Republicans in the US House of Representatives urge the President Joe Biden administration to impose sanctions on companies involved in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany.

Iran’s administration renews its allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, in the run-up to the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

China slaps sanctions on 28 Americans who worked in the administration of former president Donald Trump, including ex-secretary of state Mike Pompeo.

Hezbollah denounces the US for obstructing efforts to form a new government in crisis-hit Lebanon.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States’ model of governance has proven “an utter failure,” and human values have taken the biggest hit in America.

California will file a lawsuit to block a Trump administration rule that could force international students to leave the US.

Iran says a second cash handout of nearly $50 for 23 million households is due in coming weeks.