UN warns of continued Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Geneva, Oct. 14 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned that continued Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, despite…
Gaza death toll rises as Israeli attacks leave more Palestinians dead and injured
Occupied Jerusalem, Oct. 14 (SANA) The death toll from Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has…
Israeli forces kill Palestinian woman in Gaza, detain 13 in West Bank
Occupied Jerusalem, Oct. 14 (SANA) Israeli occupation forces killed a Palestinian woman in an attack on Gaza City and detained…
Attacks on commercial vessels raise concerns over security in Strait of Hormuz
London, Oct. 14 (SANA) Two commercial vessels were struck by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the…
IMF warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could affect global economy
Bangkok, Oct. 14 (SANA) International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday that attacks by the Houthi militia on…
Media giants unite on AI copyright, 400 scientists demand international oversight body
Capitals, Oct. 13 (SANA) A coalition of major global media institutions announced Tuesday the launch of a unified collective effort…
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
London, Oct. 13 (SANA) MI5 chief Ken McCallum has warned that threats to the United Kingdom from foreign adversaries have…
Syria participates in 77th UNHCR Executive Committee session in Geneva
Geneva, Oct. 13 (SANA) Nahla Othman, director of the Department of Expatriates and Refugee Affairs at Syria’s Ministry of Foreign…
UAE, Malaysia condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirm solidarity with KSA
Riyadh, Oct. 13 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia have reaffirmed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemned attacks…
Five killed, others wounded in Houthi militia shelling on Taiz city
Aden, Oct. 13 (SANA) Five people were killed and others wounded in Houthi militia attacks and shelling in Taiz city…
Zelensky accuses Russia of violating proposed energy ceasefire
Kyiv, Oct. 12 (SANA) Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities hours after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire…
Australia condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for halt
Canberra, Oct. 12 (SANA)- Australia on Monday condemned attacks by the Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia that resulted in civilian…
One dead, 11 injured in attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
Riyad .Oct 12 (SANA) A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 other people were injured in an attack on King…
Canada and UK back halt to attacks on energy facilities in Russia-Ukraine war
Ottawa/London, Oct. 12 (SANA) Canada and the United Kingdom have expressed support for halting attacks on energy facilities in Russia…
Russian strikes kill at least 32 in Ukraine, Zelensky says
Kyiv, Oct. 12 (SANA) At least 32 people were killed and around 100 injured in Russian missile and drone attacks…
Drone attack hits oil tanker near Sohar Port in Oman, two sailors missing
Muscat/ New Delhi, Oct. 12 (SANA) A drone attack struck a commercial oil tanker near Sohar Port in northern Oman…
UK and Bahrain reaffirm solidarity with Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks
Riyadh, Oct. 12 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Sunday with British…
US threatens to suspend arms supplies to Ukraine over refinery strikes, FT reports
Washington, Oct. 11 (SANA) The United States has threatened to suspend a mechanism used to supply Ukraine with American weapons…
At least 139 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, IOM says
Geneva, Oct. 11 (SANA) At least 139 migrants, including children, died after an overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized off…
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes southern Peru, no casualties reported
Lima, Oct. 11 (SANA) A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Peru on Sunday, with no damage…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine supports energy ceasefire, awaits details from US
Kyiv, Oct. 11 (SANA) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Ukraine supports an energy ceasefire with Russia and is…
Yandex suspends data center operations after third Ukrainian drone strike
Moscow, Oct. 11 (SANA) Russian technology company Yandex announced on Sunday that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged the infrastructure of…
Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
Washington, Oct. 11 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy…
UN, EU and Germany condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Berlin, Oct. 11 (SANA) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that Germany “firmly condemns” the Houthi attack on…
UN highlights support for Syria’s recovery and efforts to combat hate speech
Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) The United Nations is ready to support Syria’s recovery and reconstruction and help create conditions for…
Syrian woman dies following attack on Riyadh airport, envoy says
Riyadh, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syrian national Buthaina Ahmad Oweida died following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh,…
UN warns of mounting pressure on freshwater resources as river flows decline
New York, Oct. 11 (SANA) The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that disruptions to water supplies are…
U.S. lawmakers welcome Syria’s efforts to modernize labor law
Washington, Oct. 11 (SANA) Three U.S. lawmakers on Saturday welcomed Syria’s efforts to update its labor law, expressing interest in…
Trump calls for new Ukrainian president, blames Zelenskyy for failure to end war
Washington, Oct. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to elect a new president, criticizing Volodymyr Zelenskyy for…
Kallas: Europe will not ease pressure on Russia
Brussel, Oct. 10 (SANA) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe would maintain pressure on Russia, warning that…
Eritrea urges UN Security Council to take action against Ethiopia
Asmara, Oct. 10 (SANA) Eritrea called on the United Nations Security Council to take deterrent measures against Ethiopia, saying accusations…
Amnesty Int. warns US sanctions undermine ICC ability to prosecute criminals
London, Oct. 10 (SANA) Amnesty International has warned that US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) threaten to weaken…
Russia-Ukraine war escalates as diplomatic efforts seek political settlement
Kyiv-Moscow, Oct. 10 (SANA) The Russia-Ukraine war continues to see intensified military operations alongside diplomatic efforts to find a political…
Five people killed in shooting at home in Georgia, US
Washington, Oct. 10 (SANA)— Five people were shot dead in the city of Douglas, in the US state of Georgia,…
Second 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, authorities declare major disaster
Panama City, Oct. 10 (SANA) A second earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck southern Panama, triggering aftershocks, damaging…
Trump appoints Katie Zacharia as New White House Press Secretary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, succeeding…
Trump announces diesel deal with Putin to curb global energy prices
Washington, Oct. 9 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to pump additional…
EU agrees to expand ESMA powers for unified financial market oversight
Luxembourg, Oct. 9 (SANA) European Union member states agreed Friday to expand the regulatory authority of the bloc's central markets…
Russia-Ukraine strikes kill and injure civilians on both sides
Kyiv/Moscow, Oct. 9 (SANA) Russian and Ukrainian strikes killed and injured civilians on both sides on Friday, as the two…
Far-right rise threatens Europe’s rearmament efforts and support for Ukraine
Capitals, Oct. 8 (SANA) European efforts to strengthen defense capabilities and rearm are facing growing political challenges as far-right parties…
12 killed, 14 injured in Russian strike on Kramatorsk
Kyiv, Oct. 8 (SANA) At least 12 people were killed and 14 others injured Thursday when Russian forces struck the…
Hegseth: USS Abraham Lincoln flew 4,000 combat sorties in Middle East
Washington, Oct. 8 (SANA) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the USS Abraham Lincoln flew about 4,000 combat sorties and…
South Korea, Egypt elevate ties to strategic partnership
Seoul, Oct. 8 (SANA) South Korea and Egypt have upgraded their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership and agreed to…
U.S. military prepares for possible renewed strikes on Iran
Washington, Oct. 8 (SANA) The Pentagon has instructed U.S. Central Command to complete preparations for possible renewed major military operations…
UN urges halt to Ukraine, Russia attacks as civilian toll rises
New York, Oct. 8 (SANA) The United Nations on Wednesday called for an immediate halt to attacks targeting civilians and…
EU sanctions list expands with nearly 1,600 individuals and entities
Brussels, Oct. 7 (SANA) European Union countries agreed Wednesday on a new major package of sanctions against Russia over the…
Erdogan and Putin discuss bilateral ties, Black Sea navigation safety
Ankara, Oct. 7 (SANA) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, discussed bilateral relations, regional and…
Thailand flood death toll rises to 60 as more rain threatens Bangkok
Bangkok, Oct. 7 (SANA) Thailand’s flood death toll has risen to 60 since mid-September, authorities said Wednesday, as river levels…
Africa launches first homegrown credit rating agency
Nairobi, Oct. 7 (SANA) The African Union has launched Africa’s first homegrown credit rating agency, seeking to provide an alternative…
Russian strikes kill 11 across Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv, Oct. 7 (SANA) Russian missile and drone strikes killed 11 people and injured more than 30 others across Ukraine…
Bulgaria ends search for crew of cargo ship sunk in drone attack
Sofia, Oct. 7 (SANA) Bulgaria on Wednesday ended a search for the crew of a cargo ship that sank in…
Russia intercepts 900 Ukrainian drones as Kyiv braces for expected Russian strike
Kyiv, Oct. 6 (SANA) Russian air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, as well as Crimea…
French police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 protest over school funding
Paris, Oct. 6 (SANA) French riot police fired tear gas in Paris on Tuesday as more than 250,000 people took…
Yemeni forces report new gains in Taiz, Marib amid ‘Dawn of Yemen’ operation
Sanaa, Oct. 6 (SANA) Yemen’s armed forces announced new field advances Tuesday in the provinces of Taiz and Marib, saying…
India says 12 crew injured in Strait of Hormuz attack
New Delhi, Oct. 6 (SANA) India said Tuesday that 12 crew members of the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace…
ASEAN conference condemns Houthi attacks on Mecca, Madinah
Phnom Penh, Oct. 6 (SANA) Participants in the fourth ASEAN “Khair Ummah” conference in Phnom Penh condemned Houthi attacks targeting…
Apple reportedly plans Oct. 13 event for home devices
Cupertino, Oct 6 (SANA) Apple is reportedly planning an Oct. 13 event to unveil a new smart-home hub, a refreshed…
Nigerian Air Force plane crashes in Ondo State, killing 32
Lagos, Oct. 6 (SANA) Thirty-two people were killed when a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in Ondo State in southwestern…
South Korea says North Korean mines caused deadly DMZ blast
Seoul, Oct. 6 (SANA) South Korea’s military said Tuesday that an explosion in the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas…
UKMTO: Oil tanker hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz
London, Oct. 6 (SANA) An oil tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz…
Yemeni forces report 250 Houthi casualties in Taiz operations
Aden, Oct. 6 (SANA) About 100 Houthi militia members were killed and 150 others wounded in offensive operations carried out…
Yemen launches “Dawn of Yemen” operation to restore state authority
Aden, Oct. 5 (SANA) Yemen entered a new phase on Monday as President of the Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Mohammed…
Ukrainian forces strike Russian General Staff mobile radio station in Kherson region
Kyiv, Oct.5 (SANA) Operators from Ukraine’s 413th Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck a Russian R-161-5 Polyus-5 mobile radio…
Türkiye carrying out ‘complete revolution’ in defense industry, Erdoğan says
Şanlıurfa, Türkiye , Oct. 5 (SANA) Türkiye is undergoing a “complete revolution” in its defense industry and will continue expanding…
Russian strikes kill one, wound seven in Ukraine; Moscow reports drone interceptions
Kyiv-Moscow, Oct. 5 (SANA) Russian strikes killed one person and wounded seven others in Ukraine, hitting Kharkiv and Kherson as…
Fiji urges more climate finance as COP31 preparations begin
Suva, Oct. 5 (SANA) Fiji called on developed countries on Monday to increase financing for nations vulnerable to climate change…
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan move to institutionalize defense pact
Riyadh, Oct. 5 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are moving to institutionalize their three-way defense pact, with foreign and…
Pentagon: US Bombers Pulled From Britain After Suspected Terror Plot
Washington, Oct. 5 (SANA) The U.S. Air Force redeployed all of its bombers stationed at RAF Fairford in Britain to…
Trump appoints John Coale as Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
Washington, Oct. 4 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday the appointment of John Coale, the current U.S. envoy to…
Global food prices hit highest level since November 2022, FAO says
Rome, Oct. 4 (SANA) World food prices rose in September to their highest level since November 2022, as weather concerns…
Debris found from missing medical jet off Nantucket
Boston, Oct. 4 (SANA) The U.S. Coast Guard found a debris field associated with a missing medical transport aircraft off…
Merz urges Putin to end Ukraine war, says Germany ready for talks
Kyiv, Oct. 4 (SANA) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war…
Merz arrives in Kyiv amid Russian strikes, pledges more support for Ukraine
Kyiv, Oct. 4 (SANA) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…
U.S. urges restraint as Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions rise
Washington, Oct 4 (SANA) The United States urged Ethiopia and Eritrea on Saturday to exercise maximum restraint and return to…
Japan protests to U.S. after Marine arrested over suspected Okinawa killing
Tokyo, Oct. 4 (SANA) Japan lodged a protest with the United States on Sunday after authorities arrested a U.S. Marine…
Türkiye, France sign defense roadmap in Ankara to expand cooperation
Ankara, Oct. 4 (SANA) Türkiye and France signed a “Roadmap for Defense Cooperation” as part of ongoing military cooperation between…
Trump names intelligence chief to lead White House AI task force
Washington, Oct. 4 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new…
Pakistani security forces kill 11 militants in separate operations
Islamabad, Oct. 3 (SANA) Pakistani security forces killed 11 militants on Saturday in separate security operations across the country, Pakistan’s…
Nigerian Road Safety Corps reports 20 dead in multi-vehicle highway collision
Lagos, Oct. 3 (SANA) At least 20 people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Nigeria's north-central…
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over killing of two civilians at border
Islamabad, Oct. 3 (SANA) Pakistan summoned India’s chargé d’affaires on Saturday to protest the killing of two Pakistani civilians by…
More than 1,700 arrested as French school protests continue
Paris, Oct. 3 (SANA) French authorities arrested 1,747 people on Friday during nationwide protests and blockades at high schools, bringing…
Trump reiterates support for lifting CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye
Washington, Oct. 3 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his close ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan when asked…
UN Special Rapporteur: Israeli checkpoints fragment Palestine, worsen living conditions
Geneva, Oct. 3 (SANA) UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese…
WHO warns of delays in aid entering Gaza ahead of winter
Occupied Jerusalem,Oct.3 ( SANA) World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the serious consequences of repeated delays in allowing life-saving medicines,…
Russia-Ukraine war: Reciprocal strikes hit oil facilities and infrastructure
Kyiv-Moscow, October 3 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes on Saturday, with recent attacks targeting oil and logistical facilities as…
10 injured after car crashes into crowd in northern Sydney
Sydney, Oct. 3 (SANA) Ten people were injured on Saturday after a car struck a crowd in Newcastle, north of…
U.S. Coast Guard intercepts vessel carrying fuel to Cuba
Washington Oct. 3 (SANA) — The U.S. Coast Guard said it had intercepted a vessel carrying fuel to Cuba for…
Trump plans to name National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as AI czar
Washington, Oct. 2 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump intends to appoint current Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead…
Nearly 400 high schools closed in France as nationwide student protests escalate
Paris, Oct. 2 (SANA) Approximately 400 high schools across France were forced to close Friday as weeklong student protests over…
G7 agrees to release about 100 million barrels from strategic reserves
Brussels, Oct. 2 (SANA) Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) agreed Friday to release about 100 million barrels of…