Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syria’sInterior Ministryannounced Wednesday that security forces arrested 10 remnants of thedeposed regimeduring separate security operations carried out over the past two days in Daraa, Aleppo, and Idlib provinces. A source at the Interior Ministry told SANA on Wednesday that the recent operations focused on the three provinces and resulted in the arrest of a number of wanted individuals. Those arrested included a former commander of the First Corps and former head of the security and military committee in the southern region during the rule of the ousted regime. The…

Damascus Countryside, June 18 (SANA)Invest Group Overseas (IGO)on Wednesday launched its“Yaafour 963” residential projectin the Yaafour area ofDamascus Countryside, marking the first announced project under the company’s new investment plan in Syria. The launch ceremony was attended byTourism MinisterMazen al-Salhani, Damascus Governor Maher Marwan Edlbi, Damascus Countryside Governor Amer al-Sheikh, Syrian Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority Chairman Omar al-Husari, andJordanian Ambassador to SyriaSufian Qudah. The project aims to support the real estate development sector and attrac…

Ankara, June 17 (SANA)Turkish Vice PresidentCevdet Yilmazsaid Wednesday that joint efforts contributing to stability inSyriaand the development of cooperation withLebanonacross various sectors remain among Ankara’s priorities. According to Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency, Yilmaz made the remarks in a post on the Turkish social media platform “In Sosyal” after receiving Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri and his accompanying delegation. Yilmaz said that expanding cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, and defense, alongside policies that include all segments of Lebanese society and jo…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)More than a decade into the war, the widespread violations, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and mass atrocities committed under the ousted regime have left deep scars on Syrian society. Today, many Syrians yearn forjusticeandaccountability. Amid the victims’ demands for accountability and redress, and the urgent need to protect civil peace and social cohesion, transitional justice has emerged as a legal framework capable of reconciling justice and stability, while laying the foundations for a state based on citizenship where there is no place for impunity. …

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syrian Foreign Minister,Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Wednesday German State Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister Serap Güler. Talks during the meeting dealt with measures to follow up on outcomes ofPresident Ahmad al-Sharaa‘s visit to Berlin. The two sides discussed practical steps that should be taken to activate, strengthen, and expand the Syrian-German partnership, particularly in the investment sector, the joint business council, and private companies. They also reviewed joint efforts to support stability in the region.

Damascus, June 17 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington could resume military action against Iran if future negotiations fail, despite an expected memorandum of understanding aimed at extending a ceasefire and creating conditions for broader talks between the two sides. Speaking at theG7summit in Evian, France,Trumpdescribed the anticipated memorandum as a “good, strong agreement” but stressed that it would not constitute a final settlement, according to AFP. He warned that the United States would return to military action if Iran failed to meet what Washington considers accepta…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Interior Minister Anas Khattab on Wednesday inaugurated a new headquarters for Syria’s Civil Affairs Directorate inDamascusas part of efforts to modernize public services and expand digital government systems. The facility, located on Ibn Asaker Street, includes modern reception areas equipped with electronic systems designed to improve service delivery, reduce waiting times and streamline administrative procedures, according to theInterior Ministry. The ministry said the new center is intended to enhance civil registry services and facilitate access to official docum…

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Rome/Brussels, June 17 (SANA)Pope Leo XIV and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday welcomed the agreement between theUnited StatesandIranaimed at ending the war in the Middle East. According to AFP, the pope described the agreement as the result of “encouraging efforts in dialogue and negotiation.” At the same time, Pope Leo expressed deep concern over developments in the war in Ukraine, calling for dialogue that could lead to a just and lasting peace. Speaking at a press conference inBrussels, Rutte said the restoration of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz repres…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syria’s Attorney General, Judge Hassan al-Turba, said on Wednesday that enforcing the law and prosecuting major criminals before Syrian courts is the proper path towards achieving transitional justice, stressing that court proceedings are at the heart of the process. In a statement to SANA,al Turbasaid accountability remains a key pillar of transitional justice, noting that the Ministry of Justice is working with the Ministry of Interior, theNational Commission for Transitional Justiceand the National Commission for Missing Persons to pursue those responsible for viola…

Rome, June 17 (SANA)The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a new U.S. contribution of $800 million to support its humanitarian and relief operations in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries. The Rome-based agency said the funding would support “life-saving operations” and help deliver food assistance to more than 38 million vulnerable people in around 37 countries, according to AFP. TheWFPsaid it is facing growing financial pressure amid declining funding levels and rising humanitarian needs worldwide. Earlier this month, the agency warned of a severe shortage of available resources…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)The Syrian Journalists Union on Wednesday condemned the raid byIsraeli occupation forceson the home of Syrian journalist Sanad Ayed al-Hamad in the town of Saida al-Golan, Quneitra province, southern Syria, describing it as aviolation of international law. The union said in a statement that al-Hamad, a member of the organization, was questioned during the operation, stressing that the incident violated international humanitarian law and provisions safeguarding journalists working in conflict-affected areas, includingUN Security Council Resolution2222 (2015). The union…

Ankara, June 17 (SANA)Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has captured a suspected senior operative of ISIS-Khorasan, theAfghanistan-based branch of the Terrorist group, and brought him toTürkiye, security sources told Anadolu Agency on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Ahmet Kazanci and known by the aliases Abu Ubeyde and Abu Ibrahim, was detained in an intelligence operation targeting the group’s media network, according to the sources. Security officials said Kazanci assumed responsibility for ISIS-K’s media activities linked to Türkiye after the arrest of his predecess…

Cairo, June 17 (SANA)A delegation from the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, headed by President Malek Haj Ali, participated in CONSTRA TECH 2026 inCairo, where it presented Syria’s national framework for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and highlighted digital solutions to support reconstruction efforts. The conference, hosted in the Egyptian capital with the participation of more than 1,500 specialists from over 17 countries, focused on the latest developments in construction, digital transformation, smart cities, sustainability, artificial intelligence, digital twins and geographic informatio…

Damascus, June 18 (SANA)Amnesty International has warned that Israel’s continued restrictions on the return of residents to parts ofsouthern Lebanoncould amount to a war crime, citing the forced displacement of civilians and ongoing barriers preventing them from returning to their homes. In a statement published Wednesday, the rights organization said Israeli evacuation orders had displaced hundreds of thousands of people and that authorities had failed to provide adequate guarantees for the safety of civilians affected by the measures. Amnesty Internationalsaid areas from which residents ar…

Geneva, June 17 (SANA)Qatar condemned continued Israeli attacks on Syria, Palestine and Lebanon, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security and stability. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Qatar’s permanent representative to theUnited NationsOffice in Geneva, made the remarks during an interactive dialogue on the annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA). Al Muftah reiterated Qatar’s rejection of illegal Israeli settlement expansion, poli…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)SyrianCivil Defense teamsresponded to 221 incidents across the country over the past 24 hours, includingfires and traffic accidentsthat left 18 people injured, the agency said Wednesday on its Telegram channel. According to the agency,emergency crewsresponded to 19 traffic accidents on Tuesday that injured 16 civilians. The injured received first aid before being transported to hospitals for further treatment, while teams secured the affected areas and removed accident debris. The Civil Defense urged motorists to reduce speed, ensure vehicles are in good mechanical co…

Evian-les-Bains, June 17 (SANA)Leaders of theGroup of Seven(G7) on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire inLebanonand welcomed a temporary agreement between theUnited StatesandIran, while emphasizing the need to maintain regional stability and safeguard global energy supplies, Reuters reported. Meeting at the summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, the leaders said diplomatic efforts should continue to address regional security concerns and prevent further escalation in the Middle East. In a joint statement, the G7 reaffirmed support for negotiations aimed at addressing concerns related to …

Occupied Jerusalem, June 17 (SANA)Four Palestinians were injured and five others detained on Wednesday during raids byIsraeli occupation forcesacross theWest Bank, whilesettlerscarried out attacks on homes and religious sites in several areas, according to thePalestiniannews agency WAFA. WAFA reported that Israeli settlers attacked homes in the Bir Qouza and al-Hariq areas, damaging vehicles and property. Israeli forces later confronted residents who attempted to prevent the attacks, resulting in injuries to four Palestinians. In Qalqilya, Israeli forces raided several neighborhoods and deta…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Two injured Syrian students were able to sit for their Basic Education Certificate exams this week afterSyrian Arab Red Crescentambulance teams transported them to examination centers inLatakiaandDamascus, the organization said Wednesday on its Telegram channel. In Latakia province, ambulance crews accompanied a student suffering from fractures from Jableh National Hospital to an examination center in the village of al-Qutaylibiyah before returning him to the hospital to continue treatment. In a separate operation, Red Crescent teams assisted a female student who sust…