expertise and highlighting the importance of coordination between media and security institutions in addressing c…

Damascus, June 14 (SANA)Chinese companies showcased constructionmaterials, sanitary systems, aluminium products and industrial textiles at the 24th Buildex International Exhibition in Damascus, reflecting growing interest in Syria’s market and construction-related opportunities. Representatives told SANA on Sunday that the exhibition provided valuable information on local demand and enabled them to meet withSyrian businesses, opening discussions on future partnerships, supply agreements and potential investments. Several companies indicated they are exploring ways to expand their presence in…

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Tartous, June 13 (SANA)A privately developed Tropical Forest on Syria’sMediterraneancoast is attracting growing numbers of visitors, offering an unusual landscape of tropical fruit trees and dense greenery rarely associated with the country. Located in the village of Blata al-Gharbiya, 3 km north ofTartousprovince, the site began as a small agricultural project on a single donum, or about 1,000 square meters. Over time, it expanded into a miniature tropical forest featuring species such as papaya, avocado, lychee, dragon fruit and tropical banana. Natural pathways, seating areas and rock for…

Berlin, June 13 (SANA)TheSyrian Students UnioninGermanyorganized a forum entitled “Youth Between Identity and the Future,” attended by Mohammad Baraa Shukri,Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassyin Berlin, Oliver Igel, Mayor of Treptow, and a large gathering of Syrian students. The event featured the honoring of a number of outstanding Syrian students in Germany in recognition of their academic achievements and their role in representing Syrian youth in a distinguished and positive manner. Participants also stressed the importance of supporting and empowering young people, enabling them to …

New York, June.13 (SANA)Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,Ibrahim Olabi, met withUN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterresat United Nations Headquarters in New York. During the meeting, Olabi delivered a written message fromSyria’s Foreign and Expatriates MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibanito the UN Secretary-General. Olabi reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with theUnited Nationsin a manner that serves the interests of the Syrian people and safeguardsSyria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. The meeting formed part of ongoing diplomatic engageme…

Daraa, June 13 (SANA)TheMinistry of Interiorannounced the arrest of Hassan Ali Qoujah and Ajwan Ahmad Karjout inDaraaProvince as part of ongoing investigations involving Raafat Anwar Al-Amoudi, who was detained earlier. The ministry said that information and confessions obtained during the investigation indicated their involvement in violations committed against citizens during the deposed regime’s era. In a statement, the ministry said that investigations revealed the three detainees’ involvement in military and security-related abuses in Daraa city. These included serving at the “Hamida al…

Washington, June 13 (SANA)A senior U.S. official said on Saturday that Washington and Tehran had reached what he described as a “very strong” agreement that includes the reopening of theStrait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to Reuters, the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the agreement requires Iran to reopen the strategic waterway and allow the resumption of maritime traffic without transit fees. In return, the United States would lift its naval blockade onIranin parallel with the reopening of the strait, the official said. He added …

Idlib, June 13 (SANA)Syrian Public Works and Housing Minister Mustafa Abdul Razzaq inspected work on the expansion of the Idlib-Ariha highway on Saturday, describing the route as a key transport corridor for trade and movement across northwestSyria. The project, which passes through the al-Mastumah area, includes widening the road to 24 meters, installing a new lighting network, constructing a central median and upgrading traffic safety infrastructure. Abdul Razzaq said the highway is one of the province’s main transport routes, linking population centers and supporting commercial traffic an…

Deir Ezzor, June 13 (SANA)The Ministry of Energy announced on Saturday that 11 additional water stations had been returned to service after equipment removed as a precaution against flooding from risingEuphrates Riverwater levels earlier this month was reinstalled. The ministry said in a statement posted on its Telegram channel that technical and engineering teams from the General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation restored six stations in the northern countryside ofDeir Ezzorand five others in the eastern countryside. The ministry added that technical teams continue working to secure…

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Beirut, June 13 (SANA)Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said on Saturday that the cumulative death toll from theIsraeli offensiveonLebanonsince March 2 has risen to 3,756, with 11,632 people wounded. The figures were released by the ministry’s Emergency Operations Center and cover the period through June 13. Israeli airstrikesand artillery shelling continued acrosssouthern Lebanonon Saturday, targeting towns in the Nabatieh district and other areas near the border, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). An Israeli drone struck the town of Habboush and another target near the Z…

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