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…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu presided over the Engineers’ Award 2026 ceremony this evening, an accolade conferred by the Government to recognise engineers who have rendered invaluable service to the nation and continue to set an exemplary benchmark in their profession. Held at Barceló Nasandhura, the event marks a historic milestone in according national honour and prestige to engineering professionals. The initiative underscores the pivotal role of the construction industry in driving economic growth, whilst paying tribute to the dedication of local engineers and industry stakeholders towards…

Wrap-up speech by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on Government’s response to the “2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appointment Holders and Members of Parliament” on 10 September 2026. Mr Speaker, I thank all Members who have spoken in this debate. I will respond to the broader issues that have been raised, and Minister Chan will address the specific issues relating to the salary framework. I have listened to all the speeches earlier and I am glad there is considerable common ground across the House. This was also the case when Parliament debated political …

The document sets out data relating to the work of the Public Prosecution Service and trends in criminal activity over the past year. The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and the Crown Prosecutor of the State, Teresa Peramato, display the Annual Report of the Prosecutor's Office (Pool Moncloa/ Fernando Calvo) The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and the Crown Prosecutor of the State, Teresa Peramato, display the Annual Report of the Prosecutor's Office (Pool Moncloa/ Fernando Calvo) The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has met with…

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At 15, an unexpected pregnancy could have ended one young girl’s educational journey. Instead, she persevered, became a teacher and went on to receive the President’s Cup. Her story of resilience set the tone for the launch as First Lady Mrs Veronique Herminie officially launched the “Welcome to Puberty” Initiative at the SITE Auditorium, Mont Fleuri, on Thursday. The “Welcome to Puberty” Initiative is being implemented through a collaboration between the Office of the First Lady, the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, and WOSITA Foundation, bringing together their efforts …