SOCIETY
Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura worldwide
Millions of Muslims worldwide are commemorating Ashura, a remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.
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IN-DEPTH
JCPOA after unilateral pullout of US
One of the greatest feats of diplomacy and multilateral relations in history, the Iran Nuclear Deal, the JCPOA, was unilaterally rescinded in 2018 by the United States under President Donald Trump.
REPORTS
Mourners observe Tasu'a commemorating Imam Hussain's martyrdom
In Tehran, the streets come alive with somber displays of faith as Shia Muslims worldwide commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 2:00 GMT on July 16,2024.
POLITICS
Iran acting FM meets with UN General Assembly pres. in New York, discusses Gaza
Iran’s acting foreign minister meets with UN General Assembly president in New York, discussing developments in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war.
REPORTS
Campaigners: The West wants to wipe out Palestinians
Activists say Western powers are assisting the Israeli regime with its ambition to wipe out Palestinians.
REPORTS
Syrian parliamentary elections: A new chapter for the country
Syrian citizens head to polling stations to cast their votes in parliamentary elections.
PALESTINE
China to host Fatah, Hamas reconciliation talks
Delegations hailing from two major Palestinian groups, Hamas and Fatah, are to hold reconciliation talks in Beijing later in the month.
IRAQ
Yemeni forces conduct fresh pro-Palestinian operations, incl. in cooperation with Iraqi fighters
Yemen’s Armed Forces announce carrying three fresh pro-Palestinian operations, including in cooperation with Iraqi anti-terror fighters.
SYRIA
Syria is positive about Turkey initiative: Assad
President Bashar al-Assad says Syria is positive about any Turkey initiative.
IRAQ
Iraqi resistance hits Israeli targets in Eilat, Haifa Port with drones, missiles
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has struck strategic targets at the Port of Haifa and the city of Eilat in the Israeli-occupied territories with drones and advanced cruise missiles.
PALESTINE
Israel using US-provided internationally prohibited weapons: Hamas
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israel is using the US-provided internationally prohibited weapons against people in Gaza.
REPORTS
Yemeni forces strike Israeli ship in Gulf of Aden
The Yemeni armed forces have launched fresh attacks against Israeli targets, including in the Gulf of Aden.
PALESTINE
ICRC’s Gaza chief says aid workers face ‘extreme difficulties’
William Schomburg said the Palestinians in Gaza were struggling to find food, water and healthcare to survive.
REPORTS
Thousands of mourners in Kashmir pay tribute to martyrs of Karbala
Thousands of mourners in Indian-administered Kashmir have joined Muslims around the world to pay tribute to the martyrs of Karbala.
REPORTS
Iranians across country mourn martyrs of Karbala
Iranians have taken part in mourning processions on Tasu'a, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram.
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT, July 15, 2024
PALESTINE
EU: Climbing human cost, wide-scale destruction in Gaza 'unbearable'
Josep Borrell said the "constant rise of the number of civilian casualties… is unbearable."
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