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Transport aircraft crash-lands in Ukraine, 5 killed

At least five people are killed as an Antonov-12 transport aircraft crash-lands in western Ukraine.

Palestinian killed by Israeli fire in Gaza

Israeli forces kill a Palestinian youth during an anti-occupation protest in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Anti-Iran alliance imploding as leaders overwhelmed by own dilemmas: Haaretz

The leaders of the anti-Iran line were each absorbed in his own crisis this week, the daily says.

Ukraine says plans major prisoner swap with Russia

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko says his country plans to conduct a “large-scale” prisoner swap with Russia.

Young Palestinians find Israeli spying device in northern West Bank

The device was found in the village of Kobar.

Trump’s war on scientific research has hit ‘crisis point’: Study

An American think-tank has warned that interference in government research by the Trump administration has reached “a crisis point”.

UK cancer hospital falls victim to Boris Johnson policy

The UK Government’s lackluster policy on healthcare has claimed yet another victim, this time an NHS cancer hospital in Mount Vernon.

Russia’s Caspian Fleet conducts massive drills in Dagestan

Russian Caspian Fleet troops carry out missile drills using Tornado-G rocket launchers at the Dalniy firing range in the Republic of Dagestan.

Fuel protests continue in Ecuador, 275 people arrested

Protests over fuel subsidy cuts paralyze transportation in major Ecuadorean cities, a day after unrest in which 275 people were arrested.

Scotland Court: Johnson to seek Brexit delay if no-deal looms

UK PM will seek an extension from the EU if he fails to secure a Brexit deal by October 19, documents reveal.

Iraq’s top Shia cleric urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence

Iraq’s top Shia cleric calls on security forces and protesters to avoid violence amid unrest which the Iraqi premier says is being hijacked by certain elements.

MBS admits: Khashoggi murder ‘happened under my watch’/ Egypt Protests Against Sisi

US imposes tariffs on EU goods

Yemenis rally to express support for recent anti-Saudi operation

Yemenis rally to express support for the country’s recent retaliatory military operation against Saudi-led forces.

Iran rejects France’s ‘unacceptable’ interference in its internal affairs

Iran dismisses “interventionist” remarks by the French Foreign Ministry regarding an Iranian prisoner.

US tested new missile in the Pacific as China paraded weapons

The US Navy has tested its newest missile in the Pacific as China paraded some of its most powerful weaponry during the Communist state’s 70th anniversary.

IRGC foils Arab-Israeli plot to assassinate Gen. Soleimani

The intelligence unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has thwarted a plot to assassinate Major General Qassem Soleimani.

Humpback whale freed from netting off Australia

Rescuers in Australia on Friday successful freed a young humpback whale that had become tangled in shark netting off the east coast of Australia.

Impeachment inquiry most serious threat to Trump’s presidency: US media

The rapidly escalating impeachment inquiry against US President Donald Trump is the latest and perhaps most serious threat to his presidency.

Iran friend of regional states, ready for security cooperation: Oil minister

Oil minister calls on regional countries to view Iran as their friend, saying there is no enemy in this region.

EU to respond to US tariffs with its own measures: German FM

German Foreign Minister says the European Union will take retaliatory measures against new US tariffs.

US vaping illnesses top 1,000; death count is up to 18

The number of vaping-related illnesses has surpassed 1,000, and there’s no sign the outbreak is fading, U.S. health officials said Thursday.

US invasion broke civil structures in Iraq: Commentator

A political commentator believes the US presence in Iraq is the root cause of events leading to the protests in the country.

US approves anti-tank missiles sale to Ukraine amid phone call scandal

The United States approves a possible sale of $39.2 million anti-tank missiles to Ukraine.

2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-1 Canada

Team Iran have registered their first victory in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after defeating Canada 3 sets to 1.