Washington, Sept. 15 (SANA)A Pentagon report has warned that U.S. military operations in theMiddle Easthave strained weapons supplies, damaged bases and aircraft, and disrupted logistics networks, while creating shortages of advanced munitions. The report by the U.S. Department of War inspector general, cited by The Associated Press, said the conflict had caused “strategic shortages in stockpiles” and placed pressure on thedefense industry’s ability to replenish ammunition, particularly advanced missiles and defensive interceptors. U.S. defense companies could need about three years to resto…

Idlib, Sept. 15 (SANA)The fourthIdlib Book Fairis showcasingchildren’s literaturethrough interactive stories, educational activities and creative workshops designed to encourage young readers and make books a more engaging part of children’s lives. Children’s book publishers participating in the fair have attracted families and visitors with a variety of publications and activities that combine learning and entertainment, turning reading from a traditional pastime into an interactive experience aimed at strengthening children’s engagement with books. The children’s sections at the fair have …

Muscat, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria presented its experience in developing judicial inspection mechanisms and shifting from traditional oversight to preventive inspection during the 30th Meeting of Heads of Judicial Inspection Bodies and Authorities in Arab Countries, held in Salalah, Oman.A delegation from the Judicial Inspection Department at the Syrian Ministry of Justice participated in the meeting, held on Sept. 14-15 in Dhofar Governorate under the supervision of the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research affiliated with the Arab League.The Syrian delegation was headed by Judge Counselor A…

Riyadh, Sept. 14 (SANA)Thirteen civilians were injured after Yemen’sHouthi militiacarried out missile and drone attacks targeting civilian areas in three Saudi cities, Saudi authorities said Monday.The Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen.Turki al-Malikisaid in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the Houthi militia launched attacks using missiles and drones against civilian areas inKhamis Mushait, Abha and Taif in western Saudi Arabia.The attacks caused minor to moderate injuries to 13 civilians, damaged several residential homes and affected two vehicles.Al-Maliki added that the…

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Twenty people were injured in road accidents and fires across Syria over the past 24 hours, the Civil Defense Department of theMinistry of Emergency and Disaster Managementsaid Tuesday.Civil Defense teamsresponded to 18traffic accidentsnationwide, providing first aid to 18 injured people, transferring them to hospitals and clearing the sites of the incidents.The teams also extinguished 101firesacross Syria, including blazes in homes, commercial shops, grasslands, trees, waste areas and electrical wiring.Two people were injured in the fires and received first aid at the…

President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives at Dubai World Trade Centre for Arab Media Summit Artists bring hope and beauty to Syrian Art Week in Damascus Haneen Choir brings Safita’s musical voice to Syrian Art Week Syrian Visual Arts Exhibition: ‘The Impact of Art 2026’ From tools of destruction to art Damascene craftsmen grant war relics new life Draykish: A scenic natural masterpiece amid the mountains and valleys of Tartous Al-Farnlaq Forests attract visitors with stunning landscapes and serene beauty Syrian and Turkish social affairs ministers visit care centers and Damascus Old City

Beirut, Sept. 15 (SANA)Lebanese Prime MinisterNawaf Salamsaid Tuesday that Lebanon’s objective in negotiations with Israel is to end the war, secure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from allLebanese territory, release prisoners and enable displaced residents to return to their villages and towns. Speaking during a parliamentary session to question the government, Salam said negotiations do not represent a concession of rights, but rather a means of restoring them through diplomatic channels. He stressed that sustainable stability cannot be achieved without extending state authority across al…

Khartoum, Sept. 15 (SANA)Sudan is facing “the world’s largest hunger and displacement crisis,” with 20 million people suffering acute hunger and 14 million displaced, World Food Programme (WFP) Acting Executive Director Carl Skau warned after an eight-day visit to the country. Skau visited Khartoum, Darfur and Kordofan, where he said he witnessed the impact of conflict, hunger, displacement, drought and severe funding shortages on communities. According to food security assessments, around 5 million people are experiencing emergency levels of hunger, while about 200,000 people are facing fam…

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria and aUSeconomic delegation discussed investment opportunities in the transport sector during a roundtable meeting held in Damascus on Tuesday as part of talks aimed at strengthening economic partnerships. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, brought together Transport MinisterYarub Badrand members of the US delegation as part of a series of ministerial discussions on investment opportunities inSyria. Badr said Syria’s transport policy focuses on developing a sustainable, multimodal domestic land transport system, highlighti…

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA)UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai SheikhMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumsaid relations between theUAEandSyriaare based on friendship, brotherhood and mutual appreciation, following his meeting with President Ahmadal-Sharaain Dubai. In a post on the X platform after the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said the UAE welcomed Syria’s return to the path of development and expressed optimism over its renewed role on the global stage. “Our relations with Syria are relations of love, friendship, brotherhood and appreciation. We are pleased with its return …

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA)President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with several chief editors of Arab media outlets during a dialogue session on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. ​During the session,President al-Sharaaaddressed questions from attendees regarding the latest developments inSyriaand the region, bilateral relations with Arab nations, and ongoing efforts aimed at supporting security, stability, and development. ​He also touched upon the Syrian experience and the transformations taking pl…

​Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar discussed with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Damascus, Alnur Shah Huseynov, ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, alongside several issues of mutual interest. ​TheMinistry of Economyand Industry stated via its Telegram channel on Tuesday that Huseynov extended an official invitation to Minister al-Shaar from the Azerbaijani Minister of Economy to participate in the 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, scheduled to take pl…

Riyadh/Mecca, Sept. 15 (SANA)The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Muslim World League on Tuesday strongly condemned renewed Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, expressing full solidarity with the Kingdom and its efforts to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the repeated targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia by ballistic missiles and drones, describing the attacks as a violation of international law. In a statement on the social media platform X, Albudaiwi said the attacks p…

Amsterdam, Sept. 15 (SANA)Train services across theNetherlandswere disrupted on Tuesday after railway infrastructure was targeted in what the national rail network operator described as a coordinated act of sabotage. Dutch news agencyANP quoted ProRail, the company responsible for managing the rail network, as saying that safety systems had been disrupted at more than 30 locations, preventing trains from operating. During inspections at around 5:30 a.m., ProRail workers found sections of pipe attached to railway tracks. A train struck one of the objects near Steenwijk, but no injuries were r…

Jakarta, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria’s National Mini Football Team continued its strong campaign at the 2026 Asian Mini Football Cup in Indonesia with a commanding 8-1 victory over Pakistan on Tuesday, strengthening its position in the continental competition. The win marked Syria’s third victory in the tournament, alongside one defeat, boosting the team’s chances of advancing to the next stage. Syria had earlier bounced back from its previous setback with a convincing 5-0 victory over Japan, collecting six points from two wins and one loss at that stage of the competition. The national team produ…

Washington, Sept. 15 (SANA)The United States has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed weapons in Earth’s orbit, marking a significant development in Washington’s military posture in space. US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the United States now has “on-orbit space control weapons” capable of protecting US and allied forces against hostile actions, but declined to disclose the systems involved or provide details about their capabilities. Meink made the disclosure during the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Marylan…

Kyiv, Sept. 15 (SANA)Ukraine’s General Staff said Russian military casualties since the beginning of 2026 have exceeded 300,000, with more than 301,000 troops reported killed or wounded during the year. The figures, published by Ukraine’s General Staff and cited by Ukrinform, put Russian personnel losses at 301,030 since the start of 2026. Ukraine said the number is comparable to the manpower of nearly 150 motorized rifle regiments, based on an estimated 2,000 personnel per regiment. Summer saw highest reported losses According to the Ukrainian figures, Russian forces suffered their heavies…

Damascus, Sep. 15 (SANA)Syrian Arab Army Border Guard forces thwarted on Tuesday an attempt to smuggle quantities ofdrugsfrom Lebanon into Syrian territory, including Captagon, hashish, methamphetamine and marijuana. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt smuggling routes and prevent illicit drugs from reaching Syrian territory and local markets.Earlier on Saturday, border guards announced that they have seized 32 kilograms of hashish and a shipment containing around 194,000 Captagon since the beginning of September in separate operations.

Dubai/Riyadh, Sept. 15 (SANA)The United States expects a change in the Red Sea security situation “soon” and is coordinating with regional allies over maritime security, a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Massad Boulos, Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, said freedom of navigation in the Red Sea was a “red line” for Washington, adding that coordination with regional allies was underway. “We’re starting to see things turning in a positive direction in the past few hours. We haven’t announced it yet,” Boulos said during the Arab Media Summit in…

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA)President Ahmadal-Sharaasaid Syria is entering a new phase focused on rebuilding state institutions, strengthening economic growth and restoring its regional and international role, during a dialogue titled “Syria of the Future” at the 2026 Arab Media Summit in Dubai. President al-Sharaa arrived at theDubai World Trade Centreon Tuesday to participate as a keynote speaker at the summit, which brings together media leaders, officials and industry figures from across theArab worldto discuss developments shaping the media sector and regional issues. During the session, the …