Afghan Forces Kill 33 Militants in Eastern Province
As many as 33 militants have been killed as government forces backed by fighting planes struck Taliban hideouts in parts of Afghanistan’s eastern Ghazni province over the past 24 hours, said an army statement released Tuesday.
Over 25 Million People Under Red Flag Warnings in California
More than 25 million people in California are under red flag warnings as firefighters continue to battle blazes throughout the state.
Iraq Says Certain Media Fabricating News about Karbala Protests
Iraqi officials dismissed reports of fatalities during Monday’s anti-government protests in the holy city of Karbala, saying certain media outlets have been fabricating news.
Yemen’s Ansarullah Urges Riyadh to End Aggression, Blockade
The leader of Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement warned Saudi Arabia about the consequences of its ongoing campaign of blockade and aggression against the country.
US Considers Extending Some Tariff Exclusions on Chinese Imports
The US will consider extending certain tariff exclusions on $34 billion of imports from China as the two nations work toward a trade agreement, the Office of the US Trade Representative said Monday.
Iraqi Parliament Takes Step to Meet Demands of Protesters
The Iraqi parliament has taken steps, including changing the country’s Constitution and ending official perks, in order to meet the demands of anti-government protesters and prevent growing violence in the country, a report said.
Trump’s Impeachment Vote to Be Held Thursday
Democrats in Congress, answering Republican complaints that their impeachment investigation of US President Donald Trump is being conducted in secret, plan a vote on Thursday on how to make their inquiry public, a significant new stage in the probe.
UN Says Cannot Verify Reports on Baghdadi’s Death
The spokesman for the UN Secretary-General said the intergovernmental organization “cannot personally verify the accuracy” of reports on the death of Daesh ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
State of emergency declared as California wildfires rage
Thousands of firefighters battled into the early hours Monday, losing ground to the huge blaze burning through the famed Sonoma wine region in California wildfires. Iran News covers the report by AFP. California’s governor declared a statewide emergency on Sunday as the wind-driven Kincade Fire spread to more than 34,000 acres (14,000 hectares), forcing residents […]
80% of Japanese back a female emperor
The vast majority of Japanese voters back allowing female emperor to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, a new polls shows, as the royal family struggles with a dearth of male heirs. Iran News quotes the report by AFP. The survey, conducted in the wake of last week’s enthronement proclamation ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, found 81.9 percent […]