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Rice paddy volleyball tournament thrills in Mazandaran

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The fifth edition of Mazandaran's unique rice paddy volleyball tournament – locally known as shaliball, concluded this weekend, with eight teams competing across two action-packed days in the flooded fields of Tiskaben village.
Middle East

Around 200 students, journalists go on trial in Turkey over Istanbul protests

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A trial of nearly 200 people, among them students and journalists, arrested over Turkey's biggest demonstrations in more than a decade opened in Istanbul.
Middle East

US says to bring down forces in Syria to less than 1,000 within months

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The Pentagon has announced that it is consolidating US troops in Syria under the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, reducing troop numbers to less than 1,000 in the coming months.
Europe

Ukraine imposes sanctions on China’s firms for helping Russia make missiles

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Ukraine has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies claiming they were involved in the production of advanced Iskander missiles.
Europe

US could recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of potential accord: Bloomberg

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The US could recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of a potential peace accord between Moscow and Kiev, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Tourism

Toubiron Valley: A natural wonder near Iran’s Dezful

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Toubiron Valley, located just 20 kilometers from Dezful in Iran's southern Khuzestan province, offers visitors a breathtaking escape from the region's intense heat.
Middle East

US has preliminary plan to monitor Ukraine ceasefire: WSJ

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The U.S. has shared a draft concept for monitoring a potential ceasefire in Ukraine with European and Ukrainian officials in Paris, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing an unnamed Western official.
Views

Iran open to nuclear adjustments but rejects full halt to enrichment, says paper

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As Iran and the US prepare for the second round of nuclear talks in Rome later on Saturday, Tehran's stance remains firm against ending uranium enrichment but open to adjusting levels, according to an editorial in Iran's Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper.
Americas

Tehran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact: Iranian official to Reuters

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Tehran told Washington in talks last week it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichment but needed watertight guarantees US President Donald Trump would not again ditch a nuclear pact, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday.
Middle East

U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad’s fall

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Two U.S. Congress members visited Damascus on Friday to meet Syrian officials, the first visit by American lawmakers to the war-ravaged country since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power by in December.
Europe

Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine peace talks unless deal reached ‘very shortly’

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President Donald Trump has said the US is ready to “take a pass” on brokering a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine unless a settlement is reached “very shortly”.
Middle East

Aid groups warn Gaza Children survive on ‘less than a meal a day’

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Israel’s total siege and bombardment of the Gaza Strip have left Palestinian children surviving on less than one meal a day, according to a warning by the leaders of 12 major aid groups in the besieged enclave.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM delivers Leader’s message to Putin, underlines boost in ties

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The Iranian foreign minister met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Moscow, delivering the message of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, to the Russian President.
Security

Terrorist ringleader killed in security operation in southeastern Iran

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Iranian security forces killed the operational commander of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group during a large-scale counterterrorism operation in southeastern Iran, state media reported.
Security

Iran’s president praises Army as “nation’s strong fortress”

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Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian hailed the country’s Army as an indispensable pillar of national security during a ceremony commemorating Army Day on Friday.
Foreign Policy

Saudi Defense Minister: Cooperation with Iran cornerstone of regional security

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The Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, emphasized that engagement with Iran is the foundation of security cooperation in the region, which will lead to further prosperity for the regional countries.
Sport

Iran’s women’s basketball team crowned at West Asia Championship

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The Iranian women’s national basketball team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating the host country Jordan to claim the West Asia Championship title for the first time.
Middle East

Hamas says Israel is “weaponising” Gaza aid

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Palestinian group Hamas says Israel is openly using starvation as a weapon of war with Palestinians, a day after Israel’s defence minister pledged to maintain a blockade on aid entering the Gaza Stip.
Foreign Policy

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran ready to share its advancements with Saudi Arabia

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman that Tehran is ready to share them with Riyadh.
Local

Report: Iran’s internet filtering costs double communications ministry budget

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A new report reveals Iran spends approximately $1 billion annually on internet filtering systems, an amount twice the annual budget of its communications ministry.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: Iran, Saudi Arabia can be model for regional cooperation

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshikian says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to expand relations with Saudi Arabia in all fields, including defense sector, and extend bilateral cooperation to other Islamic countries.
Europe

UK to support Germany dispatching Taurus missiles to Ukraine: Telegraph

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The United Kingdom would support a potential German decision to deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine, the Telegraph has reported, citing an undisclosed British foreign policy official.
Security

Saudi defense minister arrives in Tehran for landmark visit

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Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday for talks with senior Iranian officials.
Foreign Policy

Iran rejects UK’s ‘unfounded’ allegations

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed as baseless and bogus the accusations msde by the British foreign secretary against Tehran.
Europe

EU fails to agree on sanctions on Russian gas: Reuters

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The European Union has shelved the idea of banning Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports due to opposition from some members and uncertainty about alternative supplies, Reuters has reported, citing undisclosed EU officials.
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