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Security

IRGC Commander: Combat extends from Iranian cities to Washington, London

IFP Media Wire - October 14, 2022

Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami says the recent riots in the country has extended from within Iranian cities to Washington, London, Tel Aviv, Riyadh and similar capital cities.

Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 233

IFP Media Wire - October 14, 2022

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Middle East

Abdel Latif Rashid elected as new Iraqi president

IFP Media Wire - October 14, 2022

Iraqi lawmakers have elected Abdul Latif Rashid as the country’s new president, breaking a months-long political deadlock and paving the way for the formation of a new government.

Healthcare

4 more patients die from covid-19 in Iran

IFP Media Wire - October 13, 2022

The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,506 with 4 more killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

Asia

Russia’s Putin calls for unfreezing Afghan assets

IFP Media Wire - October 13, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for unfreezing Afghan assets and compensation for the harm done during years of occupation of the country by the US-led forces.

Int'l Relations

UNGA passes anti-Russia resolution on Ukrainian regions vote

IFP Media Wire - October 13, 2022

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a non-binding resolution accusing Moscow of an “attempted illegal annexation” and calling on member states to ignore the results of referendums in four east Ukrainian regions on joining Russia.

Americas

US aims to constrain Russia, maintain competitive edge over China: Security Strategy

IFP Media Wire - October 13, 2022

The US aims to constrain Russia and gain the upper hand in a competitive struggle with China, according to the new National Security Strategy, a 48-page document made public by the White House on Wednesday.

Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 232: Zelensky says Ukraine has 10% of air defenses it needs

IFP Media Wire - October 13, 2022

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Healthcare

Iran Covid death toll tops 144,500

IFP Media Wire - October 12, 2022

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran has surpassed the grim milestone of 144,500, according to the country's health ministry on Wednesday.

Americas

US restricts visas for Taliban members

IFP Media Wire - October 12, 2022

The US has put a visa restriction policy in place for members of the Taliban over the repression of women and girls in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

Middle East

Reports say Biden re-evaluating US-Saudi relationship

IFP Media Wire - October 12, 2022

US President Joe Biden has reportedly said it’s time for the United States to rethink its relationship with Saudi Arabia, while also defending his recent visit to the Arab country.

Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 231

IFP Media Wire - October 12, 2022

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Nuclear

Reuters: IAEA report shows Iran rapidly expanding enrichment

IFP Media Wire - October 11, 2022

Iran is rapidly expanding its ability to enrich uranium with advanced centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz, says Reuters citing what it calls a confidential United Nations nuclear watchdog report it saw on Monday.

Americas

Top senator proposes ‘freeze’ on US-Saudi cooperation over oil dispute

IFP Media Wire - October 11, 2022

Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has urged the US government to freeze its cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including in the military and security fields, due to Riyadh’s decision to cut oil production

Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 230: Ukraine confirms 19 died, 105 wounded in Russia’s attacks on different cities

IFP Media Wire - October 11, 2022

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 229

IFP Media Wire - October 10, 2022

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Healthcare