RUSSIA
Russian MP slams UK nuclear strike threat
A Russian lawmaker says the British defense chief’s comments about a preemptive nuclear strike against “enemies” deserve a “tough response.”
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POLITICS
‘Not extending Iran bans relief will be US violation’
Iran’s top nuclear official says the US will be “explicitly” violating a multilateral nuclear deal with Iran if it refuses to extend sanctions relief for Iran on May 19.
PALESTINE
Bibi ‘won’t receive German FM if he meets NGOs’
The Israeli PM gives an “ultimatum” to the visiting German foreign minister over his plans to meet with pro-Palestine NGOs.
SOCIETY
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Mab’ath
The occasion marks the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as Allah’s final messenger.
MILITARY
Russia supplying weapons to Taliban: US
The commander of US forces in Afghanistan says Russia is arming the Taliban, an issue that Pentagon chief James Mattis says needs a response.
MILITARY
US sends nuclear sub to Korean Peninsula
Washington has dispatched a nuclear submarine to South Korea amid escalating tensions with the North.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Iran rejects MKO allegations about nuclear site
A senior Iranian official has dismissed the latest allegations by MKO terrorist group that Tehran is seeking to develop a nuclear military site.
MILITARY
UK talks of nukes ‘as a first strike’
British Prime Minister Theresa May will use nuclear weapons “as a first strike” against UK’s enemies, even if the country is not directly attacked, says Defense Secretary Michael Fallon.
POLITICS
‘Time to shift from imposition paradigm to dialog’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the time has come to shift from the paradigm of imposition to the paradigm of dialogue.
POLITICS
Warning over White House 'corporate takeover'
A liberal nonprofit consumer advocacy group in the US is warning about the extraordinary grant of power to corporate businesses in President Donald Trump's administration.
POLITICS
Obama reappears, avoids Trump
Former US President Barack Obama reappears in public for the first time since Donald Trump’s grip to power.
YEMEN
Help Yemenis, don’t arm aggressors: Oxfam
International aid agencies have called for life-saving assistance to help millions of Yemeni civilians facing starvation and disease.
POLITICS
May’s snap vote meant to ‘crush dissent’
British Prime Minister Theresa May recently called for snap elections in an effort to avoid “possible criminal prosecutions.”
FOREIGN POLICY
UN must impose new sanctions on N Korea: US
US President Donald Trump has said the United Nations Security Council must impose new sanctions on North Korea.
CHINA
'China to launch first home-built aircraft carrier'
China is set to launch its first home-built aircraft carrier after more than two years, reports say.
ECONOMY
Iran launches national fiber optic connectivity plan
Iran has launched an ambitious project to connect houses to a nationwide fiber optic network.
FOREIGN POLICY
US imposes fresh sanctions on Syrian officials
The US Treasury issues "sweeping sanctions" against Syrian officials over a suspected chemical attack early this month.
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Iran deputy FM, IAEA chief meet in Vienna
A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic has lived up to its commitments under the JCPOA.
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