In the first six months of 2019, 403 civilians were killed by Afghan forces and 314 by international forces, compared to 531 killed by the Taliban or any terrorist organization in the same period, UN says.
US Embassy in Germany wants Germany to "join France and the UK to help secure the Strait of Hormuz,' through which a fifth of the world's seaborne oil passes.
Talks follow weeks of heightened political friction around the strategic waterway stemming from hostility between Tehran and Washington. Issues such as shared borders, visits by citizens of each nation, illegal entries, and maritime connections to be discussed.
Intelli Times provides i24NEWS with exclusive photo showing a leaking Iranian oil tanker off the coast of Syria, indicating Iran is smuggling oil despite sanctions. Picture taken near Baniyas, suggesting a violation of sanctions Syria as well.
Rebel commander in northern Hama province says opposition fighters have withdrawn after a heavy bombardment by regime forces.
Two killed and at least 25 wounded in explosion near Ghalib University, interior ministry spokesman reports.
Anti-Semitic article on Muslim Brotherhood party website accuses Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, whom it calls "General Israel," of wrecking the country as described in the Book of Isaiah.
Attacks by Russian forces, Syrian regime forces come on the heels of a market bombing in northwest Syria on Saturday that left at least 11 dead, including children.
Hassan Nasrallah issues denial after Israeli UN envoy Danny Danon tells UN Security Council that Iran, Quds Forces "have begun to advance the exploitation of civilian maritime channels" and Beirut port "is now the Port of Hezbollah."
Amidst increasing Iranian provocations and ongoing detention of British vessel in Iran, UK changes approach. HMS Montrose, a British frigate now in the area, to accompany the vessels, a government spokesman said.
