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Philippines’ president hurt in motorcycle crash

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been injured in a fall from a motorcycle in the grounds of his residence, according to his aides.

Opp. lawmakers again disrupt Hong Kong leader’s speech

Opposition lawmakers in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council have once again disrupted a speech by the city’s leader, Carrie Lam, at the chamber.

‘Pray for Pelosi, she is a very sick person!’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) following a tense meeting with her at the White House, questioning her mental fitness.

Cases of chemical burns reported in Syria’s north: Syrian state media

Syrian state media say people from the northern Syrian town of Ras al-Ayn have been arriving at a hospital with chemical burns.

NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 Colorado Avalanche

In the National Hockey League, the Pittsburgh Penguins have edged past the visiting Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime at the PPG Paints Arena.

US imposes restrictions on Chinese diplomats

The US administration orders Chinese diplomats to inform the State Department before holding any meetings with federal and local American officials.

Japan’s PM visits disaster zone; government may postpone emperor’s parade

Japan’s prime minister visits communities flooded by a typhoon and promises help.

‘Normalization’ of ties with Israel is treason: Kais Saied

Kais Saied, who has been elected as Tunisia’s president, expressed opposition to normalizing ties with Israel during his final televised presidential debate.

Dick Cheney’s daughter unveils Turkey sanctions legislation in Congress

US House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney has unveiled legislation to place sanctions on Turkey in response Ankara’s military offensive in northern Syria.

European Open: Simon beats Tsonga to reach last 8

Gilles Simon has powered past French compatriot Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets to reach the quarter finals of the European Open in the Belgian city of Antwerp.

World Beach Games: Iran beat Italy, win bronze

The Iranian Beach Football Team have won the bronze medal in the 2019 World Beach Games in Qatar after defeating Italy in the 3rd-place playoff.

Ecuador court upholds ex-vice president’s prison sentence

Ecuador reaffirms a six-year prison sentence given to a former vice president for receiving millions of dollars in kickbacks as part of a corruption scandal.

Earthquake in Philippines kills 3

At least three people are killed and dozens injured in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in the southern Philippines.

US grants Iraq sanctions waiver for gas, electricity imports from Iran

The US has once again granted Iraq a waiver to continue gas and electricity imports from Iran despite the US sanctions.

Is Aramco finished?

Dems, Trump cut short meeting about Turkey’s war on Syria

US President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders cut short a meeting over Turkey’s war after the commander in chief experiences a “meltdown.”

Emails Suggest UAE And Saudi Arabia Funded U.S.-Based Anti-Iran Pressure Group

Zakzaky supporters say soldiers plan to attack Arba’een rally

Zakzaky’s supporters announced in a press conference that there is a plan by the Nigerian security forces to attack and kill marchers.

35 killed, 4 injured in traffic accident in Saudi Arabia’s Medina province

Thirty-five residents have been killed and four others injured during a fatal car crash in Saudi Arabia’s Medina province, Reuters reported.

Iran fines food delivery company over breach of competition law

A major Iranian online food delivery company has been fined over breach of competition laws.

Arba’een: Millions of Iranian pilgrims converge on Karbala

Millions of pilgrims have converged on Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Erdogan rejects US ceasefire suggestion

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected US calls for a ceasefire in Syria’s conflict ahead of a meeting with American Vice President Mike Pence.

Annual premium income in Iran insurance sector to exceed $5.2bn till March

Iran’s top insurance body says premiums attracted to the sector would exceed $5.2bn until March.

Sudan peace process stalls as rebel group halts talks over attack

Juba is hosting talks between the new government and representatives from two umbrella groups of rebels.

Turkey’s war on Syria ‘not our problem,’ Trump says, claiming Kurds were ‘paid a lot of money’

Turkey’s war on Syria is “not our problem,” US President Donald Trump says, claiming that Kurds were “paid a lot of money.”