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US will not sanction Israeli army units accused of rights violations in West Bank: Report
ABC News reported that the United States decided that three Israeli army units accused of committing "gross human rights violations" in the West Bank prior to 7 October will remain eligible for US military aid "because of steps Israel says is taking to address the problem".
More Americans have little, no confidence in Israeli PM: Survey
An increasing number of Americans have little to no trust in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of world affairs, a new poll revealed.
Iran, China defense chiefs call for Gaza ceasefire
Iranian Defense Minister General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani had blamed the catastrophic situation in West Asia and the rising tensions there on the destabilizing moves of the US and its support for the Zionist regime.
President Raisi: Iran, Africa determined to expand ties
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and African countries are set to boost their relationship in several areas, adding both sides need a timeframe to achieve their objectives.
Iran says has become a leading pole in isotope separation
Iran has succeeded in becoming a pole in the separation of stable isotopes by using artificial intelligence and relying on its indigenous knowledge, the deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says.
Six Iranian border guards detained briefly by Taliban released
Six Iranian border guards who were detained by the Taliban in Iran’s eastern border with Afghanistan on Thursday evening have been released, the headquarters of the Iranian border guard in East Khorasan province confirmed on Friday.
Interior minister: Iran set to hold runoff parliamentary elections
Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says preparations have been made to hold the runoff parliamentary elections in two weeks.
Iran deputy FM talks Islamic Republic’s strong response to Zionist aggression
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri, says the BRICS meeting in Russia condemned the Israeli regime’s targeting of the Iranian diplomatic premises in Syria.
Younger Americans less likely to support military aid to Israel: Report
As universities across the US continue to see pro-Palestinian protests, data show that only about 7% of younger Americans strongly favor the US providing military aid to Israel in its war against Hamas, while 29% strongly oppose it.
Palestinians retrieve hundreds of bodies from 3 mass graves in Gaza’s Khan Younis
Palestinians have uncovered nearly 400 bodies in three mass graves at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the civil defense agency announced on Thursday.
Israeli officials admit campaign to kill UNRWA funding has failed: Report
Haaretz newspaper reports that the Israeli government has admitted defeat in its efforts to keep international funding away from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
US secretly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: Report
Washington secretly sent Kiev an unspecified number of longer-range ATACMS missiles last month, an anonymous US government official has confirmed.
Israel violating international and humanitarian law with US arms: Report
An independent American task force has informed the administration of President Joe Biden there is “compelling and credible evidence” that Israel’s use of American weapons violates a US national security memorandum demanding US arms be used in accordance with humanitarian law.
Tehran, Moscow ink MoU to strengthen security cooperation
Top Iranian and Russian officials have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop bilateral relations in the security sector.
Iranian inventor awarded in Geneva inventions exhibition
An Iranian inventor has won a bronze medal in the 2024 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
Iranian president hails achievements in two-nation South Asia trip
The Iranian president, fresh from a trip to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, said on Thursday that the agreements and projects in both countries were a success.
Over %50 of Americans unhappy with congress voting $61bn to Ukraine
A total of 51% of Americans disapprove of the decision by the US House of Representatives to support President Joe Biden's $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, while only 39% think otherwise, the Daily Express US has reported, citing a poll conducted by the Washington-based Democracy Institute.
US announces $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Joe Biden signed a national security supplemental into law, aiming to deliver critical artillery rounds and air defense munitions to Kyiv in the war with Russia.
Indian Ocean Region to benefit from Iran-Sri Lanka cooperation: Raisi
President Ebrahim Raisi has stated improved relations between Iran and Sri Lanka in various fields would benefit the two countries and the Indian Ocean region.
Amnesty says Israel committing war crimes in Gaza ‘using US-made munitions’
The executive director of Amnesty International in the US has stated their research reveals that Israeli soldiers are committing war crimes against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip "using US-made munitions".
75 percent of Gaza’s population has been displaced: UNRWA
The majority of those displaced in the Gaza Strip– about 1.7 million people – have been forced to flee “multiple times”, the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reported.
Iranian security chief warns against giving Israel base on cyberspace
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Aliakbar Ahmadian has warned against giving the Zionist regime a base in cyberspace.
Iranian says Argentine judges demand over Iranian nationals illegal, based on fabrications
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned an "illegal demand" by some Argentine judges regarding the Iranian nationals in the Amia bombing case, saying his demand is based on lies and fabrications.
The Leader: Iran’s defense sector example of turning sanctions into opportunity
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the Islamic republic of Iran’s remarkable achievements in military equipment production attest to the fact that a “lively nation can turn sanctions into opportunities."
President Raisi: Iran to implement major electricity, water projects in 20 countries
President Ebrahim Raisi, who is on a trip to Sri Lanka to launch a hydropower complex, says Iran has plants to implement major electricity and water projects in 20 countries.