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Russia well capable of resisting US with far less military spending: Defense minister

The Russian defense chief says Moscow sees no need to increase its military spending unlike the US as the country is already capable of defending itself against threats.

Iran Football Pro League: Esteghlal 0-1 Persepolis

Persepolis have won the 90th Tehran Derby after edging past Esteghlal 1-nil. 

UK travel firm Thomas Cook collapses, thousands of travelers stranded

The world’s oldest travel firm Thomas Cook collapsed on Monday, stranding hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers around the globe.

Premier League: Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool have preserved their pristine record in the Premier League season with a sixth win after seeing off hosts Chelsea 2-1.

Trump says open to hearing Rouhani’s ‘Hormuz Peace Initiative’ at UNGA

Donald Trump says he has no plans to meet his Iranian counterpart, but he is open to hearing his Persian Gulf peace plan.

US hawkish parrots vague anti-Iran threats on TV

The United States is keeping up with its hollow threats against Iran amid tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Hezbollah chief says Al Saud regime in final stages of its life

Chief of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement says the policies of current Saudi rulers accelerate the Al Saud regime’s demise.

Anniversary of a terror attack in Iran’s Ahvaz

More than two dozen people were killed and many more wounded in the last year’s terrorist attack in Iran’s Ahvaz.

‘Climate impacts are hitting harder and sooner,’ says UN expert

The press conference follows the release of a damning new report, which says the world is falling badly behind in the race to avert climate disaster.

France says will focus on de-escalation of Iran-US tension at UNGA

Paris says its priority at the UN General Assembly will be easing tension between Iran and the US.

The Debate

Whistleblower complaint ‘must be addressed immediately,’ Pelosi says

The whistleblower complaint over US President Donald Trump’s call with a foreign leader “must be addressed immediately,” says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

US trade war has limited effect on Chinese economy: Analyst

China is already taking the necessary measures to minimize the impacts of Trump’s trade war, says an American analyst.

Iran sets $93bn-target for investment in petrochemical sector

Iran says investment in petrochemical industry would top $93 billion by 2025.

Pompeo says US doesn’t want war with Iran, claims sanctions help diplomacy

The US Secretary of State says Washington is not looking for conflict and would rather resolve its issues with Tehran through diplomacy, something he things could be achieved through sanctions.

World Wrestling Championships: Iran’s Yazdani claims gold

The Iranian freestyle team ended its campaign with one gold, one bronze and two silver medals.

140 Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike for 13th day over cancer-causing devices

Dozens of prisoners continue their hunger strike for the 13th day to demand the removal of cancer-causing mobile phone jammers.

Rouhani: Iran to present regional peace initiative at UN

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will present at the United Nations this year an initiative for regional cooperation to ensure peace in the Strait of Hormuz.

Historic gardens in Kabul; catalysts for social relationship!

Decades of war and violence in Afghanistan have seriously affected the country’s national heritage.

Suspected drone activity disrupts flights at Dubai airport

At least two flights are diverted from Dubai International Airport as it undergoes a brief closure due to suspected drone activity.

Iranian maritime official says UK tanker to be released soon

An Iranian maritime official says the British-flagged tanker will be released soon.

UN envoy arrives in Syria ahead of talks

The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, arrives in Damascus ahead of talks scheduled with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem.

Protesters clash with police, vandalize subway station in Hong Kong

Protesters clash with riot police outside a mall in Hong Kong, vandalizing a nearby subway station and defacing a Chinese flag.

Most Europeans countries detached from reality in Syria: President Assad

The Syrian president says most European countries are detached from the reality in Syria.

US dispatches 175 trucks of weapons to SDF militants in northern Syria: SANA

The convoy came from northern Iraq through the Semalka border crossing.