Iran to use more advanced centrifuges in third step: nuclear cmte. chief
Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s Nuclear Committee says Iran is ready to use more modern centrifuges in the third phase of scaling back its nuclear deal commitments.
Syrian Forces Advance Closer toward Khan Sheikhun
Syrian forces captured a string of insurgent-held villages in northwest Syria Thursday, inching closer to a key rebel-run town in the Idlib region, a war monitor said.
China Threatens Retaliation If US Tariff Hikes Go Ahead
China on Thursday threatened retaliation if Washington steps up their war over trade and technology by going ahead with planned Sept. 1 tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports.
Cleric Pledges Iran’s Support for Sheikh Zakzaky’s Treatment
The secretary general of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought (WFPIST) assured Nigerian Muslim leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky that Iran would do its utmost to help the process of his medical treatment.
Chinese Forces Exercise across Border as Hong Kong Braces for Protests
Chinese paramilitary forces conducted exercises across the border from Hong Kong on Thursday, raising fears that Beijing may be preparing to act against mass demonstrations in the Asian financial hub it has described as “near terrorism”.
India’s PM Defends Kashmir Changes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's controversial measure to strip the disputed Kashmir region of its statehood and special constitutional provisions in an Independence Day speech, as about 4 million Kashmiris stayed indoors for the 11th day of an unpreced
South Korea Urges Dialogue with Japan
On the anniversary of Japan’s World War Two surrender, South Korea’s president on Thursday urged Japan to contemplate its wartime past and offered to engage in talks to repair strained ties, while Japan pledged to never repeat the horrors of war.
Russia Hails Miracle after Plane Makes Emergency Landing near Moscow
Russians hailed a miracle on Thursday after a passenger plane carrying 233 people made an emergency landing in a corn field on the outskirts of Moscow after striking a flock of birds shortly after take-off.
Intl. Conf. on Palestinian Intifada calls on Islamic countries to condemn Zionists crimes
International Conference on Palestinian Intifada strongly condemned recent Israeli regime’s raid on Palestinians in Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling on Islamic countries and international bodies to react to Zionist crimes.
Zakzaky to leave India due to tough security restrictions: report
The Leader of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, who arrived in India on Tuesday for medical treatment, is set to leave the country due to tough security restrictions that could affect his health condition.