ENERGY
Iran discovers new gas field in Persian Gulf
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says a new gas field has been discovered close to the giant South Pars natural gas field which is shared between Iran and Qatar.
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MILITARY
‘US military lost track of $1bn worth of arms’
The Pentagon has lost track of tens of thousands of rifles, hundreds of mortar rounds and hundreds of Humvees in Iraq and Kuwait due to lousy record-keeping, Amnesty says.
TURKEY
NATO alters rules to work around Turkish veto
NATO members have agreed to approve collaborations with non-members on a case-by-case basis following member Turkey’s move to veto NATO with non-member Austria.
SOCIETY
US first couple caught in awkward moments
Hand swat incidents have been captured on camera between President Trump and his wife during their first official visit abroad.
SPORTS
Persepolis held to 0-0 draw in ACL Round of 16
Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League professional soccer club Persepolis has been held to a goalless draw against Lekhwiya of Qatar at the 2017 AFC Champions League Round of 16.
PERSIAN GULF
Qatar: Hacked website released fake emir remarks
Doha says hackers have broken into the website of its official state news agency and subsequently released ‘fake statement’ quoting the country's emir.
SOCIETY
UK mourns Manchester bombing victims
Thousands of people hold vigils for Manchester bombing victims across Britain.
ECONOMY
Key Iranian bank opens office in Rome
One of Iran’s leading private banks says it has opened an office in Europe – what could be a sign of fresh openings in the country’s international banking relations after the removal of sanctions.
MORE
Philippines willing to buy Russian arms
The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed interest in purchasing advanced Russian weaponry to combat terrorism and narcotics trade in his country.
POLITICS
Sen. Paul seeks to block $110bn Saudi arms deal
Senator Rand Paul is trying to put President Trump’s $110 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia up for a vote.
SUDAN
Sudan accuses Egypt of supporting rebels
Sudanese President Bashir accuses Egypt of backing anti-Khartoum rebels ahead of a visit to Cairo by his foreign minister aimed at easing bilateral tensions.
RUSSIA
Russia stresses Iran’s role in Syria peace efforts
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov underlines the need for the involvement of external powers, including Iran, in efforts to resolve the deadly crisis in Syria.
POLITICS
Ex-UN chief: Trump should reach out to Iran
Former UN chief Kofi Annan urges Trump to engage in talks with Iran rather than retaining his current antagonistic stance towards the country.
POLITICS
Trump hires private attorney for Russia probe
The US president has hired legal adviser Marc Kasowitz to represent him on matters related to the probe into his campaign's alleged ties to Russia.
VENEZUELA
Venezuela sets date for delayed regional elections
Electoral officials in Venezuela are scheduling long-delayed regional elections for December.
EU
Trump meets with Pope Francis in Vatican
US President Donald Trump met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, as a group of people protested against his visit near the US embassy in Rome.
POLITICS
Black Congressman addresses lynching threats
African American Congressman Al Green takes the House floor and addresses the recent threats of lynching.
KOREAS
'No reason' not to hold talks with N Korea
China says that despite North Korea's nuclear and missile tests, dialogue can be held with Pyongyang.
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