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Gaza ceasefire talks resumed: Hamas

A Hamas official has confirmed that international mediators have resumed negotiations with the Palestinian group and Israel over a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

WHO condemns Israeli massacre in Gaza hospital

The World Health Organization has announced that Israel issued no warning for the recent deadly attack on besieged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.

Amnesty chief calls on UK to revise Gaza stance

The secretary general of Amnesty International, Agnes Callamard, has urged British politicians to revise their denial that genocide is being committed in Gaza, following a major report by the group concluding that Israel is guilty of genocide.

Iran warns Syria’s neighbors at risk amid resurgence of terrorism

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that the threat of militant groups active in Syria will not be limited to the war-ravaged country and will spread to Iraq and Turkey.

Paris concerns over Iran’s missile, nuclear program have ‘no logical basis: Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has responded to French President Emmanuel Macron's supposed concerns over Iran's missile capabilities and nuclear activities, describing them as unfounded.

Severe air pollution forces school closures across Iran

Educational activities for kindergartens, preschools, and exceptional schools in Iranian capital Tehran and several other cities have been suspended for Saturday and Sunday and primary schools switched to online classes due to severe air pollution. 

Syrian forces withdraw from areas in Daraa and Deir Ezzor as rebels advance on Homs

Syrian rebels pushed their offensive on Homs on Friday, hours after thousands of people began to flee the key city amid the opposition’s lightning offensive.

Iran’s deaf Greco-Roman wrestling team snatch Asian championship

On the seventh day of the Deaf Asian Games in Malaysia, Iran's Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the Asian championship. 

Persian festival Mehregan added to UNESCO list of intangible heritage 

The millennia-old Persian Mehregan festival, also known as feast of harvest and abundance, has been added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry announced. 

Iran warns Ukraine against supporting terrorists in West Asia 

The Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister and Director General of the Eurasia Department at the Iran's Foreign Ministry, Mojtaba Demirchi-Lou, has called on Ukraine to stop supporting terrorists in West Asia. 

Iranian MP: West unleashed terrorists to destabilize region 

The cause of recent tensions in West Asia, from the crisis in Gaza and Lebanon to the renewed unrest in Syria, is the US, Israel, and the West, an Iranian lawmaker argues. 

Iranian Runner Wins 12th Gold at Asian Deaf Games in Malaysia 

Maryam Abdifar, a female Iranian national runner, secured the championship title and the gold medal at the 10th Asian Deaf Games held in Malaysia. 

Iran successfully launches Saman-1 into orbit

Iran has successfully launched the Saman-1 orbital transfer unit into orbit using the Simorgh satellite carrier. 

Hamas says Israel responsible for killing of captives in Gaza

The Palestinian Hamas resistance group has held Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for the killing of captives held in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Earthquakes in Iran’s Khuzestan injure 29, cause widespread damage

A series of earthquakes struck Iran’s Khuzestan province on Thursday, injuring 29 people and causing significant damage to nearly 300 homes, according to provincial governor. Among the injured, 28 were treated as outpatients, while one person remains hospitalized.

Iran advises NATO chief to calm Russia-Ukraine tensions instead of inciting US

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on Mark Rutte, the new secretary general of NATO, to act responsibly and push for de-escalation of tensions between Moscow and Kiev instead of making provocative recommendations for the next US administration’s policies.

Captivating autumn scenery in Ghahan, Qom

The village of Ghahan in Qom province, Iran, has become a picturesque haven this autumn, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Nestled amidst rolling hills, the village is adorned with vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red, offering a breathtaking display of fall foliage.

Israeli intelligence lacks information on Gaza-held captives: Report

Tel Aviv has no information on the whereabouts of its hostages in the Gaza Strip, a situation that is significantly influencing its military operations in the territory, according to a report.

Earthquakes in Iran’s Khuzestan injure 29, cause damage

The governor of the southern Iranian province of Khuzestan announced that earthquakes on Thursday injured at least 29 people and damaged nearly 300 homes in the province.

Russia-North Korea strategic agreement comes into force

The "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" agreed by the leaders of North Korea and Russia in June entered into force with the exchange of "ratification instruments" in Moscow, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Thursday.

Executions in Saudi Arabia in 2024 surpass 300 in record tally

Executions in Saudi Arabia have exceeded 300 in 2024, the kingdom’s highest ever toll, an AFP tally has disclosed.

Amnesty International concludes Israel committing genocide in Gaza

The human rights group Amnesty International has announced that Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip meets the legal threshold for genocide in a damning new report.

Iranian vice president: Hijab law faces implementation challenges

The Iranian vice president for legal affairs has expressed concerns about the new hijab law's feasibility, highlighting that the police would be particularly burdened.

NATO head urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump presidency looms

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push for European states to ramp up defense spending, a budget shortfall that US President-elect Donald Trump used to berate Washington's allies during his first term in office, severely damaging trust.

Britain ‘reviewing F-35 warplane and Israel arms licences’ amid Gaza war: Campaigners

London has announced it is reviewing its decision to allow the continued export of F-35 fighter jet components in light of concerns that they could end up in Israel, according to campaigners who are seeking to block the exports.