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…

Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 11 (SANA)OnePalestinianwas killed and nine others, including children, were wounded in anIsraeli dronestrike in southern Gaza on Friday, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The drone targeted a group of Palestinians in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, WAFA said, citing local sources. The strike came a day after three Palestinians were killed and five others wounded in an Israeli attack on the al-Qubba area nearKhan Younis. Separately, Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians early Friday in Baqa al-Sharqiya, north of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank, after ra…

Damascus, Sept. 11 (SANA)Syria is preparing to host an international travel and tourism forum in Damascus later this month, aimed at attracting investors and industry professionals and rebuilding the country’s tourism links with regional and global markets. TheSyria Travel Forum 2026is scheduled to run from Sept. 28 to 30, bringing together investors, hotel groups, airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, tourism developers and other industry stakeholders from Syria and abroad, the Tourism Ministry said. Tourism MinisterMazen al-Salhanisaid the forum is part of a broader effort to reconnec…

Damascus, Sept. 11 (SANA)One person was killed and 19 others injured in 17 traffic accidents across Syria over the past 24 hours, the Civil Defense said Friday.Emergency teams provided first aid and transported the injured to hospitals, while crews cleared debris and secured the accident sites,the Civil Defensesaid on its Telegram channel.Civil Defense teams also responded to 77 fires across the country during the same period. One involved agricultural fields and crops, while the others broke out in homes, shops, vegetation, trees, waste and electrical wiring. No civilian casualties were repo…

Seoul, Sept. 11 (SANA)South Korean and U.S. defense officials discussed ways to strengthen their joint response to North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction, with a focus on its nuclear and missile capabilities,South Korea’s Defense Ministrysaid. The talks in Seoul focused on improving the allies’ ability to respond to the potential use of weapons of mass destruction asPyongyangcontinues to develop its nuclear and missile programs, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the ministry. The two sides expressed concern that North Korea’s weapons programs could further destabilize the Korean Peninsu…

Damascus, Sept. 11 (SANA)Syria’s Social Affairs and Labor MinisterHind Kabawatand Türkiye’s Family and Social Services MinisterMahinur Özdemir Göktaşvisited a child care center in the Damascus countryside on Friday as part of the Turkish minister’s visit to Syria. The two ministers toured theLahen al-Hayat Homes Complexin Qudsaya suburb, Damascus countryside, where they reviewed its operations and the care and services provided there. Göktaş arrived in Damascus earlier on Friday and was received by Kabawat at Damascus International Airport. The Lahen al-Hayat Homes Complex is a national ins…

Zurich, Sept. 11 (SANA)Five people were killed and 40 injured after a bus carrying Dutch tourists overturned in theSwiss Alpson Friday, police said.The crash occurred near the village of Susch ineastern Switzerland, The Associated Press reported, citing Swiss police. Three of those injured were in critical condition.Images posted online showed the bus lying on its side on the road as police and emergency crews worked at the scene.Authorities have not yet determined what caused the crash.

Oslo, Sept. 11 (SANA)Norway will open an embassy in Qatar as it seeks to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with the Gulf state,the Norwegian governmentsaid Friday.The Foreign Ministry said the move was part of a broader review of Norway’s diplomatic presence abroad and reflected the two countries’ longstanding trade relationship and opportunities to expand cooperation and Norwegian exports.Foreign MinisterEspen Barth Eidesaid ties with Qatar had grown significantly in recent years, pointing to the increasingly prominent regional and international role played byQatar and other Gulf states.

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntonio Guterrescalled for urgent international action to end conflicts and build lasting peace, as he separately warned that escalating tensions in and aroundthe Strait of Hormuzpose serious risks to civilians, regional stability and the global economy.Speaking at the annual Peace Bell ceremony at UN headquarters in New York, Guterres said violence, division and conflict were causing widespread suffering around the world and urged governments to renew their commitment to diplomacy, dialogue and negotiation.Peace “does not happen by itse…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)A delegation from Greek carrier Aegean Airlines visitedDamascus International Airporton Wednesday to review its operational, technical and service conditions and discuss requirements for launching direct, regular flights between Syria and Greece.The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transportsaid on its Telegram channel that the delegation reviewed the airport’s operational and technical readiness, operations, passenger services, service standards and passenger experience. The Authority said discussions focused on the operational and technical require…

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)An international report warned of an unprecedented number of attacks on education during 2024 and 2025, with 93 million children completely deprived of education and 258 million children in 87 countries facing severe disruption due to conflicts, insecurity and other factors. The report, issued byEducationCannot Wait (ECW) in cooperation with other organizations and published by UN News on the occasion of the International Day to Protect Education fromAttack, said attacks on education and the military use of schools reached record levels over the past two years, amid e…

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA)Student enrollment inSyrian schoolshas risen by more than 1.1 million from 2025, a surge theEducation Ministrysays signals a recovery in the education sector as displaced students return to classrooms, while adding pressure on staffing and school infrastructure. Enrollment reached about 5.291 million students in 2026, up from 4,125,650 last year — an increase of roughly 28% — according to ministry figures. The number is projected to approach 6 million in 2027. The ministry said in a statement that the increase reflects the return of large numbers of displaced Syrian …

Damascus, Sept. 9 (SANA)Syria andLibyadiscussed the resumption of Libyan Airlines flights toSyria, including the operational requirements and procedures needed to restoreair trafficbetween the two countries. Director of Aviation Security at the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport Ghayth Sulaiman and the Authority’s Director of International Cooperation Raafat Kanno held talks with a Libyan Airlines delegation headed by the airline’s Regional Director in Syria Mohammad Mahfouz Douma on ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in air transport. The Authority said via i…

Washington, Sept. 10 (SANA)US President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to seek an end to the war immediately after November’s midterm elections, acknowledging that US fuel prices are unlikely to decline significantly before then. Speaking to reporters on his way to the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump claimed that Iran was prolonging the conflict to influence the elections. “I think it’s going to take a little bit longer than the midterm,” Trump said when asked when gasoline prices would decline. Trump said he believed Iran was approaching collapse and would seek to end the…

Ankara, Sept. 10 (SANA)The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep sorrow over the casualties caused by an explosion at an ammunition depot in Idlib province. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the ministry said it had received with deep sadness the news of the casualties resulting from the incident. It extended its condolences to the families of the victims and the Syrian people and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Earlier on Wednesday, the Syrian Ministry of Defense said an explosion occurred at a temporary storage facility for weapons and war remnants near the city of Sarmada i…

New York, Sept. 10 (SANA)Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel Wednesday as escalating fighting between theUnited Statesand Iran and attacks on energy facilities and shipping routes heightened concerns over global supplies and rising costs for consumers and businesses. Brent crude, the international benchmark, settled at $101.21 a barrel, crossing into triple digits for the first time since July, whileU.S.benchmark crude finished at $96.05 a barrel. The gains followed attacks on oil facilities and vessels in the Middle East that raised the risk of further disruptions to supplies already const…

Rome, Sept. 10 (SANA)Napoli suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday in the opening round of theUEFA Champions League.Norwegian midfielderMartin Odegaardscored Arsenal’s only goal in the 75th minute, giving his side three points at the start of their campaign in the competition, where they finished runners-up in the previous edition.With the result,Arsenalmoved onto three points and sit 12th in the standings on goal difference behind the teams above them, while Napoli remain without a point in 30th place.