PALESTINE
Hamas: Egypt talks focus on ceasefire, Israel’s compliance with Gaza roadmap
Hamas says its latest talks in Cairo are aimed at reporting Israeli violations to mediators and securing Israel’s compliance with an agreed Gaza peace plan.
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CULTURE
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei's book on the new world order unveiled in Baghdad
The Arabic edition of ‘The Dawn of a New World Order’, authored by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, was unveiled in Baghdad in the presence of Iraqi cultural and political figures and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
ECONOMY
Iran’s economy has moved past ‘war shock,’ chamber chief says
Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture Samad Hassanzadeh says the country’s economy has moved past the sharp downturn caused by the recent war, with economic activity resuming.
POLITICS
Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad to host mourning ceremonies 40 days after martyred Leader’s burial
The Iranian capital of Tehran, as well as the holy cities of Qom and Mashhad, are set to observe mourning ceremonies in commemoration of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on the 40th day after his funeral and burial.
DEFENSE
Iran’s Armed Forces vow no retreat until ‘complete defeat’ of US, Israel
The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces pledges that it will not back down until securing the nation’s legitimate rights and inflicting a complete defeat on the aggressors, the United States and the Israeli regime, in the region.
DEFENSE
Arab Persian Gulf states frustrated with Trump’s handling of war on Iran: Report
Arab Persian Gulf states are frustrated with President Donald Trump’s handling of the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, according to a recent report.
MILITARY
Anduril’s windfall from US war against Iran and Trump family’s investment ties with the arms firm
The US war of aggression against Iran war boosted Pentagon demand for autonomous and missile-defense technologies, benefiting Anduril and other firms while raising scrutiny over Trump family investment ties and the effectiveness of these systems
POLITICS
Iran border guards seize 49 firearms, 153kg of drugs in anti-smuggling operations
Iranian border guards have seized 49 firearms, 153 kilograms of narcotics, and a large quantity of ammunition in a series of operations over the past week.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Pres TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on August 16, 2026.
IN-DEPTH
India marks Independence Day
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for India to enhance its self-reliance and capabilities to accelerate development, speaking from the Red Fort during the Indian Independence ceremony.
PERSIAN GULF
How Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered by US war on Iran hits pockets of ordinary people worldwide
The Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered by the US war against Iran shows how war disrupts oil supplies, raises prices and inflation, weakens purchasing power, and ultimately transfers the economic costs of wars from battlefields to ordinary people worldwide.
POLITICS
Qatar must allow Iran fact-finding team to launch probe into missing pilots’ fate: Commander
A senior Iranian military commander has called upon Qatari authorities to allow a fact-finding team from the Iran Air Force to enter the country, and launch a probe into the fate of three missing Iranian pilots.
NEWS BULLETIN
Death toll from Indonesia's earthquake rises to 47
The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and several strong aftershocks that struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia has risen to 47.
INTERVIEWS
US is becoming unaffordable empire, can’t really finance wars: Analyst
Jack Rasmus, Professor of Political Economy at St. Marys College, thinks the US is pouring unprecedented sums into its war posture.
POLITICS
Ex-US senator blasts government over troop conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
A former US state senator has condemned the Trump administration over harsh conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
POLITICS
Man convicted of running over policemen during riots executed in Iran
A man convicted of running over and injuring several police officers during the foreign-backed riots across Iran in January is executed.
SOCIETY
Floodwaters turn deadly in Indiana, leaving six dead
Cars and buildings stood partially submerged in floodwaters in Noblesville, Indiana, as powerful storms and floods swept through the region, killing at least six people.
TURKEY
US and Turkey opening ‘Pandora’s box’ with Ukraine arms deal: Russia
Russia warns the US and Turkey against opening the "Pandora’s box" by selling arms to Ukraine.
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