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Pakistan’s Imran Khan to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia: Report

A Pakistani Foreign Office official has confirmed Khan’s upcoming trip.

Trump’s refusal to cooperate could expedite impeachment vote: Analyst

Trump’s refusal to cooperate could expedite an impeachment vote, a political analyst in Maryland says.

Burkina violence forces 267,000 to flee in last 3 months: UNHCR

Violence in Burkina Faso causes over a quarter of a million people to flee their homes over the last three months, the UNHCR says.

Poland’s right-wing could lose absolute majority in vote: polls

Poland’s governing Law and Justice (PiS) party could lose the absolute majority it has enjoyed since 2015, according to final opinion polls.

Is the Queen’s hand in Iraq and Parliament pushing taxpayers too far?

The Queen’s two biggest failures in recent decades – the Iraq War and the prorogation of Parliament – beg the question: have taxpayers had enough of the Monarchy?

Turkish operation in Syria threatens to revive Daesh: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the Turkish military incursion into northeastern Syria could lead to the revival of the Daesh terrorist group in the region.

WikiLeaks founder Assange remanded in custody after brief UK court hearing

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was remanded in custody after a brief hearing in a court in London.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross slams China’s trade practices

US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has slammed China’s trade practices.

Iran proposes regional solution to Persian Gulf crises

Ethiopian PM wins Nobel Peace Prize for mending ties with Eritrea

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve the long-running conflict with neighboring foe Eritrea.

Turkey is a ‘colonial expansionist power’: Expert

Turkey is a “colonial expansionist power” and the country’s offensive in northeastern Syria is an illegal military invasion and a “foul violation of international law,” an expert says.

Three dead in China bridge collapse

A large section of a bridge in Jiangsu province in China swayed before falling on top of moving vehicles on Thursday night. Officials say three people are dead.

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump during campaign speech

US President Donald Trump has delivered another attack against leading Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden during a campaign speech in Minnesota.

Hundreds of protesters, wearing masks, occupy Hong Kong city center

People, wearing masks, march in Hong Kong’s city center as more protests are planned for the weekend.

2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-2 Argentina

Iran have pocketed another victory in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after edging Argentina in a 5-set thriller.

North Korea would resume nuclear missile launch as its patience has limits: Pyongyang

North Korea says it would resume nuclear missile tests as there is a limit to its patience.

Wildfire destroys homes, causes injuries in California

A fierce wildfire that erupted in the US state of California on Thursday destroyed homes and structures and caused “numerous medical emergencies.”

Iranian oil tanker catches fire after explosion in Red Sea

An explosion has set an Iranian oil tanker on fire near the Saudi port city of Jeddah.

New round of trade talks between China, US end

New round of China trade talks end with hopes for limited deal.

A large convoy of Turkey backed rebels arrives at Turkish-Syrian border

Another large convoy carrying Turkey-backed rebels and gun mounted trucks arrived at border town as part of a cross-border assault on Kurdish militia.

Russia, US veto European statement on Turkey’s Syria action

Russia and the US used their veto power at the UN Security Council to reject a statement by Europeans on Turkey’s invasion of Syria.

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Colombian students protest ends in clashes

Students and riot police clash in Bogota after thousands of students marched to demand better funding on education. 

Iranian women at Azadi Stadium to cheer Iran against Cambodia

Iran’s Team Melli thrashed the visiting Cambodian side 14-0 in Group C of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

US funds Venezuela’s Guaido with millions of dollars

The US government has granted almost 100 million to the Venezuelan opposition in order to help it continue its protests against the government of President Nicolas Maduro.