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Iran, Syria to sign free trade agreement soon
Tehran and Damascus will sign a free trade deal in late November in Syrian capital, according to the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran. The report says, Iran will also implement trade agreements with Pakistan, Indonesia and Venezuela in the near future.
Bahrainis call for release of political prisoners after death of ex-inmate
Bahraini protesters have staged nationwide demonstrations to urge Manama to free political prisoners. The rally comes following the death of a former detainee over medical complications he sustained during imprisonment.
Israel to send envoy to US over outlawing Palestinian rights groups
An Israeli envoy will visit Washington to justify the recent decision by Tel Aviv to designate six Palestinian human rights organizations as “terrorists”.
Iran to develop oilfields near border with Iraq
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) will focus on developing oilfields near the Iraqi border. Tehran needs $11 billion to develop four oilfields which will add some 1 million barrels per day to the country’s total crude output.
Iranian, Pakistani FMs meet in Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday in Tehran.
Iran’s FM meets Turkmen counterpart
Iranian and Turkmen Foreign Ministers, Hossein Amir Abdollahian and Rashid Meredov, held talks on Tuesday ahead of Afghanistan summit in Tehran.
Lebanon judge charges dozens over deadly Beirut clashes
A Lebanese judge has charged 68 people for the recent fatal unrest in Beirut. Seven people were killed and dozens more wounded in clashes, said to be the worst street violence in years in Lebanon.
IAEA: Iran expanding uranium enrichment
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported Iran took another step to increase its enrichment activities in purifying uranium beyond 20 percent at Natanz plant. The new activity does not involve keeping the product, according to the IAEA.
Attack on Iran’s pavilion in Germany book fair foiled
An Iranian news website reports, German police, along with Frankfurt Book Fair officials, have managed to thwart an attempt by members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group to attack Iran’s pavilion.
Iran slams UN rights report as “ill-intentioned”
The secretary-general of Iran’s Human Rights Office slams a UN rapporteur’s report on Iran as biased, saying it ignores various instances of extensive progress in the area of human rights in Iran.
Afghanistan says willing to buy oil from Iran
The chairman of Afghanistan's Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), Tawakal Ahmadyar, announced the country is ready to purchase Iran’s oil.
Putin, Johnson talk Iran nuclear deal on phone
The Iran nuclear deal was among the topics discussed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a phone call on Monday, according to Kremlin.
Russia: NATO “an aggressive bloc”
NATO is "an aggressive bloc", which considers Moscow as an adversary, the Russian presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, believes.
N Korea slams France, Canada over dispatching plane near Peninsula
North Korea has denounced France and Canada for sending patrol aircraft near the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang has called the move "military provocation" endangering the security situation in the region.
Information ministry: Sudan facing military coup
Sudan is facing a full military coup, the information ministry announced on Monday. Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and several other government officials have been arrested by the military. The premier has been taken to an unknown location.
CNN: Thailand exports Millions of second-hand gloves to US
Tens of millions of dirty and soiled medical gloves, some even blood-stained, have reached the United States from Thailand during the COVID pandemic, a CNN report reveals.
Qatar frustrated with US over drone purchase request
Doha has voiced its frustration with Washington over the lack of response to a request for the purchase of advanced drones from the United States.
Ex US envoy: Washington losing war to Taliban
Former US special representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, believes Washington was losing the war to the Taliban and chose negotiations as an alternative. He says the United States “did not succeed” in building a democratic Afghanistan after two decades of war in the country.
Hollywood urges ban on use of firearms on sets following cinematographer death
Hollywood stars and crew members have called for a ban on real guns on film sets. A few days ago, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot dead by actor Alec Baldwin when he was given a prop gun loaded with live ammunition during the production of ‘Rust’.
Exiled Saudi intelligence official: MbS “psychopath” and “killer”
A former top Saudi intelligence official has called Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) a “psychopath” and a “killer”. The ex-official says MbS uses a team of mercenaries called the "Tiger Squad" to carry out extrajudicial kidnappings and killings.
Sudan govt. officials detained, PM under house arrest
Military troops have detained several Sudanese government figures early on Monday. The forces have also besieged Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok’s home and placed him under house arrest.
Poll: Biden sees sharpest popularity drop for any US leader since WW II
The approval rating of US President Joe Biden plunged in his first nine months of presidency more than any other US president since 1945, a new survey shows.
Taliban not invited to Tehran summit on Afghanistan
Iran will host a meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbours on Wednesday without the participation of the Taliban. The new rulers of Afghanistan have not been invited to the summit, according to a Taliban spokesperson.
Russia: Iran demand for US nuclear guarantee “logical and justifiable”
Tehran’s demand from Washington to guarantee the nuclear deal, signed by Iran and world powers in 2015, seems to be “logical and justifiable”, a Russian top diplomat says. Iran seeks guarantees from the US that it will not abandon the landmark agreement again.
US says ready for talks with N Korea without preconditions
US Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim has held a meeting with South Korean Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Noh Kyu-duk in Seoul.
