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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.

Lebanon reports 12 more ceasefire violations by Israel

The Israeli army has committed 12 more violations to the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Beirut that took effect last week, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency.

MP: Iran will definitely intervene to fight terrorists in Syria

A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament has expressed Iran’s serious resolve to stand firmly by Syria to fight off militants, saying the message has been conveyed during a recent visit of an Iranian delegation to Syria, where they met with President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

Germany rules out sending forces to Ukraine

The deployment of German troops to Ukraine is 'out of the question,' and it would be 'inappropriate' to speculate about the proposition without the initiation of peace talks, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated.

Iran, Egypt FMs warn of regional repercussions of Syria unrest

The Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers have discussed the latest developments in Syria, voicing support for Damascus in fighting insurgency.

Funeral ceremony of anonymous martyrs held in Tehran, several other cities

A farewell ceremony for the remains of anonymous martyrs commenced at 8:00 on Thursday morning in the Iranian capital Tehran and several other cities, coinciding with the passing anniversary of Hazrat Fatimah Zahra, the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter.

Syria gov’t troops battle terrorists near city of Hama

The Syrian government has announced its counteroffensive has pushed back militants trying to advance to the strategic west-central city of Hama, while opposition side claims they captured more Syrian soldiers and Iran-backed fighters in fierce battles.

Iran president announces commitment to implementing 25-year partnership deal with China

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that his administration is seriously pursuing the implementation of the 25-year comprehensive partnership agreement with China signed in 2021.

Washington told Damascus it would pull troops from Syria, reduce sanctions if it closed Iran’s supply lines: Report

The United States told President Bashar al-Assad that it was willing to withdraw American soldiers from northeast Syria and reduce sanctions in return for him shutting down Iranian arms supply lines.

Quakes jolt Khuzestan in Iran’s south

Two relatively strong earthquakes hit the southern Iranian province of Khuzestan on Thursday morning.

“We will not be finished” 

An international art event titled "We Will Not Be Finished" is set to be held in Tehran as a show of solidarity between Iranian children and the oppressed children of Gaza and Lebanon.

Late Iranian goalkeeper Hejazi named as Asia’s best goalie throughout history  

Iran’s former Team Melli goalie Nasser Hejazi has been selected as the best keeper of the Asian Continent by Football Mad, a website consisting of a passionate team of football journalists and experts. 

Iranian FM to visit Iraq on Friday

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi is going to visit Baghdad for talks with the Iraqi officials over the recent developments in Syria.

Iran deputy FM warns of possible withdrawal from NPT if snapback activated

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has warned that Tehran will walk out of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) should the so-called snapback mechanism be activated.

UK says should help put Ukraine ‘in strongest possible position’ for peace negotiations

London must continue supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, in order to "put Kyiv in the strongest possible position for negotiations", UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated.

US, Germany oppose Ukrainian NATO membership: Report

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s push for Ukraine to join NATO has been meeting resistance from the military bloc’s heavy-hitters, including Germany and the United States, Le Monde daily has reported.

Iran’s official says nuclear power from Bushehr plant equivalent to 13mn barrels of crude oil in 2023

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has stated that in the past year alone, the electricity generated at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran, has resulted in savings equivalent to at least 13 million barrels of crude oil, amounting to approximately $900 million.

Iranian ex-envoy: Turkey, Europe backing insurgency in Syria

As clashes between the Syrian armed forces and militants have been going on for several days, a former Iranian ambassador says no single country can independently dictate the broader political changes in the Arab country.

NATO head wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more military equipment

NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte has argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace negotiations.

Iran envoy condemns US-Israel coordinated attempts to destabilize Syria

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York has emphasized the coordinated efforts of the United States and Israel to destabilize Syria. Amir Saeed Iravani stated that Tehran remains steadfast in supporting the Syrian government and people in their fight against terrorism.

Gaza war causes ‘pandemic of disabilities, highest number of child amputees’: UN

Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip has caused a “pandemic of disabilities” within the blockaded enclave suffering the highest number of child amputees in the world, the head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has stated.

Iran’s military chief sees surge of terrorism in Syria as part of US-Israeli scheme

The chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has warned that the recent surge of terror activities in Syria is part of a “dangerous” US-Israeli plot to weaken the Damascus government.