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US says ‘does not endorse’ Turkish offensive, calls war on Syria ‘a bad idea’

The United States says it “does not endorse” Turkey’s war against Kurds in northern Syria, calling the military offensive “a bad idea.”

Iran’s largest refinery says listing planned for next year

Iran’s Persian Gulf Star Refinery will list shares in the local stock market next year.

Ecuadorians, angry with fuel subsidy cuts, hold strike

The streets of Quito and other cities were empty of traffic and businesses were shut down.

US sanctions impeding treatment of Iranian victims of Saddam’s chemical attacks: OPCW envoy

Iran says unilateral US sanctions have prevented the country’s access to medical and health services required to treat victims of Iraq’s chemical attacks in the 1980s.

Trump betrayed this nation, should be impeached: Biden

US President Donald Trump has “betrayed” the nation and “should be impeached,” Joe Biden says.

Civilians flee Syrian border towns as Turkish offensive kicks off

Syrians fled on foot and by car from border towns as Turkey launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria.

Syria dismisses Turkey’s intention to invade as hostile

Syria has dismissed Turkey’s plan to invade northern Syria as hostile saying it will thwart any aggression by all legitimate means.

Health tourism, the way out for Iran’s oil-based economy

The fourth edition of the International Congress on Health in Islamic Countries has been inaugurated in Iran’s capital Tehran.

Iran plans to build boats that can sail at 100 knots/h: IRGC Navy cmdr.

The top commander of the IRGC’s Navy says Iran plans to build speedboats that can sail at 100 knots (185 kilometers) per hour.

Russia, Turkey agree to use local currencies to settle payments

Russia and Turkey reach a deal to use local currencies instead of the US dollar in mutual payments.

China’s Xi to meet India’s Modi at informal summit

The informal summit comes at a time of strained relations between the two countries over Kashmir.

Israeli military court slaps heavy fine against Palestinian, gives 18 years in jail

Raed Mohammed Badwan, 57, has to pay a fine of 500,000 Israeli shekels (over $142,000).

Iraqi people will prevent others from exploiting their legitimate concerns: Iran FM

Iran’s foreign minister says the vigilance of the Iraqi people will prevent others from exploiting their legitimate concerns recognized by their government.

UN urged to condemn US sanctions on Iranian space bodies

Iran urges the UN to condemn US sanctions on three Iranian space institutions.

Turkey launches military invasion into northeastern Syria against YPG forces

Turkish military and allied forces have launched a cross-border offensive against Kurdish YPG militants in northeastern Syria.

How fit is the Parliament in handling the current Brexit drama?

The Britons have completely lost confidence in the UK’s MPs and in the broken Parliament.

Trump: Going to Middle East worst decision in US history

US President Donald Trump says the United States’ military engagement in the Middle East is the “worst decision ever made” in US history.

Iran: Merger of military banks to complete in late Dec.

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati says the much-anticipated merger of military-linked banks will complete around late December.

Boris Johnson summons MPs for dramatic Parliamentary session on Saturday

The PM Boris Johnson is planning an emergency Saturday session in Parliament on October 19 in a last-gasp attempt to avoid having to ask the EU for an extension to Brexit.

Largest US military exercises since the Cold War

US Senator Bernie Sanders to scale back election campaign after heart attack

US Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says he plans to “change the nature” of his election campaign after he had a heart attack last week.

Iran Army tests rapid response, combat readiness with surprise drills near Turkey border

Iran’s Army has staged unannounced military drills in northwestern parts of the country amid reports that Turkey is preparing to invade northern Syria.

China: US visa restrictions guided by ‘sinister intentions’

China calls on the US to lift the restrictions that it has imposed on visas for those Chinese officials who Washington says are involved in rights violations.

Army chief says Iran will give crushing response to threats

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said the Iranian Armed Forces are ready to defend the Iranian borders.

Zarif: US sanctions ‘war crimes’ against ordinary Iranian people

Zarif says America’s move in sanctioning Iran’s Central Bank amounts to war crimes as it directly targets Iranian people’s daily lives.