Syrians stage protest rally against US-backed SDF militants in Hasakah
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 6:26am EDTDozens of people have staged a protest in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah to express their frustration with the presence of SDF militants in the region.
Outbreak of dengue fever in Pakistan kills 20
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 6:05am EDTHealth officials in Pakistan are battling an outbreak of dengue fever in the South Asian nation.
EU unlikely to negotiate new agreement with Britain’s Johnson: Analyst
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 5:51am EDTPolitical commentator James Tweedie says the European Union is unlikely to accept the British prime minister’s demand for striking a totally new divorce deal.
Iran signs first indigenous HDPE deal worth $250 million
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 5:49am EDTIranian companies have signed a $250 million deal to set up a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit at Tabriz Petrochemical Company (TPC), IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday.
Supreme Court rules prorogation illegal
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 5:08am EDTIn an unprecedented move, the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled against the government’s prorogation of Parliament, thus throwing Britain deeper into crisis.
Death toll from violence in Indonesia’s New Papua hits 26
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 4:22am EDTThe death toll from violence in Indonesia’s restless Papua region reaches 26, officials say.
Film exhibition on Iran-Iraq war kicks off in Rome
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 4:17am EDTA film exhibition featuring documentaries about the Iran-Iraq war has kicked off in Rome.
UK Supreme Court rules Johnson’s parliament suspension unlawful; Corbyn urges him to resign
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 4:14am EDTThe UK Supreme Court has ruled “unlawful” Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move in advising Queen Elizabeth to suspend parliament.
Russia blasts US for denying visas to UN team members
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 4:08am EDTMoscow has slammed the United States for denying visas to several members of the Russian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly.
Haiti senator fires shots as protesters circle him, 2 injured
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 3:40am EDTA lawmaker from Haiti’s ruling party uses a handgun to open fire during a protest sparked by fuel and food shortages, wounding a photojournalist and a security guard.
Trump, South Korea’s Moon discuss North Korea, sharing military costs
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 3:29am EDTThe American and South Korean heads of state met at the UN on Tuesday to discuss North Korea denuclearization as well as Seoul’s share in the costs of stationing US forces on the Korean Peninsula.
Saudi Arabia blocking approval of UN oceans report
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 2:42am EDTOil giant Saudi Arabia is blocking the adoption of a major UN report on oceans and climate change, multiple sources say.
Iran has no enmity towards neighbors: Top commander
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 2:29am EDTIran’s top military commander says the country has no enmity towards its neighbors and seeks regional cooperation to ensure security in the region.
Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen’s southwest, kill 13
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 1:25am EDTSaudi airstrikes have killed at least 13 people in Yemen’s southwestern province of Dhale.
WADA: Russia faces ban from all major sports events
Press TV - Sep 24th 2019 12:37am EDTRussia could face a ban from all major sports events over “discrepancies” in a lab database, the World Anti-Doping Agency says.
Greek workers stage walkout against reform on strike action
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 11:03pm EDTGreek workers stage their first walkout since a new conservative government took office in July.
Hong Kong leader once again stresses dialog
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 10:40pm EDTHong Kong’s leader hopes peaceful and rational dialog between the government and protesters will help find a way out of almost four months of unrest in the Chinese territory.
Brazil arrests 63, levies $8.7 million in fines over fires
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 9:32pm EDTBrazil’s defense minister says 63 people have been arrested and fines amounting to $8.7 million have been issued over fires in the Amazon rainforest.
Rouhani slams E3’s blame game over attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 8:05pm EDTPresident Rouhani slams a statement by France, Germany, and the UK which claimed Iran was responsible for recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Trump expanding US military presence in Poland
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 7:56pm EDTUS President Donald Trump is expanding the country’s military presence in Poland despite warnings by Russia.
Anti-Trump protesters gather in NYC ahead of UN General Assembly
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 7:48pm EDTDozens of anti-Trump protesters gathered in New York City on Monday night as the city geared up to host the United Nations General Assembly.
Iranian, French presidents discuss de-escalation of Mideast tensions in New York
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 7:21pm EDTThe presidents of Iran and France have sat for talks on de-escalation of regional tensions in New York.
Two Katyusha rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 6:47pm EDTNo casualties have been reported after two Katyusha rockets hit central Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone on Monday.
New Horizon Conference kicks off in Beirut amid US pressure
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 6:25pm EDTThe 7th round of the New Horizon Conference has convened this year in the Lebanese capital Beirut bringing together prominent intellectuals and activists who discussed the level of Israel’s influence in the US and Europe.
Pro-Palestine activists urge Labour to support Israeli boycott
Press TV - Sep 23rd 2019 5:56pm EDTOn the fringes of the UK Labour Party’s annual conference in Brighton many pro-Palestine members have congregated to promote the Palestinian cause.