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UK MPs facing ‘out of control’ online hate

The UK Justice Secretary says online hate poses ‘out of control’ threat against the country’s parliamentarians. Dominic Raab’s comments follow the recent stabbing to death of a British lawmaker.

NATO chief raises the alarm over ‘Rise of China’

NATO secretary-general says countering ‘the security threats’ from the rise of China will be an important part of the alliance’s future rationale. Jens Stoltenberg has predicted Beijing rising will impact NATO’s security.

Several injured in Kuwait oil refinery fire

A massive fire broke out Monday at an oil refinery in Kuwait. The blaze has wounded several workers. Export operations were not affected.

EU optimistic about fresh round of Iran nuclear talks

The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has declined to confirm if the EU and Iranian diplomats would meet in Brussels on Thursday over reviving the nuclear negotiations. But, the top diplomat says he hopes a meeting would be held soon.

Belarus expels French envoy

France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country upon an order by officials in Minsk, the French embassy in Belarus announced. Paris did not say what was behind the decision.

Report: Newcastle new chief involved in Saudi “anti-corruption” campaign

Newcastle new chairman has been involved in the transfer of assets on behalf of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) during the kingdom purge in 2017, according to newly revealed court documents.

Britons think Johnson’s promises to ‘level up’ not sincere

Nearly a quarter (28 per cent) of UK voters believe Prime Minister Boris Johnson is sincere in his professed aim of spreading prosperity to disadvantaged corners of the UK, a new poll shows. Britons agree that “levelling up” should be a top priority for the UK government.

US says 2021 Ransomware attacks cost victims $590mn

The Unites States has announced victims of Ransomware attacks have paid more than half a billion dollars to the perpetrators in the first six months of 2021.

Assad: Afghanistan exit shows US, allies declining role

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan points to the decreasing role of Washington and its allies in the region.

China: US, Canada threatening peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

The Chinese military has lashed out at the United States and Canada for sending warships through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing says the North American nations were threatening peace and stability in the region.

Israeli commander: Hezbollah to launch 2,500 missiles a day in war

An Israeli military commander believes Hezbollah can fire at least 2,500 rockets towards Israel each day in case of a war. He, meanwhile, stresses Tel Aviv does not want a war with Hezbollah.

UN: Syrian govt., opposition agree to begin drafting constitution

The Syrian government and opposition groups have agreed to start drafting a new constitution, the United Nations (UN) says. The drafting committee is comprised of 45 members from the Syrian government, opposition, and civil societies.

Pentagon: Army suicide fatalities outnumber Covid victims

A Pentagon report reveals the number of the army staff died from suicide in the second quarter of 2021 is higher than that of the Coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.

Turkey says in talks with US on purchase of F-16s

The United States has offered selling F-16 aircraft to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 programme, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. Ankara was kicked out of the program after acquiring Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

Sudanese call for dissolution of transitional government

Thousands of people staged a mass rally on the streets of Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Saturday, demanding the dissolution of the transitional civilian-military government. The demonstrators urged the military to take power.

Venezuela govt. halts negotiations with opposition

The Venezuelan government has suspended talks with Washington-backed opposition in Mexico City. It comes following the extradition of a Venezuelan envoy to the United States on Saturday.

US wasted millions of doses of Covid vaccine

The United States is throwing out millions of coronavirus vaccines, government data shows. It comes as poor countries are facing serious shortages of vaccine to counter the deadly pandemic.

UK to ramp up security for MPs following murder of lawmaker

British lawmakers will be offered beefed-up security in their constituencies in the wake of the fatal stabbing to death of MP Sir David Amess. The measures could include a regular police presence at weekly surgeries.

China tests ‘nuclear capable hypersonic missile’

China’s military carried out its first-ever test of a “nuclear capable hypersonic missile” in August, a report has revealed. The space capability has reportedly surprised the US intelligence.

Report: Israel establishes secret center to survey Iran nuclear activities

The Israeli military has launched a 'highly secret' intelligence and analysis center to monitor Iran's nuclear capabilities, according to a report. Tehran has warned of crushing response to any Tel Aviv military adventurism.

Macron decries ‘inexcusable’ 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris

Emmanuel Macron has condemned the brutal killing of several dozens of Algerians by Paris police during a protest six decades ago. But the French leader stopped short of issuing a formal apology for the bloody incident.

EU diplomat says Iran plans to resume nuclear talks but “not yet ready”

A top European Union (EU) diplomat believes Iran has decided to resume nuclear talks to revive the 2015 landmark agreement but is “not yet ready” to come back to the negotiation table. Tehran has stated it’s ready to restart dialogues but not under western pressure. The Iranian government has called for the practical moves and the lifting of all sanctions.

Several American missionaries kidnapped in Haiti

A group of 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have been kidnapped by gang members in Haiti, a country said to be half-governed by the gang groups.

Taliban vows tightened security at mosques after bloody bombings

The Taliban has vowed security at Shia mosques will be tightened following the Friday deadly bomb blast at a mosque in Kandahar, one week after a similar explosion in Kunduz. Daesh terror group has claimed responsibility for two bombings at Afghan mosques which killed tens of Afghans during Friday prayers.

Damascus: Israel assassinates ex-Syrian lawmaker

Israel has reportedly assassinated a former Syrian MP by gunfire in the Golan Heights. Midhat al-Saleh had spent 12 years in an Israeli jail.

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