POLITICS
‘No state should come between Iran, Pakistan’
A senior Iranian official stresses further promotion of ties between Tehran and Islamabad.
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AFGHANISTAN
US drone kills three in eastern Afghanistan
Three people are killed in a US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan.
PERSIAN GULF
S Arabia defends Bahrain’s deadly crackdown
Saudi Arabia defends Bahrain’s deadly crackdown on the supporters of a top Shia cleric.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi, UAE block Al-Jazeera, Qatar dailies websites
The Al-Jazeera Arabic website is inaccessible in both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
SOCIETY
UK Muslim leaders report rise in hate crimes
Local Muslim leaders in Manchester have expressed concern about rising hate crimes against Muslims following the terror attack in the British city.
ENERGY
Iran signs first major post-election oil deal
Iran has signed an agreement with a Spanish-Iranian consortium over the production of corrosion resistant pipes used in the oil industry.
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3 policemen killed in Kenya bomb blast
A bomb blast in Kenya’s eastern border with Somalia has left three police officers dead and two others injured.
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Bombs rock bus station in Indonesian capital
Two bombs explode near a bus station in eastern Jakarta, leaving a police officer and a suspected bomber dead.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahraini clerics declare national mourning
Bahraini clerics have announced an open-ended national mourning in support of Sheikh Isa Qassim and to honor Diraz victims.
SAUDI ARABIA
'Riyadh erasing cultural heritage in Shia town'
UN experts slam Riyadh over razing an old part of a Shia Muslim-majority town in eastern Saudi Arabia.
POLITICS
Iran, Turkey eyeing new chapter in ties
The Iranian and Turkish presidents highlight further promotion of bilateral ties.
GERMANY
German lawmakers cancel Turkey visit
A German parliamentary group cancels a scheduled visit to Turkey.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump arrives in Brussels for first NATO, EU talks
US President Donald Trump arrived in Brussels on Wednesday ahead of his first talks with NATO and European Union leaders.
INTERVIEWS
'US influence won't let UN act on Yemen war'
A peace activist says due to Washington's influence the United Nations is unable to move from statements to action regarding the war on Yemen.
POLITICS
Iran: Trump’s claims outdated, delusional
Iran says the US president’s claims against Tehran are nothing but outdated propaganda.
TURKEY
'Turkey has seized 879 firms since failed coup'
Turkish authorities have seized or appointed an administrator to 879 firms worth about $11.32 billion in assets since the 2016 coup attempt.
INDIA
Caste violence kills 1, injures dozens in India
Police rushed forces to a north Indian town and arrested dozens of people to stop clashes there.
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