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Iranians mark Yalda Night with ancient traditions

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Iranians and Persian-speaking communities across the region celebrated Yalda Night on Sunday, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, with time-honored traditions centered on togetherness, poetry and hope.
Sport

Rooftop football skills of two Iranian village teenagers go viral

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A video showing the football skills of two teenage boys from a rural area in Iran has gone viral on social media.
Europe

Chances of peace not improved by European and Ukrainian changes to US proposals: Russia

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide has stated that he was sure the chances of peace in Ukraine were not improved by changes to U.S. proposals made by the Europeans and Ukraine, Interfax reported.
Media

Two Iranian photographers among UNICEF photo award honorees

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Two Iranian photographers have been recognized among the honorees of the 2025 UNICEF Photo of the Year awards, with their works focusing on the lives and experiences of children.
Foreign Policy

US actions against Venezuela violating intl. law: Iran

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has described US actions undermining maritime security in the Caribbean and threats to use force against Venezuela as a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Middle East

Armed factions to collaborate on weapons: Iraq top judge

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The head of Iraq's highest judicial body has stated that the leaders of armed factions have agreed to cooperate on the sensitive issue of the state's monopoly on weapons.
Asia

Japan’s nuclear ambitions should be stopped ‘at any cost’: North Korea

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North Korea has announced that Japan's nuclear ambitions "must be prevented at any cost", after a Japanese official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons.
Custom

Iran welcomes Yalda Night with crowded streets, warm spirits, and rising costs

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Iranians across the country are preparing to mark Yalda Night on Sunday with lively gatherings, bustling markets, and a strong sense of tradition, as families and friends came together to celebrate the longest night of the year despite ongoing economic pressures.
Middle East

Half a million Palestinians have lost jobs since start of Gaza war

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More than half a million Palestinians have lost their source of livelihood in the West Bank and Gaza since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023, according to a report by a trade union.
Middle East

US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey call for restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

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The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy has stated after talks in the US city of Miami.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM: Talks with US depend on readiness for a fair agreement, not dictation

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the US will only resume if Washington demonstrates readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms.
Middle East

PM claims Lebanon close to completing disarmament of Hezbollah

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Lebanon is close to completing the disarmament of Hezbollah in the south of the Litani River before a year-end deadline as part of a ceasefire accord with Israel, according to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Europe

Zelensky says ‘strength’ to end war with Putin exists with Trump

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky once again called on American President Donald Trump to take an active role in negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine, as uncertainty continues to grow around the fate of ongoing U.S.-led peace negotiations.
Europe

US intelligence indicates Russia’s war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

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U.S. intelligence reports continue to warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that belonged to the former Soviet empire, six sources familiar with U.S. intelligence have claimed, even as negotiators seek an end to the war that would leave Russia with far less territory.
Europe

Ukraine’s election format is not for Putin to decide: Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday stated that Moscow had no say in the organisation of elections in the country, after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested halting strikes for Kyiv to hold a presidential ballot.
Europe

European taxpayers to foot €3bn yearly for Ukraine loan: Politico

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EU taxpayers will have to pay €3 billion a year in borrowing costs to finance Kiev’s collapsing economy and military under a newly approved loan scheme, Politico has reported, citing senior bloc officials.
Asia

UN releases report on security situation in Afghanistan under Taliban

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The United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team evaluated the security situation in Afghanistan in its 16th report, warning that the ISIS threat persists in Afghanistan despite improved security.
Nature and Wildlife

Authorities warn residents in Iran’s southeast to watch for local crocodiles after heavy rains

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The head of Iran’s Department of Environment in Sistan and Baluchestan Province has warned residents to remain cautious following above-normal rainfall and flooding of seasonal rivers, which may increase wildlife movement, particularly the short-snouted crocodile known locally as the Gando.
Europe

Ukraine claims it hit Russian patrol ship, oil platform in Caspian Sea

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Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Friday, the SSO has reported on Saturday.
Middle East

Pentagon declassifies Syria ‘vengeance’ attack against Daesh

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The Pentagon has released combat footage showing US and allied forces carrying out large-scale strikes against purported Daesh terrorist targets in Syria, as part of Washington’s retaliation for the recent killing of American personnel.
Asia

Pakistan court hands Ex-PM Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case

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A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan's lawyers have confirmed.
Middle East

US drafts $112bn Gaza reconstruction plan: WSJ

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Tump’s son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, have designed a project of rebuilding the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing sources.
Culture

Ashraf Boroujerdi, prominent Iranian reformist and cultural figure, passes away

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Ashraf Boroujerdi, a well-known reformist political activist, advocate for women’s and civil rights, and sister of MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi, has passed away.
Religion

Commemorative stamp marking Prophet Muhammad’s 1,500th birth anniv. unveiled

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In a ceremony marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a commemorative postage stamp was unveiled in Tehran with the participation of Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.
Middle East

UN chief condemns Houthi detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the detention of 10 more UN staff members by the Houthis in Yemen, accused of espionage for Israel and the US.
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