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Trump criticizes China’s trade practices at UN

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a stinging rebuke to China’s trade practices on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly.

16 countries attend Silk Road Conference in Iran

The International Silk Road Conference has begun its work in the Iranian city of Hamedan.

US ramps up shakedown for cash from South Korea

US President Donald Trump meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in New York suggested Seoul would purchase more US weapons.

How Saudi oil attacks shattered MbS’ dreams

The September 14 attacks on Saudi oil facilities have shattered the dreams of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for building a modern and economically vibrant country.

Iran’s $57-m diesel cargo sold at local exchange within minutes

Iranian media reports show a $57-million diesel cargo has been sold at IRENEX within minutes.

Bloodshed at Afghan wedding party fuels anger

Hundreds of Afghans march in protest at the deaths of at least 40 wedding party guests caught in the crossfire of a clash between Afghan government forces and Taliban.

South Korea not invited to Japanese naval fleet review

South Korea will not participate in Japan’s naval fleet review in October, Seoul says.

Trump threatens to tighten US sanctions against Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened to tighten sanctions against Iran during his third address to the United Nations.

Shadow Northern Ireland minister warns of the return of ‘hard’ border

Stephen Pound’s intervention comes amid growing calls for an Irish Unity referendum.

Report confirms delay to Saudi Aramco listing after attacks

Attacks on oil facilities cause Saudi Arabia to delay listing state-run Aramco, a report says.

In Northern Ireland, fears of a no-deal Brexit

On the island of Ireland, there is one topic that has taken precedence over everything else: What impact will a no-deal Brexit have on peace and security in what they call Northern Ireland?

Egypt police kill 6 Brotherhood members in shootout

Police in Egypt kill six members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood movement during a shootout on the outskirts of the capital.

US-China military rivalry

Iran in the UN General Assembly

Syrians stage protest rally against US-backed SDF militants in Hasakah

Dozens of people have staged a protest in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah to express their frustration with the presence of SDF militants in the region.

Outbreak of dengue fever in Pakistan kills 20

Health officials in Pakistan are battling an outbreak of dengue fever in the South Asian nation.

EU unlikely to negotiate new agreement with Britain’s Johnson: Analyst

Political commentator James Tweedie says the European Union is unlikely to accept the British prime minister’s demand for striking a totally new divorce deal.

Iran signs first indigenous HDPE deal worth $250 million

Iranian companies have signed a $250 million deal to set up a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit at Tabriz Petrochemical Company (TPC), IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Supreme Court rules prorogation illegal

In an unprecedented move, the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled against the government’s prorogation of Parliament, thus throwing Britain deeper into crisis.

Death toll from violence in Indonesia’s New Papua hits 26

The death toll from violence in Indonesia’s restless Papua region reaches 26, officials say.

Film exhibition on Iran-Iraq war kicks off in Rome

A film exhibition featuring documentaries about the Iran-Iraq war has kicked off in Rome.

UK Supreme Court rules Johnson’s parliament suspension unlawful; Corbyn urges him to resign

The UK Supreme Court has ruled “unlawful” Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move in advising Queen Elizabeth to suspend parliament.

Russia blasts US for denying visas to UN team members

Moscow has slammed the United States for denying visas to several members of the Russian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly.

Haiti senator fires shots as protesters circle him, 2 injured

A lawmaker from Haiti’s ruling party uses a handgun to open fire during a protest sparked by fuel and food shortages, wounding a photojournalist and a security guard.

Trump, South Korea’s Moon discuss North Korea, sharing military costs

The American and South Korean heads of state met at the UN on Tuesday to discuss North Korea denuclearization as well as Seoul’s share in the costs of stationing US forces on the Korean Peninsula.