DEFENSE
Three policemen killed in shootout with terrorists in southeast Iran
Three Iranian police officers have been killed during an armed confrontation with terrorists at a security checkpoint in Iran’s southeastern province of Kerman.
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PALESTINE
Hamas’s Khaled Meshaal urges Trump to abandon Israel-first policy
Hamas leader calls on US President Donald Trump to heed growing dissent within his own political base and abandon America’s subservience to Israel’s interests.
REPORTS
Iran FM in Minsk on first leg of Belarus, Russia tour
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is on a two-leg official visit to Belarus and Russia.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on December 16, 2025.
PALESTINE
Investigation reveals secret Israeli unit sabotaging war crimes prosecutions abroad
Cross-border investigation reveals that the Israeli regime established a covert unit more than a decade ago to counter war crimes prosecutions targeting its political and military figures at foreign courts.
MILITARY
US boat strikes kill 8 in eastern Pacific amid escalating pressure on Venezuela
Eight people have been killed in US boat strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean as Washington intensifies pressure on Venezuela.
POLITICS
Trump seeks $10 billion in defamation suit against BBC
Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over attempts to influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
REPORTS
Austria bans headscarves for girls under 14
Austria has passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14.
PALESTINE
Israeli forces fatally shoot 17-year-old Palestinian in West Bank raid
A Palestinian teenager has died of wounds sustained during an Israeli military raid in the town of Tuqu’ in the occupied West Bank.
POLITICS
Iran calls for ‘transparent and inclusive’ process in selecting next UN chief
Iran calls for a “transparent and inclusive” process in selecting the Secretary-General.
ECONOMY
Medicinal plants hold key to Iran’s drought-resistant revenue
Iran’s medicinal plant sector spanning saffron, rose derivatives, and essential oils offers high-value, low-water, rain-fed cultivation, boosting exports, conserving water, creating rural jobs, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
EU
Venezuela dismisses EU sanctions renewal as ‘complete failure’
Venezuela condemns a decision by the European Council to renew sanctions against the country until 2027, describing the measures as “futile.”
ECONOMY
Fast track: Iran rolls out locally-made metro trains, driving self-reliance and eyeing global export
Iran’s metro sector achieves near-total localization, strengthening self-reliance, creating jobs, enhancing urban transit, reducing imports, saving costs, expanding nationally, and preparing for global export markets.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on December 16, 2025.
REPORTS
ECOWAS leaders vow united front against coups
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, aka ECOWAS, agree to forge a proactive front to put an end to the spread of military coups in their region.
REPORTS
BDS protest targets French retailer Carrefour in Granada
Activists from the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement stage a protest in the Spanish city of Granada targeting a French corporation profiting from Israel’s occupation and war against Palestinians.
POLITICS
Iran: Israel's backers complicit in Gaza genocide
Iran has strongly condemned the continuation of the Israeli genocide in Gaza through the regime’s incessant bombardments and the blockade of humanitarian aid entry into the war-torn territory.
PALESTINE
US issues warning to Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire violation: Report
The White House has delivered a stern message to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding his regime's recent aggressions in Gaza.
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