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Kashmir Waqf Board’s Friday sermon plan sparks political, religious backlash
Kashmir’s proposed uniform Friday sermon format sparks widespread opposition over concerns about the autonomy of Muslim institutions.

Kashmir’s proposed uniform Friday sermon format sparks widespread opposition over concerns about the autonomy of Muslim institutions.
Anti-government protests in Albania escalate as demonstrators demand Prime Minister Rama’s resignation over corruption and economic hardship.

Yemen's Health Ministry reports 124 martyrs and 327 wounded since the Saudi escalation began on September 3.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh confirms Iran's insistence on including Lebanon in any final agreement on ending wars in the region.

Rights groups describe the decision as the latest example of Riyadh's surging use of the death penalty for non-violent crimes.

Yemen’s Ansarullah vows to counter Saudi pressure, asserting new strategic realities after 12 years of aggression.

Sustained public rallies across Iran are sending a message of national solidarity and resolve amid heightened tensions with the US and Israel.
A report says Iran has managed to export liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel, despite a US naval blockade which was re-imposed in July.
Yemen vows to respond to any escalation by Saudi Arabia with reciprocal measures.

Iran says it is ready to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Yemen if both sides request its assistance, while rejecting allegations of involvement in Yemeni military operations and calling for dialogue, respect for Yemen’s sovereignty and an end to the blockade.

Gaza’s Health Ministry has warned of “catastrophic” levels of malnutrition and starvation amid Israel’s genocidal war and restrictions on supplies

US President Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over attacks on Russian oil refineries, deepening tensions between Washington and Kiev as Zelensky asks for more support from Europe.
In Brazil, students are taking to the streets to rally support for President Lula ahead of the second round of the presidential election
Albania witnessed, today, Friday, the fourth day of violent protests led by students demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama

Iraq’s largest political bloc has warned of foreign plots aimed at weakening Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) and reviving terrorist groups in the country.

The Iranian president says inhumane US sanctions will fail to bring Iran to its knees.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on October 16, 2026.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning says that Washington, as the country with a massive nuclear arsenal, should first fulfill its special and primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament.