Pakistan Foreign Minister Offers Taliban Talks
An Afghan Taliban political team arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, as part of efforts to help launch peace talks between Kabul and the group.
Syria in Blackout due to Terrorist Attack
An explosion caused by a “terrorist attack” against a major gas pipeline in Syria has caused a temporary countrywide blackout.
Iran: NATO Smuggling Narcotics Made in Afghanistan
Anti-Narcotics Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni said on Monday that NATO planes are smuggling narcotics produced in Afghanistan.
British Quarantine Rule France Schedule Soon
The authorities in France will in coming days reciprocate British decision to impose a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from France.
New Zealand Killer Preparing for Mosques Attacks Long Ago: Court
The Australian man who killed 51 people at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019 meticulously planned his shooting rampage to maximize casualties.
Israeli Warplanes Countinue Raids on Gaza
Israeli warplanes carried out more air raids on the Gaza Strip early on Monday.
Syrian Government, Opposition Groups Meet to Discuss New Constitution
Syrian government and opposition delegations were resuming meetings Monday in Geneva to discuss a possible new constitution.
Russian Army Forum Comes with $15.5b Worth Contracts
The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to sign 39 contracts worth a total of 1.2 trillion rubles ($15.5 billion) at the Army-2020 military forum.
Iran Repairing Russian Helicopters
Iran has received certification for repairing Russian helicopters from the manufacturers, an official said, unveiling plans to turn Iran into a regional hub in the maintenance of choppers made in the Eastern Bloc.
Biden Says He’d Follow Health Advisors Advice
Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.