Michal Rovaniemis: Venemaa läbikukkumine Ukrainas oleks hea uudis ka ArktikaleFoto: Soome valitsus
„Venemaa kujutab strateegilist ohtu nii Arktikas, Läänemere piirkonnas kui mujal Euroopas. Ka varilaevastiku tegevus Põhja-mereteel on tõusutrendis. See toidab Venemaa sõjamasinat ja kujutab niigi haavatavas piirkonnas tõsist keskkonnaohtu,“ tõi Michal välja.
Peaministri sõnul mõjutab Venemaa agressioonisõja tulemus Ukrainas otseselt ka Arktika tulevikku. „Kui Venemaa Ukrainas läbi kukub, on see …
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair at Government House on September 14 to discuss Thailand’s economic transformation, future industries, and technology. Anutin is seeking expertise from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), where Blair serves as executive chairman, as Thailand develops new economic engines in AI, advanced industries, and clean energy.
Government Spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises reported that discussions covered investment in…
On September 14, commencing at 3 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, received a courtesy call from Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), who is visiting Japan. The overview of the courtesy call is as follows:
At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI stated that, in addition to the efforts under POWERR Asia and Japan’s call on the international community to advance the three pillars for ensuring global energy secur…
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The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, participated today at the concluding day of “Women’s Week,” an event organized by the NDI.
In her address to the participants, Acting President Haxhiu thanked the National Democratic Institute (NDI) for its engagements within the Republic of Kosovo and for this significant program—which has for years brought together women and men from institutions, political parties, municipalities, civil society, the media, and diverse communiti…
Your future is at stake, your Brazil is at stake, what you want for your country is at stake. Because if your country is doing well, your child will do well. If your country does badly, your child will do badly. This is the kind of good country we want. And you can help. You who are on the internet, you who are an influencer, you who know how to handle this little machine, we have to prevent people from continuing to lie. It 's impossible that we don't have the courage to let the truth be …
BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the BRICS summit in India is of strategic significance for steering the high-quality development for greater BRICS cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.
The South Asian trip also promoted strength through unity among Global South countries, Wang said.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while briefing reporters on Xi's visit…
Investment of $1 million is set to enhance Northland's Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail, improving the visitor experience, upgrading visitor facilities, and creating new cultural and tourism experiences, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.
“This investment will help the trail attract more domestic and international visitors to the region while supporting local businesses and jobs,” Louise Upston says.
“Funding will enable improved trail infrastructure, better connections…
Up to $580,000 in one-off Government funding will help New Plymouth’s Roderique Hope Trust and the YMCA Taranaki to support people experiencing homelessness into stable housing across the Taranaki region, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says.
The funding will enable Roderique Hope Trust to lead the Taranaki Housing Pathways Initiative across New Plymouth and South Taranaki, with YMCA Taranaki delivering targeted outreach in New Plymouth.
“Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Our…
The Government is confirming its clear and ambitious course for the future of te reo Māori with the refresh of the Maihi Karauna strategy, Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka says.
“Te reo Māori is a taonga and a defining part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s identity. This refreshed strategy is about ensuring the language is visible, valued and voiced.”
The Maihi Karauna is the Crown’s strategy for Māori language revitalisation across government and wider society, working alongside the Maihi …
Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)SyrianFinance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barniehdiscussed with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation technical support to help the ministry adopt the latest edition of the Government Finance Statistics Manual, aiming to improve financial data quality and align with international standards.
The two sides discussed requirements for beginning the transition toward implementing the new statistical framework in Syria during a meeting held Sunday at the Ministry of Fina…
Quneitra, Sept. 13 (SANA)Israeli occupationforces detained a young man from al-Asha village in southernQuneitracountryside on Sunday while he was tending sheep west of al-Rafid, near a UN position.
SANA’s reporter in Quneitra said the young man was released several hours later.
Earlier on Sunday, Israeli occupation forces fired seven artillery shells at the outskirts of Beit Jinn in western Damascus countryside. The shells landed near Harboun Hill, with no casualties reported.
Israeli occupat…
Hama, Sept. 13 (SANA)A stun grenade exploded inHama’s al-Madina neighborhood on Sunday, causing property damage but no casualties.
A security source told SANA that the blast was caused by a stungrenadeand resulted only in material damage.
Kyiv, Sept. 13 (SANA)Two people were killed and five others injured inRussian drone and air strikesacross Ukraine’s Volyn, Zhytomyr and Rivne regions on Saturday evening, Ukrainian authorities said.
In the Zhytomyr region, a strike hit a gas station and a grocery store in the city of Zviahel, killing two people, regional military administration head Vitalii Bunechko said, according to Ukrinform.
A foreign-invested facility and gas stations in Zviahel and Korosten were also damaged, but no furt…
Frankfurt, Sept. 13 (SANA)European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said eurozone inflation is likely to remain elevated for longer than previously expected as higher energy prices linked toMiddle Easttensions continue to pressure markets.
“The current shock is longer-lasting,” Lagarde told French newspaper Ouest-France in an interview published on Saturday, adding that continued instability in the region could keep energy markets volatile and prices elevated while higher costs threaten…
Homs, Sept. 13 (SANA)The “Entrepreneurial Imprints” forum in Homs highlightedwomen entrepreneurs’ experiences and handmade businesses, focusing on initiatives that support entrepreneurship, develop small projects and expand their presence in the community.Held at the Homs Chamber of Commerce, the forum featured presentations of women-led projects and discussions on challenges facing entrepreneurs, while providing a platform for networking and exchanging expertise among business owners, entrepren…
Doha, Sept. 13 (SANA)Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterMohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thaniand Jordanian Foreign MinisterAyman Safadidiscussed the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions during a phone call on Saturday evening.
The two ministers also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and stressed the importance of joint coordination in supporting efforts to reduce tensions and promote regional security and stability, according to a state…
Jakarta, Sept. 13 (SANA)Indonesian search and rescue authorities launched a search operation Sunday after losing contact with a passenger vessel carrying 243 people in theJava Seaamid bad weather, officials said.The vessel, Virgo Transport 8, departed Saturday from Surabaya in East Java and was heading to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when communication was lost, Indonesia’s search and rescue agency said in a statement cited by Reuters.Rescue teams were sent to the vessel’s last known location…
Berlin, Sept. 13 (SANA)Freiburg climbed to the top of theBundesligawith a 5-0 rout ofBorussia Mönchengladbachon Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund maintained their perfect start with a 3-0 win over promoted Paderborn.
Yannik Engelhardt and Igor Matanovic scored twice each beforeMaximilian Eggesteinadded Freiburg’s fifth, sending 10-man Gladbach to the bottom of the table.
Dortmundmade it three wins from three, their best league start in 11 years. Fábio Silva opened the scoring after five minute…
Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Haneen Choir from thecoastal city of Safitaperformed at Syrian Art Week in Damascus on Saturday, joiningartists and cultural groupsfrom across the country in an event aimed at showcasing Syria’s diverse creative scene.
The choir performed a selection of songs featuring choral arrangements of works byFairuz, Mayada Bseliss, Ziad Rahbani and Joseph Sakr, drawing a warm response from the audience.
Layal Maasrani, a member ofHaneen Choir, told SANA that participating in th…
Aden, Sept. 13 (SANA)Yemeni armed forces carried out three airstrikes againstHouthi militiapositions and barracks in westernTaiz provinceon Sunday, the military said.
The strikes targeted positions in al-Taba al-Sawda and Jabal al-Munim along the al-Dhabab front west of Taiz, theYemeni Armed ForcesMedia Center said in a statement posted on X.
The latest strikes followed air operations on Saturday against Houthi militia personnel, vehicles, weapons and other military equipment inDhubab and on n…
Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Doctors at Tal National Hospital inRural Damascushave successfully performed bilateral ureteral reimplantation on a 13-year-old boy with a rare congenital disorder and recurrent urinary tract infections, hospital doctors said.
The boy was diagnosed with Prune Belly syndrome, a rare condition affecting the abdominal muscles and urinary system, as well as vesicoureteral reflux, which causes urine to flow backward from the bladder toward the kidneys.
Dr. Samer Bashir, a s…
Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA)Syria has temporarily raised prices forgasoline, diesel and otherpetroleum productsas surging global refined-fuel costs and a major overhaul atBaniyas Refineryincrease the country’s reliance on imports, theEnergy Ministrysaid.The new prices, which took effect at midnight Sunday, set 95-octane gasoline at SYP 195 per liter (about $1.60), 90-octane gasoline at SYP 185 per liter ($1.52) and diesel at SYP 175 per liter ($1.43), based on an exchange rate of SYP 122 to the dol…
Santiago, 13 de septiembre de 2026.-El Presidente de la República, José Antonio Kast, participó este domingo en el Servicio Nacional de Acción de Gracias 2026, ceremonia de carácter republicano e interdenominacional organizada por las Iglesias Evangélicas de Chile, en la Catedral Evangélica de Chile, ubicada en Estación Central.El Servicio, conocido también como "Tedeum Evangélico", se celebró por primera vez el 14 de septiembre de 1975, hace 51 años, en la recién inaugurada Catedral Evangélica …
蕭美琴副總統奉賴清德總統指派，應邀赴義大利文托泰內島(Ventotene)出席第二屆「文托泰內歐洲自由與民主論壇」(2nd European Conference of Ventotene for Freedom and Democracy)演講，在外交部長林佳龍陪同下，於今（14）日上午結束行程返抵國門，並在桃園機場發表談話。
副總統強調，此行深刻感受即便跨越半個地球和不同的文化，但「自由」與「和平」是大家共同的語言及渴望。民主國家面臨的挑戰仍持續在不同地方、以不同的形式出現，臺灣則正承受日益升高的軍事與灰色地帶壓力，但我們仍將堅持自由民主的生活方式，並致力維持區域的和平與繁榮，期盼透過此行讓國際社會更加瞭解即使處境再艱難，臺灣都將繼續勇敢走出與世界同行的路。
謝謝大家在大清早的時間來到機場。我非常榮幸能再次率團出訪參加國際論壇，並且在這裡向各位簡單說明這次出訪的意義與收穫。
我這次出訪是在總統全力支持以及總統對歐外交政策的指導下，接受歐洲議會副議長皮切諾(Pina Picierno)女士，以及歐洲議會義大利辦公室主任柯拉札(Carlo Corazza)先生共同邀請，前往義大利…
New Zealand tourism numbers are continuing to strengthen, with international visitor arrivals for July exceeding 2019 levels, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.
Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show 256,600 overseas visitor arrivals in July 2026, up 8.5 percent on July 2025 and surpassing July 2019 numbers.
“As we work to grow our second-largest export, today’s data shows that international tourism is continuing to build momentum. More visitors are choosing Ne…
Patients at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital are getting home faster, with better planning freeing up more than 1,500 bed nights over the past year, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
"When a patient is well enough to leave, every extra night they spend on a ward is a night away from their family and their own routine. It also means that bed is not available for someone else who needs it," Mr Brown says.
A bed night is a single night in a single hospital bed, so each one freed up…
The fight to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland is entering a critical phase as warmer weather increases the risk of any surviving queens emerging from winter, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says.
The response has already destroyed 77 queens and 132 nests, with no hornets seen since April.
“That’s encouraging, but we are not out of the woods yet.
“If any mated queens survived winter, they may start emerging in the coming weeks to build new nests.
“That is why we need Aucklan…
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a packed trip to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.
He called on BRICS countries to be pioneers in innovation, peace, mutual learning and global governance reform, and put forward five proposals to deepen practical cooperation.
China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 and host the 19th BRICS Summit.
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Daraa, Sept. 14 (SANA)Tourism is gaining momentum in the ancient city ofBosra al-Shamin southern Syria, as growing numbers of local and foreign visitors return and restoration efforts advance at some of its most prominentarchaeological sites.
The city, inDaraacountryside, welcomed about 10,831 tourists in the first months of the second half of 2026, up from 4,530 during the same period last year, according to Alaa al-Saleh, director of the Bosra al-Sham Antiquities Department.
The increase has…
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Pyongyang, September 14 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun, a leading newspaper of the DPRK,
Pyongyang, September 14 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in Rodong Sinmun, a leading newspaper of the DPRK,
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Spread to Old Artiste Pyongyang, September 14 (KCNA) -- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Se…
Ο Πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης παρέστη το πρωί στις εορταστικές εκδηλώσεις για την 83η επέτειο από την απελευθέρωση του Καστελλόριζου. Ο Πρωθυπουργός παρακολούθησε τη δοξολογία στον Ιερό Ναό Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης στο ακριτικό νησί, κατέθεσε στεφάνι στο Ηρώο και παρέστη στην παρέλαση.
Ακολουθεί η ομιλία του Πρωθυπουργού:
«Κύριε Πρόεδρε της Βουλής, κ. Δήμαρχε, κ. Περιφερειάρχα, κ. Αρχηγέ, κύριοι συνάδελφοι στο κοινοβούλιο, φίλες και φίλοι Καστελλοριζιοί, είμαστε σήμερα μαζί για να τι…
His Majesty King Abdullah II and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday held talks at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.
During the meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the two leaders underscored the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and the UAE, as well as their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors, particularly in the economic, trade, and development fields, within the framework of the Comprehensi…
Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi,Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,Representatives of BRICS Partner Countries,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,
The 20th anniversary of BRICS is a moment to reaffirm our commitment to deeper cooperation and a more ambitious agenda – ranging from science, technology and innovation to sustainable development and economic transformation.
We live in a rapidly changing world that contains both risks and opportunities.
The achievem…
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in South Africa, Mr Zuko Godlimpi,Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee,Business Leaders,Members of the Diplomatic Corps,Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning and a very warm welcome to this engagement that seeks to strengthen economic ties between India and South Africa.
We are meeting at a time when the global economy is undergoing a significant transformation.
Supply chains are being reconfigured, in…
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,Fellow BRICS Leaders,Honourable Ministers,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,
I wish to extend my appreciation to you, Prime Minister Modi, for convening this important discussion.
Our sincere thanks for your gracious hospitality here in New Delhi.
We meet at a time of profound challenge and change in global affairs.
The United Nations has entered its eighty-first year, having endured the Cold War and many other challenges while largely upholding …
Fellow Leaders,Excellencies,Members of the diplomatic community,Business leaders,Esteemed Chairpersons and Members of the BRICS Business Council,Ladies and gentlemen,
Let me begin by congratulating the Chairpersons and members of the BRICS Business Council and the Working Groups on the sustained work they undertake throughout the year.
That work is essential to turning the ambitions of BRICS into meaningful economic cooperation.
Our shared task is to translate the ideas, recommendations and p…
Dans son discours sur la doctrine de dissuasion nucléaire, prononcé le 2 mars à l’Île Longue, le président de la République française a réaffirmé la dimension européenne des intérêts vitaux de la France, articulant à cet effet le concept de dissuasion avancée. Plusieurs pays ont décidé d’en faire partie. Aujourd’hui, la Finlande a décidé à son tour de rejoindre la dissuasion avancée. Cette décision, en conformité avec les obligations internationales respectives des deux pays, constitue une étape…
Rome, Sept. 14 (SANA)Napoli secured a narrow 1-0 victory over visiting Bologna on Sunday at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the fourth round of the Italian Serie A.
Stanislav Lobotka scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute, earning Napoli three points as they continue their campaign to challenge for the league title.
The win lifted Napoli to six points and ninth place in the standings, following two wins and two defeats in their opening four matches. Bologna, meanwhile, remain w…
Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Syria’sHealth Ministryplans to introduce a new family health model at 40 health centers within weeks, as part of a broader effort to rebuild primary healthcare and modernize service delivery across the country.
The plan was outlined on Monday as the ministry launched a two-day workshop in Damascus to develop a national family health model and review guidelines for family health teams.
Health MinisterMusab al-Alisaid the initiative forms part of the ministry’s 2026-2028…
Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassanal-Shaibanimet U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of StateJake McGeein Damascus on Monday for talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding partnership betweenSyriaand theUnited States.
The two officials discussed ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries and reviewed the latest regional and international developments of mutual interest.
The talks also focused on prospects for broadening theSy…
Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA)TheInternational Atomic Energy Agency’s decision to remove Syria’s “non-compliance” item from its agenda closes a 15-year safeguards file and opens a new phase of cooperation with the Agency, Foreign and Expatriates MinisterAsaad Hassan al-Shaibanisaid Monday.
Addressing the70th session of the IAEA General Conference, al-Shaibani hailed the Board of Governors adoption of the decision by consensus on Sept. 9. He thanked Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia for sponsor…
Seoul, Sept. 13 (SANA)A Syrian Education Ministry delegation is taking part in a training program inSouth Koreafocused on teacher development, digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in education, the ministry said on Sunday.
The delegation, which includes directors from several ministry departments and directorates, is participating in the program under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
The program includes specialized workshops and meetings aimed at ex…
Aleppo, Sept. 14 (SANA)A community fundraisingcampaignin Kafr Hamra in northernAleppo countrysidehas raised more than $1.5 million in cash and in-kind donations to fund infrastructure and essential services, organizers said.The “Loyalty to Kafr Hamra” campaign concluded its three-day drive on Sunday, with proceeds earmarked for projects including sewage and water networks, roads, schools and healthcare facilities.Khaled Jaghl, director of the Hreitan subdistrict and representative of the norther…
Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA)One Palestinian was wounded byIsraeli forcesand 15 others were detained on Monday during raids across several areas of the occupiedWest Bank, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.
Israeli forces raided Beit Ula, west ofHebron, and pursued a young man before opening live fire on his vehicle, wounding him, WAFA said.
The forces detained 15 Palestinians during raids in Tubas, Beit Ummar and Dura in Hebron, Qabatiya and Jalbun inJenin, the Dheisheh and Aida …
Beijing, Sept. 14 (SANA)Chinese researchershave discovered mineral deposits rich in gold and silver on the floor of the westernPacific Oceanduring an expedition exploring resources associated with deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
The discovery was made aboard the researchvesselXiang Yang Hong 10, with scientists identifying a large new hydrothermal field in a basin within China’s exclusive economic zone,China Central Television(CCTV) reported.
Exploration of the site revealed polymetallic sulfide …
Occupied Jerusalem, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israelisettlement plansin the occupiedWest Bankand Jerusalem have intensified since the beginning of 2026, with plans for more than 18,000 settlement units documented, thePalestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commissionsaid Sunday.
The commission said monitoring and documentation from the beginning of 2026 through Sept. 13 showed that 100 settlement plans involving 12,300 units had been considered in the West Bank, while another 53 plans covering 5,783 …
Beirut, Sept. 14 (SANA)Israeli occupation forcescontinued attacks acrosssouthern Lebanonon Sunday, carrying out airstrikes, artillery shelling and demolition operations in several towns and villages, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported.Israeli warplanes struck Mansouri, the outskirts of Haris and an area between Mayfadoun and Zawtar al-Sharqiya, while artillery fire targeted Beit Yahoun and the Ali al-Taher forest on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, the agency said.Israeli forces al…