Palestinians sue Britain for 1917 Balfour Declaration that led to creation of Israel

Palestinian lawyers have lodged a complaint to sue the British government for the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which set out London’s aim to establish a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

Iran to host Eurasia econ. meeting with eye on busting sanctions

Iran is to host an economic meeting of Eurasian countries next month as it eyes to strengthen its team-up with the sprawling intercontinental expanse against the United States’ illegal and unilateral sanctions.

Limited Umrah pilgrimage resumes after coronavirus hiatus

Saudi authorities have partially resumed the year-round Umrah pilgrimage after a seven-month hiatus over the coronavirus pandemic, allowing a limited number of people to perform the rituals in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina with strict observance of health protocols.

Sacred Defense Week: Iran has developed a totally native defence capability

Four decades ago, on 22 September 1980, a day etched in the collective Iranian consciousness, Iraqi airstrikes took the country by surprise. Eight major Iranian airbases and four military installations were targeted. Iran was a sitting duck.

Biden hits out at Trump over his refusal to commit to peaceful transition, if loses

US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has hit out at President Donald Trump over his refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and relinquish his office should he lose in the November presidential election.

Iran complains to UN over Trump’s military threat, stresses right to self-defense

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has complained to the world body over US President Donald Trump’s threat to use force against the country, warning that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to exercise its right to self-defense in the face of any American military adventurism.

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Leader says Iran’s economy should not be tied to foreign developments

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that the country’s economic future should not be tied to developments in other countries, including the November presidential elections in the United States.