SPOTLIGHT
Russia, China reject US unilateral sanctions
This edition of the program is about the heightened sanctions announced by the US against Iran.
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FOREIGN POLICY
US backs ‘race realist’ academic who accused black professor of plagiarism
The US has defended a self-described “race realist” academic who accused late Black Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism.
PALESTINE
UK judge bars sentencing Palestine Action activists on charges of ‘terrorism’
A judge in the United Kingdom has barred the sentencing of five activists from Palestine Action under terrorism-related charges.
DEFENSE
Production of strategic military equipment tripled during US-Israeli aggression: Defense Ministry
Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesman says production of some strategic defense products and war necessities increased by more than threefold during the 40-day imposed war.
REPORTS
Wealthy northern Europe sends asylum seekers back to entry states
Northern European countries are returning asylum seekers to Italy under new EU rules, exposing deepening divisions over migration.
REPORTS
Art exhibition in Pakistan honors Minab children, highlights Iran's rich culture
A Rawalpindi exhibition honors Minab’s children, highlights Iran’s cultural heritage and war damage, and calls for peace.
REPORTS
Tunisia seminar highlights martyred Leader’s legacy, support for Palestine
A Tunisia seminar commemorated the 40th day since the burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, highlighting his views on Palestine, resistance, and Islamic unity as well as opposition to colonialism.
REPORTS
Iran pushes for BRICS tourism fund, easier travel at Jaipur meeting
Iran has proposed a BRICS tourism fund and easier travel through more direct flights and simplified visa procedures.
POLITICS
Iran condemns new US sanctions as assault on state sovereignty
The Foreign Ministry’s spokesman condemns the US’s announcement of new economic sanctions against Iran.
INTERVIEWS
Analysts assess how Yemen turns the blockade into a weapon
The discussion examines the escalating Yemen-Saudi confrontation amid a long-running blockade and regional tensions.
MILITARY
US army secretary preparing to leave Trump administration amid tensions with Hegseth: Report
The US army secretary is preparing to leave the Trump administration after what a new report has described as months of tension with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
DEFENSE
Enemies will never abandon their hostility towards Iranian nation: IRGC’s chief commander
The IRGC’s chief commander says Iran’s enemies will never abandon their hostility and conspiracies against the nation.
DEFENSE
Army chief: Iran’s defense capabilities changed enemies’ calculations
Iranian Army's commander-in-chief has stressed that the country’s defense capabilities have strengthened its deterrence, forcing its enemies to change their calculations.
PALESTINE
Hamas: Assassinations, raids will not break Palestinian resistance
The Hamas resistance movement says Israel’s policy of assassinations, raids and abductions will never manage to break the Palestinian nation’s resistance and steadfastness.
FOREIGN POLICY
US-sanctioned ICC President warns of ‘demise of international rule of law’
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has warned against “the demise of international rule of law” after being targeted by US sanctions.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on August 21, 2026.
POLITICS
‘Same bull. Different bullies’: Araghchi says US economic pressure doomed to fail
The Iranian foreign minister says the latest US economic pressure campaign against Iran is doomed to fail like Washington’s previous efforts against Tehran over the past 14 years.
DEFENSE
Iran’s production of advanced weapons continues unabated: Deputy defense minister
A senior Iranian defense official says the country’s production of advanced weapons continues without interruption after the US-Israeli imposed war.
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