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Yemeni army soldiers and fighters from allied Popular Committees are advancing on new fronts in the country’s southeastern province of Shabwah after capturing a strategic hilltop position. A Yemeni military source told the Arabic service of Russia’s Sputnik news agency that Saudi-paid militants and troops withdrew from Aqabat Malih after …

A leader of the Iraqi anti-terror Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), better known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, says thermal cameras installed in the country’s central province of Salahuddin have recorded US military helicopters transferring Daesh terrorists to various locations across the country. “The United States is not serious about withdrawing its troops …

Russian President Vladimir Putin observes a naval parade in St. Petersburg to mark the country’s 325th anniversary of the Russian navy. Putin observed the drill at the Main Naval Parade on the Neva River on Sunday. During the parade, Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov reported to the president about the …

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi headed to the United States accompanied by a government delegation today. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office that the visit will last for several days, during which the two parties will discuss Iraqi-American relations and issues of mutual interest. The statement quoted Al-Kadhimi …

Iraqi security forces on Saturday captured three members of the Islamic State (IS) in different provinces, a statement said. The Iraqi Security Media Cell pointed out in a statement on Twitter that two of the militants were captured in Anbar while the other one was in Salahaddin provinces. Accurate intelligence …

Chinese commercial hub Shanghai and neighbouring coastal regions cancelled all flights, slowed or suspended subway trains, and shuttered businesses ahead of Typhoon In-fa’s expected landfall on Sunday afternoon. The typhoon is set to hit the east coast province of Zhejiang even as central China is still reeling from record flooding …

A Palestinian teenager has died after being shot by Israeli soldiers at a protest over illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian authorities said on Saturday. Seventeen-year-old Mohammed Munir al-Tamimi, who suffered gunshot wounds, died later in hospital, the Palestinian health ministry said, a day after the protests …

Yemeni armed forces and fighters from allied Popular Committees continue to score territorial gains in their battles against Saudi-led coalition forces and their Takfiri mercenaries across the war-ravaged country, asserting control over a strategic hilltop in the oil-rich southeastern province of Shabwah. Local sources, requesting not to be named, said the Yemeni …

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi hosted the ceremony of signing an agreement to export one million tons of heavy fuel oil at the global price to Lebanon. A statement by the Prime Minister’s Media Office, received by Alghadeertv , stated that “the signing ceremony of the agreement between Iraq and …

The United States announced that it will donate 500,000 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses to Iraq, while indicating its intention to provide technical assistance in the field of renewable energy and climate adaptation. A  press statement by the US State Department, which was followed by Alghadeertv, stated that within the strategic dialogue …

China has hit US-based institutions and individuals, including former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, with retaliatory sanctions following recent American sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong. According to Press TV, Beijing’s punitive measure against Washington on Friday came just ahead a planned visit to China by US Deputy Secretary of …

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s surprise decision to endorse a $25 billion increase to President Joe Biden’s already massive budget request for the Pentagon has angered progressive antiwar activists, who have been demanding cuts to US military spending. Narrowly controlled by Democrats, the Senate panel approved a $778 billion defense policy bill …

The French parliament has after a months-long debate passed a controversial anti-Muslim bill despite strong criticisms from lawmakers who assert that the legislation breaches religious freedom. The French National Assembly — France’s lower house — approved the so-called Anti-Separatism Bill after seven months of controversy on Friday, with the government …

Billionaire businessman and former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati is set to be designated to form a new government next week, with President Michel Aoun planning to consult with parliamentary blocs amid an economic crisis. According to Press TV, political sources familiar with the matter said Aoun is going to …

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced Saturday the arrest of a “terror cell” behind a Baghdad market bombing that killed dozens and was claimed by the Islamic State group. The attack sparked revulsion and renewed fears about the reach of IS, which lost its last territory in Iraq after a …

Iraq recorded, on Saturday 7653 new cases of Covid-19 to take its total to 1,543,501, the health ministry said. It reported 65 deaths to take its coronavirus death toll to 18,232. It also reported 8,001 recoveries to take its total to 1,402,537 (90.9%). The COVID-19 intensive care patients count to …

The first host nation gold is often one of the loudest spectator highlights of an Olympic Games. On Saturday, Japan won its first Tokyo 2020 gold medal in the men’s 60kg judo in front of a few press and athletic staff. Here’s what you need to know about the Tokyo …

Afghanistan has imposed a night-time curfew to limit the movements of the Taliban across the country, a day after the group demanded the removal of President Ashraf Ghani. “To curb violence and limit the Taliban movements, a night curfew has been imposed in 31 provinces across the country,” the Afghan …

Billionaire businessman and former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati are set to be designated to form a new government next week, with President Michel Aoun planning to consult with parliamentary blocs amid an economic crisis. Political sources familiar with the matter said Aoun is going to hold consultations with parliamentary …

The US is preparing to evacuate thousands of Afghan special visa applicants who are at risk from the Taliban. US President Joe Biden has authorized up to $100m from an emergency fund to meet “unexpected urgent” refugee needs stemming from the situation in Afghanistan, including for Afghan special immigration visa …