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Rouhani, Khamenei accuse “enemies and foreigners” to be behind Iran protests
Iranian government claims situation has settled down, while more casualties and arrests are reported
Iranian protests reportedly calm after warnings, internet shut down
Three members of the Iranian security forces have been killed by protestors in Tehran province late Monday
US supports Iranian protesters, denouncing ‘lethal force’ against them
White House voiced support ‘to the peaceful protests against the regime’
Iranian authorities warn protesters of violence, with about 100 arrested
The country’s top three authorities made their decision based on careful studies and therefore must be implemented, says Khamenei
Al-Shabab militants kill 2 gov’t officials in southern Somalia
According to an officer who declined to be named, the militants launched an attack in Adayga village and there was an exchange of fire between the army and the militants.
Turkey says to start sending IS fighters home amid row with Europe
Over the last week, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu has several times harshly criticized European countries for inaction, vowing to repatriate IS militants, even if their citizenship has been revoked.
Trump says might attend Russia’s victory day parade next May
“It is in the middle of the political season, so I will see if I can do it, but I would love to go if I could,” Trump said.
Iran to take its fourth step to reduce JCPOA commitments
Along with the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Germany, and China, the US agreed on a long term deal with Iran on its nuclear programme for sanctions relief in 2015.
Iran threatens to target US interests if attacked
“Even if a country is not directly involved in a possible war (against Iran), but its territory is used by the enemy, we would consider that country hostile territory and treat it like an aggressor,” Shekarchi said.
US lawmakers overwhelmingly recognise Armenian genocide
Turkish president slammed resolution as ‘worthless’
US to cooperate with “like-minded nations” on 5G networks: Trump
Trump has held numerous calls with foreign leaders, including British Prime Minister Johnson in August, urging them not to let Huawei use 5G networks
ISIS Caliph ‘suicides as a coward’: US Trump confirms
“Al-Baghdadi died like a dog, the world is now a much safer place,” says US President
Trump administration officials subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry amid escalating partisan tensions
The subpoenas were issued to acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, OMB’s Associate Director of National Security Programs Michael Duffey, and State Department Counselor Ulrich Brechbuhl.
Soldiers, civilians killed as Pakistan, India engage in cross-border firing along LoC
Two Pakistani soldiers and five civilians were also injured in the clash, Asif Ghafoor, director-general of Pakistani army’s Inter-Services Public Relations, said on his official social media account.
Macron and Pope Tawadros discuss Christians’ condition in the Middle East
For his papal tour of the Coptic Orthodox Church’s parishes in Europe, he had a meeting with the French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on the conditions of the Middle East in which Christians live. Considering Egypt’s situation, the pope said that the development in the country is improving the Copts’ situation.
EU fails to fulfil a promise offering places for 50,000 refugees in Europe
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees declared that “the slow progress” of the European countries was one of the factors to obstruct the evacuation of people facing violence during the civil war.
Trump asks Erdogan for immediate ceasefire, imposes sanctions on Turkish officials
Syrian government troops enter north-eastern Syria under deal with Kurds
Turkish offensive: Trump defends retreat, Germany, France halt arms exports
‘Withdrawing support from SDF is a small price to pay for getting Turkey to relieve Trump of Syria burden,” says Fellow
UK government reaffirms commitment to leave EU on 31 October in Queen’s Speech
It also focused on boosting government spending on police, education, and health ahead of an expected snap election.
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Turkey launches Syrian invasion, Egypt, int’l community condemn
Turkey strikes Syrian-Iraqi border, cutting off Kurdish route to reinforce
Portuguese PM calls on voters to actively participate in elections
More than 10.8 million eligible voters will elect 230 members for the 14th legislature, with 21 political parties or alliance participation, a record number after the 1974 carnation revolution.
Egypt reaffirms support to Cyprus against Turkey’s ‘illegal’ drilling
On Thursday, Cyprus has strongly condemned the illegality of Turkey’s new attempt to conduct drilling operations in the south-west of the island
France to host conference for Sudan’s international creditors
The exact timing of the conference will depend on the timing of the lifting of US sanctions
Turkish, Palestinian females speak up against longstanding domestic violence
They gathered in Kadikoy neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul, repeating chants, like “Stop the murder of women!”, “Stop male violence!”, and “Do not ignore violence! Do something!”. They highlighted various harsh stories of women who have been recently murdered across the country.
Egypt condoles India for floods’ victims
At least 35 people died in rain-related incidents
Afghans go to polls to elect country’s next president
The polling opened at 7:00 am. local time (0230 GMT) and will continue uninterrupted till 3:00 pm. local time (1030 GMT) in the country’s 34 provinces, according to Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) officials. The election time is likely to be extended.
Interview: Upcoming presidential election crucial for Afghans, says gov’t chief executive
“A good election will have a good impact because somebody who becomes the president of the country, who has the backing of the people and the mandate of the people, could step on more seriously in the peace process,” says Abdullah.
China, Russia pledge to strengthen strategic cooperation
Under the current circumstances, China and Russia should continue to strengthen strategic coordination, safeguard national sovereignty and security, and oppose external interference, said Wang.
Trump administration cuts refugee cap in FY 2020 by almost half
The maximum number of refugees permitted to resettle in the United States in fiscal year 2020 is 18,000.