Historic Afghan Peace Talks Held
Afghan government representatives and Taliban militants gathered on Saturday for historic peace talks aimed at ending two decades of war that has killed tens of thousands of people.
Rouhani Slams US for Obstructing Access to Medicines
President Hassan Rouhani condemned US sanctions which have obstructed Iran's access to medicines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran, China Talks on Police Affairs
Iran's head of International Affairs of Police and Director General of Interpol Brigadier General Hadi Shirzad met and held talks with Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua.
Palestinian Parties Strongly Condemn Israel, Bahrain Normalization Deal
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, strongly denounced Bahrain’s normalization deal with Israel.
EU Accused of Plotting Food ‘Blockade’ on UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused the European Union of threatening to impose a food "blockade" between Britain and Northern Ireland that could tear the UK apart.
Iran Hails Intra-Afghan Talks in Doha
The Iranian Foreign Ministry hailed the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations in the Qatari capital, hoping for comprehensive understanding among the Afghans.
Yemeni Tribes Ink Deal with Houthis in Ma’rib
Four major Yemeni tribes in the city of Ma’rib, northeast of the capital Sana’a, signed an agreement with Houthi Ansarullah movement’s leaders.
Venezuela Says Captured ‘US Spy’ Targeting Refineries
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela announced the capture of “an American spy” with heavy weapons and money near two refineries in the state of Falcon.
Fauci Says Trump Downplaying COVID-19 Threat ‘Not A Good Thing’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' leading infectious disease expert, seemed to be at odds with President Donald Trump on Friday regarding the current state of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the president publicly downplaying it.
Lebanese Amal Party Says US Sanctions Target Nation
Lebanon’s Amal Movement, a Shia Muslim group allied to Hezbollah, said on Wednesday it would not be swayed by US sanctions imposed on one of its members, saying Washington’s move was like targeting the whole nation.