Damascus, Sept. 11 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces fired an artillery shell at the outskirts ofBeit Jinnin the westernDamascus countrysideon Friday, with no casualties reported. The shell landed on agricultural land west of the town, SANA reporter said. The attack follows a series of similar incidents in southern Syria. On Sept. 5, Israeli forces shelled the vicinity of Bat al-Warda Hill near Beit Jinn. A day later, an artillery shell struck the village of al-Mashaala in northernQuneitracountryside, killing several sheep. Israeli forces have continued incursions into southern Syria in viola…

London, Sept. 11 (SANA)Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday as investors reassessed the outlook for U.S. interest rates ahead of key inflation data due later in the day. Spotgoldwas little changed at $4,318.88 an ounce after earlier touching its lowest level since Sept. 2, Reuters reported. U.S. gold futures for December delivery fell 1.1% to $4,359.50 an ounce. The decline followed a nearly 2% drop in gold prices on Thursday after data showedU.S.producer prices had risen, adding to uncertainty over the outlook for interest rates. Investors are now awaiting U.S. consumer price inde…

Beirut, Sept. 11 (SANA)A blast carried out byIsraeli occupationforces insouthern Lebanongenerated seismic waves equivalent to a magnitude 4.2 earthquake, Lebanon’s National Center for Geophysics said. The blast occurred Thursday at Ali al-Taher Hill in theNabatieh district, sending tremors through the surrounding area, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The National Center for Geophysics, part of Lebanon’s National Council for Scientific Research, saidseismic waveswere detected at 9:08 p.m. local time across all of its monitoring stations. The center attributed the seismic a…

Ottawa, Sept. 11 (SANA) Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyyand Canadian Prime MinisterMark Carneysigned a declaration establishing a 100-year partnership between their countries, alongside agreements to expand cooperation in defense, energy and drone production.The agreements followed talks in Ottawa on Thursday focused on developments in Ukraine, strengthening the country’s air defenses and expanding its military capabilities, Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reported.Zelenskyy said Canada plans to provide Ukraine with a new defense aid package worth more than $1 billion, while the overall …

Damascus, Sept.11 (SANA)The First Lady, Mrs. Latifaal-Droubi, received Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur ÖzdemirGöktaşin Damascus on Friday. The meeting addressed areas of cooperation in social and family affairs, particularly child and orphan care, as well as efforts related to the return of Syrian children to their homeland. The discussions also covered women’s empowerment, support for small businesses and the exchange of expertise on legislation governing family affairs.

Aleppo, Sep.11 (SANA)President Ahmadal-Sharaaconducted a field tour of Aleppo on Friday, accompanied by Aleppo Governor Azzamal-Gharib, visiting several neighborhoods and key industrial and vital areas. President al-Sharaa inspected a number of road corridors, service facilities and infrastructure projects across the city. The visit comes as part of President al-Sharaa’s direct follow-up on development andrecoveryefforts across various sectors, with the aim of improving services for citizens.

New York, Sept. 11 (SANA)Representatives of severalUNmember states joinedSyria’s UN envoy IbrahimOlabioutside theSecurity Councilin New York on Friday to condemn Israeli occupation’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s entry into Syrian territory and reaffirm support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. “Sovereignty is not selective, and territorial integrity is not negotiable,” Olabi told the gathering, describing both principles as indispensable pillars of the international order and a first line of defense against global instability. Olabi said Israeli officials enter…

Paris, Sep.11 (SANA)France on Friday renewed its call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces stationed inside Syrian territory and reaffirmed its support for a security agreement between Syria andIsrael. The French Foreign Ministry told SANA that any military deployment in the separation zone between Syria and Israel constitutes a violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. The ministry also reiterated France’s full support for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), stressing that its security must be maintained. UNDOF was established on May 31, 1974, and has since contin…

Damascus Countryside, Sept. 11 (SANA)Syria’s National Commission for Missing Persons said Friday that its teams recovered human remains from an abandoned well in Qatana, Damascus Countryside, after receiving a report about the site. The remains were discovered during cleaning work at a location previously used as a military barracks by forces of the ousted regime, the commission said in a statement on its Telegram channel. Specialized teams documented, collected and preserved the remains in accordance with established procedures to protect evidence and preserve the dignity of the victims, th…

Damascus Countryside, Sep.11 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces shelled Friday the area surrounding Bat al-Warda Hill nearBeit Jinnwestern Damascus Countryside, with no injuries reported. SANA’s correspondent said artillery shells fired by the Israeli occupation forces landed around the hill. No casualties were reported. Earlier Friday, Israeli occupation forces shelled the area surrounding Beit Jinn with an artillery round. On September 5, Israeli occupation forces shelled the area surrounding Bat al-Warda Hill near Beit Jinn. The following day, they shelled al-Mashaaela village in northern Q…

Damascus, Sept. 11 (SANA)Preliminary investigations into nine pilots recently arrested inLatakiaProvince, western Syria, have shown that they logged more than 3,200 flight hours and sorties since the beginning of the Syrian revolution, including airstrikes targeting several areas, a source at the Ministry of Interior told SANA on Friday. The source said the pilots operated various types of military aircraft, notably Mi-24 attack helicopters and Su-22, MiG-29 and MiG-21 fighter jets. They carried out airstrikes targeting several areas, particularly Eastern Ghouta, in Damascus Countryside, Alep…

New York, Sept. 11 (SANA)More than 171 million students worldwide experienced disruptions to their education in 2025 due to climate-related hazards, UNICEF said Friday, warning that extreme weather is increasingly threatening children’s access to learning.According to a UNICEF report published on the United Nations website, climate-related disruptions affected about one in 10 students from pre-primary through secondary education.The impact went beyond school closures, including damage to educational facilities, reduced teaching hours, lower attendance, increased reliance on remote learning and…

Aleppo, Sept. 11 (SANA)Development work at the existing Aleppo International Airport will begin in early 2027, with the project expected to raise annual passenger capacity to more than 2 million as Syria moves ahead with a broader Saudi-backed plan to modernize the airport and build a new international facility. The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport said Friday that the upgrade would improve the existing airport’s operational efficiency, technical capabilities and passenger services while preparations continue for the new Aleppo International Airport. Field surveys…

Back to School: National Library hosts interactive activities for students Raqqa shopping festival opens to meet families’ needs Syrian Children showcase creativity at ‘Amal’ art exhibition in Damascus More than 5.2 million students return to school as new academic year begins in Syria Hama Spring Festival 2026 opens with economic, cultural events Grape vineyards in Syria’s Quneitra Oriental maqams with jazz rhythmsmusic evening by Homs University Ensemble Some 308 displaced families leave Idlib camps to return home across Syria

Singapore, Sept. 11 (SANA)Ship traffic throughthe Strait of Hormuzfell to just seven vessels on Thursday, well below recent levels as disruptions continued to weigh on one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.Two vessels exited the strait and five entered, Reuters reported, citing preliminary tracking data from maritime analytics firm Kpler. The total was down from 11 vessels a day earlier and compared with a 10-day average of about 15.The figures may not capture all traffic because some ships could have crossed with theirAutomatic Identification System(AIS) transponders switch…

Baghdad, Sept. 11 (SANA)Iraq and Kyrgyzstan are seeking to ease the movement of Kyrgyz trucks through Iraqi territory to Gulf states as the two countries look to expand transport links and regional trade,Iraq’s Transport Ministrysaid Friday.Officials from the two countries discussed streamlining border, customs and technical procedures to cut transit times and costs, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported, citing a ministry statement.The talks, held by video conference, also focused on a proposed agreement covering both freight and passenger transport.Abbas Khazal Hassan, an official at Iraq’s G…

Singapore/London, Sept. 11 (SANA)Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May, as escalating Middle East tensions and disruptions along key shipping routes fueled concerns over global supplies. Brent crudefutures gained $1.05, or about 1%, to $108.68 a barrel by 0045 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 95 cents, or 1%, to $103.45, Reuters reported. Both benchmarks surged more than 6% on Thursday and were up about 13% for the week, putting oil on course for its biggest weekly gain since mid-July. The rally cam…

Tartous, Sept. 11 (SANA)Health officials in Syria’s coastal province of Tartous met aWorld Health Organizationdelegation to assess the sector’s most pressing needs and identify areas for further support.Tartous Health Director Alaa al-Barhoum held talks with the delegation, led by WHO Representative in SyriaCaroline Clarinval, focusing on shortages of medical equipment, essential supplies and other resources, as well as ways to improve healthcare services and access.The two sides also reviewed development plans and discussed priority areas where WHO could provide support based on needs and ava…

Capitals, Sept. 11 (SANA)Iranian weapons and military guidance helped the Houthi militia advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and seize the strategic port city of Mocha, Reuters reported, citing Yemeni government and regional sources. The advance was supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which provided assistance as part of efforts to open a new front in the conflict with the United States, Reuters reported Friday. The capture of Mocha expands the Houthi militia’s presence near theBab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world’s key maritime trade and energy routes, at a time …

Rabat, Sept. 11 (SANA)Moroccan authorities thwarted 73,640 irregular migration attempts in 2025 as the country stepped up efforts to curbmigrant smugglingand tighten surveillance along its borders and coastline, official figures showed.More than 300 migrant-smuggling networks were dismantled during the year, while 13,595 migrants were rescued at sea and provided with medical care, shelter and other assistance, according to figures published by the Moroccan News Agency.Another 4,372irregular migrantsreturned voluntarily to their countries of origin through programs coordinated with their diplom…