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Yemeni attack on Aramco facilities costs Saudi $2bn worth of oil output

Saudi Arabia loses $2 billion worth of its oil output after Yemen’s September attacks on its infrastructure.

Esper condemns Turkish offensive, says US military not abandoning Kurds in Syria

The Pentagon says that it had not abandoned its Syrian Kurdish allies to a Turkish military onslaught.

Netanyahu remains lone rider on paper-tiger Trump after betrayal of Syria Kurds

Netanyahu’s “reckless gamble” on the Trump administration came to light after the US president shockingly betrayed America’s loyal Kurdish allies in Syria, an Israe;i daily writes.

Bahraini regime urged to stop trying civilians before military courts

A rights group urges Manama to put an end to the trial of civilian defendants before military courts.

Pentagon announces new military deployments to Saudi Arabia

The United States has announced to deploy a large number of additional forces and equipment to Saudi Arabia, including air defenses and fighter aircraft.

Israeli forces attack Palestinian protesters in Gaza; 49 hurt

The Gazan Health Ministry says 49 Palestinians have been injured by Israeli forces during the weekly protests in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iranian oil tanker hit by two blasts in Red Sea

Two separate explosions, possibly caused by missile attacks, have hit an Iranian oil tanker operated by (NITC) near the Saudi port city of Jeddah.

Trump sees ‘good things’ in trade talks; China dangles partial deal

US President Donald Trump sounded an optimistic note on Friday as high-level trade talks with China entered a second day.

Shanghai Masters: Tsitsipas knocks out Djokovic

Stefanos Tsitsipas has rallied from a set down to end Novak Djokovic’s reign as Shanghai Masters champion. 

Report: UK may sever security co-op with EU post-Brexit

The UK may sever security cooperation ties with the European Union following Brexit, a government report has warned, which if true, would present a long list of setbacks in the fight against terrorism.

Security Minister: Unregistered EU citizens may be deported after Brexit

The UK Government reneges on a promise to EU citizens by threatening deportation if they do not apply for settled status after Brexit.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia: Report

A Pakistani Foreign Office official has confirmed Khan’s upcoming trip.

Trump’s refusal to cooperate could expedite impeachment vote: Analyst

Trump’s refusal to cooperate could expedite an impeachment vote, a political analyst in Maryland says.

Burkina violence forces 267,000 to flee in last 3 months: UNHCR

Violence in Burkina Faso causes over a quarter of a million people to flee their homes over the last three months, the UNHCR says.

Poland’s right-wing could lose absolute majority in vote: polls

Poland’s governing Law and Justice (PiS) party could lose the absolute majority it has enjoyed since 2015, according to final opinion polls.

Is the Queen’s hand in Iraq and Parliament pushing taxpayers too far?

The Queen’s two biggest failures in recent decades – the Iraq War and the prorogation of Parliament – beg the question: have taxpayers had enough of the Monarchy?

Turkish operation in Syria threatens to revive Daesh: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the Turkish military incursion into northeastern Syria could lead to the revival of the Daesh terrorist group in the region.

WikiLeaks founder Assange remanded in custody after brief UK court hearing

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was remanded in custody after a brief hearing in a court in London.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross slams China’s trade practices

US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has slammed China’s trade practices.

Iran proposes regional solution to Persian Gulf crises

Ethiopian PM wins Nobel Peace Prize for mending ties with Eritrea

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve the long-running conflict with neighboring foe Eritrea.

Turkey is a ‘colonial expansionist power’: Expert

Turkey is a “colonial expansionist power” and the country’s offensive in northeastern Syria is an illegal military invasion and a “foul violation of international law,” an expert says.

Three dead in China bridge collapse

A large section of a bridge in Jiangsu province in China swayed before falling on top of moving vehicles on Thursday night. Officials say three people are dead.

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump during campaign speech

US President Donald Trump has delivered another attack against leading Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden during a campaign speech in Minnesota.