Kyiv, Sept. 15 (SANA)Ukraine’s General Staff said Russian military casualties since the beginning of 2026 have exceeded 300,000, with more than 301,000 troops reported killed or wounded during the year. The figures, published by Ukraine’s General Staff and cited by Ukrinform, put Russian personnel losses at 301,030 since the start of 2026. Ukraine said the number is comparable to the manpower of nearly 150 motorized rifle regiments, based on an estimated 2,000 personnel per regiment. Summer saw highest reported losses According to the Ukrainian figures, Russian forces suffered their heavies…

Damascus, Sep. 15 (SANA)Syrian Arab Army Border Guard forces thwarted on Tuesday an attempt to smuggle quantities ofdrugsfrom Lebanon into Syrian territory, including Captagon, hashish, methamphetamine and marijuana. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt smuggling routes and prevent illicit drugs from reaching Syrian territory and local markets.Earlier on Saturday, border guards announced that they have seized 32 kilograms of hashish and a shipment containing around 194,000 Captagon since the beginning of September in separate operations.

Dubai/Riyadh, Sept. 15 (SANA)The United States expects a change in the Red Sea security situation “soon” and is coordinating with regional allies over maritime security, a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Massad Boulos, Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, said freedom of navigation in the Red Sea was a “red line” for Washington, adding that coordination with regional allies was underway. “We’re starting to see things turning in a positive direction in the past few hours. We haven’t announced it yet,” Boulos said during the Arab Media Summit in…

Le Ministre de l’Agriculture, de l’Élevage et de la Pêche, Monsieur Adin Yéton BLOUKOUNON GOUBALAN, est allé à la rencontre des producteurs dans le cadre du suivi de la campagne agricole 2026-2027. Du 9 au 12 septembre 2026, il a parcouru plusieurs bassins de production à Banikoara, Sinendé, Ouassa-Péhunco, Djougou, Savalou, Glazoué et Djidja, pour apprécier l’état d’avancement des cultures et échanger directement avec les acteurs du monde agricole. Accompagné de la Secrétaire Générale du Ministère, des membres de son cabinet et du Ministre Conseiller à l’Agriculture, à l’Élevage et à la Pêche…

Dans le cadre du Projet d’aménagement de la Route des Pêches, le Gouvernement du Bénin ouvre à des opérateurs privés l’exploitation commerciale de dix-huit restaurants réalisés dans la composante balnéaire et de loisirs du projet. À cet effet, une Commission chargée de leur commercialisation a été créée et lance un avis à manifestation d’intérêt à l’endroit des personnes physiques et morales, de droit béninois ou étranger, disposant des capacités techniques, organisationnelles et financières requises. Les candidats intéressés sont invités à soumettre leurs dossiers exclusivement par voie élec…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, received today the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Kosovo, Ms. Astrid de Vries, welcoming her and wishing her great success in her diplomatic mission. “Kosovo and the Netherlands have built excellent relations and a friendship based on trust and cooperation over the years. The Netherlands has stood by Kosovo during important stages of our journey and continues to strongly support our European and Euro-Atlantic future,” said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu a…

With an eye to today’s evolving geopolitical context, the government is allocating €35 million for strengthening the Netherlands’ network of embassies and consulates. The move halves the earlier structural reduction of the mission network's budget by €70 million. The extra money will be used to open new embassies and invest in existing ones. This was the message set out by Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen today in a letter to the Dutch House of Representatives. ‘Our embassies are crucial in order to effectively promote the interests of our Kingdom. They are the eyes, ears and voice o…

In a rapidly changing world, and at a time of geopolitical unrest, value-driven, realistic foreign policy is vital. This is why the government is providing additional funding next year for development cooperation and non-military support for Ukraine. It is also making funding available for the global mission network and the 2029 EU Presidency. These points are set out in the 2027 budgets for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation which were presented to parliament today. The Netherlands will continue to provide Ukraine with unwavering political, military, and financial …

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- For BRICS, solid practical cooperation among its 11 member countries and 10 partner countries is essential to deliver more concrete gains and meaningful progress. That was a key message delivered by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the recent 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Beginning in 2006 with four members, the mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. BRICS countries must seize the historical initiative, rally the Global South, be an active, stabilizing and positive force in inte…

Le Président de la République s'est rendu sur la base aérienne 115 d’Orange, le mardi 15 septembre 2026, à la rencontre de la première promotion des appelés au Service national.Annoncé par le chef de l’État en novembre 2025 à Varces, le Service national traduit la volonté du Président de la République deconsolider le lien entre les armées et la Nation,derenforcer la capacité de résistance de la Nation,et deconsolider la formation des jeunes Français.Il a annoncé que cette première promotion porterait le nom deHenri Fertet, jeune résistant fusillé par les Allemands en 1943 alors qu'il n'avait q…

It is a pleasure to address you this morning. Canada is a proudly bilingual country, so I will begin with a few words in French and then proceed in English. The world has changed. Canada recognised that change early and acted. We are building our strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad. We are catalysing one trillion dollars of investment to build a more resilient, competitive and sovereign economy. In an uncertain world, Canada offers the stability of a trusted partner and the unique opportunities of a country that is becoming the most connected major economy in the wor…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has highlighted the importance of ensuring that Maldivian people have a voice in shaping the future of their nation, that their rights are protected, and that those entrusted with power remain accountable to them. He made the statement in a message issued to commemorate the International Day of Democracy. In his message, the President stated that democracy endures when people are heard, their rights are protected and those entrusted with power remain accountable to the people they serve. The President recognised the contributions of people whose pursuit of partic…

The European Commission has adopted thefair mobility packagethat will guarantee social rights forworkers,regardless of where they choose to live in the EU. Workers will be able to have their professional skills understood everywhere in the EU and prove and claim their social security and health insurance rights. The new package will also better protect mobile workers from abuse and remove burdensome red tape that hinderscompaniesfrom recruiting talent. Waiting times for qualifications recognition across the EU will be significantly reduced, down from over a year to just a matter of months.Mea…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, stated that today Kosovo lost Flora Brovina, the woman who dedicated her entire life to her people and her country. “A physician, humanitarian, and human rights activist, she stood by children and families during Kosovo’s most difficult years. She organized, provided aid, protested, and raised her voice against violence and repression, turning public engagement into a daily form of resistance. Even when this brought her into direct confrontation with the Serbian regime, she did not back down,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu.…

賴清德總統今（15）日下午接見「亞洲地區臺灣同鄉會回國訪問團」，肯定同鄉會長期在海外增進臺灣與各國的交流合作。並表示，政府積極推動「AI新十大建設」，以及投入資源協助中小微企業加速轉型升級，期盼打造臺灣成為「人工智慧島」；同時也延長「投資臺灣三大方案」鼓勵企業加強投資與轉型，歡迎更多臺商、外商將豐富經驗與資源帶到臺灣，讓臺灣繼續走向世界。 總統致詞時，首先歡迎訪團回到臺灣、來到總統府，他要代表國家感謝大家長年以來，努力增進臺灣與僑居國的情誼，建立密切的合作交流。 總統提到，留日臺灣同鄉會成立已經超過80週年，一路陪伴旅日鄉親，並見證臺日關係穩健發展；馬來西亞臺灣商會聯合總會則串聯當地臺商夥伴，掌握產業及市場脈動，推動雙邊經貿往來年年更上一層樓。另外，在菲律賓臺灣同鄉會的協助下，許多臺灣同鄉在菲律賓落地生根，成為臺菲民間交流的重要力量。三個僑團所在的國家不同，但大家都有共同努力的方向，就是要讓臺灣與世界有更多往來，也讓更多朋友認識臺灣、了解臺灣，進而能夠支持臺灣。 總統說，這幾年來，臺灣持續走向世界，也在全球變局中展現實力與韌性。在全體國人的共同努力下，去年臺灣的經濟成長率為8.76%，今年上半年臺灣達到14.15%，創下半世紀以來最高的紀錄；全年經濟成長率更預估超過11%，是39年來最好成績，並預估明年臺灣可以進入世界二十大經濟體。此外，在今年的世界競爭力排名，臺灣更名列全球…

賴清德總統今（15）日下午出席「2026第48屆國際技能競賽授旗典禮」，勉勵選手相信自己的訓練、享受與世界高手切磋的過程，並將臺灣職人精神帶到世界。並表示，政府將持續擴大投資技職教育、落實產學訓用合一，讓有技能、有理想的年輕人都有發揮的舞台。 總統抵達後首先觀賞APEX競技啦啦隊開場演出及本屆國際技能競賽國手培訓紀錄影片，隨後致詞時表示，兩年一度的國際技能競賽被稱為「技能界的奧運」，四年前、兩年前他都曾為國家代表團授旗。看著各位勇敢的臺灣囡仔即將踏上世界賽場，非常榮幸能為代表團授旗、加油打氣。相信由陳祈聖隊長、陳亮維副隊長領隊，一定會旗開得勝，祝福大家都有亮眼表現。 總統指出，本屆臺灣有53位國手，會在47個職類賽事和世界各國的高手一決高下。能夠穿上代表團制服的每一位都相當不簡單，從分區賽、全國賽到國手選拔一路脫穎而出，每一個功夫都已經練了上千、上萬次，早已成為肌肉記憶。 總統表示，人才是國家競爭力的根本，大家就是臺灣的未來。這幾年臺灣在國際交出漂亮的成績單，靠的不只是科技研發，更需要各行各業的技能人才。去年IMD世界人才排名，臺灣排名亞洲第3；今年IMD世界競爭力評比，臺灣排名全球第4，創歷年最好成績，在人口超過2千萬的經濟體中，臺灣競爭力連續6年排名世界第一，這些都是各行各業人才共同努力的成果。 總統接著指出，臺灣去年經濟成長率達8.76%，在全球先進經濟體中排名第2；…

蕭美琴副總統今（15）日下午接見「中華民國汽車商業同業公會全國聯合會」時表示，政府推動「均衡臺灣」，促進地理、企業規模及產業別三方面均衡發展，並從融資、人力、資源運用及產業政策等面向支持中小微型企業。盼透過政府與業界交換意見，讓政策與時俱進，共同努力讓產業更好、國家更強，為臺灣經濟注入更多活力。 副總統致詞時表示，汽車產業不只是讓各項工商活動順利往來的交通工具，更是活絡經濟與產業不可或缺的命脈。今天也特別邀請政府相關部會代表到場，與業界就政策議題交換意見。 副總統指出，賴總統近年來帶領臺灣向前的重要施政，主要包括三大領域：第一是國家安全，以及對外守護臺灣的民主與自由；第二是拚經濟、促進國家繁榮；第三則是社會照顧。也就是在拚經濟的同時，也要將經濟成長的果實用來照顧更多百姓，擴大社會照顧。 副總統進一步說明，除了平時照顧弱勢，面對少子女化問題，除了「0到6歲國家一起養」政策，更將推動「0到18歲成長津貼」，並提出「臺灣人口對策新戰略—家庭支持篇」18項政策，照顧青少年及兒童，提供更全面的支持。此外，對於長照資源的投入，在蔡前總統剛接任時，國家每年投入長照的經費不到50億元，現在長照3.0已超過1,150億元，成長幅度展現國家對長輩長照的重視與照顧。 副總統提到，臺灣發展前瞻科技，並獲得全世界肯定，但產業政策不能只照顧科技業及跨國大型企業，更需要推動「均衡臺灣」，包括地理、企業規…

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