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Russian soldier killed in Daesh attack near Syria’s Palmyra
Russia says one of its servicemen has been killed in an attack by Takfiri Daesh terrorists in central Syria. The Russian Defense Ministry said in a…
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Middle East
Suspected US drone launch two attacks in Yemen: Reports
Suspected US drones have carried out two more attacks in Yemen, according to residents and security sources. Residents said suspected US drones fired missiles at the…
Africa
Eight killed, 28 injured in Zambia crush
A human crush at a religious function in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, has left at least eight people dead and 28 others injured. The incident took place…
Europe
Germany sees surge in number of extremists traveling to Iraq, Syria
German media have reported a surge in the number of homegrown extremists who have traveled to conflict zones in the Middle East. According to the German…
USA
7 in 10 Americans say US national identity fading away: Poll
The majority of American people think that the US is losing its national identity, a new poll has found, revealing a cultural division that runs deeper…
Europe
German chancellery says Nazi remarks by Turkey ‘unacceptable’
The German Chancellery has described as “absolutely unacceptable” recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan comparing German authorities to Nazis for banning Turkish officials from…
Middle East
Iran retailers feel cornered by foreign brands
Small shops, department stores and supermarkets in Iran are feeling the heat from big retailers in neighboring countries and beyond menacingly making their presence felt at…
Middle East
Iran’s show of national might disappoints enemies: Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iranians should put their national strength on display to discourage enemies from carrying out any act…
Middle East
Bahrain playing blame game to justify own failure: Iran
Tehran has dismissed as baseless the Manama regime’s latest claims that it is attempting to destabilize the kingdom, saying Bahraini rulers are playing a “blame game”…
Asiia-Pacific
China will not tolerate Taiwan independence bid: PM Li
China has once again ruled out the notion of independence for Taiwan, saying it will not tolerate any form of activity which attempts to separate the…
Europe
Israeli premier to meet Russian leader for talks on Iran’s Syria role
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been busy lobbying the United States and its allies against Iran, is reportedly set to visit Russia for discussions…
Middle East
200k civilians displaced since Mosul operation started: IOM
A high-profile NGO says more than 200,000 civilians have been displaced since the onset of the operation to liberate the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from…