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150 Daesh militants slain in E Syria

SYRIA

150 Daesh militants slain in E Syria

Syrian army soldiers and allied fighters have inflicted heavy losses on Takfiri Daesh militants in the eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr.

Iran supertanker, container ship collide

ENERGY

Iran supertanker, container ship collide

A large container ship has collided with an Iranian supertanker in the busy Singapore Strait, causing damage to both vessels but no injuries or oil pollution.

'Syria gains in Aleppo herald end of war'

POLITICS

'Syria gains in Aleppo herald end of war'

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the imminent recapture of the Syrian city of Aleppo would be a 'turning point' in resolving the crisis in the Arab country.

Putin renews vow to give Iran $2.5bn of loans

ECONOMY

Putin renews vow to give Iran $2.5bn of loans

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has refreshed a pledge to provide Iran with loans worth a total of $2.5 billion for the development of energy-related projects.

Pakistanis, Indians stuck in Saudi camps

BUSINESS

Pakistanis, Indians stuck in Saudi camps

At least 16,000 Pakistan and Indian nationals have become stranded in Saudi Arabia without food and water after companies slashed jobs due to low oil prices.