Washington, July 27 (SANA)PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Monday he is prepared for “strong military action” against Iran if negotiations fail, after deciding to temporarily suspend military strikes, according to an interview with Axios. Trump said his administration “will not give the negotiations with Iran a long time,” noting that the ongoing talks are “deep” but will not continue indefinitely. “Either things move quickly or they don’t move at all,” he said. The president revealed that he had halted strikes after mediators asked him to give negotiations an additional chance. “We didn’t gain any…

Daraa, July 27 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces stationed at al-Jazirah military barracks opened heavy fire on Monday evening toward the village of Maariya in theYarmouk Basinarea of the western Daraa countryside. SANA’s correspondent in Daraa reported that the firing coincided with an incursion by an Israeli occupation force comprising two tanks and two military vehicles into the outskirts of the village of Jamla after advancing along Wadi al-Raqqad road. The two tanks later took up positions near the Majham Room area in the Yarmouk Basin, amid heightened concern among local residents. Earli…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Monday with Jan Sechter, First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of theCzech Republic, and his accompanying economic and diplomatic delegation, to discuss prospects for enhancingeconomic cooperationbetween the two countries and expanding investment partnerships. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters, addressed ways to open new areas for bilateral cooperation and encourageCzechcompanies to participate in reconstruction and early recovery projects, particularly in industry, energy and infrastructure se…

Aleppo, July 27 (SANA)ASyrian Arab Armysoldier was martyred on Monday while carrying out his duty east of Aleppo, the Defense Ministry’s Media and Communications Directorate told SANA. The soldier was martyred while dismantling war remnants near Tishreen Dam, east of Aleppo, the directorate said. Since the fall of the ousted regime in December 2024, at least 345 civilian deaths, including 89 children and 21 women, have been documented as a result of landmine explosions and cluster munition remnants, according to theSyrian Network for Human Rights(SNHR). Mine clearance operations have been o…

Doha, July 27 (SANA)Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone call on Monday with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discussregional developmentsand diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability in the region, Qatar News Agency reported. The Qatari minister stressed the need for all parties to commit to dialogue and diplomacy and to implement what was agreed upon in the memorandum of understanding between theUnited Statesand Iran, including ensuring freedom of navigation in theStrait of Hormuz, to pr…

Abuja, July 27 (SANA)At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed when gunmen attacked a village in Kaduna State in northernNigeria, according to local authorities. “The attackers stormed Naridon village around midnight, opened fire indiscriminately, burned homes and shops and killed 30 people, including women and children,” local official Yunusa Babados told AFP. The attackers killed six children from a single family in one of the houses, he added. Amnesty International strongly condemned the killing of at least 30 people in the attack on the village in Kaduna State. The a…

Baghdad, July 27 (SANA)Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Falih al-Zaidi on Monday affirmed the Iraqi government’s firm commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and its refusal to allow Iraqi territory to be used as a corridor or launchpad for any attack targeting brotherly or friendly nations, the Prime Minister’s Media Office said. Al-Zaidi stressed that legal measures will be taken against anyone proven to be involved in any acts affecting the security of neighboring countries, according to a statement on X. Investigation ordered into drone attacks G…

Capitals, July 27 (SANA)Arab countries, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab Parliament and the Muslim World League have strongly condemneddrone attacksthat targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and Riyadh, according to statements carried by their respective state news agencies. TheUAEForeign Ministry condemned the attacks in the strongest terms, describing them as a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability, renewing its solidarity withSaudi Arabiaand support for measures to protect the Kingdom’s security, according to a stateme…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Syria’sAgriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidandiscussed on Monday with representatives of Christian Aid organization expanding cooperation on agricultural recovery, food security and rural development. According to Syria’sMinistry of Agriculture, the discussions focused on programs to support rural households, encourage investment in agriculture, strengthen women’s participation in agricultural value chains and facilitate the return of displaced farmers to agricultural production. Christian Aid representatives presented the organization’s development priorities and pro…

London, July 27 (SANA)European stocksclosed flat on Monday, with gains from easing US-Iran tensions and falling oil prices offset by losses in technology stocks, led by ASML, according to Reuters. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed flat at 644.52 points after hitting its highest level since July 7 earlier in the session. The technology sector fell 1.7 percent, reversing earlier gains, with ASML shares dropping 8.4 percent, ASM International falling 7.1 percent, and BE Semiconductor declining 9.7 percent. Travel and leisure stocks were among the biggest gainers, rising about 2 percent, a…

Amman, July 27 (SANA)Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman SafadiandU.N. Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterresdiscussed developments in Syria and broader regional security during talks in Amman on Monday. According to Jordan’s state news agency Petra, the two officials stressed support forSyria’s unity, sovereignty, security and stability, as well as backing reconstruction efforts led by the Syrian government. They also emphasized the need to halt Israeli interventions and attacks against Syria. Petra said they also called for an end to Israeli attacks on Syria and discussed regional tensions, includ…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Syrian and German authorities have launched a scientific cooperation initiative connecting Germany’s Technical University of Darmstadt with six universities in Syria, the SyrianMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific Researchsaid Monday. The project includes universities in Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idlib and Latakia, along with the Syrian Virtual University. The ministry said the initiative is intended to improve higher education curricula, encourage the exchange of academic expertise and lay the foundation for long-term institutional cooperation. The program will…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)President Ahmad al-Sharaa saidSyriais pursuing a foreign policy centered on reconstruction, stability and balanced relations with regional and international powers, while reaffirming Syria’s support for Lebanese state sovereignty, a future security arrangement with Israel that preserves Syria’s rights, and continued economic opening following the lifting of U.S. sanctions. In an interview with Al Jazeera broadcast on Sunday, Presidental-Sharaasaid Syria’s strategic location and economic potential had been undermined by decades of isolation under the deposed regime, add…

Singapore, July 27 (SANA)Shipping data released by energy analyticsfirm Kpleron Sunday showed a decline in vessel traffic through theBab al-Mandab Straitat the southern entrance to the Red Sea following recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia on commercial ships and Saudi oil facilities. Reuters quoted the company’s data as showing that 11 commodity-laden vessels transited the Bab al-Mandab Strait on Sunday, the lowest daily total recorded in months. The data showed that seven oil tankers transited the strait, three of which entered the Red Sea. Two were very large crude carriers (VLCCs) bo…

Manama, Bahrain, July 27 (SANA)Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed theBahrain Kingdom‘s sympathy and solidarity with theSyrian Arab Republic, its leadership, government, and people following the tragic traffic accident on the Deir Ezzor–Damascus highway that claimed dozens of lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry extended Bahrain’s sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Syrian government and people, as well as to the families and relatives of the victims. It prayed for God’s mercy upon those who lost their lives and wished t…

Daraa/Quneitra, July 27 (SANA)Israeli occupation forces carried out new incursions into the westernDaraaand northernQuneitracountryside on Monday, raiding civilian homes and arresting one resident, according to SANA reporter. The latest operations come amid continued Israeli military movements in southern Syria, which constitute repeated violations of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement. A force of Israeli occupation troops, supported by several military vehicles, advanced on Monday from Al-Jazeera barracks toward the village of Ma’ariya in theYarmouk Basinof western Daraa. SANA repor…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Syrialaunched a national consultation on Monday to review adraft Code of Judicial Conduct, bringing together senior judges, government officials and legal experts as part of broader efforts to strengthen judicial institutions and promote professional standards. The workshop, held in Damascus, is examining the draft code through a consultative process that allows judges, legal specialists and other stakeholders to review its provisions and submit recommendations before it is finalized. Participants include the President of the Supreme Constitutional Court, the Presiden…

Paris, July 27 (SANA)French PresidentEmmanuel Macronconvened an interministerial crisis meeting Monday as wildfires continued to spread across France, while firefighters in neighboring Spain battled rapidly expanding blazes that forced mass evacuations, according to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW). DW reported that, according to theÉlysée Palace, the meeting focused on coordinating the French government’s response to the fires, which have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of residents. In France’s southwestern Gironde region,wildfireshave destroyed around 240 homes since We…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Syrian Economy and Industry MinisterNidal al-Shaarmet Canada’s Ambassador to Syria and Lebanon,Gregory Galligan, on Monday to discuss expanding trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries move to expand economic ties following Canada’s decision earlier this year to ease sanctions on Syria. According to the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the meeting focused on investment opportunities in Syria and ways to deepen commercial and industrial partnerships to support mutual economic interests. Al-Shaar said the government is working to build broader…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Two fuel shipments have arrived atBaniyasmaritime terminal, including a tanker carrying 64,324 metric tonnes of diesel and another carrying 5,620.3 metric tonnes of liquefied gas, as efforts continue to maintain petroleum product supplies in the domestic market. TheSyrian Petroleum Companysaid it began connecting the vessels to terminal facilities and transferring the cargoes into Baniyas storage tanks after completing the required technical procedures. TheMinistry of Energysaid it continues to implement maritime and land supply plans to maintain the flow of petroleum…