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China threatens sanctions over US sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan

China has threatened to impose sanctions on US firms involved with the sale of F-16 fighter planes to Taiwan, in retaliation against what it describes as Washington’s attempt to undermine Chinese national security.

Evidence points to Israel being behind recent attacks on Hashd al-Sha’abi forces: Iraqi MP

An Iraqi legislator says evidence points to involvement of the Israeli regime in a recent attack on pro-government Popular Mobilization Units, better known by the Arabic word Hashd al-Sha’abi, stating that the Tel Aviv regime is trying to weaken the volunteer forces.

Either security for everybody or insecurity for everybody, Zarif warns

The top Iranian diplomat says "security is a common global commodity," that either exists for everybody or no one.

Saudi-led coalition killed 47 Yemen fishermen, detained over 100 others in 2018: Human Rights Watch

The New York City-based leading rights group said on Wednesday that Saudi-led warships and helicopters killed at least 47 Yemeni fishermen in bombing attacks on fishing boats last year. Seven children were among the dead.

Iran to scrap rial for good as parseh becomes small currency unit

The rial, the currency unit used consistently in Iran for almost a century, will be totally abandoned once the country introduces a redenomination.

We will always be united with you, Russia tells Venezuela

Russia has reiterated its support for Venezuela and its resistance against "illegal" pressure amid attempts by Washington to topple the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

Rashida Tlaib wants to cut off US aid to Israel: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib “wants to cut off aid to Israel,” a day after he called Jewish people who vote for Democrats “disloyal.”

US sanctions failed to force Iran to buckle: Report

A report in Bloomberg, a leading global economic and business website, says Iran is successfully weathering an economic crisis caused by massive US sanctions thanks to reforms in the currency market and other measures.

More than 2,000 people displaced, 19 killed in Myanmar fighting

More than 2,000 people have been forced to flee from their homes, and 19 have been killed, since fighting broke out between government troops and ethnic insurgents in northern Myanmar last week, government officials said.

Leader expresses concern about Kashmir, urges India to follow fair policy toward Muslim-majority region

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed concern about tensions in Kashmir, urging India to follow a fair policy with respect to people of the Muslim-majority region.

Why does the UK think it is still controlling China?

China accuses Britain of "basking in the faded glory of British colonialism". Britain’s reaction, to the internal affairs of China, has damaged the relations between two countries.

Nigeria hails 'historic milestone' after 3 years polio-free

Nigeria on Wednesday announced that three years had elapsed since it last recorded a case of polio, a key step towards eradicating the notorious disease in Africa.