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The Iraqi military announced in a statement on Friday that the strike on the funeral procession in northern Iraq claimed several fatalities. The military stated that a "number of people" were killed in the "terrorist" attack in Salahaddin province, but did not disclose precise details. According to the government officials, eight individuals were murdered, including police officers and civilians, when armed militants opened fire on the gathering. The deadly attack was carried out by the Islamic State, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The death toll could not be confirmed right now. The military stated that after the inquiry is completed, it will release more information. :

  Alexander Shulgin, Russia's permanent delegate to the OPCW Association, claimed that Syria met its Substance Weapons Show (CWC) commitment and nearby participation in the association. The Association was also responsible for its implementation in Russia. "Damascus continues to honor its commitments and participate in close cooperation with the association as indicated by the Substances Weapons Show," Shulgin said at a Friday Meeting with Sputnik. "The last 97th meeting of the Chairman of the Association for the Prohibition of Substance Weapons (OPCW), since it had been chosen to suspend Syria's privilege," Shulgin added.

In a bid to further deepening of their defence alliance, more than 10,000 troops from China and Russia will participate in a joint practice. The exercise will take place in China's Ningxia Hui autonomous province in early August, according to Chinese defence ministry spokeswoman Wu Qian. The action comes as both countries' relations with the United States are deteriorating. During a routine press briefing in Beijing, Wu stated, "The objective of this exercise is to cement and develop a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between two countries." “It will also highlight both sides' determination and capabilities to confront terrorist forces and jointly safeguard regional peace and security,” says the statement.

  Officials said on Thursday that at least 40 people were killed and 150 were missing in northern Afghanistan after flash floods ravaged the area. A search for the missing people was underway after torrential rains flooded Kamdesh district in Nuristan province, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) northeast of Kabul.“Approximately 40 people were killed last night as a result of flash floods,” said Saeedullah Nuristani, the head of the provincial council. He stated that 150 people were still missing and nearly 80 homes had been destroyed as a result of the flooding.

  The People's Assembly's advisory groups on "Bedouin, Foreign and Expatriates Affairs," "Public Safety," and "Syrian-Iranian Friendship" discussed with Chairman of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Vahid Jalalzadeh a process for boosting and developing parliamentary relations between the two countries. Individuals from the boards of trustees discussed the need to improve collaboration between Syria and Iran at all levels, as well as coordination on matters of common interest, in order to overcome the monetary blockade.

  As the deadly conflict between Taliban and pro-government forces continues, the government has imposed a curfew in many areas. As per the interior ministry, Afghan authorities imposed a night-time curfew over 31 of the country's 34 provinces on Saturday to combat the escalating violence unleashed by a sweeping Taliban offensive in recent months. Since early May, when the US-led foreign forces began their last pullout, the Taliban have captured key border crossings, dozens of districts, and encircled many provincial capitals."A night to stop the fighting and limit the Taliban's movements."

Numbers gave by  brutality  observing office in the State Ministry for Peace Affairs show that more than 24,000 Taliban warriors were killed and injured in fights with the Afghan security powers in the course of recent months. In view of the insights of the State Ministry for Peace Affairs, during the period running from April to July, the Taliban dispatched 22,000 assaults in different chunks of the nation, and the assaults brought about the killing and injuring of 24,000 Taliban warriors. "The inundation of in excess of 10,000 warriors from outside Afghanistan to expand the viciousness shows that there are likewise unfamiliar hands behind the conflict in Afghanistan," said Sayed Abdullah Hashemi, an authority of the State Ministry for Peace Affairs. In the interim, Attaullah Salim, the appointee top of the High Council of National Reconciliation (HCNR), said that the current conflict in Afghanistan has no strict authenticity, adding that the Taliban should end the savagery.

The Afghan National Security Forces have killed and wounded round about 327 Taliban in a single day. While Citing military sources Multiple Afghan news agencies reported that at least 189 Taliban insurgents were killed and 138 more wounded in the military crackdown across the country, in 24 hours. It further added on Wednesday that a military operation was launched in the different parts of Afghanistan to maintain the law and order situation in the country. In addition, a huge amount of cache weapons supposed to be used against Afghan forces destroyed as well.

  KABUL, Afghanistan —  Afghan media outlets reported on Wednesday that the Taliban seized the strategic district in Helmand province of Afghanistan. In the latest conquest spree Taliban overrun the  Lashkargah city of Helmand province Tolo news agency reported. In the process of controlling the major district, both sides sustained large causalities, however, government forces retreat from the battleground.