Category: General

Beijing, The initiative of Syrian Youth Dr. Zain al-Abidin Ali who helped those affected by the earthquake that hit northwestern China’s Gansu Province last week has been welcomed and appreciated at various levels of the Chinese government and people.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin mentioned on his official social media account the initiative of Dr. Zain al-Abidin, which was manifested in his humanitarian work to help the areas affected by the earthquake in Gansu Province.

‘The young Syrian rushed to the earthquake-affected areas of Gansu Province for help’, the spokesman wrote, recalling what Zayn al-Abidin said that ‘the Damascene rose that was watered with Chinese water grew and grew with love and kindness, which is the way of mutual love between China and Syria’

Wang shared a video of Dr. Zain al-Abidin from the earthquake-affected areas.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Provinces, Christian denominations in Syria celebrated Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, the messenger of love and peace, by holding masses and prayers in the churches and worship places in all Syrian provinces.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Cairo, Bishop Krikor Kosa of the Armenian Catholics in Alexandria expressed hope that peace and stability would prevail in Syria and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Bishop Krikor Kosa was speaking during a Christmas mass held in Cairo on Sunday.

He called for ending the wars in all parts of the world and ending suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza, especially innocent children.

Speaking to SANA correspondent in Cairo, the bishop prayed to God to bless the entirety of Syria with peace and security.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Damascus, Units of Syrian armed forces shot down seven terrorist drones in the countryside of Aleppo and Hama.

‘Units of Syrian armed forces operating in the countryside of Aleppo and Hama responded to drone attacks launched by terrorist organizations on the surrounding safe villages and towns, causing to down and destroy seven terrorist drones and prevented them from achieving their goals’ the Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Sunday.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Damascus, Under the patronage of Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Armed forces, President Bashar al-Assad, a celebration was held on Sunday to graduate the 18th round of high staff and command at the Higher Military Academy.

The President was represented to the ceremony by the Chief of the General Staff of the Army and Armed Forces, General Abdul Karim Mahmoud Ibrahim.

General Ibrahim conveyed President al-Assad’s congratulations to the graduated officers, wishing them success and excellence in carrying out all the tasks and responsibilities assigned to them.

General Ibrahim highlighted the scale of the challenges faces our homeland and the entire region, especially in the light of the ongoing barbaric Zionist aggression on the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories supported by the US and its Western allies.

General Ibrahim stressed that we are today keen more than ever to ensure that our valiant army is fully prepared and ready for any possible confrontation with the enemy which v
iolates all international norms and conventions.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Damascus, Education Minister Muhammad Amer Mardini discussed on Sunday with Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) director for the Middle East and North Africa Nagi Khalil means to expand cooperation and provide support for the education sector in Syria.

Mardini said that the Ministry is working hard to ensure that the educational process continues in the optimal manner in Syria, and that it exerts considerable efforts to rebuild and repair schools damaged by terrorism.

The minister indicated the importance of focusing on preparing training programs, qualifying teachers, and following up on school restoration in cooperation with ADRA .

For his part, Khalil said ADRA is prepared to provide support to a number of projects that have priority, reviewing the Agency’s goals and work in providing relief and social care.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Moscow, Russian forces today destroyed Ukrainian military equipment and transport in the Kupyansk direction.

In a statement, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that ‘the forces of the First Guard of the Western Group of the Russian army destroyed a military transport truck belonging to the Ukrainian forces in the direction of Kupyansk, and clarified that the Ukrainian forces were using the truck to deliver ammunition and materials to their forward positions.’

The day before, Russian forces neutralized some 620 Ukrainian soldiers and shot down 36 drones.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Occupied Jerusalem, Following are the most important updates of Operation ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ launched by the Palestinian resistance:

-Palestinian Health Ministry: Israeli occupation commits horrific crimes west of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, which claimed the lives of dozens and injured others.

-Palestinian Health Ministry: The occupation prevents the movement of ambulances to retrieve the martyrs and rescue the wounded west of Khan Yunis

-Palestinian media: A number of martyrs and wounded in Israeli bombing of a school housing displaced people west of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.

-Palestinian media: A number of martyrs and wounded in Israeli artillery shelling of Taiba Towers in Khan Yunis city, southern Gaza Strip.

-Palestinian resistance targets a Zionist Merkava tank with al-Yassin 105 shell west of Khan Yunis city, southern Gaza Strip.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Baghdad, Syria and Iraq discussed means to enhance bilateral cooperation in the electric energy field.

That came during a meeting between Syrian Ambassador in Baghdad, Sattam Jadaan al-Dandah and Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel.

Media office of Iraqi Electricity Ministry said in a statement to SANA correspondent in Baghdad ‘the talks focused on developing joint strategic plans to improve energy sector and ensure its sustainability in both countries.

The two sides agreed to exchange experiences and implement Joint projects to improve electrical capacity, achieve energy self-sufficiency, and consolidate stability and development in the region, according to the statement.

Ambassador al-Dandah said in a statement that the meeting stressed the depth of Syrian-Iraqi distinguished fraternal and historical relations, and the keenness to boost bilateral relations and upgrade them to the highest levels.

Al-Dandah added the discussions dealt with completing the electrical interconnection agreement be
tween the two brotherly countries in al-Bukamal-al-Qaim region, in addition to exchanging expertise in the energy fields through visits and preparing the required studies.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Occupied Jerusalem, The Israeli occupation forces continued Saturday their fascist aggression against the stricken Gaza Strip for the 78th day, with violent air and artillery bombardment, horrific crimes and massacres amid catastrophic humanitarian situation as a result of the siege and the displacement of more than 90 percent of the population.

Palestinian media reported that the occupation aircraft bombed a number of homes in the center of the city of Deir al-Balah, which claimed the lives of a number of Palestinians and wounded many others, and shelled a house in Nuseirat camp, killing and injuring 18 Palestinians.

Israeli aircraft launched dozens of raids on Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Yunis to the south of the Strip.

The number of Palestinian martyrs from the Israeli aggression on Gaza since Oct. 7th rose to more than 20 thousand according to Health Ministry.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency