Iran-Pakistan pipeline project stalls over funds: Pakistani minister
Pakistan Finance Minister M. Ishaq Dar said here on Sunday that whilst his country is upbeat about Iran's economic comeback following its nuclear deal with the world powers, a pipeline project between Iran and Pakistan was still on hold due to financing issues on the Iranian side.
Hamas, Fatah agree to resume reconciliation discussions
Hamas, the ruling authority in the Gaza Strip, agreed on Sunday to intensify discussions with the Fatah movement in an effort to promote reconciliation between the two competing Palestinian groups.
Israeli PM accuses Iran of increasing "int'l aggression"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday the recent easing of sanctions on Iran has not only failed to moderate its policies, but is fuelling its aggression, according to a statement by the prime minister's office.
Over 600 civilians evacuated from Homs on Sunday: official
A total of 611 civilians were evacuated from the rebel-held old city of Homs in central Syria on Sunday, as part of a recently concluded deal between the UN and the Syrian government, Talal Barazi, the governor of Homs, said.
Roundup: Iran agrees on seven "practical steps" with IAEA
Iran agreed to take seven "practical steps" in its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to a joint statement of Iran and the IAEA posted on the website of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Sunday.
Iran mulls over oil, gas contracts to attract investors: official
Iran is considering new ways to make its oil and gas contracts more attractive to the large number of foreign investors lining up to do business with the Islamic republic, an Iranian oil official said on Sunday.
Profile: Hamdeen Sabahy, Egyptian leftist leader seeking presidency
As Egypt's past presidential choices were limited to former military men or Islamists, some voters are hoping the candidacy of Hamdeen Sabahy, a prominent leftist leader who has announced to contest presidency, can break the mold.
Iran reaches seven more ‘practical steps’ with nuke watchdog
Iran on Sunday agreed to seven more “practical steps” with the UN nuclear watchdog in talks seeking further safeguards to enhance transparency on Tehran’s nuclear drive, a top official said.
Egyptian leftist politician Sabahi to run for presidency
Egyptian leftist politician Hamdeen Sabahi announced on Saturday he would be running for the presidency in a forthcoming election, enlivening a race that army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is widely expected to win.
65 evacuated after Homs shelling
Aid teams evacuated at least 65 civilians from besieged districts of Homs city on Sunday, a day after the shelling of their convoy killed five residents.