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Reports and views published in the Media Wire section have been retrieved from other news agencies and websites, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. The IFP may change the headlines of the reports in a bid to make them compatible with its own style of covering Iran News, and does not make any changes to the content. The source and URL of all reports and news stories are mentioned at the bottom of each article.

Beijing says Washington, allies exaggerating China threat

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the US and some of its allies are hyping up the danger purportedly posed by Beijing. The official also blasted a security pact between the United States, Australia, India and Japan, saying it aims to confront China.

Trump attacks Biden for ‘humiliating, destroying US’

Former US President Donald Trump has strongly blasted the administration of Joe Biden over “two national crises, Afghanistan withdrawal and migrant crisis”. Trump says the United States is "a Nation humiliated like never before” and "is being destroyed".

Syria: Turkey supporting terrorists in Idlib

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, in his address to the UN General Assembly on Monday, accused Turkey of continuing to support and protect terrorist groups in the Syrian province of Idlib.

Beirut blast investigation halted for second time

A probe into the deadly explosion at Beirut port, two years ago, has been suspended for a second time after a former senior official asked for dismissing of the chief investigator from the controversial case.

UK army on standby over fuel crisis

The British military is prepared to intervener to ease tension over the lack of lorries and drivers which ghas resulted in fuel supply shortages across the UK.

ICC says to focus on Taliban, Daesh war crimes; ignoring US’s

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking approval to continue investigation into quote crimes against humanity committed by the Taliban and Daesh in Afghanistan, while US actions will be out of the new probe.

Seoul says North Korea launches ‘unidentified projectile’

South Korea says its Northern neighbor fired an “unidentified projectile” into the East Sea on Tuesday. It comes hours after the United States announced its readiness to meet with the Pyongyang leaders without preconditions.

Taiwan seeking weapons against China

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Monday the island needs to develop its missile capability to counter China’s possible threats. China regards Taiwan as its territory and has repeatedly warned against any move that could violate its sovereignty.

Belarus says jointly with Russia to respond to NATO drills

Belarusian President warns of a joint response by Misnk and Moscow to Kiev’s military exercises with the U.S. and NATO countries near Belarusian borders.

Officials: Fourth round of Iran-Saudi talks held in Iraq

New round of negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia took place in Baghdad last week, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press. The two neighbors have had three rounds of dialogue so far in order to ease tensions on several issues.

WHO to re-launch inquiry into coronavirus origins

The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to revive its stalled investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 with a fresh probe team.

Report: US plotted abducting or assassinating Assange

Several high-ranking officials within the CIA and the administration of former US President Donald Trump had plotted to kidnap or kill WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a new report reveals.

Macron hit by egg at Lyon’s trade fair

French President Emmanuel Macron was targeted by an egg thrown on Monday during a visit to a trade fair in the southern city of Lyon. Macron has faced harsh criticism over handling the Covid pandemic and his economic policies in recent months.

China’s Xi sends congratulatory letter to Taiwan leader

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected leader of Taiwan's main opposition party. Xi has also described the situation between China and Taiwan as “grim” and "complex".

Syria welcomes closer relations between Iran, Arab countries

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has said Damascus hails measures to improve ties between Iran and Arab nations.

South Korea calls for restoring communication lines with North

South Korea on Sunday urged North Korea to restore the hotline between the two countries, after Pyongyang proposed an offer for an inter-Korean summit.

Johnson mulls using UK army to deliver fuel

British army soldiers could be drafted in to drive fuel to petrol stations across the United Kingdom in line with an emergency plan considered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The U.K. has faced a fuel crisis driven by a shortfall of about 100,000 licensed lorry drivers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and post-Brexit issues.

Israeli PM meets Persian Gulf top diplomats

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has met the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain’s top diplomats for the first time since taking office in June.

Tunisians call for president resignation

Thousands of protesters have rallied in Tunisia capital –Tunis- to express anger over President Kais Saied's ‘power grab’, calling on him to resign.

Turkey says intends to buy more S-400, likely to infuriate US

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Ankara is considering buying a second batch of Russian missile system despite strong objections by the United States and its other NATO allies.

‘Bennett disagrees with Biden on Iran, consulate for Palestine, settlements’

Reports say Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has recently said he pushed back against US President Joe Biden on Iran’s nuclear program, the reopening of the US consulate in East Jerusalem to handle Palestinian issues, and Israeli settlement building.

Taliban claims soon to be recognized by world

Taliban Spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid has claimed that the world will soon recognize the group.

Russian official: US no longer ‘global hegemon’

The recent developments in Afghanistan show that the US is no longer capable of playing the role of the global hegemon, a Russian official says.

Social Democrats win German election, eyes on coalition talks

Preliminary results of the German election show a victory for the centre-left Social Democrats that edged out outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel’s centre-right Union bloc by little more than 1 percent.

Taliban urges airlines to resume Afghan flights

The Taliban asked international airlines on Sunday to resume flights to Afghanistan. This as Kabul airport was damaged in the evacuation of thousands of foreign troops and civilians in August.

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