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British PM accuses Iran of being behind Saudi oil attacks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accused Iran of being responsible for an attack on Saudi oil facilities.

Over 14 million Iranian students begin new school year

Millions of Iranian pupils and students went to school on Monday as President Rouhani formally announced the beginning of the new school year.

Blaming Iran for Yemeni raids on Saudi oil sites unacceptable: Analyst

A political commentator dismisses as unacceptable claims of Iranian role in recent Yemeni drone raids on key Saudi oil installations.

At least 7 children dead after school collapse in Nairobi

At least seven children have been killed after a classroom collapsed at a school in the capital Nairobi, authorities in Kenya confirmed on Monday.

Nine Catalan separatists nabbed by Spanish police for ‘planning violence’

Spanish police detain nine Catalan separatists in northeastern region of Catalonia on suspicion of preparing for acts of violence.

Trump causing constitutional crisis by denying Congress its oversight power: Analyst

President Trump is causing a constitutional crisis in the US by denying Congress its oversight power, says an analyst.

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.