Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA) UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said relations between the UAE and Syria are based on friendship, brotherhood and mutual appreciation, following his meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Dubai. In a post on the X»»»

Dubai, Sept. 15 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is entering a new phase focused on rebuilding state institutions, strengthening economic growth and restoring its regional and international role, during a dialogue titled “Syria of the Future” at the 2026 Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Presi»»»

One of only seven known copies records journeys through the Hejaz and Gulf Abu Dhabi: Nearly seven centuries after Ibn Battuta chronicled an epic journey that took him across the Hejaz and the Gulf, a rare manuscript of his famed Rihla has fetched close to Dh1 million at the 35th Abu Dhabi Internat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal came within seconds of a memorable victory on their AFC Champions League Elite debut before Al Ittihad snatched a 1-1 draw with a stoppage-time equaliser at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor yesterday. Baghdad Bounedjah put Al Shamal ahead in the 63rd minute, firing a left-footed sh»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jake McGee in Damascus on Monday for talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding partnership between Syria and the United States. The two offici»»»

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by 100 Syrian pounds compared with Saturday, according to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management on Sunday.The authority said the selling price of a gram of 21-karat »»»

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport and institutional coordination during a joint press conference in Damascus on Sunday. Al-Shaibani said the meet»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed creating a new insurance mechanism and a joint grain market initiative among BRICS countries, as he called for stronger economic cooperation within the grouping. Speaking at the concluding session of the 18th BRICS summit in New D»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Richard Roeill, former New York Firefighter and 9/11 First Responder. His testimony reframes the legacy of September 11th not as a historical event confined to a single day, but as living history. The former New York City firefighter describes an anniversary th»»»

Coron, Philippines: The bodies of 41 victims of the worst Philippine ferry disaster in over a decade made their way through the blue waters of a resort area on Sunday, bound for a dock where forensic investigators awaited them. Days after a fire ripped through the M/V June Aster, it is clear few of»»»

The coast guard confirmed that 41 more corpses had been found aboard the June Aster Coron, Philippines: The bodies of 41 victims of the worst Philippine ferry disaster in over a decade made their way through the blue waters of a resort area on Sunday, bound for a dock where forensic investigators a»»»

US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.  Donald Trump landed»»»

Damascus, Sept. 12 (SANA) Syria has strongly condemned the targeting of the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Madinah regions by drones originating from Iraqi territory, expressing full solidarity with the Kingdom and support for measures taken to protect its security and stabilit»»»

Security, protests and business questions as Trump mixes diplomacy with golf Dublin: US President Donald Trump lands in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests. At least 4,0»»»

Tankers face month-long detours as Asian refiners seek alternatives, freight costs rise Dubai: Oil shipments to Asia could take about a month longer if escalating fighting around the Red Sea forces more tankers to avoid one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. The threat comes as Ira»»»

Luanda, Angola: The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 conference and exhibition opened in Luanda on Wednesday with government officials, international energy companies, investors and industry experts gathering to discuss the country’s oil and gas prospects, investment opportunities and the next phase of »»»

Security and screening procedures air travellers encounter today were built layer by layer Taking a commercial flight from a US airport generally requires a boarding pass to get anywhere near a gate, security screening controlled by the federal government and careful attention to the contents of ca»»»

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple con»»»

The US is turning Australia into a forward base for potential military operations in the Pacific, with American forces and defense contractors controlling or having access to roughly two-thirds of the country’s military facilities, The Guardian reported on Sunday. Citing data compiled by the Nautil»»»

Damascus, Sept. 8 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market remained unchanged from Monday, according to a bulletin issued Tuesday by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The selling price of 21-karat gold stood at 16,100 Syrian pounds ($131.97) per gram, while the buy»»»

Summer is officially over in Europe – and for millions of people, this may be remembered as the year when extreme weather stopped feeling particularly unusual.Western Europe endured an extraordinary succession of heatwaves, drought, wildfires, and water shortages. Temperatures repeatedly climbed ab»»»

American Airlines plane diverted after passenger allegedly turns violent An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark was forced to divert to Baltimore after an allegedly violent passenger was restrained by fellow travellers using zip ties and duct tape. The passenger, identified by Maryland T»»»

Two senior officials from the hard-right Reform UK party stepped down Friday following a hidden-camera investigation that appeared to show them soliciting substantial foreign funding for party-commissioned opinion polls and a potential £500,000 donation from a US donor – banned under UK law.&n»»»

Damascus, Sept 5 (SANA) The price of the 21-karat gold in the Syrian market fell by 250 Syrian pounds for 1 gram on Saturday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals’ Management. The authority set the selling price at 16,150 Syrian pounds ($132.38) per gram and the buying price at 15»»»

Two senior party officials resign following undercover investigation Birmingham: British hard-right leader Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party gathered for its annual conference on Friday engulfed by a fresh scandal over allegations it flouted donations rules. The Brexit figurehead was hoping to use the»»»

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday rejected the use of the word "war" to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran as he steered clear of predicting that the 6-month-old conflict would be over by November's midterm elections, in which Republicans are trying to hang on to their narrow majorities in Cong»»»

Vienna, Sept. 4 (SANA) Jordan and Austria called for continued support for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction as their foreign ministers met in Vienna to discuss escalating regional tensions and efforts to promote stability. Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met Aus»»»

Much of her life as advocate was spent speaking at college campuses and community centres New York: Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the US women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decad»»»

A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections. A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that milli»»»

A whistleblower has sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the U.S. Postal Service secretly implementing new mail-voting policies that could disrupt the midterm elections. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A whistleblower sounded the alarm on Tuesday over the U.S. Postal S»»»