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Damascus-SANA

President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad al-Sharaa, received on Tuesday a high-ranking Russian delegation, headed by Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, at the People’s Palace in Damascus.

Talks between the two sides dealt with means of enhancing cooperation and developing bilateral relations in various fields in the interests of both countries.

Mazen Eyon

SANA-Doha

The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli attack that targeted residential headquarters housing several members of Hamas Political Bureau in the capital, Doha, stressing that the attack represents a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms and poses a serious threat to the security and safety of citizens and residents on its territory.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Tuesday that security, civil defense, and relevant authorities immediately began taking the necessary measures to contain the consequences and ensure the safety of residents and surrounding areas.

The ministry added that Qatar “will not tolerate reckless Israeli behavior and continued tampering with regional security, as well as any action targeting its security and sovereignty.”

The ministry noted that investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as they become available.

This attack comes amid mounting Arab and international condemnation of the Israeli targeting of Qatar. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Iraq, and Kuwait declared their full solidarity with Doha, stressing that the incident constitutes a clear violation of state sovereignty and the UN Charter, and poses threat to regional security and stability.

Mazen Eyon

Ankara, SANA – Turkey condemned the Israeli aggression against Qatar today, stressing that this aggression demonstrates that Israel does not seek peace, but rather the continuation of the war.

“Targeting the Hamas negotiating delegation while ceasefire talks are ongoing shows that Israel does not aim to achieve peace, but rather to continue the war,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement published on its website, emphasizing that this is clear evidence that Israel adopts its expansionist policies in the region and that terrorism is an official policy.

The statement affirmed Turkey’s support for Qatar in confronting this “despicable attack” that targets its sovereignty and security, reiterating its call for the international community to pressure Israel to halt its ongoing aggression in Palestine and the entire region.

Fedaa

Baghdad, SANA – The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Tuesday the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital, Doha, stressing that it is a cowardly act that represents a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territory of the State of Qatar.

The Iraqi News Agency (INA) quoted the ministry as saying in a statement: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Republic of Iraq’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha, and considers it a cowardly act that represents a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territory of the brotherly State of Qatar and poses a threat to its security and stability.”

The ministry added: “This attack comes in the context of the continued systematic policy of killing and displacement pursued by the occupying entity against the Palestinian people, which exposes regional and international security and peace to further tension and escalation.”

According to the statement, the ministry reiterated Iraq’s firm stance in standing with the government and people of the brotherly State of Qatar, and fully supporting it in confronting any attacks that undermine its sovereignty or threaten its national security, noting the need for the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in putting an end to these aggressive practices.

Fedaa

Muscat, SANA – The Sultanate of Oman expressed its deep condemnation and denunciation of the brutal attack launched by Israel on Qatari territory, the crimes of political assassinations and treachery it is practicing in flagrant violation of international law, a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of states, and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region and distances it from the path of peace.

In a statement, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its solidarity with Qatar, its leadership, government, and people, and its support for all measures taken by the State of Qatar to confront this provocative aggression.

It called on the international community to assume its moral and political responsibilities and exercise its legal powers to deter Israel and curb its violations of the rules of security and peace in the region.

Fedaa

Riyadh, SANA-The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the brutal Israeli attack and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar, affirming its full solidarity and support for Qatar, and deploying all its capabilities to support it in all measures it takes.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Arabia warned of the dire consequences of the Israeli occupation’s persistence in its criminal violations and its blatant violation of the principles of international law and all international norms.

Saudi Arabia called on the international community to condemn this heinous attack and put an end to Israeli violations that undermine the security and stability of the region.

Fedaa

Damascus, SANA- The Syrian Arab Republic expresses its strong condemnation of the Israeli aggression that targeted the Qatari capital, Doha, terrorizing innocent civilians and threatening the security and safety of the residents,” Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Syria considers the attack a flagrant violation of international law and the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar, and a dangerous escalation that undermines security and stability in the region and reflects the Israeli occupation’s repeated disregard for international laws and norms,” the statement added.

It stressed that Syria affirms “its full solidarity with the State of Qatar, its leadership, government and people, and stresses the need for the international community to take a clear and firm stance against such aggressive practices that pose threat to regional and international peace.”

Mazen Eyon

Tokyo, SANA – The Chargé d’Affaires of the Japanese Embassy in Syria, Tsuji Akihiro, affirmed his country’s permanent support for the Syrian people and its backing for humanitarian and development initiatives.

The Japanese Embassy in Damascus clarified via its Twitter account that Akihiro signed a contract on Tuesday with the Moallem Volunteer Team to rehabilitate the Al-Bahhariya School in the Damascus countryside.

This contract falls within the framework of the “Grassroots Human Security Projects” program, which Japan is implementing in several Syrian regions.

According to the embassy, the project contributes to improving Syrian children’s access to education by providing a suitable and safe school environment.

Last month, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a $5.5 million contribution to support the UN-Habitat program, which aims to improve living conditions in Syria and enhance stability.

Fedaa

Amman, SANA – Jordan strongly condemned on Tuesday the Israeli aggression on the Qatari capital, Doha, stating that it constitutes a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, as well as a flagrant attack on the sovereignty and security of the brotherly country.

Jordanian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Fouad al-Majali emphasized that the Kingdom categorically rejects and strongly condemns this Israeli attack, which constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state.

He added that the Israeli aggression is a dangerous and unacceptable act of provocation that pushes the region towards further violence and conflict, thus threatening regional and international security and stability.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated the Kingdom’s full support and solidarity with its sister nation, Qatar, and its commitment to the stability and territorial integrity of Qatar and its citizens, as well as its support for any measures it takes to protect its security and sovereignty.

Al-Majali called on the international community to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities, compel Israel to end its dangerous escalation in the region and its ongoing attacks on Arab countries, abide by the rules of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as international resolutions.

Noura / Fedaa

Brussels, SANA- On the anniversary of the landmark competitiveness report, new data shows EU companies are still paying over the odds.

European companies are still paying vastly more for energy than they would in the U.S. or China, a new analysis has found, a year after a landmark report warned inaction would condemn the continent to economic stagnation.

The findings come on the anniversary of the publication of a report by former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, which found the EU was lagging behind rivals as a result of expensive power and gas, hampering firms’ competitiveness internationally.

According to the new findings from the influential Center for the Study of Democracy think tank, published by Politico magazine, European countries have become more exposed to energy price shocks, with indicators surging more than fivefold in the past three years.

“A year after Draghi called for stronger EU energy markets, our data shows affordability risks remain high, with retail prices still 40–70 percent above pre-crisis levels in much of Central and Eastern Europe,” said Martin Vladimirov, one of the report’s authors.

Affordability is now by far the greatest threat to the EU’s energy resilience, outstripping the uncertainty created by the climate transition and by system reliability.

“It affects not only citizens’ trust, but also the capacity of businesses to compete globally,” the Center for the Study of Democracy assessment cautions.

“For Europe to succeed in the next phase of its energy transition, it must ensure that clean energy is not only available, but accessible and economically viable for all.”

Vulnerabilities in one domain also risk spilling over into others, adding to the major and often historical divides that already exist between EU countries, the report cautions.

If the bloc fails to address the gulf between countries’ energy security, it threatens to entrench regional inequality and undermine its economic sovereignty and climate goals, it warns.

In his report last September, Draghi wrote that “EU companies still face electricity prices that are 2-3 times those in the US. Natural gas prices paid are 4-5 times higher. This price gap is primarily driven by Europe’s lack of natural resources, but also by fundamental issues with our common energy market.”

Npura /Fedaa

Doha, SANA – Israeli occupation forces carried out Tuesday an attack on residential buildings in the Qatari capital, Doha, while the Israeli army stated that the attack targeted Hamas leadership.

The Qatari Al Jazeera channel quoted a senior Hamas source as saying that “Israel targeted the Hamas negotiating delegation while it was meeting in Doha to discuss US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.”

And the Israeli army said in a statement: “The army and the Shin Bet attacked, via the air force, Hamas leadership.”
Several explosions were heard in Doha earlier Tuesday, and plumes of smoke were seen rising into the sky over the city.

Noura/ Fedaa

Hama, SANA – The commander of internal security in Lattakia province, Brigadier General Abdul Aziz al-Ahmad, affirmed that the video documenting the murder of a citizen from Salhab town in the Hama countryside by remnants of the former regime reflects the brutality and criminality of these groups.

“In a heinous crime that reflects the barbarism of the former regime and its criminal elements, a video clip was circulated on Sunday evening, September 7, documenting the murder of unarmed citizen Ali Ahmed Fadel from Salhab town in the Hama countryside, through a brutal field liquidation carried out by remnants of the former regime,” Brigadier General Al-Ahmad said, according to what the Ministry of Interior reported on its Telegram channel.

Al-Ahmad articulated that the Internal Security Command in Latakia province is continuing to pursue lawbreakers and will take firm action against anyone who dares to disrupt the security and stability of the local population.

Noura / Fedaa

Damascus, SANA- Damascus Governor, Maher Marwan Idlebi, discussed with Emirati businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor and his accompanying delegation avenues of enhancing cooperation in investment and tourism’s fields

The two sides discussed during a meeting avenues of exploring new prospects for cooperation through vital economic projects that contribute to sustainable development and economic recovery, in line with reconstruction efforts in Syria.

Both sides agreed to establish joint working committees between the Damascus Governorate and the Al Habtoor Group, with the aim of studying the proposed projects and putting them on a path towards practical implementation, in accordance with the current priorities.

Noura / Fedaa

Damascus, SANA – Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani affirmed during a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak at Tishreen Palace in Damascus that “Israeli attacks are a direct threat to the stability of the region, and we inherited heavy dossiers from the previous regime, foremost among them chemical weapons dossiers that have tarnished Syria’s image internationally.”

Minister al-Shaibani said, “The new Syria has turned the page on evasion and denial and cooperated with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.”

He added: “Our relationship with Russia is deep and has gone through phases of friendship and cooperation, but balance was not present in it, and any foreign presence on our land must have the aim of helping the Syrian people build their future.”

Al-Shaibani indicated that Syria welcomes “cooperation with Russia in the fields of reconstruction, energy, agriculture, and health on a fair and transparent basis.”

“The more stable Syria is, the more opportunities for cooperation will open up to everyone, and the weaker it is, the greater the chances of chaos and terrorism. Explicit Russian support for Syria’s new path will be a step in the interest of our country and the entire region,” the Minister added.

He illustrated: “Damascus is looking for honest partners, and the success of these talks sends a new message that Syria and Russia are capable of building relations based on sovereignty, justice, and mutual interest.”

For his part, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said: “We met today to discuss some important areas of bilateral cooperation.”

Novak added: “This new historical phase will see relations between the two peoples built on mutual respect, and we hope that this relationship will continue to grow for the benefit of both peoples and countries.”

He noted that Russia is paying special attention to the upcoming visit of President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Moscow to participate in the Arab-Russian summit, emphasizing “the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.”

Noura / Fedaa

Beirut, SANA- The Lebanese Ministry of Justice announced Tuesday that Lebanon and Syria have agreed to adopt new mechanisms to enhance communication and coordination between the two countries.

“Following the visit of an official delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic to Beirut and its meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri in his office, it was agreed to establish new mechanisms to enhance communication and coordination between the two countries, and as a result, two specialized committees were formed to follow up on joint issues, one in Lebanon and the other in Syria,” the Lebanese National News Agency quoted Minister of Justice Adel Nassar as saying in a statement.

The statement added, “The two committees held their first meeting in Damascus, where they discussed critical security and legal issues,” clarifying that the two sides agreed to hold their second meeting soon in Beirut to continue the discussions and build upon the outcomes of the first round.”

A preliminary meeting was held Monday in Damascus between committees from the Ministry of Justice and the security agencies, following the previous meeting between the Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry delegation and the Lebanese government.

Noura / Fedaa

Damascus, SANA- Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad al-Shaibani chaired an expanded meeting on Tuesday at Tishreen Palace in Damascus, which included a number of Syrian officials and a high-level Russian delegation headed by Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

Fedaa

Lattakia, SANA – The General Authority for Land and Sea Ports announced a temporary suspension of passenger traffic through the Kassab border crossing on Saturday and Sunday, due to maintenance work within the crossing’s grounds.

“This measure aims to improve infrastructure and facilitate future transit, urging travelers to take this suspension into account when scheduling travel,” the Authority illustrated in a post on its Telegram channel on Tuesday.

Traffic will resume normally at the crossing starting Monday morning, September 15.

The Kassab border crossing is one of the vital official crossings connecting Syria and Turkey, via the Syrian town of Kassab and the Turkish town of Yayladağı. The crossing reopened in late December 2024, following the liberation of Syria and the fall of the former regime, resuming operations after years of closure.

Fedaa

Dushanbe, SANA – The Syrian Olympic team concludes on Tuesday its matches in the Asian Cup qualifiers held in Tajikistan with a match against the Tajik team.

The Syrian team defeated Nepal 4-2 in the second round of the qualifiers, following its victory over the Philippines in the first round, 2-1.

Our team has six points and is keen to win to secure qualification for the Asian finals as group winners.

Fedaa

Beijing – SANA- China on Tuesday launched a new remote-sensing satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the satellite Yaogan-45 was carried into orbit by a modified Long March-7 rocket and successfully entered its designated orbit.

The satellite will be used primarily for scientific experiments, land resource surveys, crop yield assessment, as well as disaster prevention and relief efforts.

This launch marks the 594th mission of the Long March rocket series. China recently conducted several other remote-sensing satellite launches from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, northern China.

Rana /Manar

Amman, SANA-Jordan strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on areas in Homs and Lattakia provinces, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law, a blatant assault on Syria’s sovereignty, and a dangerous escalation targeting its security and stability.

According to Petra News Agency, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Fouad al-Majali stressed the need to end Israel’s repeated attacks and actions undermining Syria’s security, which constitute violations of the UN Charter and Israel’s obligations under the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

He reaffirmed Jordan’s full solidarity with Syria, emphasizing that its security and stability are fundamental to regional peace.

Al-Majali also called on the international community to shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities and compel Israel to halt its continued aggression and grave violations of international law and humanitarian principles.

Noura / Manar