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India, US Taliban peace

Business owners stage car-honking COVID-19 protest in Warsaw

Hundreds of small business owners held a horn-honking car protest in Warsaw’s downtown to call for government support amid restrictions on business brought about by the country’s COVID-19 protection measures.

Palestine Shrinks More

Senate fails to override Trump veto of Iran war powers resolution

US Congress has failed to block President Trump from engaging in further military action against Iran without backing from the legislative branch.

US Justice Dept. drops case against Trump’s ex-adviser Flynn

The US Justice Department has dropped its criminal case against President Trump’s former aide Michael Flynn.

Israel: Students, self-employed people demand aid amid coronavirus pandemic

Protesters, including students outraged by the worsening economic conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, took to the streets of Tel Aviv.

US pulling Patriot missiles from Saudi oil facilities

The United States is pulling its Patriot missile systems from Saudi soil as part of broader curbs on its military support for the Arab kingdom, a report says.

Black man shot dead by police in Indianapolis; video prompts calls for probe

Indianapolis police shot and killed a black man in an incident apparently captured on Facebook Live, leading to calls by civil rights leaders for a probe.

U.S.-China Tensions

Magnitude 5.1 quake jolts Tehran

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has jolted the Iranian capital Tehran and nearby cities.

President Rouhani: Health Ministry must continue coronavirus screening across Iran

Iran’s president urges continuation of the Health Ministry-mandated screening processes across the country.

Israe’s annexation of Palestine will lead to death of thousdands of Americans: Analyst

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have never pursued a so-called two state solution for Palestine, says former US Senate candidate.

Afghanistan says has freed 900 militants since US-Taliban deal

The Afghan government says it has released more than 900 Taliban prisoners since the militant group signed a deal with the United States earlier this year.

Woman who was on flight from Stansted to Poland last week says distancing was impossible

The Home Office chartered a private plane to deport dozens of EU nationals during lockdown, despite government stay-at-home instructions stating that people should not fly unless it was essential.

Daesh terrorists kill 11 Syrian soldiers, allied fighters in eastern Syria: Monitor

Daesh terrorists have killed 11 government soldiers and their allied fighters in eastern Syria, a monitor says.

Israel’s top court: Netanyahu can form cabinet regardless of charges

Israel’s top court rules Netanyahu can form a cabinet despite facing criminal charges.

Iran’s biggest banking merger to take place soon: Chief banker

Iran is putting the finishing touches on its biggest banking merger, says the CBI governor.

China denounces US for shifting blame over COVID-19 pandemic

China has slammed the US for shifting blame over the new coronavirus, after Trump said it was worse than 9/11 attacks.

Hamas demands national Palestinian action against Israel’s annexation plan

Hamas calls for a national Palestinian action against Israel’s plan to annex much of the occupied West Bank.

UN, Afghan govt. call for creation of united front against COVID-19

The Afghan government and the United Nations have called for collective efforts to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

US to grant fresh waiver to Iraq for Iranian energy imports

The US State Department says it will renew exemptions to Iraq over Iranian energy imports.

Many workers also tolerate dangerous conditions for fear of losing job

Migrant key workers, applauded during the Covid-19 pandemic, are putting their lives at risk during the crisis despite not earning enough to have the right to a family life in the UK.

US in no position to comment on Iran nuclear deal: Foreign Ministry

Iran says the US has forfeited all rights to address the issues concerning the 2015 nuclear deal.

Turkish troops, allied militants cut drinking water supply to northeastern Syria

Turkish military forces cut off water supply to Syria’s city of Hasakah and nearby areas.

First coronavirus case in capital Sana’a brings Yemen to new battlefront

Yemeni authorities have reported the first case diagnosed with the coronavirus in the capital, Sanaa.