Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, June 9, 2018 to 0800 GMT, June 10, 2018.
Syria’s Assad interview
The Syrian president has accused the West of supporting terrorism in the war-ravaged country. Bashar al-Assad stressed that some western countries have been fanning the flames of war in Syria from the very beginning. Assad accused the US, Britain and France of staging a chemical attack in his country. He said Washington and London have violated the Syrian sovereignty and described the US and UK presence in Syria as illegal. Assad, however, said the presence of Russia and Iran in Syria is at the request of his government and that their existence in the country is legitimate. He noted that nobody should doubt that only Syrians can decide their country’s future.
Saudi crackdown
Two more women activists have been arrested as Saudi Arabia continues its heavy-handed crackdown on voices of dissent. The two are accused of expressing support for other jailed female activists and voicing anger at Saudi Arabia’s decision to imprison them. The developments came as the United Nations has accused Riyadh of misusing its anti-terror law to crush peaceful dissent in the Kingdom. The UN has urged Saudi authorities to bring the law in line with international norms and halt what it called barbaric and public executions. The world body has demanded that Saudi Arabia investigate alleged torture of detainees.
US-Canada tensions
US President Donald Trump slams Canada’s premier for announcing retaliatory trade measures against Washington, withdrawing his endorsement of the G7 summit’s final communique.
SCO summit
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is holding its 18th annual summit in China. The event was opened by Chinese President Xi Jinping in the city of Qingdao. He delivered a statement, praising the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for efforts to promote security and boost economy. The Chinese president said the SCO now stands as a new model for international cooperation. Xi also called for inclusive development and sustainable security, saying they can be achieved by enhancing mutual trust and the foundations for shared peace and security. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and security organization established in 2001. It has eight permanent members and four observers, including Iran.
Iran slams US ‘unilateralism’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned about the threat US unilateralism poses to the world. He made the comment during a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in China. The president denounced the US unilateral sanctions against Iran after pulling out of the agreement. Rouhani said the sanctions violate international law and undermine legitimate international trade. The president added that the nuclear deal is backed by a UN Security Council resolution and therefore, binding for all countries.
Putin backs Iran deal
The Russian president, in a speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, calls for the unconditional implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.
G-7 divisions
The Canadian Prime Minister's office has rejected the US President’s accusations of dishonesty over the course of the G7 summit. In a battle of Tweets, Justin Trudeau’s office spokesperson Cameron Ahmed issued a statement in response to Donald Trump. He said the premier’s critique of Trump at a G7 press conference was merely a reiteration of comments made in their own public and private meetings. The statement also emphasized Canada’s commitment to what it called the accomplishments of the G7 summit. Trump withdrew his endorsement of a joint statement at the end of the annual event, accusing Trudeau of giving false statements at his news conference.
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