INTERVIEWS
'US military budget hike detrimental to security'
President Trump’s proposed boost in military spending is a "preposterous" move which would have a reverse effect on global security, a political analyst says.
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TURKEY
Turkey raps Austria’s stance on Erdogan visit
Ankara condemns as ‘irresponsible’ Austria’s stance against Erdogan’s potential campaign events in the European country.
KOREAS
South Koreans sue Defense Ministry over THAAD
Local residents living near a site designated for the installment of a US missile system sue the Defense Ministry.
SOCIETY
'UK police overwhelmed by child sex abuse claims'
The UK police are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of child sex abuse reports, authorities say.
KOREAS
Samsung execs indicted in South Korea probe
South Korea’s special prosecutor’s office indicted Samsung Group chief and four other executives for bribery and embezzlement on Tuesday.
DEFENSE
Iran Navy test-fires new torpedo as drills end
Valfajr Torpedo is fired from Navy’s Qadir submarine and successfully hits the designated target.
ECONOMY
IMF hails Iran’s economic performance
The International Monetary Fund praises Iran’s impressive economic recovery after the removal of multiple-year sanctions.
INTERVIEWS
'Trump presidency green light for Israel settlements'
Trump's presidency has emboldened the Israeli premier to beef up his settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territories, a political analyst says.
POLITICS
Trump blames Obama for protests, leaks
President Trump says his predecessor is behind the protests and the intelligence leaks against him.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces push to free west Mosul from Daesh
Government troops and their allied forces make fresh gains against Daesh in western Mosul.
SYRIA
Syria opposition courting Russia in Geneva talks
The Syrian opposition seeks to meet with Russian officials on the sidelines of the conflict resolution talks underway in Geneva.
AFGHANISTAN
11 Afghan police killed in Taliban attack
The policemen were in an attack in southern Afghanistan on Monday night.
ECONOMY
Iran says ECO needs to be restructured
Foreign Minister Zarif says reforms are needed to make the Economic Cooperation Organization more efficient.
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Russia to use base to protect Tajik-Afghan border
Russian President Putin has struck a deal with neighboring Tajikistan to bolster security at the Tajik-Afghan border.
YEMEN
UN: 19 million Yemenis in need of relief aid
The UN aid chief warns that Yemen faces a “serious risk of famine,” saying more funds are needed for life-saving operations in the war-torn state.
GERMANY
Germany to contribute to media war on Russia
Germany plans to help Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania establish Russian-language media outlets to counter “disinformation” by Russian channels.
POLITICS
Too much politics: Trump reacts to Oscars
President Trump, who was frequently ridiculed at the Oscars, says the awards ceremony lost its glamour this year due to an obsession with politics.
PALESTINE
Israel under fire for barring HRW researcher
Palestinian rights groups condemn Israel for denying a Human Rights Watch a work permit in the occupied territories.
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