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Iranian companies ink 5,000-ton rail deal in blow to US sanctions

A deal has been signed between the Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters and the Isfahan Steel Company for the production of 5000 tons of railway lines as Tehran eyes to reduce dependency on foreign companies and cut dollar-related expenditures.

US conducts ‘mini exercise’ to brace for nuclear exchange with Russia

The US military, in the presence of Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, has reportedly conducted a “mini exercise” in which Washington launched a simulated nuclear strike against Russia.

Afghans mark start of week-long, partial truce

A week-long, partial truce has come into effect across Afghanistan after the United States, the Taliban militant group and Afghan forces agreed to a so-called "reduction in violence" in the war-torn country.

Israeli bulldozer hits Palestinian protester with boulder

A video has emerged showing an Israeli bulldozer hitting a Palestinian protester with a stone while driving at a high speed in the village of Kafr Qaddum in the occupied West Bank.

Two Iranian border guards killed in clashes with terrorists in southeast

Iranian police say two border guards have been killed in clashes with members of a terrorist group in the country's southeastern Sistan & Baluchestan Province.

China reports sharp fall in new coronavirus cases, deaths

China reported a sharp decrease in the number of new deaths and new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while its central bank predicted a limited short-term economic impact and said the country was confident of winning the fight against the epidemic.

Turkey wants to return Syria to Ottoman Empire: Analyst

One of the Turkey’s main motives for sending troops to Syria and providing military assistance to anti-Damascus militants is to overthrow the Syrian government and returning the Arab country to the Ottoman Empire, says a US political commentator.

Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Rakhine state face charges for 'illegal travel'

Rohingya Muslims arrested by Myanmar forces have appeared in court in the nation’s capital of Yangon over criminal charges for attempting to flee apartheid-like conditions in Rakhine state.

Principalists leading Iran’s parliamentary elections: Partial results

Principalists are leading across different constituencies in Iran’s 11th parliamentary elections, partial results show.

Iran leads anti-drug trafficking activities worldwide

The Head of Iran's Anti-Narcotics Police, Brigadier General Masoud Zahedian, has called for international efforts to combat illegal drugs trafficking. Zahedian made the call during a press conference at the Embassy of Iran in Rome.

Palestinians hold rally against Trump’s peace plan

On Friday, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip held a protest rally against Donald Trump's so-called peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Commission of the Great March of Return in the Gaza Strip had organized the rally. The protesters slammed the US decision that they say violates the right of the Palestinians to return to their homeland.

Indonesia flood claims lives of six students; five go missing

At least six students drowned and five others were reported missing after being caught by a flash flood in torrential rain while trekking near a river in Indonesia.