Lebanon Massive Forest Fires Spreading
Massive forest fires erupted in several areas across Lebanon Friday, as the Lebanese Army and Civil Defense teams were dispatched to contain the fires from spreading.
Zarif Welcomes Peace in Karabakh Region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the ongoing peace-making efforts to end hostilities in the disputed region of Karabakh as a “step toward peace”.
HRW Urges States to Vote against Saudi Bid for Seat on Rights Council
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on UN member states to vote against bids launched by Saudi Arabia for a seat on the body's Human Rights Council.
Nearly 500,000 Residents in Texas, Louisiana Left without Power
Nearly a half-million residents in Texas and Louisiana have been left without power after Hurricane Delta made landfall along the US gulf coast.
Iran, Russia Discuss Ways for Resumption of Flights
Iran’s envoy to Moscow and head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency discussed ways for the resumption of direct passenger flights between the two countries.
Iranian Deputy Urges Global Action against Unilateralism
An Iranian deputy foreign minister deplored the US regime’s lawless policies and violation of international norms, calling for global action against unilateralism and resolution of disputes through peaceful means.
Second US Presidential Debate Canceled
The second US presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump was canceled Friday.
Iraqi Airline to Hold Restricted Flights to Evacuate Nationals from Iran
The Iranian Civil Aviation Authority (CAO) issued on Thursday a certificate for Iraq’s flag carrier to conduct restricted flights from Iran to evacuate nationals.
Armenia, Azerbaijan Talk over Nagorno-Karabakh Region in Moscow
Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday held their first high-level talks after nearly two weeks of clashes over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Sheikh Meshal Appointed as Kuwait’s New Crown Prince
Kuwait’s new ruler Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday named Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Crown Prince of the Arab country.