NEWS BULLETIN
Palestinians launch ‘Olive 2026’ campaign to support farmers facing Israeli attacks in West Bank
A central event for the national olive harvest campaign under the name "Olive 2026" was launched west of Bethlehem.
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REPORTS
India’s foreign exchange reserves fall amid US-Israeli war on Iran
India's foreign exchange reserves have fallen by nearly $60bn in five weeks, as the country’s Reserve Bank intervenes to contain pressure on the Rupee.
DEFENSE
Violating supertanker erupts in flames off Hormuz as IRGC says Iran’s control will endure
A super oil tanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude has erupted in flames after striking a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, as the IRGC vows Iran’s control over the strategic waterway will endure for as long as Tehran decides.
REPORTS
Yemen strikes Saudi-backed camp in Shabwa in response to Riyadh’s aggression
Yemen’s targeting of Saudi-backed Al-Alam camp in the Shabwa marks a significant development amid tensions between Sana’a and Riyadh.
POLITICS
US has no option but to meet Iran’s seven conditions: Qalibaf
Iran’s Qalibaf says the US must meet Iran’s conditions if it really wants an end to the war.
POLITICS
Pezeshkian: US must lift sanctions, threats before any talks as Iran distrusts Washington
President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian nation no longer trusts the US as it attacked the country two times amid talks.
FRANCE
France extends curfews, threatens ‘massive’ police deployment ahead of protests
France has imposed new overnight curfews in Paris and threatened a “massive” police deployment ahead of Saturday’s planned demonstrations.
REPORTS
Pakistan-Iran trade suspension raises economic concerns
Pakistan’s suspension of commercial trade through border crossings with Iran has raised concerns among traders and businesses.
MIDEASTREAM
Zionist Israel’s illusion of change
As Zionist Israel approaches a decisive election, Netanyahu fights to preserve his political survival while Gadi Eisenkot markets himself as the alternative.
POLITICS
Iran’s national security chief says not a single particle of enriched uranium will go out
Iran’s top security official says all enriched nuclear material will remain inside the country.
DEFENSE
Iran warns of stronger retaliation to any new aggression as Army expands drone production
Iran’s top military commander has warned that any renewed attack would trigger a stronger response.
SPORTS
Iran collects 38 medals, including 10 golds, in first two days of 2026 Asian Para Games
Iran captured 38 medals, including 10 golds, across multiple disciplines in the opening days of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, led by strong performances in para athletics, taekwondo and swimming.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on October 20, 2026.
POLITICS
University of Tehran to open branch in Iraq offering 14 academic programs: Minister
Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology says a branch of the University of Tehran will soon begin operating in Iraq.
NEWS BULLETIN
Gaza Civil Defense crews search rubble for remains of those killed in Israeli genocide
Three years on, Gaza's missing are still under the rubble.
NEWS BULLETIN
Truckers’ protest in southern Italy disrupts supplies, hits fuel stations and supermarkets
Truckers’ protest in southern Italy disrupts supplies, hits fuel stations and supermarkets
IRAN FIRST
Iran develops graphene-based lead-acid batteries using nanotechnology
The batteries could be used in critical infrastructure, including electricity grids, telecommunications networks, power plants and industrial facilities.
DEFENSE
Iran’s Navy spots burning violating tanker in prohibited Hormuz corridor
The Iranian Army’s Navy identified a violating tanker that caught fire in a prohibited zone within the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz.
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