
POLITICS
Owen Smith vows to block Brexit
Owen Smith has promised to try to block the triggering of formal talks over Brexit unless a new referendum is held.

Owen Smith has promised to try to block the triggering of formal talks over Brexit unless a new referendum is held.

An analyst says Turkey will benefit from cooperating with regional powers and Russia over Syria.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution says economic problems are of highest priority for the country and should be addressed urgently.

Oil prices jump after unconfirmed reports say Iran may join a push to freeze production at current levels.

Angry Bolivian miners say the government’s amendments to mining legislation undermine their rights.

Protesters force the temporary closure of the International Committee of the Red Cross HQ in the West Bank in support for a hunger-striking prisoner.

China, Japan, South Korea urge North to exercise “self-restraint” and avoid “provocation” after it test-fires ballistic missile.

An analyst says Saudi Arabia must take the blame for civilian casualties in Yemen, adding the war benefits al-Qaeda and Daesh.

Portugal briefly arrests the two sons of the Iraqi ambassador to Lisbos, prompting Baghdad to summon the envoy for consultation.

The State Department advises against "all travel" to Palestinian territory over Israeli bombardments.

Iran says the global community should prevent terrorist groups across the world from gaining access to internationally banned weapons.

Iran values its relationship with Latin American nations greatly, says the Iranian foreign minister.

Turkish and US jets bomb the Syrian border town of Jarablus in a declared operation against Daesh.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is interested in a massive project to build a canal across Nicaragua which will link the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency in 20 counties in response to multiple wildfires.

A massive 6.2-magnitude earthquake causes casualties and extensive damage in the towns of Amatrice and Accumoli.

Turkey has formally requested the US for the extradition of Fethullah Gulen who is accused of orchestrating last month’s failed coup.

The US military has denounced North Korea’s ballistic missile and vowed to defend Washington and its allies.