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Lebanese businessman Khatib withdraws name from premiership

Samir al-Khatib’s withdrawal paves the way for Sa’ad al-Hariri to re-emerge as a candidate.

Iran stock exchange market reports historic record for main index

The stock exchange market based in the Iranian capital has reported a historic high for its main index.

Iran’s ‘resistance budget’ unveiled

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled the ‘budget of resistance’ against US sanctions.

In retaliatory action, Yemeni fighters kill 2 Saudi soldiers in Jizan

The state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported the fatalities.

Pres. Rouhani presents Iran’s draft budget to Parliament

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has presented a draft budget to Parliament, describing it as the budget of resistance. 

4 dead after rock collapse at South African gold mine

Four miners have been killed after a rock fall at a South African gold mine trapped five workers underground.

Pentagon chief says plans to shift US military focus to Russia, China

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says he aims to shift the American military’s focus toward Russia and China as challenges pile up in the Middle East.

4th anniversary of Zaria massacre marked in Tehran

A press conference was held in the Iranian capital Tehran to mark the fourth anniversary of the Zaria massacre in Nigeria.

Lebanon’s new government must immediately carry out reforms: Hezbollah MP

A Lebanese lawmaker says the next government must have an immediate reform plan.

Iran pursuing case of Nigerian cleric’s health via diplomatic channels: Foreign Ministry

Tehran says it has constant diplomatic contacts with Nigerian authorities in that regard.

Muslim girl praised for opening mosque to students during school attack

A 17-year-old Muslim girl is being praised for opening the doors to a mosque during a stabbing and shooting at a school in the US state of Wisconsin.

Sculpture Symposium

Iranian government submits $150bn annual budget bill to parliament

The Iranian government submits an annual budget bill of $150bn for the passage of parliament.

Rouhani: National Information Network obviates need for foreign networks

Iran’s president says the National Information Network will obviate the need for taking advantage of foreign information networks.

Nigel Farage will lead new party after the election

The flamboyant Nigel Farage indicates he will stay in British politics for the foreseeable future.

Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992

A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case in nearly three decades.

Saudi shooter incident

SNP leader rallies Scotland ahead of election

Nicola Sturgeon keeps up her election campaign momentum by linking election victory to Scottish independence.

Is India really unable to protect its ‘daughters and sisters’ against rape culture?

India has been dealing with shocking rape and murder incidents for years, but is it really unable to tackle this national shame?

French PM ‘determined’ to implement pension reforms despite opposition

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe insists that his government will not abandon planned pension reforms despite opposition from unions.

Hundreds sleep out in New York to raise awareness on homelessness

Over a thousand people spend the night sleeping in New York’s Times Square to raise awareness on homelessness.

‘Nervous’ Johnson promises Brexit, less immigration ahead of election

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s election, but pledged to reduce immigration.

Serie A: Lazio 3-1 Juventus

Juventus’ unbeaten run has been snapped after suffering a 3-1 loss against Lazio.

Two US officers shot dead in Texas, Arkansas

Two US police officers have been shot and killed separate incidents, reports say.

North Korea conducts ‘very important test’ amid tensions with US

The official North Korean news agency says Pyongyang has carried out a “successful test of great significance” at its space launch center.