Top Iraqi scholar rejected Tel Aviv regime as occupiers stressing that Israel is not recognized by Iraqi government.

Prominent Iranian Sunni scholar attended the international congress on confrontation with extremism and Takfir (excommunication) in Iran’s Fars Province referred to the holy Qur’an stressing misinterpretation of religious texts as the reason for appearance of Takfiri groups.

Senior Iranian Sunni cleric warned of enemies threatening Islam from within the Muslim world and foreign fronts.

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, says the United States cannot impose its policies on the 28-nation bloc's "legitimate trade" relations with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has criticized the French Foreign Ministry’s provocative comments about Iran’s ballistic missile program, urging Paris to avoid repeating such “irresponsible and incorrect” claims regarding the Islamic Republic’s defensive programs.

Russia has warned Britain that it will retaliate any threat against its interests in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, the two regions London is expected to establish permanent military bases in after leaving the European Union.

Russia has criticized western-backed White Helmets volunteers saying members of the organization are still active in Jordan following withdrawal from Syria.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at an anti-Iran conference due to be held by the US in the Polish capital of Warsaw next month, describing it as a “desperate circus” that will disgrace the participants.

US government shutdown has entered its 22nd day becoming the longest government closure since 1996.

French officials have vowed tough response as ‘yellow vest’ protesters are preparing for fresh round of protests against the government of Emanuel Macron.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has signed legislation to ensure back pay for furloughed federal employees once the shutdown ends.

US Democratic Representative of Huwaii, Tulsi Gabbard, announced on Friday she will be running for 2020 Presidential election, the latest of her party to challenge Trump for the next election.

Following Donald Trump’s firing former FBI director, James Comey, and out of concerns over the president’s behavior, US law enforcement officials opened investigation into whether he was working for the benefit of Russia.

The Canadian government has granted asylum to an 18-year-old Saudi girl who feared death from her family if she were deported to the Arab country from Thailand.

Syrian media have reported that the country’s air defenses have shot down most of the missiles fired by Israeli fighters towards the Syrian capital.

British ministers say Brexit may be delayed or even cancelled as the parliament is set to vote on the deal on Tuesday.

Hundreds of thousands of US federal workers have missed their first paycheck of the year due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, which occurred after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to agree on an appropriation bill that would include funding a border wall.

The US claims it has begun withdrawal of its forces from Syria as Moscow, doubtful on the claim, warns of US intention to stay in the country.

The leader of Venezuela’s opposition-led National Assembly says he is prepared to take on the South American country’s presidency on an interim basis and call elections, only a day after socialist President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a disputed second mandate.

Israeli forces have killed Palestinian woman injuring 25 others amid protests along the border between the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied lands.