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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Quneitra, June 12 (SANA)AnIsraeli occupationforce carried out an incursion into Kudna town in the southern countryside ofQuneitraon Friday. The force raided and searched several civilian homes within the town, with no arrests reported, according to SANA’s correspondent in Quneitra. The correspondent added that another Israeli occupation force, consisting of three military vehicles, entered the village of Ain al-Qadi in the southern Quneitra countryside earlier today. The force remained in the village for a short period before withdrawing from the area.

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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Islamabad, June 12 (SANA)Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Friday that a final agreed upon text for a peace agreement between the United States andIranhas been reached. “Amid intense and sustained mediation efforts byPakistan, we are fully aware of the continuous campaign of misinformation being waged by those seeking to derail the peace agreement. Beyond this noise, we can confirm that a final agreed text for the peace agreement has been reached,” Sharif said on X. Amid ongoing intense mediation efforts by Pakistan, we are fully aware of incessant misinformation campaign bei…

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2026-06-12 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Paris, June 12 (SANA)France is hosting an international conference on Friday aimed at reviving the two-state solution and advancing political settlement of the Palestinian issue, with participation from Palestinian and Israeli civil society figures, foreign ministers and officials from dozens of countries, as the war onGazacontinues and fears grow over declining prospects for a lasting political resolution. The conference, organized by the Paris Peace Forum, comes one year after theUN-backed “New York Declaration,” which laid out a roadmap for the establishment of a Palestinian state and help…

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Berlin, June 12 (SANA)TheChargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassyin Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, met with Isaac Barakat, Metropolitan of Germany and Central Europe of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, as well as Bishop Yohanna Haikal, Metropolitan ofBerlin. The meeting addressed a number of issues of mutual interest. Discussions also focused on the situation of Greek Orthodox parishioners residing in Germany and ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in order to serve their affairs and meet their needs, according to a statement posted by the Syrian Embassy…

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Damascus, June 12 (SANA)Syria possesses distinctive investment capabilities and promising opportunities across various economic sectors and provinces, the director general of the Syrian Investment Authority said, calling on U.S. and international companies to explore the Syrian market. Talal al-Hilali made the remarks during a virtual address at the launch of “Investor Guides for Syria: Paths for U.S. Private Sector Engagement,” an event organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington as part of the U.S.-Syria Business Initiative. Hilali highlighted key legislative reforms shaping Sy…

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Aleppo, June 12 (SANA)Syrian internal security forces have arrested 20 people involved in attacks targeting security checkpoints and facilities in and around the village of al-Awniyah in the Ain al-Arab area of easternAleppoprovince. According to a statement by theInternal Security Commandon their Telegram channel on Friday, security forces restored calm and stability to the area following the attacks and continue efforts to track down and apprehend other suspects who remain at large. The command said those detained would be referred to the relevant judicial authorities. It stressed that an…

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Bucharest, June 12 (SANA)Syria’s charge d’affaires in Romania, Anas al-Badawi, met with Tiberiu Giurea, general commissioner of Romania’s General Inspectorate for Immigration, to discuss the situation of the Syrian community inRomaniaand ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, the Syrian embassy said Friday. The meeting addressed the conditions of the Syrian community in Romania and key challenges related to official documents, the embassy said on X. Both sides affirmed the importance of continued communication and constructive cooperation to serve the interests of Syrian citizens in Romania. …

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Damascus, June 12 (SANA)Syrian companies participating in Buildex 2026 said they are preparing for a new phase of reconstruction and development, using the country’s largest construction exhibition to showcase products, attract partners and expand investment opportunities. The 24th edition of Buildex, which opened this week inDamascus, brings together 710 companies and 1,400 brands from 51 countries. Nidal Saada, director of a ventilation and air-conditioning company, said his firm has resumed operations in Syria after a hiatus since 2012 and is already contributing to rehabilitation and exp…

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New York, June 12 (SANA)Achieving social protection and caring for vulnerable groups, people with disabilities and women, along with enhancing civil peace and social cohesion, are among the top priorities of Syria’sMinistry of Social Affairs and Laborunder its strategy for the coming period, MinisterHind Kabawatsaid Friday. Kabawat made the remarks in a speech at an event held on the sidelines of the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at theUnited Nationsin New York, the ministry said on its Telegram channel. T…

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Damascus Countryside, June 12 (SANA)Syria’sInterior Ministrysaid Friday it had responded, in coordination with theNational Commission for Missing Persons(NCMP), to a report of a mass grave discovered in the town of Sednaya containing the remains of opposition fighters killed during the western Qalamoun battles in 2014 against militias of the deposed regime. Internal security forces established a security cordon around the site to protect the location, preserve evidence and ensure the area remains undisturbed until legal procedures are completed, the ministry told SANA. Specialized teams are …

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Damascus, June 12 (SANA)Syria’s Interior Ministry announced on Friday the arrest of a deposed regime senior intelligence official involved in violations committed against the Syrian people.The ministry said Qais Hassan al-Abd al-Rajab, a former brigadier general who served as deputy director of the General Intelligence Directorate (State Security), was arrested by the Counterterrorism Directorate following extensive efforts to track his movements.According to a statement posted on the ministry’s Telegram channel, al-Abd al-Rajab is involved in violations committed against residents of theDamas…

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Washington, June 12 (SANA)U.S. forces intercepted and shot down two Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after they were launched from Iran in what appeared to be an attempt to target commercial shipping in the strategic waterway, a U.S. official said. According to Reuters, the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the drones were successfully destroyed by U.S. forces before reaching their intended targets. Despite heightened regional tensions, commercial shipping traffic through theStrait of Hormuzcontinues to move normally, the official added. The inciden…

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Washington, June 11 (SANA)– Energy MinisterMohammad al-Bashirmet in Washington with Roger Martella, Chief Executive Officer ofGeneral Electric, to discuss the development of Syria’senergy sector. The two sides reviewed efforts to develop electricity grid infrastructure and power generation plants inSyriaand explored available investment opportunities in the energy sector. They also discussed mechanisms for benefiting from the company’s technologies and advanced solutions to support the rehabilitation and development of the sector. Earlier in the day, al-Bashir met with U.S. SenatorJim Risch…

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Damascus, June 11 (SANA)Al-Wahda strengthened its grip on top spot in the Syrian Men’s Basketball League Final Six with a 96-85 victory over al-Shabibeh on Wednesday. The win movedal-Wahdato 45 points at the end of the fourth week of the Final Six return leg, extending its lead at the top of the standings.Al-Shabibehremained bottom of the six-team table on 33 points. Playing at Al-Fayhaa Sports Hall inDamascus, al-Wahda controlled much of the contest to secure its latest victory in the title phase of the competition. Elsewhere, Ahli Aleppo edged Homs al-Fidaa 78-75, while al-Nawaeir defeate…

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Dubai/Washington, June 11 (SANA)TheUnited Statesand Iran exchanged air and missile strikes late Wednesday and early Thursday, extending a second consecutive day of hostilities and raising concerns over energy supplies from theGulf. PresidentDonald Trumpthreatened additional military action unless Tehran immediately agrees to a peace deal, while Iran launched attacks on U.S. military targets across the region in response to overnight American strikes. The U.S. military said it targeted Iranian surveillance capabilities, communications systems and air defense sites, describing the operation as…

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Aleppo, June 11 (SANA)A convoy carrying nearly 1,700 families arrived in theAfrinregion of northernAleppoprovince on Wednesday from the northeastern city ofQamishli, as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of displaced Syrians to their home areas. The return operation was supervised by the Presidential Team and coordinated between the governorates of Aleppo and Hasakah, as well as the Afrin regional administration, according to local officials. Mohammad Abdul Hanan, mukhtar of Afrin city, said the returning families were received by local authorities, community represen…

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New York, June 10 (SANA)Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,Ibrahim Olabi, affirmed that the new Syria is proud to have adopted a balanced, moderate approach to its foreign relations, based on dialogue and cooperation to build the best possible relations with all countries of the world, far removed from the destructive politics of axes and alliances. Speaking at aU.N. Security Council sessionon political solutions in the Middle East , Olabi stated: “Throughout its long history, Syria has known both war and peace, and it understands the importance of peaceful means to resolv…

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Damascus, June 10 (SANA)TheMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriatesstressed that its specialized departments immediately began taking the necessary measures to investigate reports regarding the alleged leak of documents and correspondence attributed to the ministry. “The ministry has also started coordinating with technical departments and security agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation aimed at identifying the source, mechanism, and scope of the leak. Appropriate legal and judicial measures will be taken to address the incident, contain its repercussions, and hold accountable a…

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Ankara, June 10 (SANA)Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğanaffirmed that Israel’s ongoing attacks pose a serious threat to regional security and stability, stressing thatTürkiyerejects any attempts to impose faits accomplis in neighboring countries. Speaking at the parliamentary group meeting of the Justice and Development Party in Ankara on Wednesday, Erdoğan said Israeli assaults onSyriaandLebanonhave reached a level that directly threatens Türkiye itself. He stressed that Ankara will not overlook any Israeli targeting of Syria and Lebanon, given their direct importance to Türkiye’s securi…

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New York, June 10 (SANA)UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said on Wednesday that any escalation of the conflict in the region casts a shadow over Syria. After 13 years of violence, the Syrian people are finally beginning to find their way to peace.” “Members of the Security Council witnessed this firsthand during their visit to Damascus six months ago, where they saw what this transitional phase requires to succeed, from inclusivity and the rule of law to transitional justice, dialogue among social groups, and reconstruction,” Guterres, speaking at aSecurity Councilsession on Syria, sai…