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Pakistani PM travels to China to discuss Kashmir

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan travels to China on a two-day visit to discuss the situation in Kashmir, which Pakistan disputes with India, as well as other issues.

EU accuses Boris Johnson of wrecking chances for a Brexit deal

In a dramatic development, EU-UK Brexit talks appear to be on the verge of collapse following a difficult phone call between Boris Johnson and Germany’s Angela Merkel.

Iran says rice self-sufficiency complete, no need to imports

An Iranian official says rice imports would be cut as the country is completely self-sufficient.

Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from Syria took Pentagon by surprise: Analyst

It appears that President Trump’s “decision to withdraw US troops from the border region between Turkey and Syria took the Pentagon by surprise,” according to Dennis Etler.

Turkish invasion of Syrian territory nothing new: Analyst

Analyst and political commentator Mimi al-Laham says a possible Turkish invasion of Syria is nothing new.

Trump’s withdrawal decision leaves Britain’s Syria policy in disarray

Donald Trump’s sudden decision to withdraw US forces from Syria has caught everyone by surprise, even his staunch British allies.

Turkey’s dangerous Syrian incursion

US staged 9/11 to weaken Iraq, other anti-Israel nations: Analyst

The United States is responsible for the current economic shortcomings that affect Iraqi people’s daily lives, says an American analyst, saying the US used 9/11 as pretext to wreak havoc in Iraq.

Blast wounds 20 students in Afghanistan university

At least 20 students are injured in an explosion at a university in central Afghanistan, provincial officials say.

US announces largest European war games since Cold War

Thousands of American forces will partake in the Defender Europe-20 exercises, which will be held in 10 European countries early next year.

China vows protective measures against new US sanctions

China says it will take firm and resolute measures to protect its sovereign security after the United States added 28 Chinese entities to its trade blacklist.

Fitch downgrades Aramco in blow to mammoth Saudi plan

International credit rating agency Fitch has downgraded Saudi Aramco in a blow to the kingdom’s plans to attract foreign capital and diversify away from oil.

Iranian Christians

House Democrats subpoena Pentagon as Trump impeachment probe widens

The chairmen for the House Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, and Oversight and Reform have subpoenaed the Pentagon chief in their impeachment inquiry against Trump.

Tottenham captain to miss rest of 2019

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that their goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, will not be available for the rest of the 2019 season due to an elbow injury.

Stolen truck crashes into cars in Germany, 9 wounded

A man drives a stolen truck into several cars in the city of Limburg in western Germany, injuring nine people.

Iraq’s Salih calls for national dialog, deplores attacks on protesters, security forces

President Salih of Iraq denounces as “unacceptable’’ the recent deadly acts of violence targeting protesters, journalists and security forces.

Hong Kong ‘will not use emergency powers for more laws’

Hong Kong’s leader says her government has no plan to use emergency powers to enact new laws beyond a ban on wearing masks during protests.

Iran says US coercion putting global trade system in danger

Iran tells the United Nations the US sanctions and coercion jeopardizes the world’s trade system.

US president defends decision to allow Turkey to attack Syria

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to let Turkey attack Kurdish militants in Syria by withdrawing  American forces.

US clears way for Turkish operation against Kurdish militia in Syria

The United States has given the green light to Turkey to launch a military operation against Washington’s long-time Kurdish allies in northern Syria.

Catalonia president survives no-confidence motion

Catalonia President Quim Torra has survived a no-confidence vote in the region’s parliament.

US gives green light to Turkey military operation in northeast Syria

Syria’s Kurdish militants have accused the United States of stabbing them in the back, after Washington began withdrawing its troops from northeast Syria ahead of a Turkish incursion.

Military base in Syria abandoned following US withdrawal

A US military base in Syria was left abandoned on Monday (October 7) in the wake of a decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw troops from northeastern Syria.

Indigenous people and armed forces clash in Ecuador during march

Hundreds of indigenous people clash with armed forces as they march towards Quito to protest against rising fuel prices due to the government scrapping subsidies.