MIDEASTREAM
Zionist Israel’s illusion of change
As Zionist Israel approaches a decisive election, Netanyahu fights to preserve his political survival while Gadi Eisenkot markets himself as the alternative.
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POLITICS
Iran’s national security chief says not a single particle of enriched uranium will go out
Iran’s top security official says all enriched nuclear material will remain inside the country.
DEFENSE
Iran warns of stronger retaliation to any new aggression as Army expands drone production
Iran’s top military commander has warned that any renewed attack would trigger a stronger response.
SPORTS
Iran collects 38 medals, including 10 golds, in first two days of 2026 Asian Para Games
Iran captured 38 medals, including 10 golds, across multiple disciplines in the opening days of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, led by strong performances in para athletics, taekwondo and swimming.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on October 20, 2026.
POLITICS
University of Tehran to open branch in Iraq offering 14 academic programs: Minister
Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology says a branch of the University of Tehran will soon begin operating in Iraq.
NEWS BULLETIN
Gaza Civil Defense crews search rubble for remains of those killed in Israeli genocide
Three years on, Gaza's missing are still under the rubble.
NEWS BULLETIN
Truckers’ protest in southern Italy disrupts supplies, hits fuel stations and supermarkets
Truckers’ protest in southern Italy disrupts supplies, hits fuel stations and supermarkets
IRAN FIRST
Iran develops graphene-based lead-acid batteries using nanotechnology
The batteries could be used in critical infrastructure, including electricity grids, telecommunications networks, power plants and industrial facilities.
DEFENSE
Iran’s Navy spots burning violating tanker in prohibited Hormuz corridor
The Iranian Army’s Navy identified a violating tanker that caught fire in a prohibited zone within the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz.
PALESTINE
'Insistence on genocide': Israel kills at least four Palestinians in latest attacks in Gaza
Israel continues to violate a ceasefire deal in Gaza by carrying out attacks that kill more Palestinians.
YEMEN
UK deepens military involvement in Saudi-led war against Yemen with fighter jet deployment
The UK is set to deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, deepening its military involvement in Riyadh’s war against Yemen.
REPORTS
Gaza’s elderly face worsening health crisis under Israeli blockade
As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens, the elderly are among the hardest hit.
INTERVIEWS
News Review: Trump endorses Netanyahu
The US president’s move to endorse the Israeli premier ahead of the regime’s parliamentary election has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
ECONOMY
Starlink: Another economic chokepoint Iran can ill afford
Israel’s admission of smuggling Starlink terminals into Iran during the February 2026 riots underscores why the network poses risks to Iran’s economic security, national sovereignty and control over critical communications infrastructure.
SPORTS
UEFA gives FIFA two weeks to disclose documents on abandoned World Cup rights deal
European football’s governing body gives FIFA until November 2 to provide documents about Gianni Infantino’s abandoned World Cup sell-off plan.
DEFENSE
Pezeshkian appoints Ibn al-Reza as presidential adviser on defense affairs
President Pezeshkian has appointed Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza as his adviser on Iran’s national defense affairs.
KOREAS
South Korea to withdraw more embassy staff from Ukraine over N Korean soldiers row
South Korea says it is preparing to withdraw additional staff from its embassy in Kiev amid an ongoing disagreement with Ukraine over the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war.
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