Iraq’s Hashd Al-Sha’abi Downs Spy Drone, Warns Foreign Aircraft
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, shot down an unidentified spy drone over capital Baghdad, a report said.
UN Slams Saudi Arabia, UAE over Failure on Yemeni Aid Pledges
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Yemenis face severe cuts to food, medicine and other handouts because the UAE and Saudi Arabia have failed to provide funds promised earlier this year, the UN said in a statement.
Syria Takes Full Control of Khan Sheikhoun as Battle against Terrorists Continues (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Syrian army forces continued its battle against terrorist groups in Idlib and Hama provinces as military units took full control of the key northwestern town of Khan Sheikhoun on Wednesday.
Ansarullah: Saudi Should Stop Aggression on Yemen If It Wants Security
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement, Mohammad Abdul-Salam, highlighted the Saudi regime’s dependence on foreign support and said if the kingdom wants security, it should stop the aggression on its southern neighbor.
Yemeni Troops Shoot Down Saudi Drone over Dhamar (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni forces intercepted and targeted an unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to the Saudi-led military coalition while flying in the skies over Yemen’s southwestern province of Dhamar.
Explosion Rocks Arms Depot North of Iraq's Capital
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A blast hit an arms depot belonging to Iraqi pro-government Popular Mobilization Units, also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, north of Baghdad.
Syrian Forces Enter Key Idlib Town after 5 Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian troops entered a key town in Idlib for the first time since 2014 after intense fighting with terrorists and their rebel allies in the northwestern province.
Afghanistan Vows to Crush Daesh Havens after Deadly Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Afghanistan's president is vowing to eliminate all safe havens of Daesh as the country marks a subdued 100th Independence Day after a horrific wedding attack claimed by the terror group.
Protesters Set Fire to Parliament Building in Indonesia’s Papua (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Protesters in the West Papuan provincial capital of Manokwari in Indonesia set fire to the local parliament building after a demonstration against the arrest and detention of scores of Papuan students.
Hundreds of Bahraini Prisoners on Hunger Strike over Rights Abuses: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 600 Bahraini political prisoners are now on hunger strike to protest ill-treatment at Bahrain’s notorious Jaw prison, a report said.
Trump to Drop Out of 2020 Race within Months, Former Aide Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump will quit the 2020 race and not seek re-election, according to a former top aide.
Yemen Launches Major Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Field
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni forces on Saturday carried out a major drone operation against Saudi oil facilities at Shaybah, inflicting major material losses on them.
Nigeria’s Islamic Movement Says Sheikh Zakzaky Taken to Unknown Place
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) said top Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky has been transferred to an unknown location upon his return from India.
Dozens of Palestinian Protesters Injured by Israeli Fire in Gaza (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 63 Palestinians were wounded by Israeli forces’ live fire and rubber bullets, during the weekly March of Return protests at the Gaza Strip border on Friday.
Hezbollah Warns Israel against Any New Assault on Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary-general of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah said the Israeli military’s 33-day war on Lebanon in the summer of 2006 was aimed at creation of a new Middle East region, warning the Tel Aviv regime against any new attack on the Arab country.
Syrian Army Keeps Up Pace in Fight against Terrorism in Idlib Province (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Syrian army continued to advance against terrorists’ positions near the strategic town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province.
Sheikh Zakzaky Returns to Nigeria without Being Treated
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top Shiite cleric and leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, whose health condition had been deteriorating in prison and had traveled to India for medical reasons, returned home on Friday without being treated.
Hezbollah Releases Video of Hitting Israeli Warship in 2006 War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The video, which is part of a documentary film recently broadcast by Al Manar TV, reveals details of the operation in which the Israeli vessel was struck.
