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South Koreans protest Trump’s $350bn demand and pressure to join war on Iran
South Koreans have taken to the streets of Seoul, demanding an end to what they call US extortion and abuse of the alliance under President Trump.
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POLITICS
IRGC: Only a ‘barbaric civilization’ names its heaviest bomb ‘Mother’
A spokesman for the IRGC says only a savage civilization would use the sacred word “mother” for its heaviest bomb.
NEWS BULLETIN
Demonstrations in Lisbon call out 'deteriorating' living conditions
Thousands of people march through the centre of Lisbon at the call of the CGTP trade union to protest against increasingly difficult living conditions.
PALESTINE
European diplomats attacked by settlers in occupied West Bank
Settlers attack a convoy of high-ranking European diplomats visiting the occupied West Bank.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia executes 5 young Shia men over trumped-up terror charges
Saudi authorities have executed five young men from Qatif region in the kingdom’s oil-rich and Shia-populated Eastern Province over trumped-up terror allegations.
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Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 17:00 GMT on October 17, 2026.
POLITICS
Iran FM urges OIC to strengthen Islamic solidarity, address common challenges
Araghchi met with Ould Cheikh Ahmed and stressed the importance of coordinated action by OIC member states in confronting common challenges and threats.
POLITICS
Azerbaijan risks fate of pre-Revolution Iran over hijab ban, MP says
A senior Iranian MP says Azerbaijan's Aliyev could share the fate of Iran's shah by banning hijab in schools.
REPORTS
Moscow hosts conference on security in Central Asia, Afghanistan
Moscow has hosted a conference on security in central Asia and Afghanistan.
REPORTS
Sana’a announces release of 159 prisoners under general amnesty
Yemen’s National Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs has announced the release of around 160 prisoners under general amnesty.
SAUDI ARABIA
Yemeni army deals severe blow to Saudi troops in Jawf as fighting intensifies
Yemeni Armed Forces have dealt a severe blow to Saudi troops as they make advances in the al-Yatama district of the country’s northern province of al-Jawf.
NEWS BULLETIN
Popular rallies in Yemen’s Raymah affirm continued support for Palestine
Popular rallies in Yemen’s Raymah governorate reaffirmed support for Palestine and readiness to confront threats to the nation and its holy sites.
FRANCE
France unrest: Police fire tear gas as protesters vow to make government ‘tremble’
French police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters during nationwide demonstrations over rising living costs and poor school conditions.
UNSCRIPTED
Ansarullah proves US weapons don’t guarantee a win
In this edition of the program we have Morteza Rahimi Zarchi with us. He is the former Iranian ambassador to Yemen.
CONVERSATIONS
Student protesters across Europe are challenging conscription, rearmament and austerity: Organizer
Student strikes spreading across Europe oppose conscription, rearmament and austerity, while demanding better education, resisting repression and strengthening European antimilitarist solidarity, says a German student organizer.
LEBANON
Hezbollah official: US, Israel seeking to foment internal strife in Lebanon
Dr. Rima Fakhry says Washington and the Tel Aviv regime have long been seeking to create an internal conflict in Lebanon, but Hezbollah has managed to resolve issues wisely and discreetly.
ECONOMY
Discover Iran: Arak, a former military fortress that evolved into a major Iranian industrial center
Founded in 1808 as a planned military fortress, the city of Arak has evolved into a major Iranian industrial center, combining a historic bazaar, distinctive Qajar architecture, natural landmarks, and diverse strategic industries.
POLITICS
Araghchi offers Iran’s assistance to end Saudi-Yemen conflict
The Iranian foreign minister told his Egyptian and Libyan counterparts that Tehran was ready to provide any assistance to halt the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
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