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Iran releases new photos of tanker attacked off Saudi coast

New pictures have been released of an Iranian oil tanker which was recently damaged in a suspicious attack in waters off the Saudi coast in the Red Sea.

Normalization of ties with Israel constitutes treason: Tunisia’s president-elect

Tunisia’s president-elect Kais Saied says normalization of ties with Israel should be considered as treason.

Fake video of Trump shooting media, critics played at his resort: Report

A disturbing video of a fake President Donald Trump shooting, assaulting and stabbing his critics and the media was played at his Miami resort last week, a report says.

Climate change activists target London’s financial district

Climate change activists targeted London’s financial district on Monday blocking Bank junction.

2019 World Beach Soccer: Iran 8(3) – 8(1) Senegal

In the 2019 World Beach Games in Qatar, Team Iran have beaten Group C rivals Senegal in the penalty shootout. 

Syrian troops enter Tel Tamer after deal with Kurds: Report

Syrian army troops have entered the town of Tel Tamer in northeastern Syria after Damascus reached an agreement with Kurds in the region, state media report. 

Syria’s troop deployment in north practical move, says commentator

A political commentator says the Kurds cannot resist the Turkish military on their own and thus the Syrian army’s troop deployment in the north is a practical move.

US using Turks as de facto mercenaries in Syria: Analyst

The US is using “the Turks as de facto mercenaries” in Syria in order to keep the war-torn country destabilized, an analyst says.

Japan rescuers seek survivors after Typhoon Hagibis kills 35

Japan rescue workers continue to help survivors of typhoon Hagibis, as at least 35 people have so far been killed.

Thousands of Tunisians celebrate Kais Saied’s landslide projected win

Thousands of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital on Sunday (October 13) celebrating presidential candidate Kais Saied’s projected win, after exit polls showed him leading.

Five years on, remembering Press TV journalist Serena Shim’s brave pursuit of truth

Press TV reporter Serena Shim is remembered as among the first journalists to have reported Turkey’s role in the terrorist insurgency in Syria.

Myanmar Buddhists celebrate Thadingyut festival of lights

Thousands of Myanmar citizens come to pay their respects to Buddha at Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda for the Thadingyut festival of light.

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Estonia 0-3 Germany

In Euro 2020 qualifiers, a brace and an assist from İlkay Gundogan has led Germany to clinch a 3-nil away win over their group C opponents Estonia.

The final count down

The new edition of ‘The Isle’ will be discussing a wide range of key British issues, notably the situation in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

US reportedly leaves 5 ‘high value’ Daesh prisoners behind in Syria

The United States forces have reportedly left behind five “high value” prisoners in Syria amid Turkey’s offensive against the war-ravaged country.

‘We will do everything we can,’ Esper says of impeachment inquiry

Pentagon chief Mark Esper appears to vow to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry, yet asserting that the White House also has a “say” in House subpoenas.

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Syrian army units move north to ‘confront Turkish aggression’

Turkish troops are battling Kurdish-led forces in the northern region.

US withdrawal creates turmoil in Middle East: Scholar

There are forces within both major US political parties that find Trump’s actions detrimental to American interests in the Middle East, says Dennis Etler.

2019 Volleyball World Cup: Japan 3-1 Iran

To volleyball news, Iran have suffered another loss in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after going down 3-1 at the hands of Asian Rivals, Japan.

Iran rejects Saudi claims it wanted to help damaged oil tanker

Iran denies Saudi narrative on damaged oil tanker, says help request was ignored by Jeddah authorities.

Israeli settlers vandalize Palestinian property in West Bank

A group of Israeli settlers vandalizes Palestinian-owned property in the occupied West Bank.

‘The difference between Trump and me is he lies’: Sanders

Senator Bernie Sanders has lambasted the US decision to withdraw American troops from northeastern Syria, calling Trump a liar for abandoning long-time Kurdish militant allies in the region.

EU legislators warn Trump against implementing tariffs

Members of the European Parliament call on US President Donald Trump not to impose 7.5 billion dollars’ worth of tariffs on EU goods.

Israeli drone violates Lebanon’s airspace

Lebanon says Israel has violated its territory by flying a reconnaissance drone over Beirut’s southern neighborhood at the weekend.