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Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul negotiations: Reuters

Ukrainian negotiators at talks scheduled for June 2 in Turkey's Istanbul will present to the Russian side a proposed roadmap for reaching a lasting peace settlement, according to a copy of the document seen by Reuters.

Russia confirms Ukraine attacked military airfields in five regions

Military airfields across Russia have been attacked in a series of kamikaze drone strikes, the country's Defense Ministry reported on Sunday, blaming the incidents on Ukraine. Most of the strikes were successfully repelled, with some resulting in material damage, it added.

Envoy: Investment opportunities in Iraq’s energy sectors open to Iranian companies

The Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran, Nasir Abdul-Muhsin Abdullah, has invited Iranian companies to expand their investment footprint in Iraq, emphasizing the vast opportunities available across multiple sectors.

Iran govt. nominates Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as new economy minister

The Iranian government has officially nominated Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as the new minister of economic affairs and finance, parliament's presidium spokesperson Abbas Goudarzi announced on Sunday.

Ukraine’s SBU claims drones hit ‘more than 40’ Russian aircraft in mass attack

An operation by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has hit "over 40" Russian bombers at air bases "in the rear of the Russian Federation", a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.

Israeli attack near Gaza aid delivery point kills 31

An Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) killed at least 31 people in Rafah on Sunday.

Gas leak at Shiraz refinery in southern Iran kills three

The death toll from a gas leak at the Shiraz Oil Refining Company (SORC), in southern Iran, has risen to three, local officials confirmed on Sunday.

Iranian FM to visit Egypt, Lebanon for high-level talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit Egypt on Monday at the official invitation of his Egyptian counterpart.

At least 7 dead after bridge collapses onto Russian train

A bridge collapsed onto a passenger train in Russia’s Bryansk Region on Sunday, killing seven people and injuring at least 69 others, the region's governor Alexander Bogomaz has confirmed.

Saudi FM says Riyadh will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Doha

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that the kingdom and Qatar will offer joint financial support to state employees in Syria.

Iran slams IAEA report as ‘politically motivated’

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has criticized the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it “politically motivated and based on closed and outdated allegations.”

Iran says IAEA new report on nuclear activities politically motivated, based on Israel’s fake documents

The Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) have issued a joint statement in response to the latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), regarding Iran's nuclear program, denouncing it as "political" and based on forged documents provided by the Israeli regime.

Gaza ceasefire proposal offers ‘no guarantees’ for end to war: Hamas

Hamas has submitted its response to a United States-backed ceasefire proposal, while a leading official from the Palestinian group said the proposed deal offers “no guarantees to end the war” in the Gaza Strip.

White House says US has sent Iran ‘detailed and acceptable proposal’ for a nuclear accord

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has sent Iran a “detailed and acceptable proposal” for a nuclear agreement, “and it’s in their best interest to accept it.”

Death toll from US-Israeli aid mechanism in Gaza climbs to 17: Health Ministry

At least 17 people have died, 86 have been injured, and five are missing due to the US-Israeli aid delivery mechanism in the Gaza Strip, the besieged territory’s health ministry has announced.

UNICEF: One child killed or wounded every 20 minutes in Gaza

More than 50,000 Palestinian children have been killed or wounded since the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip began in October 2023, according to the United Nations children’s agency, which warned that the scale of suffering is worsening by the day.

Top Iranian MP: Uranium enrichment non-negotiable

Head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ebrahim Azizi has reiterated that uranium enrichment remains a non-negotiable principle for Iran despite claims that the issue is on the agenda of talks with the US.

Israel says to block Ramallah meeting with Arab ministers

Tel Aviv will not allow a planned meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, to go ahead, an Israeli official said on Saturday, after Arab ministers planning to attend were stopped from coming.

Saudi FM visits Syria for high-level negotiations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Damascus on Saturday for an official visit, accompanied by a high-level economic delegation, the Saudi Foreign Ministry has announced.

Turkeys orders detention of dozens of opposition officials in widening crackdown

Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of several opposition party members in Istanbul and raided opposition-run municipalities on Saturday, state media reported, as part of a widening legal crackdown against the opposition and city's jailed mayor.

FM says Iranian nation cannot be deprived of their right to enrichment

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has emphasized that Western states and their allies have no right to deprive the Iranian people and future generations of their right to enrichment—a right recognized by international law—simply because they are concerned.

Israel strikes western Syria despite recent indirect talks to calm tensions

Israel has attacked western Syria, according to the Israeli military and Syrian state media. This is the first such strike in nearly a month and comes a day after the U.S. envoy to Damascus said that the conflict between the two sides is 'solvable'.

Iran reports progress in indirect talks with US, rejects ‘zero enrichment’ demands

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced progress in ongoing indirect negotiations with the US, while firmly rejecting any discussions of “zero uranium enrichment,” calling such proposals “delusional narratives aimed at the Zionist audience.”

North Korea has sent 14k troops, 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions to Russia: Report

North Korea has sent soldiers and millions of munitions, including missiles and rockets, to Russia over the past year, according to a new report by an international watchdog, which details the extent to which Pyongyang has helped Moscow during its three-year war against Ukraine.

Half of global population faced extreme heat due to climate change: Study

Half the world endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.