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Here are Press TV's latest top stories, 1600 GMT on December 19, 2025.
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INDIA
Indian leather industry eyes Russian, African markets amid US tariffs
India is among the Asian countries hit hard by the United States’ steep tariffs, with the measures taking a toll on Indian exports.
POLITICS
Lavrov urges IAEA chief to adhere to neutrality, objectivity towards Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called on IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to maintain impartial and professional assessments of Iran’s nuclear program.
PALESTINE
7 Palestinians killed after Israel strikes Gaza school
Israeli shelling struck a school in Gaza City on Friday, killing at least seven Palestinians and injuring others, including children.
DEFENSE
US Navy test launches replication of Iranian drone Shahed-136
The US Navy has carried out a test launch of a replica of Iran’s Shahed-136 loitering munition, a move widely seen as a tacit recognition of Tehran’s lead in the design and deployment of attack drones.
POLITICS
Iran slams Canada’s sanctions as ‘baseless’ and ‘meddlesome’
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official denounces Canada’s fresh sanctions on the country’s officials.
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Bangladesh deploys security forces as protests grow over killing of student leader
Violent protesters in Bangladesh demand arrest of student leader's killers.
RUSSIA
Putin: Ukraine ceasefire hinges on West, Kiev
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has stressed that the success of talks aimed to end the war in Ukraine hinges on the West and Kiev.
PALESTINE
Over 1,000 patients have died awaiting evacuation from Gaza since July 2024: WHO
The WHO has previously estimated that more than 16,500 patients still need treatment outside of Gaza.
POLITICS
‘Profound moral aberration’: Iran slams US sanctions on ICC judges
Iran says the US most blatant and brutal form of impunity for genocidal war criminals represents a profound moral aberration.
PALESTINE
Egypt’s gas deal funnels $35bn to Israeli coffers
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves a $34.7-billion natural gas deal with Egypt, claiming that the export agreement meets Israel’s “vital” needs.
YEMEN
Yemen rallies against Qur'an desecration as tens of thousands march in Sa’ada
Yemenis have strongly slammed Qur'an desecration in the United States.
FOREIGN POLICY
‘Grotesque colonial fantasy’: Venezuela's UN envoy hits back at Trump over oil remarks
The Venezuelan ambassador to the UN condemns US President Donald Trump’s claims about the ownership of Venezuela’s territory and resources.
IN-DEPTH
Farmers say EU leaders ‘don’t care’ about real problems
Farmers protested outside the European Parliament, expressing frustration over EU leaders' focus on global issues like a multi-billion euro support package for Ukraine, while neglecting domestic problems.
DEFENSE
Iran unveils advanced simulator covering 300 civilian, military ships
Iran has developed a domestically built command bridge simulator capable of replicating operations for 300 different civilian and military vessels.
NEWS HEADLINES
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on December 19, 2025.
REPORTS
International Migrants Day: Protest in Paris against racism, state policies
On International Migrants Day, protesters filled the streets of Paris, accusing the French state of fueling inequality, targeting Muslims, and criminalizing migrants.
POLITICS
Israeli violations against Syria pose ‘direct threat’ to regional security: Iran
The Iranian UN ambassador warns that Israel’s occupation of Syrian territory and acts of aggression against the Arab country endanger peace and security in West Asia.
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