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Yemen’s Ansarullah to free 350 captives, including three Saudis

The United Nations has hailed an offer by Yemen’s Ansarullah movement to unilaterally release hundreds of prisoners, including three Saudis, as part of the Sweden peace deal.

Taiwan bridge collapse crushes fishing boats, some crew feared trapped

A bridge collapses into a harbor in northeastern Taiwan, crushing several fishing boats, with some crew feared trapped.

US shows ‘appalling disregard for civilians’ in Somalia: Amnesty

Amnesty International has lashed out at the US military for its “appalling disregard” for civilians in Somalia airstrikes.

Pepper spray and scuffles in Hong Kong as China’s birthday celebrations begin

Video shows protesters marching, scuffles between anti- and pro-Beijing groups.

Peru’s Vizcarra announces he is dissolving Congress

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra “constitutionally” dissolves the opposition-dominated Congress after it refused to hold off on the appointment of top court judges whilst an anti-corruption reform was put in place.

Sudan PM meets Darfur rebel chief in step to peace: Macron

Sudan’s Prime Minister has met a senior Darfur rebel leader living in France, President Emmanuel Macron says, hailing an “essential step” for peace in the troubled east African nation.

Russia blasts US “sanctions game”, vows retaliation

Bewildered by fresh US sanctions, Moscow has vowed to retaliate against the US’ “anti-Russian attack”.

Catalan separatists light mountain to mark anniversary of independence referendum

Catalonia’s regional leader addressed separatist supporters on the eve of the second anniversary of the October 1st referendum on independence with the mountain of Montserrat as a backdrop shining 131 lights from its jagged peaks

Destined for war by Graham T. Allison (13 Sept. 2018)

“Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?” is a startling analysis by Harvard professor, Graham Allison, who compares the two global super-economies to similar protagonists in history.

Enhanced ties with ‘all neighbors’ tenet of Iran’s foreign policy

Iran says promotion of mutual cooperation with all its neighbors is high on its agenda.

Premier League: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal

In the English Premier League, Manchester United have been denied a much-need win to boost their campaign as Arsenal snatched a point thanks to a VAR awarded goal.

​​​​​​​Israel seeks to disrupt regional stability: Commentator

Political commentator Keith Preston says Israel seeks to disrupt the stability of the Middle East.

ISLAMOPHOBIA IN U.S.

McConnell: Impeachment rules are clear, we’ll have to take it up

US Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell says the upper chamber of Congress would have “no choice| but to hold impeachment trial for President Donald Trump.

Iran’s 2020 buying price for wheat sparks discontent among farmers

Iran wheat farmers say buying price announced for 2020 is too low and would affect production.

Championship League: Tottenham to host Bayern Munich

Tottenham Hotspur will be hosting Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich in London, in round 2 of the 2019 UEFA Champions League.

US targets two Russians over alleged attempts to sway 2018 midterm elections

The US Treasury Department took action against the actors that “attempted to influence” the elections.

Trump warns of ‘civil war’ in US if Democrats impeached him

US President Donald Trump is warning that the Democrat-driven impeachment proceedings and any move to oust him from office would spark a civil war.

Iran ready to deal with enemy plots for aggression against country: Top cmdr.

Iran’s top military commander says the country is capable to deal with any form of aggression.

Speculations fueled as whether Saudi king’s bodyguard killed over Khashoggi’s murder

New reports suggest a mysterious coincidence in the killing of the Saudi king’s bodyguard.

Syria rejects foreign interference in constitutional committee’ work: FM Muallem

Muallem says the Syrian government does not accept any foreign interference in the work of the country’s new constitutional committee.

Joining Eurasian Economic Union good opportunity for Iran’s economy: Rouhani

Iran’s President Rouhani says joining the Eurasian Economic Union will be a very good opportunity for the expansion of foreign trade ties.

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over shelling in Kashmir

The ceasefire violations by India are a threat to regional peace, Islamabad says.

Iran awards contracts to push ahead with major oil pipeline project

Iran has awarded contracts worth €48mn to push ahead with a major oil pipeline project.

US House to intensify Trump’s impeachment inquiry

The US House of Representatives in Congress plans to intensify this week the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.