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 […]
Iran: US Account of Baghdadi Death not that worthy
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the fuss over the purported killing of ISIS ringleader as part of the US president’s attempts for re-election, saying the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi would not put an end to the ISIL or ISISterrorist group and its ideology. “The Americans themselves have claimed and even confessed […]
Trump Suggestion of Taking Syrian Oil Draws Rebukes
TEHRAN (Iran News) – US President Donald Trump’s suggestion on Sunday that Exxon Mobil or another US oil company operate Syrian oil fields drew rebukes from legal and energy experts. “What I intend to do, perhaps, is make a deal with an ExxonMobil or one of our great companies to go Syrian oil fields and […]
Arab Paper: under Cover of Iraq Protests is a Coup plot
TEHRAN (Iran News)- A leading Arab newspaper said the UAE and Saudi Arabia have for several months been plotting to launch a coup against Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi. The Arabic-language al-Akhbar newspaper wrote on Saturday that since Abdul Mahdi was entrusted with formation of a cabinet in Iraq and the al-Fatah and Sa’eroun […]