Iran: UNSC under ‘Great Test’ over US Arms Embargo Bid
Iran says that UNSC faces a “great test” as the top body is set to discuss a US bid to extend the arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
Lebanon’s Government Resigns amid Protests
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab has announced the resignation of his government following a similar move by several ministers.
Johnson Not Able to Make Lucrative Trade Deals
Boris Johnson’s promise of lucrative post-Brexit trade deals as the UK “takes back control” of its rules is on course to fail, a study warned.
China Sanctions US Senators Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Others
Beijing has announced retaliatory sanctions against the US which will target Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, among others.
German Finance Minister to Run for Chancellor Next Year
German center-left Social Democratic Party plans to name Finance Minister Olaf Scholz as its candidate to become chancellor in the country's national election next year.
Iran Dismisses Claims of Interfering in US Election
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected as “ridiculous” reports that Iran is interfering in the upcoming US election.
Lukashenko Wins Belarusian Election
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won the Belarusian presidential election with 80.23% of the vote.
UK Seizes $1bln of Gold from Venezuela, Russia Says
The United Kingdom has de facto seized $1 billion of gold stored in its bank from Venezuela at a time when the Latin American nation is grappling with the pandemic.
Rouhani Hails Global Sympathy with Lebanon after Beirut Blast
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commended global sympathy and solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the wake of last week’s deadly blast in Beirut.
Iran to Boost Strategic Ties with East, Security Chief Says
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said the Islamic Republic is determined to boost strategic cooperation with East.