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Annual premium income in Iran insurance sector to exceed $5.2bn till March

Iran’s top insurance body says premiums attracted to the sector would exceed $5.2bn until March.

Sudan peace process stalls as rebel group halts talks over attack

Juba is hosting talks between the new government and representatives from two umbrella groups of rebels.

Turkey’s war on Syria ‘not our problem,’ Trump says, claiming Kurds were ‘paid a lot of money’

Turkey’s war on Syria is “not our problem,” US President Donald Trump says, claiming that Kurds were “paid a lot of money.”

Spain premier, opposition leaders meet for emergency talks amid Catalan protests

Pedro Sanchez held talks with opposition leaders to address the protests by Catalan separatists.

Iran’s FM: Europe proved incapable of fulfilling JCPAO commitments

Iran says the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers have proved incapable of fulfilling their commitments under the JCPOA.

Govt. forces enter Raqqah in northern Syria, establish observation posts

Syrian government forces have entered the northern city of Raqqah and set up observation posts there in the wake of a ground offensive by the Turkish military and its proxies.

Debating Democrats blast Trump, demand impeachment

US Democratic White House hopefuls unite in searing condemnation of Donald Trump during their fourth debate.

India’s Supreme Court ends hearings on disputed religious site

The five Indian judges are expected to announce the verdict in mid-November.

Huawei says nine-month revenue up despite US pressure

Chinese tech giant Huawei says that its revenue for the first nine months of the year grew by almost a quarter despite US pressure.

Iran to give harsh response to those behind tanker attack in Red Sea: Security chief

A senior Iranian official says the country will give a harsh response to those behind a recent attack on an Iranian tanker in the Red Sea.

US Secretary of State’s ex-aide to testify in Trump impeachment inquiry

US Democratic lawmakers pursuing an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump are due to hear testimony from a former senior diplomat who resigned his post last week/

Iran’s 6-month steel exports surge by %3 to top 3.4mn tons: Report

Iran says steel exports increased by 3 percent in the past six months to reach 3.4 million tons.

No sign of Brexit breakthrough as final hour approaches

On the eve of the EU summit in Brussels, and despite intense activity by all sides, there is still no sign of big progress in Brexit talks.

The case of the Iranian scientist, and the FBI

Head of anti-Iran news website arrested by IRGC

Head of a notorious anti-Iran network, Rouhollah Zam has been arrested through sophisticated intelligence operations by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards corps. 

US slaps sanctions on Turkey over Syria offensive

Washington has imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministries and three senior government officials over Ankara’s military offensive in northern Syria.

Protests held in Spain’s Catalonia over conviction of separatist leaders

Pro-independence protesters stage rallies in Spain’s Catalonia region, blocking a railway and several motorways.

US ‘deeply worried’ as China continues to buy Iran oil

Chinese companies continuing oil purchases from Iran despite US sanctions are seriously worrying the White House, senior administration officials say.

US wants China to press North Korea to be more constructive in talks: Pentagon

The senior US defense official for Asia said on Tuesday the United States wants China to press Pyongyang to be more constructive in talks with the US.

India says 3 militants killed in Kashmir shootout

India says three militants are killed in a gun battle with Indian security forces in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 Minnesota Wild

In the National Hockey League, the Toronto Maple Leafs have come from a goal down to tame the Minnesota Wild 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena.

Trump vetoes measure to end emergency declaration on border wall

US President Trump has vetoed a Congress measure that aimed to end his declaration of a national emergency on the US border with Mexico.

Afghanistan blast kills 2 police officers, hurts 20 children

A truck bomb explosion near a police station in eastern Afghanistan kills two police officers and injures some 26 people, including children.

Euro 2020 Qualifying: Sweden 1-1 Spain

Over football news, Spain have booked a spot in the Euro 2020 finals after a last gasp 1-all draw against Sweden in Group F.

Russia troops patrolling between Turkish, Syrian forces around Manbij

Russia says its military police units are patrolling between Turkish and Syrian forces near the northern flashpoint city of Manbij to help avoid confrontation between the two sides.