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Dozens of British MPs and peers call for full arms embargo on Israel

Nearly 60 British MPs and peers have urged a full embargo on arms exports to Israel and for the government to be more transparent about the licences it grants for military exports.

Trump ‘caught off guard’ by Israeli attacks on Syria: White House

US President Donald Trump was "caught off guard" by Israel’s bombing of Syria, the White House has announced, signalling a potentially new sour point in his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli military bombs WHO’s staff residence in Gaza

The Israeli army raided a World Health Organisation (WHO) staff residence in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah on Monday, detaining staff and family members and forcing them to flee on foot, the agency’s chief has reported.

War against Iran ‘not over’: Israel’s army chief

Israel’s Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that the war against Iran is not over.

Iran reports 1,062 deaths in Israeli invasion; even prison attack deemed war crime

Iran’s Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Tuesday that 1,062 Iranians were killed during the 12-day aggression by Israel last month, including 102 women and 38 children.

Judiciary spokesperson: Tehran Friday Prayers leader Seddiqi has no role in relatives’ legal case

Iran’s Judiciary spokesperson, Asghar Jahangir, clarified on Tuesday that Kazem Seddiqi, Tehran's Friday Prayers leader, holds no judicial or administrative authority within the judiciary and has no involvement in the legal proceedings related to his relatives.

Over 87% of Gaza Strip under Israeli military orders, militarized zones: UN

The UN has announced that 87.7% of the Gaza Strip is within Israeli militarized zones, under displacement orders or in areas where the two overlap.

Iran’s ICT minister warns against ‘blind confrontation’ with technology amid network challenges

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, warned that confronting technological developments without a strategic approach is ineffective and potentially damaging.

US can’t ‘compel’ Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon: Trump envoy

US special envoy Tom Barrack has stated that the White House "can't compel Israel to do anything" in Lebanon after he was asked whether Washington would guarantee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the country's embattled south.

Azerbaijan president accuses EU observers in Armenia of spying on Iran

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has accused European Union observers stationed in Armenia of engaging in espionage activities against Iran, particularly during the conflict between Iran and Israel in June.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating sanctions snapback mechanism

The Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami has cautioned officials about downplaying the risks of the snapback mechanism embedded in the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

US calls on Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil

The United States hopes European allies will join potential secondary tariffs on Russia, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told CNBC in an interview.

Israel says attacked Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah port

Israel’s military has launched new air attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting what it described as Houthi-linked sites used to stage drone and missile attacks against Israel and its allies.

Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations set for July 23: Zelensky

The third round of direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place on July 23 in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

Nuclear enrichment will continue, but Iran still open to talks: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment programme, which was severely damaged by waves of US and Israeli air attacks last month.

Tehran air quality reaches hazardous levels amid extreme heat

The Tehran Air Quality Control Company has announced that the capital’s air quality index (AQI) reached 192 on Monday evening, placing it in the “unhealthy for all groups” category and bordering on “hazardous'.

Iranian official urges sun protection as UV radiation levels rise

An Iranian official has warned the public about increasing levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation across Iran, especially during the summer months.

Israeli soldiers arrested in Belgium after Gaza war crimes complaint by rights groups

Belgian federal police have detained two Israeli soldiers facing accusations of war crimes in Gaza following a complaint by two rights groups.

Israeli army admits major manpower shortfall amid Gaza war for 1st time: Report

The Israeli military has acknowledged for the first time a major depletion in its ranks amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, local media reported on Monday.

25 states, EU condemn Israel ‘inhumane killing’ of civilians in Gaza

More than two dozen countries along with the EU on Monday condemned Israel's 'inhumane killing' of civilians in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate end to the war in the besieged enclave.

Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in anti-Russia sanctions

The EU’s decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in the latest round of sanctions against Russia is baseless, China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced, stressing that Beijing will protect the targeted companies.

Gaza death toll surges past 59,000 as Israel continues war on Palestinians

At least 59,029 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Iran’s Lake Urmia on brink of total desiccation

For the first time in recorded history, Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, may be facing complete desiccation by the end of this summer.

Iran prioritizes strengthening defense capabilities and post-war recovery

Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization Hamid Pourmohammadi says enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and repairing the damage caused by the recent US and Israeli aggression against Iran are top priorities for the government.

Iran to host three-way talks with Russia and China amid efforts to prevent snapback sanctions

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a trilateral meeting with Russia and China will be held on Tuesday in Tehran with a focus on Iran's nuclear program.