MILITARY
Pentagon: US will defend South Korea
A top American general has said that the United States will defend its close ally South Korea amid heightening tensions between the South and North Korea.
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ECONOMY
Iran-Russia barter plans face big hurdles
A planned barter arrangement between Iran and Russia is proving harder than anticipated, with an Iranian official saying he didn’t know when major shipments would begin.
HUMAN RIGHTS
‘US police shot black teen in back’
An African American teenager shot dead by white police officers in the US city of St. Louis this week died from a gunshot wound in the back, an autopsy report shows.
POLITICS
Leader raps moves to divide Muslims
Ayatollah Khamenei hits out at those who distort realities and sow discord among Muslims.
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Saudi jets bombard areas across Yemen
Saudi fighter jets have carried out fresh rounds of airstrikes against various regions across crisis-stricken Yemen.
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Powerful Typhoon kills 7 in Philippines
At least seven people are killed in a powerful typhoon that hit the Philippines and triggered landslides there.
POLITICS
‘Israel plans to bomb Iran blocked’
The former Israeli minister of military affairs says Israel had separate plans to bomb Iran.
POLITICS
"Corbyn to reject Queen’s adviser role"
Sources say UK politician Jeremy Corbyn will not join Queen advisers body if he becomes Labour party leader.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Judge orders Obama to free children
A federal judge once again called on the Obama administration to promptly release children held at family detention facilities.
EGYPT
17k need to leave Gaza urgently: Hamas
Hamas says some 17,000 Palestinians need to urgently leave the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip.
ENERGY
Iran’s LPG exports returning to normal
Iran’s LPG exports, mostly to China, are returning to pre-sanction levels of more than 4 million metric tons a year, new figures show.
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Thai bombing probe leads to new suspect
Thailand’s police are seeking a new suspect in relation to the recent terrorist bombing in Bangkok.
HUMAN RIGHTS
UK seeking to tighten law on strikes
New reports say the UK government is seeking to impose more restrictions on striking unions.
DEFENSE
Iran unveils 500 km range missile
Iran unveils a new solid-fuel precision-guided missile, named Fateh 313.
POLITICS
Iran raps ‘unfounded’ US military threat
Iran dismisses as baseless the US president’s threatening Tehran with military action.
INTERVIEWS
‘US using South Korea as chess piece’
The US has artificially created South Korea and is using the country as a chess piece to serve Washington’s interests, an analyst says.
PALESTINE
Israeli forces clash with Palestinians
At least four people have been injured as Israeli forces clash with a group of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank town of Kafr Qaddum.
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Uruguay to try 26 for prison torture
Uruguayan prosecutors plan to try 26 people linked to a youth detention center for their role in the "torture" of four youths in a prison beating incident.
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