Beirut, Sept. 15 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces continued attacks on towns and cities insouthern Lebanonon Monday, using airstrikes and artillery shelling that caused significant material damage, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. NNA said Israeli warplanes carried out a strike on the town of al-Mansouri in Tyre district, causing extensive destruction to several homes. It added that separate airstrikes targeted the towns of Haneen and Kfar Tibnit in Nabatieh Governorate. The agency reported thatIsraeli aircraftalso struck Qantara in Marjayoun district and the Ain al-Samahiyah ar…

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Director of the European Affairs Department at Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesSally Shobatmet on Tuesday with Swiss State Secretary for MigrationVincenzo Mascioliand his accompanying delegation to discuss bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The two sides reviewed avenues for developing bilateral ties and discussed political cooperation aimed at supporting the safe, dignified and sustainable return of Syrian refugees. The talks also emphasized the importance of coordinating efforts to promote stability and…

Washington, Sept. 15 (SANA)The US House Rules Committee has advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at imposing toughersanctionsonRussiaover the war inUkraine, clearing a procedural hurdle ahead of a possible vote by the full House later this week. The legislation would authorize US PresidentDonald Trumpto impose sanctions on individuals acting on behalf of the Russian government if they obstruct peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a future peace agreement or undermine the Ukrainian government. Under the proposed measures, sanctions could include visa restrictions and asset freezes targeting R…

Tartous, Sept. 15 (SANA)The hearing screening clinic at the Children’s Hospital inTartouscontinues to provide hearing screening, testing and diagnostic services for children, with the aim of detecting hearing loss at an early stage and enabling timely intervention, particularly for newborns and children with risk factors. Dr. Yousr Ahmad, the physician overseeing the clinic, told SANA on Monday that the clinic receives between 15 and 30 patients daily and serves children from Tartous province and other areas. She said the clinic is equipped with otoacoustic emission (OAE) testing systems and…

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria will be represented by 15athletesacross nine sports at the 2026 Asian Games inJapan, scheduled to take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. TheSyriandelegation includes 10 male and five female athletes competing in wrestling, judo, kurash, karate, rhythmic gymnastics, table tennis, shooting, athletics and esports, according to the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The team will be led by a delegation comprising administrative and medical staff, with athletes set to compete across individual and team events in the continental tournament. The 20th edition of the Asian Gam…

Jakarta, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria’sNational Mini Football Teamsecured a 5-0 victory overJapanat the 2026 Asian Mini Football Cup inIndonesiaon Tuesday, recovering from its previous setback in the continental competition.The win lifted Syria’s tally to six points from two victories and one defeat, keeping the team in contention as it continues its campaign in the tournament.Syria produced a strong performance throughout the match, controlling play and displaying attacking efficiency to claim a convincing victory over Japan.The national team bounced back strongly after its previous result and will l…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 15 (SANA)The death toll from Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,789, while the number of injured people has reached 174,798 since Oct. 7, 2023, according to figures released Tuesday by the Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry said through its Telegram channel that hospitals across the Gaza Strip received three fatalities and 27 injured people over the past 24 hours. It added that since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10, a total of 1,375 people have been killed and 4,686 injured, according to its figures. The ministry said that a number of victim…

Copenhagen, Sept. 15 (SANA)The Danish military said a Russian warship fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter conducting a routine mission over theBaltic Seaoff the coast of Gedser in southern Denmark, with one of the flares passing very close to the aircraft. In a statement published on the official website of the Danish Defense Command, the military said one of its Fennec helicopters was targeted during a routine photographic reconnaissance mission near a Russian frigate anchored in international waters off Gedser. The Danish military said no one on board the helicopter was in…

Geneva, Sept. 15 (SANA)TheUnited Nationshas called for international investigators to be granted access to all areas of theGazaStrip to help collect evidence and document alleged violations, asPalestinianbodies and human remains continue to be recovered from beneath buildings destroyed during Israeli attacks. UN High Commissioner for Human RightsVolker Türksaid in a statement on Tuesday that the remains of what appeared to be entire families were being recovered from sites levelled by Israeli attacks, warning that the discovery of large numbers of remains had renewed concerns over possible wa…

Damascus, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syrian Interior MinisterAnas Khattabmet on Tuesday with a delegation from the Embassy of the Republic ofSudanin Damascus, headed by Chargé d’Affaires Khaled Mohammed Ali Hassan, to discuss bilateral issues and ways to strengthen coordination between the two countries. The Sudanese delegation included Counselor Hashim Bashir Mohammed Ahmed and Consul Mohammed Bashir Mohammed Ahmed. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and discussed mechanisms for coordinating joint efforts and enhancing cooperation. The meeting was attended o…

Deir Ezzor, Sept. 15 (SANA)The Syrian Atomic Energy Commission and the Hazardous Materials Response Directorate at the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management have removed hazardous chemical waste discovered at a school in Al-Shaahfa in Deir Ezzor countryside after civilians reported its presence. The commissionsaid on Monday that specialized teams collected samples from the containers for laboratory analysis to identify their contents and determine safe disposal procedures. An initial technical assessment found three large cylinders buried in the schoolyard, two of which were sealed a…

Bangkok, Sept. 15 (SANA)Syria has presented plans to develop itsoil and gas sectorat Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, as the country seeks to rehabilitate energy infrastructure, restore production capacity and attract international investment. TheSyrian Petroleum Companyis participating in the global energy conference, represented by its CEO Youssef Qablawi, with discussions focusing on the future of the gas and energy industries, global sector developments, investment opportunities and international partnerships. During his address at the conference, Qablawi outlined the company’s strategy to rebui…

Washington, Sept. 15 (SANA)US PresidentDonald Trumphas dismissed concerns overartificial intelligencesafety as a “hoax” as Democrats and some Republicans inCongresspush for stronger safeguards and oversight of the technology. Trump rejected calls for additional AI “guardrails” in social media posts, saying that the only guardrails needed were provided by a “strong and smart” president. He also warned that slowing AI development could benefit China, saying: “Whoever wins AI, wins.” The comments came amid growing debate among lawmakers, researchers and technology executives over how to addres…

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA)President Ahmadal-Sharaamet on Tuesday with UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai SheikhMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2026Arab Media Summit in Dubai and was attended by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. President al-Sharaa is visitingDubaito participate as a keynote speaker at the Arab Media Summit, where he took part in a dialogue titled “Syria of …

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)A sharp rise in the global cost of petroleum products and a two-month overhaul of Baniyas Refinery have driven Syria’s temporaryfuel priceincrease, theEnergy Ministrysaid, as reduced domestic refining capacity forces the country to rely more heavily on costly imports. The ministry said the increase was needed to bridge a temporary gap between the cost of securingpetroleum productsand their domestic selling prices, allowing authorities to finance successive shipments and maintain supplies to the local market. Global prices for refined fuels have come under pressure fr…

Beijing, Sept. 14 (SANA)Oil pricesjumped more than $3 a barrel in early trading on Monday after fresh attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and vessels in the Gulf renewed concerns over disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. Brent crudefutures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 a barrel by 2214 GMT on Sunday, Reuters reported. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed $3.15, or 3.15%, to $103.20 a barrel. The gains extended a sharp rally in oil markets, with prices rising about 13% last week as concerns mounted over supply disruptions in the Middle East and reduced crude flows through …

Singapore, Sept. 14 (SANA)Daily cargo ship traffic through theStrait of Hormuzhas fallen to single digits at the start of the week, preliminary tracking data showed, underscoring the continued disruption to one of the world’s most importantshippingroutes.Four vessels exited the Gulf through the strait while 10 entered during the same period, Reuters reported, citing data from ship-tracking firm Kpler.That compares with an average of about 14 crossings per day over the past 10 days.The figures may not capture all vessel movements, as some ships could have crossed the strait after switching off …

Stockholm, Sept. 14 (SANA)Sweden’s general electionremained too close to call on Monday, with preliminary results showing only a narrow gap between the left- and right-wing blocs as bothPrime Minister Ulf Kristerssonand opposition leaderMagdalena Anderssonsaid they were prepared to form the next government. With about 90% of ballots counted, the opposition bloc led by the Social Democrats held a one-seat lead over the governing center-right alliance, according to Agence France-Presse. The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, meanwhile, lost ground and dropped from second place among the countr…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened on Sunday to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after theirGazadocumentary won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The film, “Naza,” features testimonies from Israeli soldiers about the killing ofPalestiniancivilians during the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, including accounts of the use of artificial intelligence-supported systems in targeting operations. Agence France-Presse reported that Abraham and Szor received the award on Saturday. The two had previo…

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)A U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation comprising representatives of 50 companies and more than 80 participants from a range of sectors is holding a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus on Monday, in the latest sign of expanding economic engagement between Syria and the United States. The meetings are being organized by the International Cooperation and American Affairs departments at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and are scheduled to continue throughout the day. Steve Lutes,vice president for Middle East Affairs at theU.S. Chamber of Commerce,…