Mahatir Mohamad blames U.S. for ‘provoking’ Iran
The United States is provoking Iran and growing risks of miscalculation that could lead to a “world war,” according to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Political and military defeat of the White House against Iran
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps declared that it had stuck down the RQ-4 Global Hawk over Iranian airspace. Also Commander of the IRGC Major General Hossein Salami stressed that the move should alert Washington officials to stay away. The incident sent "a clear message" to the U.S. and other enemies that Iran will show a firm and crushing response to any aggression, Salami stated.
Surveys that have worried the White House
US President Donald Trump tries to describe his country's political situation to its own advantage! He claims to be ahead of his rivals in 17 key states, but polls conducted in the United States do not endorse such a claim!
IRGC general says Iran warned U.S. drone several times before shootdown
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) shot down a highly-sophisticated U.S. stealth drone early on Thursday after it violated Iran’s airspace.
China Says Interpol Ex-President Confesses to Bribe Taking
Former Interpol President Meng Hongwei confessed to accepting more than $2 million in bribes and expressed regret for his crime, a Chinese court said Thursday.
China’s Xi Holds Bilateral Talks with North Korea’s Kim
Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday held bilateral talks with his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang.
India Ready to Hold Dialogue with Pakistan: Modi Writes to Imran Khan
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to Imran Khan’s customary letter in which the latter urges India to come to the table for talks.
UN Rights Chief to Meet Venezuela’s Maduro, Guaido
The UN’s top human rights official will meet Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guiado to discuss ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in the country.
Hong Kong Protesters Threaten More Demos If Demands Not Met
Hong Kong student groups were preparing to mobilize support for another major demonstration, a union leader said, as a Thursday deadline approached for the pro-Beijing government to respond to demands of protesters who have shaken the city with massive rallies.
Daesh Says Killed 12 Nigerian Soldiers in Borno State Attack
Daesh (also known as ISIL or ISIS) said on Wednesday its West African branch carried out an attack on a Nigerian army base in northeastern Borno state and that its fighters killed 12 soldiers.