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Iranian Speaker’s Advisor Hails Syrian Army Victories in Aleppo

Senior Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a message lauded the Syrian army for its recent victories in Aleppo province.

Libya’s Army Chief Meets Russian Defence Minister in Moscow

Russian sources revealed that the Libyan army chief, General Khalifa Haftar has met with Russian Defence Minister, General Sergei Shoigu in Moscow to discuss the situation in Libya and the possibilities for military cooperation.

South Korean President Offers to Resign after Corruption Scandal

The disgraced South Korean president, Park Geun-hye, has offered to resign and called on parliament to arrange her exit amid a corruption and cronyism scandal that has all but destroyed her administration.

Iran Takes Part in Asian Parliamentary Assembly in Cambodia

An Iranian parliamentary delegation is attending the 9th Plenary Session of Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) which is underway in Cambodia.

Australia’s Most Wanted Terrorist and ISIS Fighter Detained in Turkey

Melbourne-born ISIS fighter Neil Prakash, 25, has been detained in Turkey after being arrested trying to leave Syria using false identity papers.

Kuwait Cabinet Steps Down after Parliament Polls

The Kuwaiti cabinet on Monday submitted its resignation to the emir of the oil-rich Persian Gulf state following snap parliamentary polls, an official statement said.

Castro’s Revolutionary Struggles Deathless: Iran FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has attended a commemoration ceremony held in Tehran in honor of Fidel Castro, penning a memorial note in praise of Cuba’s late revolutionary leader.

Cartoon: Fidel Castro Dies after Years of Defying US

Prominent Iranian cartoonist Bozorgmehr Hosseinpour has portrayed the late leader of Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro in his latest cartoon.

Nearly 500,000 kids living under siege in Syria: UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that almost half a million kids are living in 16 besieged areas across Syria, which has been gripped by a deadly foreign-sponsored militancy for over five years.

Israeli Rabbi Allows Citizens to Burn Arabs!

Amid the raging wildfire in Haifa, a senior Israeli rabbi has permitted citizens to stop, burn, and even shoot Arab arsonists.

How Margret Thatcher Paid Millions to Keep SAS Iran Embassy Siege Secrets

The newly released Home Office file showed how the Iron Lady was made to act to avoid a court case that would threaten to expose the secrets of the SAS and allow soldiers to be sued for doing their duty.

Iran to Show Strong Reaction to ISIS’ Hilla Attack in Battlefield: IRGC General

A senior IRGC General says Tehran will show appropriate reaction to a recent deadly attack on Iranian pilgrims.

Will Post-9/11 Atmosphere Re-Engulf White House after Pompeo’s Election?

Mike Pompeo was recently declared as Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The election has raised serious questions about the future of US policies.

Iran’s President Condoles Death of Cuba’s Revolutionary Leader, Fidel Castro

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended his condolences to the Cuban government and nation as well as the Latin American people over the death of Cuba’s revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.

Erdogan Asks Putin to Stop Syrians from Striking Turkish Forces

 Ankara has spoken with Russia to probe a reported Syrian air strike that killed four Turkish soldiers on Nov. 24, the first anniversary of Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet along the border with Syria.

Iraqi Parliament Recognizes Iraqi Popular Forces as Official Force

Members of the Iraqi parliament voted on Saturday to recognize Hashd al-Shaabi or Popular Mobilisation Forces as an official force with similar rights as the regular army.

Iran’s Zarif: Castro Was Exemplary in Fight against Colonialism

Iranian foreign minister offered condolences over the death of Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary, remembering him as a unique figure in the campaign against colonialism.

J.K. Rowling Sends Harry Potter Books to Syrian Girl

Author J.K. Rowling has provided a welcome diversion for a seven-year-old girl living in the war-hit eastern Aleppo, sending her eBooks of the entire Harry Potter series.

Iran’s Leader Shows Reaction to Deadly Train Crash and ISIS Attack on Pilgrims

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei extended his condolences to the bereaved Iranian families who lost their beloved ones in the recent terrorist attack in Iraq and a train collision accident in Iran, and called on officials to probe into root causes of such incidents.

Iran, Japan Must Boost Energy Cooperation after JCPOA: Minister

The Iranian energy minister says Iran and Japan must make use of the atmosphere created after the implementation of last year’s landmark nuclear agreement between the Islamic Republic and six global powers to boost cooperation in the energy sector.

Saudi Arabia Founder’s Handwriting Shows Use of “Persian Gulf”

A piece of evidence shows that the Saudi founder referred to the Persian Gulf using its correct name, rather than the fabricated one used by certain Arab governments.

US Was behind Attack on Iraq’s Popular Forces: Statement

Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) says the US was behind a recent missile attack which wounded several commanders of popular forces in Tal Afar airport.

Saudi Prince Says He’ll Finance Israel and Arab States to Invade Russia!

A Saudi prince has threatened that if the Russian president does not come back to the negotiating table, he will finance Israel and Arab countries to invade Russia.

Top Iraqi Cleric Says He Prays for Elimination of Anti-Iran Sanctions Every Day

The prominent Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani says every dawn, in the evening prayer, he prays for elimination of the cruel sanctions against Iran.

Turkey Threatens to Let Migrant Flood into Europe Resume

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan angrily threatened on Friday to open the floodgates of migrants into Europe again, apparently in response to a move to suspend talks on Turkey’s membership in the European Union.

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