SANA - Syrian Arab News Agency

Madrid, SANA- Organizers of the Vuelta a España cycling race announced the cancellation of its final stage following pro-Palestinian demonstrations protesting the participation of an Israeli team. Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard was declared the overall winner.

Protesters dismantled metal barricades and blocked the race route at several points throughout the city, voicing opposition to the Israeli team’s inclusion amid the ongoing military offensive in Gaza. Police attempted to disperse the demonstrators.

Commenting on the events, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated: “Today marks the end of the Vuelta a España. We express our respect and admiration for the athletes, and for the Spanish people who stand up for just causes like Palestine.”

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has carried out a military campaign in Gaza that has resulted in the deaths of over 64,000 Palestinians and injured more than 164,000, according to local sources.

Nisreen / Manar

Amman, SANA-The Jordanian government signed a €30.9 million funding agreement Monday with the German government aimed at strengthening the education sector in Jordan, with a particular focus on vulnerable student populations—including thousands of Syrian refugee children.

The grant is designed to enhance the capacity of the Jordanian Ministry of Education to deliver quality education in public schools. It will support teaching and administrative staff, improve infrastructure in high-need areas, and create employment opportunities within the education sector.

In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Jordanian Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring quality education for all students, including non-Jordanians. He emphasized that Syrian students receive the same level of education as their Jordanian peers in public schools.

This grant is part of the ongoing development and education cooperation between Jordan and Germany. It reflects a broader effort to support refugee-hosting communities and reinforce the stability of Jordan’s formal education system.

Nawal/Manar

London, SANA- The British government has announced a ban on Israeli students enrolling at the Royal College of Defence Studies, citing the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza.

According to The Telegraph Newspaper, the government stated: “The Royal College of Defence Studies will not accept students from Israel starting next year.” This marks the first time Israeli nationals have been excluded from the institution since its founding in 1927.

A spokesperson for the UK Ministry of Defence commented: “British military education programs have long welcomed personnel from a wide range of countries. These programs consistently emphasize adherence to international humanitarian law. However, the Israeli government’s decision to escalate its military operations in Gaza is a mistake.”

The spokesperson also called for an immediate diplomatic resolution to the conflict, urging a ceasefire and expanded humanitarian aid for Palestinians.

Earlier this week, the UK government also barred officials from the Israeli occupation entity from participating in the country’s largest arms exhibition.

Nisreen / Manar

New York, SANA-The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has issued a warning that Gaza Strip is being erased due to ongoing Israeli bombardment and blockade.

In a statement posted on its official account on platform X, UNRWA said: “Gaza is turning into a barren wasteland and increasingly appears uninhabitable.” The agency added, “Children are starving, families are being forcibly displaced, and the atmosphere is one of sheer terror.”

UNRWA emphasized that in light of the large-scale Israeli military operation, political will and decisive action are now more critical than ever.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has waged a campaign in Gaza that has resulted in tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties, thousands of missing persons, the displacement of hundreds of thousands, and a famine that has claimed numerous lives—including dozens of children.

 Nawal/ Manar

Doha, SANA

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and the U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit held in the State of Qatar.

Doha hosted on Sunday a preparatory ministerial meeting for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, with the participation of al-Shaibani and the foreign ministers of member states of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

MHD Ibrahim

Damascus, SANA

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is participating in the “Khan Al-Harir Motex” exhibition at the Damascus Fairgrounds through its project “Weaving Hope,” funded by the Italian Embassy.

The initiative aims to support the textile and clothing industry, enhance employment opportunities, and address challenges facing manufacturers, thereby contributing to the revival of this vital sector and supporting the national economy.

Hawraa Ajouz, spokesperson for the International Labour Organization – Damascus Office, told SANA that the organization continues to support the textile industry in Syria, considering it one of the most important sectors capable of absorbing large numbers of workers and creating new job opportunities.

She noted that this sector previously accounted for more than 40 percent of Syrian industries and served as a key driver of the national economy.

Ajouz explained that the ILO is working in cooperation with the Ministries of Social Affairs and Labour, Economy and Industry, chambers of industry, and the Federation of Trade Unions to implement the “Weaving Hope” project. The initiative seeks to revive the textile and clothing industry in Syria and address the challenges facing manufacturers through social dialogue and partnerships with various stakeholders.

She emphasized that the organization does not possess a “magic key” to solutions, but acts as a vital mediator to bring viewpoints closer and find joint solutions that contribute to developing the industrial sector and balancing the interests of workers and employers.

MHD Ibrahim

Daraa-SANA – Dozens of tribes’ families began the return trip to their homes in the village of Al-Qasr in the northeastern Sweida countryside after years of displacement.

This return trip is supported by the government and monitored by Sweida Governor Mustafa al-Bakour.

This return of families who were previously displaced due to the crimes of the defunct regime, in addition to the clashes that took place in Sweida last July, comes as part of broader efforts to return the displaced to their villages and towns in Sweida Governorate.

Amer Dhawa

Damascus, SANA

Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East of the Greek Orthodox Church, accompanied by a church delegation, visited the Grand Mufti of the Syrian Arab Republic, Sheikh Osama Rifai, at the Ministry of Religious Endowments, in the presence of Minister Mohammad Abu Khair Shukri.

During the meeting, Patriarch John X congratulated the Mufti on assuming his new position, stressing the strong historical ties between the Patriarchate and the Office of the Mufti, and affirming the importance of cooperation in promoting values of citizenship and coexistence.

For his part, Mufti Rifai welcomed the Patriarch and the accompanying delegation, noting that Muslims and Christians in Syria form one family in one homeland, and that this unity is the foundation of stability and national cohesion.

The two sides discussed the importance of boosting a moderate and open religious discourse, rejecting extremism and fanaticism, and focusing on spreading these values throughout society.

They also reviewed historical and contemporary examples that embody the close relationship between Muslims and Christians in Syria, a bond that remains deeply rooted in the consciousness of the people.

MHD Ibrahim

Netherland, SANA – The Council of Syrian Arab Tribes in Europe held its first founding conference today in the Dutch city of Zoetermeer, with the participation of representatives of Syrian tribes residing in several European countries.

The conference aimed to strengthen cultural and social ties among them and enhance their presence in host communities.

Participants emphasized that the establishment of the council represents a societal step aimed at preserving identity and belonging, and providing a platform for communication among members of Syrian tribes abroad, while emphasizing the importance of positive integration and respect for European laws.

This move represents a qualitative step towards strengthening cultural and social ties among members of the Syrian communities. The founding congress reflects a clear desire to preserve identity and belonging, and paves the way for a new organizational launch that will contribute to representing the voice of the Syrian tribes on the European stage.

Amer Dhawa

Damascus, SANA

The Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued on Sunday Decree No. 183 of 2025, appointing Haitham Fayez Bakour as Director General of the Euphrates Dam General Establishment, and Decree No. 184 of 2025, appointing Siraj Munir Al-Hariri as Director General of the General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources.

Nawal / Fedaa

Damascus, SANA

The Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued Sunday a Decree No. 182 of 2025 establishing a public institution with an economic character called the General Institution for Blood Banks.

Nawal / Fedaa

Doha, SANA — Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday condemned the Israeli airstrike on Doha as a “blatant violation” of sovereignty and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security.

Speaking at the opening session of a preparatory meeting for an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Al Thani said the strike hit a residential area that includes diplomatic missions and schools. The attack killed a member of the security forces and wounded several civilians, he said.

Al Thani described the strike as “state terrorism” and a breach of international law, adding that it undermined mediation efforts Qatar has been hosting to ease fighting in Gaza and arrange prisoner releases. He accused Israel of targeting members of the Hamas negotiating team, saying the move was an attack on diplomacy itself.

“The silence of the international community and its failure to hold the occupation accountable only encourages further aggression,” Al Thani said. He vowed that Qatar would take all legal and diplomatic measures to protect its sovereignty.

He also called on Arab and Islamic states to respond firmly, warning that unchecked Israeli actions could fuel more violence across the region. Peace, he said, cannot be achieved without granting Palestinians their rights and establishing a state along the 1967 borders.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit also condemned the strike, calling it an act of “cowardice, treachery and foolishness.”

Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation, expressed solidarity with Qatar and urged stronger Arab-Islamic coordination in response.

The foreign ministers’ meeting, chaired by Al Thani, drew participation from Syria’s foreign minister and counterparts from Arab League and OIC member states. Officials are expected to draft a statement on the Sept. 9 attack, which targeted residences of several Hamas leaders in Doha.

Abdul/

Occupied Jerusalem, SANA -Sixty-eight Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured as a result of Israeli airstrikes on various areas in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that hospitals in the Gaza Strip received the bodies of 68 Palestinians killed in the past 24 hours, in addition to 346 injured, while a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the streets, and ambulance and civil defense crews cannot reach them.

The ministry explained that two Palestinians also died as a result of starvation and malnutrition, bringing the total number of famine victims to 422 Palestinians, including 145 children.

The ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has resulted in the deaths of more than 64,000 Palestinians and the injury of more than 164,000.

 Nawal/ Fedaa

Gaza, SANA- Thousands of protesters gathered in Australia, New Zealand and Germany on Sunday demanding an end to the Israeli aggression on Gaza.

Melbourne city in Australia witnessed, Sunday, the 100th weekly protest as a part of a series of peaceful demonstrations held over the past two years across several Australian cities, denouncing the massacres committed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza Strip.

According to local media, thousands of demonstrators gathered in the city center, holding signs calling for an end to Israeli attacks and the imposition of sanctions on the occupation.

Protests also continued in other cities such as Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, with participation from groups across various political and social backgrounds.

In New Zealand, around 50,000 people took part in what was described as the largest demonstration in the country’s history in support of the Palestinian people.

The march began at “Aotea Square” in Auckland and ended at “Victoria Park,” where participants demanded an end to Israeli aggression, the lifting of the blockade on Gaza, and the entry of humanitarian aid.

According to Radio New Zealand, protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted anti-normalization slogans, urging the government to take a clear stance and impose sanctions on Israel over its grave violations in the region.

In the German capital Berlin, around 12,000 people gathered at the Brandenburg Gate, calling for an end to the “genocide” in Gaza and rejecting Israeli policies in the Strip.

Participants raised Palestinian flags and peace symbols, chanting slogans demanding a halt to arms shipments to Israel.

These popular movements come amid growing international protests demanding an end to Israeli aggression on Gaza, alongside increasing calls for urgent political and humanitarian measures to protect civilians and lift the blockade on the Strip.

Khadega/Abdul

Kuala Lumpur, SANA – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed Sunday that Israeli attacks on Arab states constitute a “serious violation” of international law that threatens stability of the entire region.

“Israel’s attacks against six countries in the region in just one or two weeks cannot be accepted. This level of insolence is unacceptable”, Malaysian newspaper The Star quoted Ibrahim as saying, in a statement before heading to Doha to participate in the emergency Arab-Islamic summit scheduled for tomorrow.

Anwar added that Israel had targeted Qatar, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen in a short period of time, in addition to the Global Steadfastness Flotilla in Tunisian territorial waters.

He stressed that Israel has “crossed all red lines” and that there is no one to deter it.

  Nawal/ Abdul

Doha – SANA

Syrian Minister of Justice Mazhar Abdulrahman Al-Wais discussed with Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, the Qatari Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, during an official meeting in Doha on Sunday, ways to develop legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting dealt with the prospects for bilateral relations in the judicial field, with a focus on exchanging expertise and experiences between judicial institutions in Syria and Qatar, which would contribute to enhancing the efficiency of legal work and strengthening joint coordination.

According to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the two Ministers underscored their keenness to deepen bilateral cooperation in legal fields and to operationalize coordination channels for their mutual interests.

The growing cooperation between Syria and Qatar in various sectors, particularly in the legal field, is reflected in this meeting, which enhances opportunities for institutional integration and keeps up with contemporary legal challenges.

Noura /Fedaa

Hama, SANA-Syrian Minister of Culture, Muhammad Yassin Saleh, and the Governor of Hama, Abdul Rahman Al-Sahyan, made a field tour in Hama province to brief on the cultural reality in the province, where they visited the handicrafts market and the old markets, in addition to a number of prominent heritage landmarks in the city.

The visit included a dialogue session that brought together the Minister with a number of local writers and thinkers, during which the participants discussed ways to support cultural activity and enhance the role of intellectuals in public life, at the local and national levels.

In a statement, Minister Saleh highlighted the importance of revitalizing Hama’s cultural institutions, including the Cultural Palace, in line with the city’s history and cultural diversity, emphasizing that the ministry is working to develop the cultural infrastructure across the country’s various provinces.

 Nawal/ Fedaa

Idleb – SANA

The southern Idleb countryside has witnessed a major deterioration in vegetation cover due to the cutting of millions of fruit trees, turning agricultural lands into semi-arid zones, amid warnings of serious environmental and economic consequences.

Regarding the scale of agricultural losses, the Director of Agriculture in Idleb, Mustafa Muwahhid, explained that around 1.5 million olive trees have been cut down, along with 350,000 pistachio trees and 100,000 fig trees. These figures reflect a massive collapse in the agricultural wealth that local residents rely on.

Agricultural authorities confirm that deforestation not only has an environmental impact but also affects the local economy, as most farmers depend on their agricultural production to secure their income and livelihood.

Noura / Fedaa