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Rouhani says presence of foreign troops in Gulf increases tensions
Iran to restart activities at Arak heavy water facility
Tanzanian President lays cornerstone of Stiegler’s Gorge Dam built by Egypt firms
Tanzanian President John Magufuli laid the cornerstone of the Stiegler’s Gorge Dam project on Friday.
Despite UN calls, Bahrain executed 2 Shias accused of killing a police officer
Rights group described executions as “horrific” “extrajudicial killings”
Iran frees 12 Indian crew members of MT Riah tanker, Pompeo wants to visit Tehran
Germany rejects Washington’s strategy toward Iran, suspicious about UK’s proposal
Europe discusses Hormuz mission; Iran expresses readiness for negotiations not surrender
UK sent mediator to Iran to discuss ways to free its tanker, says Irani official
Egypt receives 101 MRAP vehicles from US
The light tactical vehicles designed specifically to withstand improvised IED attacks
Turkey adopts wide-scale deportation, crackdown against Syrian refugees
The report noted that the majority of the arrests against refugees took place in Istanbul that is considered the main destination for refugees due to the availability of work opportunities.
Brexit supporter Boris Johnson elected as UK’s new Prime Minister
New British Conservative Party leader expected to deal with crisis with Iran, Brexit
Hormuz crisis… Iran ready for different scenarios
Oman, France, Germany call upon Tehran to release British tanker
Saudi Arabia to host US troops to “boost security, stability” in Middle East
Tensions between Washington, Tehran escalating over Iran’s nuclear programme
Gulf on fire: Iran captures British oil tanker, UK warns, US claims shooting Iranian drone
Hunt described Iran’s move as “unacceptable action”
US House condemns Trump’s “racist tweet” against four congresswomen
They strongly condemned Trump for his racist comments that have legitimised fear and hatred of New Americans and people of colour, Reuters reported.
Peace with Egypt must be made: Turkey’s main opposition leader
For peace in region, relationships with Egypt must be ameliorated, Kılıçdaoğlu said
EU to sanction Turkey over illegal drilling in regional waters of Cyprus
Turkey is facing political and financial sanctions that will be declared in the upcoming hours, the High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, said during a meeting for EU Foreign Ministers held in Brussels.
“Go back to fix totally broken, crime infested places you came from”: Trump
President Donald Trump’s tweets attack 4 congresswomen, 2 of whom are of Arabic origin
Iran says it is ready for talks if US lifts sanctions
US President Donald Trump’s administration previously said it is open to negotiations with Iran on a more far-reaching agreement on nuclear and security issues.
Turkey urges Greek Cypriots to accept oil drilling plan
FM Cavusoglu, urged Greek Cypriot government to accept cooperation plan on drilling
Egypt offers condolences for victims of South Asia’s floods
FM condemned Kismayo’s terrorist attack in Somalia which killed more than 26 people
Visa unveils installment payment capabilities to give shoppers simple, flexible way to pay
Visa is making it easier to provide shoppers the ability to choose how they pay before, during or after purchase with the introduction of a suite of Visa’s installment solutions APIs.
US calls for coalition to safeguard seas off Iran, Yemen
US calling allies to join coalition to safeguard waters off Iran, Yemen
More arrest orders issued in Turkey over suspected Gulen links
Ankara says US-based Muslim cleric, Fethullah Gulen, masterminded failed coup on July 15, 2016
Greek conservatives win in snap election
ND party wins highest share of country’s vote, beating ruling Syriza party, according to official projections
Trump warns Iran of enriching uranium, EU expresses concern
Iran announced enriching uranium beyond 2015 nuclear deal limit with world powers
Egypt condemns Afghanistan’s terror attacks
Afghani radical Taliban fighter’s movement claimed responsibility for 2 attacks
UN: ‘Sea-Watch captain should not be criminalised for rescuing lives’
“Captains of ships should not be fined for rescuing boats in distress, where loss of life is imminent” said UN Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric.
Israel restores diplomatic ties with Oman claims Mossad chief
Relations between Israel and the Sultanate of Oman witnessed suspension in 2000 in the wake of the widescale Palestinian revolt against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza
Hong Kong police fired tear gas to disperse protests
The use of force to occupy the legislative council prompted police to fire tear gas to disperse the protesters.
Italian court set captain of migrant rescue ship free
Vella ruled on Tuesday that Rackete had not broken the law when she broke the naval blockade
Mayor of Istanbul should hand over Muslim Brotherhood members in his city to Egypt, says Egyptian MP
Through a statement from the MP’s office, Zain asked İmamoğlu to face members of the outlawed Brotherhood group, who are based in the city, and suspend all their activities, in addition to blocking all media channels they use to attack Egypt.
German Sea-Watch captain risks up to 10 years in prison for ‘rescuing refugees’
Now-detained captain says she broke naval blockade to bring rescued migrants to safety