Syrian FM: Border Crossing with Iraq Should Open Soon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Monday he hoped the Albu Kamal border crossing with neighboring Iraq would open as soon as possible.
Takfiri Militants Signal Acceptance of Russia-Turkey Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hayat Tahrir al-Sham signaled it would abide by the terms of a Russian-Turkish deal to prevent an offensive by Syrian forces on rebel-held Idlib the day before a critical deadline.
Cleaning Crew Enter Saudi Consulate before Turkish Inspection of Kashoggi Murdur (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Cameras caught the moment three cleaning personnel entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul hours before an expected Turkish inspection of the building.
Israeli Bulldozers, Forces Enter Khan Al-Ahmar to Demolish Village (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Three Israeli military bulldozers accompanied by police forces entered the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank on Monday to demolish the village.
BlackRock, Blackstone CEOs Withdraw from Saudi Conference: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink and Blackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman will not attend a high profile conference in Saudi Arabia, a source familiar with the matter said.
Chinese Gynecologist Attacked By Patient's Family (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Newly released CCTV footage caught the moment a Chinese gynecologist was assaulted by a pregnant patient and two disgruntled family members on September 22.
Turkey to Search Saudi Consulate in Khashoggi Case: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A joint Turkish and Saudi team will search the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul on Monday afternoon as part of an investigation into the disappearance of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a Turkish diplomatic source said.
Congress May Scrap Saudi Arms Deals If Trump Remains Reluctant: US Scholar
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An American scholar said the US Congress might act to scrap Washington’s arms agreements with Riyadh if President Donald Trump fails to do so.
Jordan-Syria Border Crossing Opens to Normal Traffic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The border crossing between Jordan and Syria officially opened to civilians and trade on Monday after being closed for three years.
Turkish President, Saudi King Discuss Khashoggi Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and King Salman of Saudi Arabia spoke by telephone and discussed the investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish presidential sources said.
US Senator Urges Action against Saudi over Khashoggi Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Republican US Senator Marco Rubio said the United States must confront Saudi Arabia or risk losing credibility on human rights, if allegations are proven true that the Saudi government orchestrated the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Riyadh Threatens to Retaliate against Any Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi Arabia rejected threats to punish it over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, saying the kingdom would retaliate against any sanctions with tougher measures, the official state news agency said on Sunday.
F-22 Raptors Stealth Fighters Damaged or Destroyed by Hurricane Michael (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The advanced F-22 Raptor stealth fighters of the US air force were damaged or destroyed at Tyndall Air Base after they took direct hit by Hurricane Michael in Florida.
UK's Labour Says Would Stop Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain’s main opposition Labour Party would stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia if it was in government, its foreign policy spokeswoman said on Sunday after the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Zilzal-2 Missile Hits Saudi-Paid Militants in Yemen’s Ma’rib
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen’s army and Popular Committees fired a homegrown ballistic missile at a Saudi-led coalition’s gathering site in retaliation for the continued massacre of civilians by the coalition in the Arabian Peninsula country.
Thousands of Activists Protest in Chicago against Trump's Anti-Women Agenda (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Thousands of activists rallied in the streets of Chicago on Saturday to protest against the Trump administration's anti-women agenda and to support the Democratic party ahead of the November midterm elections.
Saudi Stocks Dive 5.6%, Wiping Out 2018 Gains
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi stocks dived 5.6 percent just an hour after trading opened on Sunday as the oil-rich kingdom comes under increasing international pressure over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Thousands in Gaza Mourn 7 Killed in Border Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of Palestinians attended funerals Saturday for seven young men shot dead a day earlier by Israeli troops during fresh demonstrations along the Gaza border, a report said.
