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US threatens Turkey with ‘immediate defensive action’ after Syria artillery fire

The United States threatens to take an “immediate defensive action” after a contingent of its forces was caught up in Turkish shelling in northern Syria.

Iran beach soccer team start World Beach Games in style

Iran national beach soccer team came from 4-1 down to earn a thrilling 5-4 victory over Ukraine at 2019 World Beach Games in Qatar.

Czech Republic inflict first qualifier defeat on England in 10 years

Czech Republic have come from a goal down to upset England 2-1 in their Euro 2020 qualifying Group A meeting in Prague.

One man dies as wind-driven Los Angeles wildfire forces 100,000 to flee

A fierce, wind-driven wildfire swept through foothills and canyons along the northern edge of Los Angeles on Friday.

Turkish attacks on Syrian Kurds help Daesh inmates break out of jail

A group of Daesh prisoners escape from a prison in northern Syria following Turkish mortar attacks nearby.

Brexit may lead to revival of British colonialism

As the UK continues to battle over Brexit, fear is rising that Britain’s departure from the European Union will lead to the revival of the country’s imperialist identity.

US campaign to bring Iran to its knees has failed, says commentator

A political commentator says the US campaign to force Iran to its knees has failed.

US acting Homeland Security Secretary McAleenan resigns

Kevin McAleenan, the acting secretary for the US Department of Homeland Security, is resigning, President Trump says.

Trump announces ‘very substantial’ but partial China trade deal

US President Donald Trump announces a very substantial but partial China trade deal, suspending October tariff hike.

Iran hails efforts to mediate talks with Saudis ahead of Imran Khan visit

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran welcomes efforts by intermediaries to mediate talks with Saudi Arabia.

Erdogan says Turkey won’t stop military operation against Syria Kurds

The Turkish president says Ankara will not stop its military operation against Kurdish militants in northeastern Syria.

Top aide to US Secretary of State Pompeo resigns

A senior adviser to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has resigned with the State Department mired in a controversy over the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine.

Haitians burn tyres, intensify protests in continuing push for president’s ouster

Haitians intensified protests on Friday, blocking traffic in parts of the capital leading to the presidential palace.

Tensions simmer in Ecuador as protesters, police seek to ease standoff

Tear gas and rocks went flying in Quito on Friday, amidst public anger over austerity measures.

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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.