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Iran attacked US troops in Iraq, no casualties recorded
Tehran threatens to target Haifa and Dubai, UAE calls for de-escalation, Israel warns the region
European powers reject Turkey’s decision to send troops to Libya
Top diplomats from Britain, Italy, Germany, France as well as the European Union said in a joint statement after the meeting that “there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis… An immediate cessation of hostilities is therefore crucial.”
Iran parliament to consider all US troops “terrorists”
Deadly stampede kills 35 Iranians at Soleimani’s burial
US Military airbase attacked by Al-Shabaab in Kenya
The Al-shabaab extremist militant group has launched an attack against a US military based in Kenya. The eastern Kenya military base is being used by Kenyan and US forces. The group claimed the destruction of seven aircraft and three military vehicles in its statement claiming responsibility. The group also claimed “intense fighting” with US personnel …
US lacks “courage to initiate” conflict: Iran’s army commander
Iraqi parliament passed a law to expel US troops
Qassim Soleimani: the construction worker who spearheaded Iran’s Middle East ‘shadow wars’
Pentagon to deploy roughly 3,500 more troops to the Middle East after killing Quds Force commander
Iran’s Commander Ghaani added to US’ terrorists list
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed on Friday Brigadier General Ghaani as the successor of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani, Iran’s major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, after being killed by an American drone strike.
Thousands of Iraqis mourn assassinated Soleimani, Iran vows to revenge
World leaders call for de-escalation and self-restraint
Nine confirmed dead and hundreds of homes destroyed as bushfires rage on in Australia
Australia has a long history of bushfires, which are a common occurrence there since the “Black Thursday Bushfires” in 1851.
Second day of protests in front of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iran condemns US attacks on Kataib Hezbollah
However, protesters started to withdraw from the embassy after calls from the PMF asking them to leave the area and away from the embassy out of respect for the Iraqi government’s orders.
Erdoğan says scheme to push Ankara away from Mediterranean failed
Turkey announced it would send troops to Libya to support GNA, Egypt opposes
Turkey detains at least 90 IS suspects in nationwide raids
The raids were initiated in the capital Ankara to capture 50 foreign nationals over alleged ties to the Islamic State (IS) militant group, the agency said.
Presidential election runoff kicks off in Guinea-Bissau
More than 760,000 voters in the West African country are expected to cast their ballots in 3,139 polling stations in the runoff, which began at 7 a.m. local time (0700 GMT).
Egypt condemns Burkina Faso militant attacks
Burkina Faso faces a declining security situation in the northern regions as frequent militant attacks sparked a wave of panic in the country.
Turkey to vote on sending troops to Libya on Monday
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s support for Libya’s LAAF
Turkish parliament to vote on sending troops to Libya upon GNA’s request: Erdogan
The Turkish president noted that his country’s goal in the Mediterranean “is not to seize the right of anyone, but rather to prevent others from seizing our right.”
Egypt sends aid shipment to Albania’s quake victims
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Albania and killed more than 51 people
Khamenei orders to stop Iran’s unrest: Reuters
The order was issued in a meeting with Khamenei’s top security and government officials, according to a report published by Reuters.
At least 17 killed, thousands arrested in protests against India’s citizenship law
Opponents say the law discriminates against Muslims, undermines secular constitution
Turkish drones to use Gecitkale Airport
The move is believed to increase tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean
Johnson to announce a minor government reshuffle on Monday, visits Labour’s heartland
Al-Sisi, Trump, Merkel, Modi, congratulates Johnson, Cameron declares “end of Corbynism”
White House will wait for Senate trial to address impeachment charges
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Taliban claims responsibility for suicide bombing in South Afghanistan amid peace talks with US
Both the US and the Taliban outfit were close to signing a peace deal in September, but President Donald Trump suspended negotiations after a Taliban-led car bomb claimed 10 lives, including a U.S. soldier in Kabul on 5 September.
FBI says investigating Florida naval base shooting as “act of terrorism”
The FBI has identified the shooter as Mohammed Alshamrani, 21, a second lieutenant in the Royal Saudi Air Force who was on the base for flight training.
Macron slams Turkey for buying S-400 from Russia, working with ISIS proxies
Ankara warns to block NATO’s defence plan for the Baltic over Syria offensive
UN nuclear watchdog approves Argentine diplomat Grossi as new chief
Grossi, 58, will serve a term of four years starting from Dec. 3, succeeding Yukiya Amano, a Japanese diplomat who had held the position since 2009, and died in July well before the end of his third four-year term.
London stabbing preparator was convicted in 2012 for terrorism offences
Egypt’s Observatory of Monitoring Takfiri Fatwas, Dar Al-Iftaa condemned the terrorist attack
An attack against pregnant woman in Australia sheds light on hostility towards Muslims
Of the 113 female victims, 96% were wearing headscarves, study showed
US imposes sanctions Iranian information minister over internet blackout
Pompeo urged Iranians on Thursday to send photos and other information documenting repression amid ongoing protests
Rouhani, Khamenei accuse “enemies and foreigners” to be behind Iran protests
Iranian government claims situation has settled down, while more casualties and arrests are reported