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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.

US, Taiwan discuss UN attendance ahead of Xi speech

The US and Taiwanese officials have discussed how the island can "meaningfully" participate at the United Nations (UN) on Friday. The talks came just days ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech at the UN on Monday to mark the 50th anniversary of the People’s Republic taking China’s seat at the global body.

Hungarian PM: US, EU meddling in upcoming vote

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused the US and the EU of trying to meddle in the country’s politics by backing the opposition seeking to replace him. Budapest preparing for a parliamentary election in April next year.

UN warns of catastrophe and loss of life in Myanmar

Myanmar could be on the eve of a human rights catastrophe and loss of life, the United Nations (UN) has warned. The warning comes amid reports the military junta is deploying tens of thousands of forces and heavy weapons to northern Myanmar.

IAEA chief calls meeting Iran’s FM “very important”

The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed hope to meet with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian “soon”, describing it as “very important”.

Kyrgyzstan rejects idea of US military center in the country

Kyrgyzstan will not host a US military base on its soil, President Sadyr Japarov says. Bishkek has announced such a move would place the central Asian country in a "cat and mouse" game with world powers. Earlier, Uzbekistan had opposed the US military deployment in the country.

Gunmen free hundreds of inmates in Nigeria

Gunmen have stormed a prison in southwestern Nigeria, releasing more than 800 prisoners, according to an official source. At least 260 of the escapees have been rearrested.

Russia, China navies hold joint patrol in Pacific

Russian and Chinese warships have conducted the first ever joint patrol in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, Moscow and Beijing confirm.

Turkey begins procedure to purchase F-16s from US

Ankara has begun the procedure to Acquire F-16 fighter jets from the United States as compensation for being dropped from F-35 program, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar says. The deal was announced by Turkish President Receb Tayyip Erdogan, but Washington has yet to confirm it.

Russia says NATO plans in Afghanistan ‘catastrophe’

NATO’s plans in Afghanistan resulted in a catastrophe that the international community must deal with its consequences, the Russian defense minister says.

Pakistan: No deal on US use of airspace for Afghanistan missions

Pakistan has denied a report on an agreement for the use of its airspace by the United States for military and intelligence operations in neighboring Afghanistan. Washington currently holds over-the-horizon operations from its bases in Middle Eastern countries.

US agencies review Biden’s handling of Afghanistan exit

Several US agencies have launched investigations into President Joe Biden administration’s handling of the US troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a report. Inspectors general from Homeland Security, Pentagon, departments of State, Health and Human Services, and USAID are involved in the probe.

US, European envoys soon to be expelled from Turkey

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has instructed the foreign ministry to declare ambassadors from 10 countries, including the US, France and Germany, "persona non grata". The envoys had called for the release of a detained Turkish businessman. The move means the diplomats are now just one step from expulsion.

US says senior al Qaeda leader killed in Syria

The United States has announced a senior al Qaeda leader was killed in an air raid in the Syrian province of Raqqa. Washington claims its military operations against al Qaeda in Syria have increased in the recent months. Damascus wants all US troops out of Syria.

Poll shows just 37% approve Biden performance

A new survey shows only 37 percent of Americans approve of the job US President Joe Biden is doing, alongside a significant drop in support among independent voters.

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