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Hamas warns more than 2mn Palestinians face death from hunger, thirst amid Israeli war on Gaza

Palestinian group Hamas announced that the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip face the risk of death from hunger in light of the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza since October 2023.

North Korea gave Russia dozens of ballistic missiles, millions of artillery shells: Ukraine

North Korea has supplied Russia with more than 100 short-range ballistic missiles, and 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) has announced

ICC prosecutor says no legal basis to suspend arrest warrants for Israeli officials

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has stated that Tel Aviv's appeal of the arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister should be dismissed and the appeal proceedings discontinued.

Major General Salami: Defeated forces in Gaza, Lebanon now leading brutal attacks on Syria

The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, issued a statement on Saturday condemning recent brutal attacks on Syria and mourning the martyrdom of top Iranian Commander Kiomars Pourhashemi.

Ukraine suggests ending ‘hot phase’ of war in exchange for NATO membership without occupied territories

To end the "hot phase of the war", NATO would have to offer membership to Ukrainian territory under government control, with the invitation recognizing the country's internationally recognized borders, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in an interview with Sky News

Reports of captivity, injury of Iranian Consulate staff in Aleppo dismissed

The reports circulating about the captivity or injury of the staff at the Iranian Consulate in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo following a recent upsurge by militants is false, Iran’s Students News Agency said on Saturday.

Pictures: Kitarich skate competitions held in Tehran

The Kitarich Skate Cup competitions were held on Friday in Tehran's Water and Fire Park. The event featured thrilling contests in two disciplines: Roller Freestyle (Aggressive) and Skateboarding, showcasing impressive skills and performances from the participants.

Parliament speaker vows Iran’s support for Syria amid terrorism resurgence

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has vowed to support Syria in its fight against militant groups after the resurgence of Takfiri terrorism in the Arab country.

Funeral held for Iranian military advisor killed in Syria

The funeral of General Kiomars Pourhashemi, an Iranian military adviser who was killed in Syria a few days ago, was held in Tehran on Saturday.

Iran calls for expulsion of Israel from UN Commission on Status of Women

The secretary of Iran's Human Rights Headquarters has called for the expulsion of Israel from the United Nations Commission on Status of Women in separate letters to four high-ranking UN officials, emphasizing the need for accountability for Israel's crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Several Iranians killed in militants attack in Aleppo: Kayhan Daily

Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has reported that several Iranian forces have been killed during an attack by Tahrir al-Sham militants in its recent resurgence in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.

Rebels make dramatic comeback in Syria, push into Aleppo city

Syrian rebels have flooded into the northwestern city of Aleppo on Friday, in a shock offensive that has handed President Bashar al-Assad his largest setback in years.

Saudi Arabia abandons US defense pact over Palestinian statehood ‘stalemate’: Report

Riyadh has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials have told Reuters.

Iran engages in talks with European diplomats on nuclear issue, sanctions relief

Iran engages in talks with European diplomats on nuclear issue, sanctions relief Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced  that another round of direct talks with senior political directors from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom had been held in Geneva. 

Former Iranian MP warns against threatening Europe with nukes

Former chairman of Iran's Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, has cautioned against threatening Europe with nuclear capabilities. 

Iranian FM voices Tehran’s support for Syria against Takfiri terrorist groups

The Iranian foreign minister has reaffirmed Tehran's support for the Syrian government and people in the face of Takfiri terrorist groups .

Iran urges EU to abandon ‘arrogant, irresponsible’ behavior in nuclear talks 

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has called on the European Union to abandon its "arrogant and irresponsible" behavior regarding Iran’s nuclear talks. 

Iran UN mission dismisses allegations of chemical weapons production 

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has denied recent reports claiming that the country is producing and acquiring chemical weapons based on fentanyl. 

Iran says to fully support Lebanon, underlines vigilance following ceasefire 

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for the government, people, army, and resistance of Lebanon following the establishment of a ceasefire in the country.

Iran says terror raids in Syria orchestrated by US-Israel

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmail Baqaei, warned that the recent movements of Takfiri terror groups in Syria are part of a sinister plot orchestrated by Israel and the United States to destabilize the West Asia region.

IRGC Chief: Zionists Have No Hope for Future with Hezbollah’s Presence 

The Commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) emphasized that with Hezbollah’s existence, the Zionist regime cannot envision a promising future for itself. 

Putin claims Russian missiles more powerful than those supplied to Ukraine by US, Europe

The Russian military possesses longer-range and more powerful missiles than any of the Western analogues supplied to Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has claimed.

Washington urges Kyiv to lower draft age to 18 amid Ukraine troop shortage

The Joe Biden administration called on Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in an effort to increase troop numbers, the Associated Press has reported, citing an unnamed senior administration official.

Biden unlikely to deliver full planned multibillion-dollar aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration: Report

The US administration may not be able to deliver the promised multibillion-dollar aid to Ukraine before President Joe Biden's term ends, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

Senior IRGC advisor killed in Syria’s Aleppo

The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the martyrdom of Brigadier General Kiumars Pourhashemi, a military advisor with the IRGC in Syria.