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Switzerland can’t defend itself from full-scale attack: Army chief

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Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of the country's armed forces has warned.
Foreign Policy

Iran condemns Zionist regime’s moves undermining Somalia’s territorial integrity

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Iran has condemned the Zionist regime for violating Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei decrying efforts aimed at disintegrating the Muslim nation.
Nature and Wildlife

Pelicans return to Mazandaran’s shores as winter guests of Caspian Sea

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With the arrival of autumn and winter, the calm shores of Iran’s Mazandaran Province once again welcome familiar white-winged visitors.
Europe

Kyiv attack shows Russia does ‘not want to end war’: Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Saturday that a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv shows Russia does "not want to end the war".
Europe

Trump pours cold water on Zelensky’s ‘peace plan’ for Russia war

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US President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest peace proposal to end the conflict with Moscow, arguing the discussions could move forward only with his "blessing".
Religion

Christmas Eve atmosphere brings festive mood to Tehran

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Although Armenian Christians in Iran celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on January 6 according to their religious calendar, parts of Tehran take on a festive Christmas atmosphere each year around December 25, in line with global celebrations.
Views

Iranian daily warns against Taliban influence after killing of former Afghan police commander

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An Iranian newspaper has warned that “leniency toward the Taliban” is undermining Iran’s internal security, following the killing of a former Afghan police commander in Tehran.
Middle East

Trump could unveil Gaza ‘peace council’, ‘government’ soon: Report

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The White House wants to move beyond phase one of the Gaza ceasefire process in January, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back, creating friction with United States President Donald Trump’s senior team, according to a report.
Foreign Policy

Iran says US pursuing ‘law of jungle’ over diplomacy

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that the United States pursues “the law of jungle” over diplomacy, resorting to force and sanctions to advance its interests.
Asia

China sanctions many US firms over Taiwan arms sales

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China has announced fresh sanctions on 20 US defence firms, including a Boeing subsidiary, over Washington's latest weapons sales to Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own.
Middle East

African Union refutes ‘any recognition of Somaliland’ after Israel declaration

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The African Union has stressed it "rejects any recognition of Somaliland" after Israel declared it viewed the breakaway Somali territory as a sovereign state.
Incidents

Minor earthquake shakes northeastern Tehran, renewing warnings over seismic risks

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A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck northeastern Tehran province on Saturday morning, briefly shaking parts of the capital and nearby areas, according to Iran’s Seismological Center.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Leader: Core dispute with west is opposition to global dominance, not nuclear issue

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Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the country’s confrontation with Western powers is rooted in resistance to an “unjust global order,” rather than disputes over Iran’s nuclear program.
Middle East

Militant group claims responsibility for Syria mosque bombing

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A militant group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a mosque in an Alawite-majority area of Syria's Homs on Friday, which killed at least eight people.
Europe

Zelensky to meet Trump over Russia war

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for negotiations on how to end the Russian invasion, Kyiv has announced.
Middle East

Yemen official says around 15,000 Saudi-backed fighters amass near border

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A Yemeni military official from the internationally recognised government told AFP Friday that around 15,000 Saudi-backed fighters had amassed in strategic areas bordering Saudi Arabia since separatists seized swathes of territory last month -- but they were not ordered to advance.
Europe

EU should not act as alternative to NATO: Chief

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The European Union would only hurt itself if it decides to go its own way in the field of security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told dpa news agency. The European members of the bloc need to comply with Washington’s demands and spend more on their militaries instead, he stated on Friday.
Energy

Minister: Iran’s oil sales remain strong despite sanctions, lower global prices

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Iran’s oil minister said the country continues to sell a strong volume of crude oil, with sales levels remaining stable despite a decline in international oil prices and US-led Western sanctions.
Nuclear

Cooperation with IAEA under new framework serves Iran’s interests, analyst says

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An Iranian nuclear analyst says continued cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under new arrangements would benefit Tehran by reducing tensions and limiting pretexts for further pressure from Western countries.
Religion

Iranian president visits family of Christian martyr on Christmas eve

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On the evening marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the home of the family of Razmik Khachatourian, a Christian martyr of Iran.
Security

Iranian border guards rescue 1,600 Afghans stranded in snow

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Iranian border guards in Taybad rescued around 1,600 Afghan nationals who were stranded in severe cold and snow while attempting to enter Iran through unauthorized border routes.
Religion

Christmas celebrations held at churches in Iran

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A ceremony marking the birth of Jesus Christ was held at the Armenian Saint Gregory Church and the Chaldean Catholic Church of Saint Joseph in Iran.
Security

Iran police confirm ex-Afghan police chief killed in Tehran

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Iranian police have confirmed the killing of Ekramuddin Sari, a former police commander from Afghanistan’s Takhar province, in a shooting attack in Tehran, according to reports citing informed police sources.
Middle East

Senior IS leader killed: Syria

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Syrian authorities said on Thursday that they had killed a senior leader of the Islamic State group in coordination with the US-led coalition, hours after arresting another leader near Damascus.
Europe

Russia responds to Zelensky’s ‘unhinged’ Christmas address

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President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “strange” Christmas address raises concerns over the Ukrainian leader’s ability to make any rational decisions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.
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