SANA - Syrian Arab News Agency

Interior Minister Anas Khattab arrived in Amman on Tuesday for talks with Jordanian officials on bilateral relations.

The minister was welcomed at Amman Civil Airport by his Jordanian counterpart, Mazin Al-Farrayeh.
The one-day visit includes a series of activities and events aimed at deepening bilateral relations and achieving common interests between the Syrian and Jordan.

Syrian-Jordanian relations have witnessed remarkable development since the fall of the former regime. Many joint cooperation agreements were signed in several fields.

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US journalist Abby Martin confirmed that Israeli forces abused activists of the Sumud Flotilla after their recent detention while on their way to the besieged Gaza Strip.

In an interview with Anadolu News Agency, Abby noted that Israel’s humiliating treatment of activists, mocking them and describing them as terrorists, “reflects its sense of impunity and reveals the sadistic nature of Israeli forces.”

“Humanity has witnessed one of the most brutal acts of genocide in Gaza over the past two years,” the journalist added, criticizing the media’s “complicity in the genocide” that Israel has been committing in Gaza.

For her part, French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan announced that she was hit by Israeli forces after her detention for participating in the aid flotilla heading to break the siege on the Gaza Strip.

“We were between 13 and 15 people in a cell with no beds, just a mattress on the floor of a maximum-security Israeli prison in the Negev. We lacked everything,” she said.

For her part, Greta Thunberg, a Swedish activist, denounced the mistreatment and violations committed inside Israeli detention centers.

Last Wednesday, Israeli forces attacked 42 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla while they were sailing in international waters toward Gaza, illegally detaining hundreds of activists on board before deporting them.

The Syrian national cycling team won two medals, a gold and a bronze, at the Arab Cycling Championship held in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.

Hala Zidane of the Syrian team won the gold medal in the under-23 cycling category, while Limar Suleiman earned the bronze in the women’s individual time trial.

More than 130 athletes from nine Arab countries: Iraq, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Libya are participating in the championship.

A ceasefire agreement was reached late Monday night after “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF) attacked Syrian security checkpoints near Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood and shelled nearby residential areas, according to a SANA reporter in Aleppo.

Clashes erupted after SDF forces attacked a Syrian security checkpoint near the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, resulting in casualties among security personnel and civilians.

“One security member was martyred and three members of the Internal Security Forces were wounded after SDF troops targeted security checkpoints around the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo city,” a security source told SANA.

Several civilians were also wounded in the strikes and were taken to Al-Razi Hospital, suffering injuries from mortar fire and heavy machine gun attacks targeting residential areas near Sheikh Maqsoud and Al-Ashrafieh, according to the reporter.

Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Gharib toured several hospitals and checked on the condition of those injured as a result of shelling.

Earlier on Sunday, the Defense Ministry said in a statement that the army’s recent movements in northern and northeastern Syria were part of a planned redeployment, not the start of new military operations.

The ministry stressed that Syrian government remains committed to the March 10 Agreement with (SDF) and has no plans to launch offensive actions, adding that the army’s current mission is to protect civilians and security forces from continued attacks.

The “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF) attacked a Syrian security checkpoint near the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood late Monday a security source in Aleppo city told SANA

“One Security member was martyred and three members of the Internal Security Forces were wounded after SDF troops targeted security checkpoints around the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo city,” the source added.

Several civilians were also wounded in the strikes and were taken to Al-Razi Hospital, suffering injuries from mortar fire and heavy machine gun attacks targeting residential areas in Sheikh Maqsoud and Al-Ashrafieh, according to SANA reporter.

SDF snipers have been deployed on rooftops in both neighborhoods, creating an ongoing threat to residents and security personnel, SANA reporter from Aleppo city witnessed.

Earlier on Sunday the Defense Ministry said that the army’s recent movements in northern and northeastern Syria are part of a planned redeployment, not the start of new military operations.

The ministry stressed that Syrian government remains committed to the March 10 Agreement and has no plans to launch offensive actions, adding that the army’s current mission is to protect civilians and security forces from continued SDF assaults.

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Syrian Health Minister Musab Al-Ali met Monday with Jordanian Ambassador to Damascus Sufyan Al-Qudah to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the health sector.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Health, focused on developing healthcare services through the exchange of expertise and joint projects aimed at improving patient care. Al-Ali stressed the importance of collaborative efforts to strengthen Syria’s medical sector and elevate the quality of services provided.

Ambassador Al-Qudah expressed Jordan’s appreciation for the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and affirmed his country’s readiness to support Syria’s healthcare system. He highlighted the possibility of establishing a rapid-deployment field hospital staffed by experienced personnel, noting Jordan’s prior success implementing similar initiatives in other countries.

Al-Qudah also emphasized cooperation in pharmaceutical projects and practical medical training to enhance professional standards in Syria. He noted the challenges Syria faced during the previous regime and contrasted them with the current opportunities for collaboration and development.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Health Minister Hussein Al-Khatib, Director of Planning and International Cooperation Zuheir Al-Qarat, and other senior officials. The discussions mark a continued effort to advance healthcare services in Syria through regional partnership with Jordan.

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Mohammad Al Momani, Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications and Jordan’s Government Spokesman, affirmed the deep fraternal relations between Jordan and Syria and highlighted the importance of strengthening media cooperation and coordination between the two countries—particularly in combating false and misleading information and in exchanging expertise to enhance professional media performance.

According to SANA’s correspondent, Al-Momani, during his meeting today in Amman with a delegation from the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) headed by Director-General Ziyad Al-Mahamid, said the ministry attaches special importance to promoting Arab media partnerships based on knowledge and experience sharing. Such partnerships, he noted, help improve the quality of professional and credible media content and reinforce the role of official media as a primary source of accurate information.

For his part, Al-Mahamid said that the memorandum of understanding signed with the Jordan News Agency (Petra) represents an important milestone in strengthening joint media cooperation between the two sides. He stressed the significance of building Arab media partnerships that help curb the spread of rumors and misinformation, strengthen public trust in official media institutions, and bolster the Arab media’s presence on the international stage.

The meeting followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between SANA and Petra, aimed at enhancing cooperation in journalistic and media services through the exchange of news, photos, and multimedia content, as well as technical expertise and coordination in international media forums.

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said Monday that the long-cherished dream of Syrian refugees returning to their homeland is finally becoming a reality.

Speaking at the 76th annual session of the Executive Committee of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Geneva, Grandi said that nearly half of Syria’s population had been forced to flee their homes over the past decade. Yet, for more than one million Syrian refugees who have now returned, that dream has started to come true, he noted, according to the UN News website.

“Syrian returnees carry hope and determination,” Grandi said. “They deserve to feel safe again in their own country.” He emphasized that their return must be made sustainable through faster and bolder investment efforts to help rebuild their lives and communities.

The High Commissioner also warned of the growing impact of shrinking humanitarian budgets amid an increasing number of crises around the world. He urged the international community to adopt a more comprehensive and durable approach to humanitarian response.

Grandi revealed that the number of people displaced by war worldwide has nearly doubled since 2015, reaching about 122 million.

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The Defense Ministry said Monday that the army’s recent movements in northern and northeastern Syria are part of a planned redeployment, not the start of new military operations.

In a written statement sent to SANA, the ministry said the repositioning follows repeated attacks by the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF) on civilians and army units, as well as attempts by the SDF to seize new villages and military points.

The ministry stressed that Syria remains committed to the March 10 Agreement and has no plans to launch offensive actions, adding that the army’s current mission is to protect civilians and security forces from continued SDF assaults.

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Italy’s Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, emphasized the importance of supporting Syria’s stability and respecting its sovereignty.

According to the Italian news agency ANSA, Tripodi made the remarks during the joint ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU) held in Kuwait on Monday.

“Achieving peace in Gaza, along with ensuring stability in Syria and Lebanon, is an integral part of Italy’s vision for peace and security in the Middle East, where the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council play a crucial role,” Tripodi said.

The Italian official underscored the need to strengthen stability in Syria, advance the political process, and uphold the country’s sovereignty.

Meanwhile, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas noted during the meeting that there have been “encouraging developments in Syria.” She stressed that international political and financial support will be essential to ensure that all Syrians benefit from reconstruction efforts.

Beirut – SANA

Syria’s youth athletics team claimed a total of 18 medals at the 3rd West Asia Athletics Championship, held in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

The medals were distributed as follows:

•        3 gold

•        9 silver

•        6 bronze

The championship featured teams from Kuwait, the UAE, Yemen, Qatar, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, host country Lebanon and Syria.

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The Higher Committee for the Syrian People’s Assembly elections issued on Tuesday the official results of the parliament elections in the electoral constituencies across the Syrian provinces.

The committee said that the ballot boxes sorted out 119 Syrian names as winners in the recent parliamentary elections.

A total of 1,578 voters from 49 electoral constituencies across Syria, including 14 percent of women, ran in the elections, Chairman of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections, Mohamed Taha Al-Ahmad, said during a press conference.

“The high level of integrity was the most prominent feature of the electoral process, which took place across 49 electoral colleges across Syria,” Al-Ahmad said.

Earlier, Spokesperson of the Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections Nawar Najmeh said that Parliament is the official platform of national dialogue among Syrians, and fair elections reflect realism in the political action.

Najmeh added that the one-third portion appointed by President of the Republic has nothing to do with the electoral committees.

“I believe that President Ahmad al-Sharaa will consider correcting all negative aspects by appointing the final one-third of the assembly’s members,” he added.

Najmeh said that members of the Parliament who will have a seat represent all Syrians, regardless of their spectrum.

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Amman – SANA

Director General of the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) Ziyad Al-Mahamid, and Director General of Jordan News Agency (Petra) Fayrouz Al-Mubaydeen, signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding tin Amman to enhance cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the fields of journalism and media services.

SANA’s correspondent in Amman said the memorandum aims to strengthen joint efforts between the two agencies through the exchange of news, photos, media content, technical expertise and coordination in international media forums.

This collaboration seeks to promote the quality of media output for both institutions and promote unified Arab media.

Director General of SANA stressed the importance of intensifying cooperation among Arab media institutions to counter the spread of rumors and provide accurate, reliable information—especially in light of the challenges facing the region and the widespread influence of social media on news credibility.

Al-Mahamid also presented an overview of SANA’s recent developments, including its relaunch and the technical and professional upgrades introduced to meet the demands of modern media.

He referred to the agreements and memoranda of understanding that SANA has signed and renewed with other Arab and friendly news agencies.

For her part, Petra’s Director General welcomed the Syrian delegation and emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise between the two agencies, particularly in journalism, training, skill development, and technical innovation—especially amid the rapid digital transformation and technological advancements in modern media.

Al-Mubaydeen noted that training in various journalistic disciplines plays a vital role in developing human capital and enriching journalistic identity, calling for the adoption of modern and reliable mechanisms that meet the demands of today’s media landscape.

In a relevant context, Petra’s department directors provided a detailed explanation of editorial work and media production, including news writing and editing, digital content design, photography, translation, and information security, as well as the agency’s efforts to enhance the capabilities of its journalistic and technical staff.

The visit concluded with a field tour for the Syrian delegation across Petra’s departments, offering insights into the agency’s daily operations and its role in strengthening media content.

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German Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation and Development said that the Syrian People’s Assembly election is an important first step towards broader political participation, stressing Berlin’s continued support for a political process in Syria that includes all components of the country.

A joint statement by the two ministries stated that “after the end of the authoritarian rule of the Assad regime and the tragedies of the war, the Syrian people want to participate in shaping the political future of their country”, noting that “only a few months after the end of the war, a political path based on participation and institutional change began”.

They stressed that the People’s Assembly elections are an important first step towards broader political participation, and it is important that people across Syria are able to participate in the elections, which requires completing the election process in the governorates of Hasakah, Raqqa and Sweida, where elections were not held.

The two ministries called on all parties in Syria to show readiness to accept “compromise solutions that serve the territorial integrity of Syria”, and indicated that the German government is working to support reconstruction and revive the Syrian economy, and plans for the reconstruction of Syria include taking measures in the areas of health, infrastructure, education, water, economic development, and strengthening Administration and the rule of law.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its full support for all steps to enhance Syria’s security, stability and territorial integrity.

Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi said during the launch of the joint ministerial meeting with the European Union in Kuwait ‘’ The Council expresses its support for all steps that enhance the security, stability and territorial integrity of Syria, and condemns the ongoing Israeli attacks on its territory and foreign interference in its affairs,” as Kuwait News Agency said.

Al-Budaiwi stressed that ‘’the security and stability of Syria constitute two basic pillars of the security and stability of the region, adding that the Council supports measures and procedures aimed at combating terrorism and acts of violence aimed at destabilizing it.

In turn, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, noted “encouraging developments in Syria”, stressing that international political and financial support for Syria will be essential to ensure that all Syrians benefit from reconstruction efforts.

The European official stressed that the world is currently witnessing an escalation in conflicts and human suffering, and in this situation, work must be done to ensure respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and international solidarity to confront current challenges that affect global security and stability.

The 29th joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union began today in the Kuwaiti capital, with the participation of foreign ministers and senior officials from both sides.

France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his government resigned on Monday, hours after Lecornu announced his cabinet line-up, making it the shortest-lived administration in modern French history and deepening the country’s political crisis.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lucorno submitted his resignation today to President Emmanuel Macron, hours after announcing the composition of his government.

AFP reported that the resignation of Lucorno, a former army minister, came after he was criticized by opponents and the right alike, after he revealed yesterday evening the composition of his government, in which many ministers from the previous government retained their portfolios, such as Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrow, Interior Minister Bruno Rotayo, and Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, despite the escalating political crisis in the country.

On September 9, Macron tasked Lucorno with forming the new government, after the National Assembly withdrew confidence from François Bayrou’s government, following his proposal of an austerity budget that met with widespread opposition in parliament divided between political movements, without any party obtaining an explicit majority.

Disagreements over the government have previously toppled Bayrou as well as his predecessor Michel Barnier, as France has been suffering from a deep political crisis since Macron called early legislative elections last year, but this step resulted in a fragmented parliament between three rival parliamentary blocs.

Minister of Economy and Industry, Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar discussed on Monday with a delegation of more than 30 Gulf, American, and European investors ways of enhancing economic and investment cooperation in Syria.

During the meeting held at the Ministry’s headquarters, minister al-Shaar reviewed the investment advantages offered by Syria’s economic environment and the efforts made by the government to facilitate and develop investment.

Members of the delegation expressed their interest in the Syrian market and the available investment opportunities, emphasizing their willingness to establish ventures across all accessible sectors.

Last week, minister al-Shaar met with a group of Syrian investors and academics residing in China highlighting the importance of leveraging the expertise of national talents abroad to support the national economy and strengthening cooperation

Human Rights Watch said Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently announced “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict” is no substitute for urgent, concrete measures by governments to protect civilians and ensure justice after two years of grave abuses in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

‘’Governments should be taking immediate measures, including arms embargoes, targeted sanctions, and support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), in accordance with their international legal obligations to prevent and stop violations by the parties regardless of whether the Trump plan goes forward. Human Rights Watch said in a report published on its website:’’

Atrocity crimes against Palestinians over the past two years have taken a devastating toll on civilians with thousands killed, maimed, starved, forcibly displaced, and unlawfully held hostage or detained; towns and neighborhoods leveled to the ground; and countless communities and lives devastated, Human Rights Watch said.

Human Rights Watch found numerous violations of the laws of war amounting to war crimes, crimes against humanity, including extermination, and acts of genocide, and the violation of binding orders by the International Court of Justice.

In the West Bank, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed or maimed, thousands detained, many without trial or charge, and tens of thousands displaced, mostly by Israeli forces, but also by settlers.

All governments should act to prevent further atrocities and to uphold the universality of human rights. They should take steps to halt ongoing abuses and support credible investigations and meaningful accountability for those responsible, including the following measures:

Press Israeli authorities to immediately and unconditionally lift unlawful sweeping restrictions on the entry of aid into Gaza.

Press Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups to immediately and unconditionally release all civilians held hostage.

Suspend military assistance and arms transfers to Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups.

Impose targeted sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, against Israeli officials and others credibly implicated in ongoing serious violations.

Suspend preferential trade agreements with Israel and ban trade with illegal settlements.

The Russian presidency welcomed Monday U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement regarding President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to extend the New START treaty on nuclear arms limits, calling it as like “a good idea”.

According to TASS news agency, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “The position expressed by President Donald Trump is encouraging,” describing it as a positive sign of potential U.S. support for the Russian initiative.

Peskov clarified that Moscow has not yet received any official signals through diplomatic channels from Washington regarding the proposal, and the Kremlin is still awaiting concrete steps from the American side.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that extending the New START nuclear arms control treaty with Russia by one year “sounds like a good idea.”

Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively proposed extending the treaty, that is set to expire next February, by one year. He said his country is prepared to continue adhering to the central numerical limits if the United States does the same.

Foreign minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Monday the World Bank’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Mr. Jean-Christophe Carret, in Damascus.

Talks during the meeting dealt with aspects of cooperation between Syria and the World Bank in the areas of reconstruction, sustainable development and support for vital sectors, contributing to the advancement of economic recovery and improvement of essential services.

Minister al-Shaibani affirmed Syria’s commitment to enhance cooperation with international partners in line with its national priorities, praising the important role of the World Bank in supporting development and infrastructure efforts.