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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban Amir Khan Muttaqi emphasized that the rulers are committed to respecting Iran's water rights from the Helmand River.

The European Union cannot list the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist entity until an EU court has determined that the elite forces are, Josep Borrell the European Union’s foreign policy chief said on Monday.

At least 130 Israeli high-tech companies and startups have announced that they will stage warning strike to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new cabinet to "overhaul" the judicial system and weaken the Supreme Court.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey will hold elections on 14 May, one month earlier than scheduled.

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 144,735 on Sunday, according to official figures. More than 200 patients are in intensive care units nationwide.

A five-story residential building collapsed in the Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, including five children.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani vehemently condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden as a brazen example of hatemongering and violence against Muslims.

Tens of thousands of protesters have held a fresh rally in Tel Aviv against controversial judicial reforms planned by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

The Iranian health ministry announced on Saturday that more than 100 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.

A Palestinian man has been shot dead by the Israeli army in the West Bank. This has taken the number of Palestinians killed by the Israeli army this month to 18, including four children.

Police in Sweden have announced they will allow the leader of a hard-right political party to burn a copy of the Quran near the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm. Turkey has reportedly summoned the Swedish ambassador over the provocative act.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says normalizing ties with Israel is in the interest of the whole region. He however noted prior to that, Palestinians should be given their “state.”

The US Military's Central Command has confirmed that one of the country's bases in a strategic southern Syrian region has come under drone attacks.

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held a phone call with the newly appointed Chinese Foreign Minister Chin Gang during which the Chinese side invited Iran's top diplomat to visit Beijing.

Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said the United States is pursuing the policy of maximum pressure and sanctions against its opponents in the Middle East region.

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

The Iranian Health Ministry reported on Thursday that 98 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.

Two people were killed and 80 more injured in a stampede ahead of a soccer match in the Iraqi city of Basra on Thursday. The stampede took place near the Jaza’a Al Nakhla Stadium, where Iraq and Oman were set to play in the Persian Gulf Cup final.

Iran and South Korea summoned each other's ambassadors in a deepening spat over the anti-Tehran remarks by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol that described Tehran as the biggest threat to the United Arab Emirates.

Israeli military forces have shot dead two Palestinians during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in northern West Bank. It brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire so far in 2023 to 17.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said progress was being made towards ending the Yemen war, in which Riyadh leads a military coalition. But, he stated more work was needed, including reinstating a truce and transitioning to a permanent ceasefire.