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Israel re-arrests prominent Palestinian legislator Khalida Jarrar

Israeli forces have re-arrested Khalida Jarrar, a prominent Palestinian legislator and senior member of the PFLP in an overnight raid on her home.

At least two dead in Bolivia post-election clashes

Bolivian interior minister says at least two people have died in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Evo Morales following his disputed election victory earlier this month.

Up to 50 planes immobilized globally due to cracks: Boeing

Global pressure has ramped up on American aircraft manufacturer Boeing after the firm admitted that cracks had been found in a series of its popular planes following worldwide inspections.

What does Baghdadi’s death mean for Trump’s re-election?

US president Donald Trump announced the death of Daesh terror group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on October 27, a year before the US presidential election in 2020.

China envoy to Tehran: Exit from Iran deal driven by US unilateralism

China’s Ambassador to Tehran says the US’s withdrawal from the Iran deal is rooted in Washington’s unilateralist approach.

US forces untrained aginst Russian, Chinese mlitaries

American military forces are facing a major readiness crisis in the face of adversaries such as China and Russia, the Heritage Foundation has warned.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile towards East Sea: South military

North Korea has fired two ‘unidentified projectiles’ toward the ocean off its eastern coast, South Korean military says.

Car bomb blast kills 9, injures dozens in Syria’s Afrin

A car bomb had exploded in Syria’s northwest city of Afrin, leaving at least nine people dead and 30 others injured.

Fire destroys World Heritage Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Okinawa’s Naha was almost completely destroyed by a fire that started early Thursday morning.

Iran hopes new IAEA chief will act ‘impartially,’ ‘professionally’

Tehran expresses hope that the UN nuclear watchdog’s new chief will act “partially” and “professionally.”

California blaze menaces Reagan Library, Getty Museum

The fast-moving blaze in California is now threatening the Reagan Presidential Library as well as the Getty Center museum.

Nobel-winning Izadi: Baghdadi ‘death’ not enough, justice must still be served

Nobel Peace Prize winner and Izadi activist Nadia Murad says the alleged death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is not enough to compensate the victims of Daesh crimes.

U23 World Wrestling: Iran finish 2nd with 6 medals

The Iranian Under-23 Freestyle Wrestling Team have finished as runners-up at the World Championships in the Hungarian capital of Budapest after claiming 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.

Syria urges Kurdish-led SDF to join national army in face of Turkish aggression

Syria calls on the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to join the ranks of the national armed forces to battle invading Turkish troops.

Train fire in Pakistan kills 13 after gas canister blast

At least 13 people have been killed and 15 others injured in a fire that broke out on a train in Pakistan after a gas canister passengers were using to cook exploded.

‘US, Israel pursue regime change in Mideast states’

Political commentator Alexander Azadgan believes the United States and Israel resort to regime change in Middle Eastern states to fulfill their political goals.

Path to rule of law begins as Syria constitutional committee meets: Zarif

Iran says the path to the rule of law in Syria has finally started after years of devastating war.

Iraqi Economy: A New Chapter

US to renew waivers allowing nuclear cooperation with Iran again: Report

The US reportedly plans to extend sanctions waivers that allow Russia, China, and Europe to maintain nuclear cooperation with Tehran.

UN-backed Syria peace talks commence in Geneva

The UN-backed peace talks on Syria are now underway in Geneva, as the representatives from the Syrian government and Western-backed opposition came together for the first time.

Daesh still big threat, EU Commission warns

The 20th Security Union report has just been published by the EU’s executive arm, the European Commission.

Turkey summons US ambassador over new resolution

Turkey has summoned the US ambassador in response to the vote by the US House of representative to recognize mass killings of Armenians during the World War I as a genocide.

Catalan separatists cut-off traffic, demonstrate in front of pro-union parties

Hundreds of Catalan separatists marched on Wednesday (October 30) in central Barcelona.

Pentagon releases images, video from raid that killed Baghdad

The United States has released a number of declassified images and video from the raid that left Daesh chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead.

Initial stage of inquiry into Grenfell fire released

The initial stage of the inquiry into the tragic fire which took place at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, claiming at least 72 lives, has now been released.