
SOCIETY
Americans cynical about future: Poll
Most Americans do not hold an optimistic view about their country’s future, according to a new poll.

Most Americans do not hold an optimistic view about their country’s future, according to a new poll.

The United States is not in a position to criticize other countries for developing nuclear weapons, a geopolitical analyst in Europe says.

Five members of Egyptian security forces are killed in a bomb explosion in Sinai Peninsula.

The French justice minister resigns in protest against the government’s contentious citizenship plan for terror suspects.

The UN says only Syrians have been invited to peace talks in Geneva.

At least six people are confirmed dead in a landslide that hit a jade mining region in northern Myanmar.

Iraqi forces take back strategic areas in the western province of Anbar from Daesh terrorists.

Pressure is mounting on British government over a back tax deal agreed by Google.

President Rouhani says Iran is opening a new chapter in its relations with Europe.

The US says the Taiwanese president’s trip to an island in the South China Sea will intensify tensions.

Russia warns citizens against a plan by Daesh terrorists to kidnap Russians in Turkey.

Triple bomb explosions rock Nigeria’s Chibok, leaving at least 13 people dead and over 30 others wounded.

Israel's Supreme Court refuses to release hunger-striking Palestinian journalist.

Iranian cyclist Amir Hossein Jamshidiyan snatches a bronze medal at the 36th edition of the Asian Cycling Championships in Japan.

France’s foreign minister says President Rouhani’s Paris visit is geopolitically and economically important and facilitates tackling regional crises.

Iran is drawn along with Greece and Mexico in Group A of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Italy.

Saudi Arabia beheads an Egyptian national after sentencing him to death on charges related to robbery and murder.

The US and China have agreed to move ahead with a UN resolution against North Korea following Pyongyang's fourth nuclear test earlier this month.