Iran FM Calls for “Collective” Efforts to End Yemen Plight

Iranian foreign minister says it is a collective responsibility to help end the ongoing nightmare in Yemen, and Iran is prepared to work with other states in resolving the crisis.

Iran Ready to Work with All Muslim States to Defend Al-Quds: Rouhani to OIC

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s preparedness to cooperate with all Muslim countries, without any preconditions, to defend Palestine and Jerusalem al-Quds.

Turkey President Calls Israel “State of Terror, Occupation”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel as “a state defined by occupation and terror” as he opened the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit on the US recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

Remains of Medieval Warrior with Arrow in Chest Found in Bulgaria

Archaeologists have found a medieval grave in Plovdiv in southern Bulgaria where one warrior was incredibly discovered with an arrow still in its chest.

Trump Decision on Jerusalem, Beginning of Israel’s Demise: Nasrallah

Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says the US president’s decision on Jerusalem al-Quds will definitely mark the beginning of the demise of Israel.

Putin Orders Withdrawal of Russian Forces from Syria

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during his visit to the Arab country.

Iran FM Warns Europe against Repeating History

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in an article in The New York Times, has warned Europe against repeating the history by siding with the US against Iran’s missile program.

Cinemas to Open in Saudi Arabia for First Time in 35 Years

Saudi Arabia has announced that public cinemas would be allowed in the kingdom and the first cinemas were likely to open in early 2018 after 35 years.

Mideast Countries Condemn Trump’s Decision on Jerusalem

US president Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli regime has set off alarm bells across the Middle East even before it was officially announced.

Lebanese PM Hariri Rescinds Resignation after Deal with Rivals

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has formally withdrawn his resignation following a consensus deal reached with rival political parties.

Turkey to Cut Ties with Israel If Jerusalem Recognized as Capital: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the US president's plan to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel is a "red line" for Muslims and could see him breaking off diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv.

“Arabs Ready for Useful Talks If Iran Changes Its Behaviour”

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary General of the Arab League, says Arab countries are prepared to hold negotiation with Iran provided that the Islamic Republic ‘changes its behaviours’.

France Urges Saudi Arabia to Stop Funding Terrorist Groups

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he will give Saudi Arabia a list of extremist organizations and ask them to cut their funding for the groups.

“Entire US within Range of New North Korean Missile”

North Korea claims the new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) it test-fired a few hours ago can reach the whole of continental United States.

Saudi Arabia Bullying Small Mideast Countries: Qatar FM

Qatar’s Foreign Minister says Lebanon is just the latest target in a Saudi campaign of intimidation that risks destabilising the Middle East.

Iran Invites Sheikh of Al-Azhar to Attend Islamic Unity Conference

The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially invited Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Sheikh of al-Azhar, to take part in the 31st International Islamic Unity Conference (IUC) due to be held in Tehran in early December.

Myanmar Leader Defeats Trump to Win Islamophobia Award

Aung San Suu Kyi, the foreign minister and de facto leader of Myanmar, has been named the 2017 International Islamophobe of the Year for her country’s atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.

Iran’s Zarif, EP Diplomat Discuss Expansion of Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Head of European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran (D-IR), Janusz Lewandowski, have exchanged views on issues of mutual interests in a meeting in Tehran.

Extremists like ISIS May Emerge in Other Regions: Iran Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria does not at all mean the group and its ideology will be eradicated forever as similar groups may still emerge in other regions.

No Need for Glowing Orbs in True Fight against Terror: Iran FM

Iranian foreign minister says real fight against terrorism, like what the Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkey, and Russia are engaged in, does not at all need any empty words or gimmicks.

Iran President Congratulates Lebanon on National Day

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to the Lebanese nation and government on the Arab country’s Independence Day, which is annually marked on November 22.

Lebanon PM Suspends Resignation upon Meeting with President Aoun

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri says he would hold off presenting his resignation as prime minister in response to a request from President Michel Aoun to allow more dialogue.

Syria’s Future Not in Hands of Foreign Powers: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rejected any foreign interference in the future of Syria, saying the Arab country’s people are the only ones who can make decision about their future.

1,100 Chinese Officials Punished for Damaging Environment

More than 1,000 officials have been held responsible and punished in China for environmental damage, as China steps up efforts to fight pollution through deterrent means.

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