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Saudi Aramco seeks $1bn in loans after attacks: Report

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco is asking banks for $1 billion in new loans after attacks on oil facilities.

Iran nuclear deal parties committed to saving deal, says EU, but talks of ‘increasing’ difficulties

The remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal are committed to preserving the pact though it is “increasingly difficult,” the EU says.

Iran building major power plant in Syria’s Latakia: Minister

An Iranian contractor is building a 540-MW power plant in Syria’s Latakia, says Iran’s energy minister.

US sanctions China over Iran oil purchase

The Unites States has imposed new sanctions on Chinese firms and individuals over violation the US illegal sanctions on Iran.

Israeli forces detain Palestinian minister of Jerusalem al-Quds affairs

Israeli military forces have arrested the Palestinian Minister for Jerusalem al-Quds Affairs Fadi al-Hadami in the occupied West Bank.

MPs return to debate Brexit after bombshell court ruling

As the UK parliament has reconvened after prorogation ruled unlawful and the Brexit debate has reopened, John Ross talks to PressTV about Brexit.

Algeria court sentences Bouteflika brother to 15 years

Said Bouteflika went on trial alongside two former intelligence chiefs and a political party head.

President Rouhani to unveil details of Hormuz Peace Initiative at UN within hours

Rouhani is to deliver a speech at the 74th United Nations General Assembly session within hours.

Geoffrey Cox: “This Parliament is a disgrace”

The UK Parliament has reconvened on Wednesday and Boris Johnson’s government refuses to apologise for breaking the law.

What are UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s options?

Iran, Russia ditch dollar; Turkey also on board

Iran and Russia have ditched the dollar and are now carrying out all their transactions in national currencies, Iran’s Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati says.

PM effectively held ‘hostage’ by a hostile Parliament

As Boris Johnson rushed back from New York to deal with the fallout of the Supreme Court’s ruling, his opponents double down on dealing him a mortal blow.

Putin ‘supports dialog between Venezuela government, opposition’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country supports dialog between the Venezuelan government and opposition.

Trump’s response to Saudi oil strikes sparks controversy

Many in the US believe Trump is making Washington subservient to the royals in Riyadh.

Corbyn says would force PM Johnson to resign if no-deal Brexit averted

UK Labour Party leader Corbyn says it would be appropriate to trigger a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Johnson after a no-deal Brexit is averted.

Eyes on Iran to open Mideast’s largest flare gas plant

Iran is on track to open the Middle East’s largest refinery around March 2020 to process gas flared at oil and gas production sites, Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says.

Two million Yemeni children out of school: UNICEF

The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) estimates that two million children are out of school in Yemen, which is under a bloody bombing campaign and inhumane siege by the Saudi-led coalition.

2019 European Volleyball C’Ship: France 3-0 Italy

To volleyball news, France have secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2019 European Volleyball Championship after defeating Italy in straight sets.

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A group of young artists in the Iraqi city of Mosul have participated in a project called “The Art of My Life” to create images of Mosul’s historical landmarks.

US minority students concentrated in high-poverty schools: Study

Segregation in US public education has concentrated black and Hispanic children into high-poverty schools with few resources, a study shows.

Spanish police arrest 9 suspected of plotting attacks in Catalonia

Spanish Police have arrested 9 people across Catalonia on suspicion of plotting to carry out attacks on the second anniversary of the October 1 referendum.

La Liga: Barcelona 2-1 Villarreal

Over football news, La Liga defending champions Barcelona are back to their winning ways after edging past Villarreal 2-1 at Camp Nou.

Bomb blast hits police bus in southern Turkey, 5 injured

A roadside bomb targets a police bus in the southern Turkish province of Adana, leaving five people injured.

Beijing hits back at Trump over China-bashing at UN

China says it does not intend to play “the Game of Thrones on the world stage” with the United States but warns against making threats.

China’s Xi declares new $63bn Beijing airport open for operation

Beijing’s new multi-billion dollar airport, Daxing International, is formally declared open by President Xi Jinping.