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Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza Strip

PALESTINE

Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza Strip

Israeli warplanes have carried out a fresh airstrike against the besieged Gaza Strip, but there are no immediate reports of casualties.

US House passes new anti-Iran bill

NUCLEAR ENERGY

US House passes new anti-Iran bill

The Republican-weighted US House of Representatives passes a legislation to block purchase of heavy water from Iran.

Assad hails Iraq’s anti-Daesh gains

IRAQ

Assad hails Iraq’s anti-Daesh gains

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hails gains made by the Iraqi army and Popular Mobilization Units in their fight against terrorism.

Boris Johnson becomes British FM

POLITICS

Boris Johnson becomes British FM

Former London mayor Boris Johnson has been appointed as Britain’s new foreign secretary by Prime Minister Theresa May.