Beirut, June 13 (SANA)Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji said Lebanon can independently settle the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons, stressing that this requires firm decisions backed by the international community. The Lebanese National News Agency quoted Raji as saying in an interview with a French newspaper that Hezbollah is strategically and militarily weakened, yet still controls much of the “deep state” and maintains its weapons and influence. Raji emphasized that Lebanon rejects linking its internal file to anyU.S.–Iranagreement, and will not allow others to negotiate or sign deals on…

Beirut, June 13 (SANA)–  Lebanon’s Prime MinisterNawaf Salamaffirmed Saturday  that Lebanon alone holds the decision over negotiations with theIsraeli side, stressing the need to restore the decision of war and peace, calling on all Lebanese parties to fulfill their commitments in order to secure Israel’s withdrawal fromsouthern Lebanon. In a statement to Reuters, Salam also affirmed that Lebanon negotiates for itself as an independent state, saying: “No one negotiates on its behalf.” He hinted at attempts by Tehran to use Lebanon as a bargaining chip in negotiations in Islamabad. He did not…

London, June 13 (SANA)The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Saturday that a vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile on the port side of its bow off the coast of the Sultanate of Oman. According to Reuters, the agency said the incident occurred six nautical miles east of Oman’s coast, noting that all crew members were safe and no environmental damage was reported. The agency added that the vessel continued its voyage toward its next scheduled port without reporting any forced stoppage or operational damage. No details have yet been disclosed regarding the …

New Delhi, June 13 (SANA)Five Indian soldiers were killed after an Antonov An-32 military transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Base in northeasternIndia, the Indian Army said on Saturday.In a statement carried by Agence France-Presse (AFP), the army expressed regret over the incident and extended its condolences to the families of the victims.Earlier on Saturday, the army announced the crash without providing details, saying only that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the accident.In 2019, An-32 aircraft that took off from Jorhat Air Base cras…

Latakia celebrates local heritage at spring market festival Some 1,700 Syrian families return to Afrin from Qamishli after years of displacement Syrian Petroleum Company CEO highlights investment opportunities at Global Energy Forum First Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul lands at Aleppo International Airport U.S. Chamber official says Syria on right track, firms eye investment Damascus through the artist’s eye :Exhibition celebrates the city’s timeless heritage Homs rural market provides support for productive families Scenes from Slenfeh in Latakia, a famous tourist destination in…

Damascus, June 13 (SANA)-The National Earthquake Center at theMinistry of Emergency and Disaster Managementaffirmed that theearthquakerecorded at dawn Saturday northwest of Aleppo, with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale, falls within the region’s normal seismic activity and does not cause concern. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the center explained that the recurrence of tremors innorthern and northwestern Syriais due to the tectonic nature of the area, which is historically considered an active seismic zone. As a result, weak to moderate tremors are recorded continuously …

Daraa, June 13(SANA)Syrian security forces, in coordination with the Counter-Terrorism Directorate, have arrested Raafat Anwar Al-Amoudi, a wanted suspect accused of working for the deposed regime’s Popular Committees militia inDaraaProvince. TheMinistry of Interiorsaid Saturday preliminary investigations indicate that al-Amoudi was involved in the arrest and enforced disappearance of a number of Daraa residents through direct coordination with deposed security agencies. Investigators also found that Amoudi worked for former Military Security Branch chief Brigadier General Wafiq Nasser and o…

New York, June 13 (SANA)– UN Secretary-General,António Guterres,called for celebrating peacebuilders and taking them as a source of inspiration, contributing to a more just and equal world. In a message marking the start of the 100-day countdown to the InternationalDay of Peace, Guterres explained that peacebuilders exist everywhere in daily life, volunteers, activists, and civil society leaders, illuminating the path of action toward reshaping societies for the better. Guterres believed that a more just world can be built, one that is filled with compassion and based on equality and dignity…

Damascus, June 13 (SANA)Public Works and Housing Minister Mustafa Abdul Razzaq met with a delegation from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to discuss housing projects and measures aimed at supporting the return of displaced Syrians and refugees. According to the ministry, the talks focused on developing alternative housing solutions and improving conditions needed to facilitate sustainable returns and long-term stability. Abdul Razzaq said the government is prioritizing work under the “Zero Camps” campaign, which seeks to reduce reliance on displacement camps through expanded …

Damascus, June 13 (SANA)Minister ofPublic Works and HousingMustafa Abdul Razzaq met Saturday with a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), led by Mohammed Abdel Azim, to discuss cooperation in housing, early recovery and therehabilitationof damaged areas. According to the ministry, the talks focused on supporting the return of displaced people and refugees throughinfrastructureupgrades, improved basic services and technical assistance for urban development projects. The meeting also highlighted the importance of training national professionals and strengthening lo…

Abu Dhabi, June 13 (SANA)TheUnited Arab Emirateshas categorically denied reports circulated in international media alleging that funds were transferred from the country toIran, including claims involving an alleged $3 billion transaction. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the allegations were false and unsupported by credible facts or verified information. The ministry stressed that no frozen Iranian assets had been released, transferred or moved through the UAE. It also urged media outlets to rely on official sources and exercise caution when reporting …

Berlin , June 13 (SANA)Health experts are warning that daily mistakes during severe summerheatwavescan lead to serious health complications, including circulatory collapse and heatstroke. According to a report by German media outlets DW and Stern, extreme heat causes significant fluid loss, which can trigger dizziness, fatigue, and irregular heartbeats, making daily preventive measures essential. To mitigate these risks, doctors recommend consuming at least 1.5 to 2 liters of water daily, significantly increasing intake during extreme heat, particularly for the elderly. Experts advise avoid…

Washington, June 13 (SANA)The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that its forces have downed multiple Iranian drones launched in an attempt to strike commercial ships transitingthe Strait of Hormuz. “Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz,U.S.forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded,” it said in a post on US social media platform X. Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting…

New York, June 13 ( SANA)Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,Ibrahim Olabi, announced on Saturday that Syria has joined the “Group of Friends for combating Technology- facilitated  Trafficking in Persons.” The move came during a meeting convened by the delegation of the Republic of Korea and theUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC). Olabi emphasized that the Syrian government decided to accept the invitation to join the group, given the suffering endured by the Syrian people in recent decades, including human trafficking and the exploitation of their plight. “Du…

Damascus, June 13 (SANA)A 4.4-magnitudeearthquakestruck northwest ofAlepposhortly after midnight on Saturday, sending tremors across several areas in northernSyria. The National Earthquake Center at the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management said its monitoring stations recorded the quake at 12:10 a.m. on June 13. The epicenter was located 86 kilometers northwest of Aleppo at a depth of 7.5 kilometers. The center described the earthquake as a moderate seismic event associated with the East Anatolian Fault system, a major fault line extending across southern Türkiye and the surrounding…

Washington, June 13 ( SANA)In the first2026 FIFA World Cupmatch to be held on U.S. soil in more than three decades, the U.S. men’s national soccer team delivered a commanding 4-1 win in their opener against Paraguay. Four goals — two from striker Folarin Balogun plus an own goal by Paraguayan defender Damian Bobadilla and a late strike by American Gio Reyna — electrified the packed and partisan crowd at Los Angeles Stadium. The final tally was a record for the U.S. men, who had never scored more than three goals in a single World Cup game. A confident and unrelenting attack from the U.S. had…

Damascus, June 13 (SANA)Finance MinisterMohammed Yisr Barniehmet on Friday with a mission from the Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss ways of strengthening technical cooperation in the reform and modernization of tax and customs administration. According to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry, discussions with the IMF mission focused on prospects for cooperation in modernizing and developing Syria’s tax and customs systems, enhancing compliance and revenue collection procedures, simplifying administrative processes, benefiting from internation…

Mexico City, June 12 (SANA)The2026 FIFA World Cupofficially got underway inMexicoCity late Thursday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the iconicAzteca Stadium, where Mexican culture andfootballtook center stage in a celebration watched by fans around the world. The ceremony featured vibrant Latin-inspired performances and appearances by international music stars Shakira and J Balvin, highlighting Mexico’s cultural heritage as the tournament begins. Azteca Stadium also made history by becoming the first venue to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches, having previously staged the tour…

Damascus, June 10 (SANA)Syrian officials and representatives of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) met in Damascus on Wednesday to review the country’s commitments under the Montreal Protocol and discuss ongoing projects aimed at reducing ozone-depleting substances. The consultative meeting, organized by theMinistry of Local Administration and Environment, brought together government officials and stakeholders involved in implementing environmental policies and international commitments. Participants reviewed progress related to the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances, inclu…

Baghdad, June 10 (SANA)Iraq remains committed to ending the military mission of the U.S.-ledinternational coalitionby the end of September, a government spokesman said, describing the move as part of broader efforts to strengthen state authority and national sovereignty. Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the commander-in-chief of theIraqi Armed Forces, said the planned conclusion of the coalition’s mission is “not subject to postponement” and will be followed by a transition to bilateral security partnerships that respect Iraq’s sovereignty. Speaking to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), al-Numan s…