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Covid-19 vaccines linked to heart damage: Report

Certain Covid-19 vaccines can trigger immune responses that may inflame heart tissue and lead to potentially fatal complications in rare cases, with young men being especially susceptible, a new study has revealed.

Turkish-owned vessels damaged in Russian attack on Ukrainian ports

Russia has attacked two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels, including a ship carrying food supplies, according to Ukrainian officials and a shipowner.

European states step up opposition to seizing Russian funds: Politico

Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Malta have urged the EU to explore alternatives to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, Politico Europe has reported, citing an internal document.

Iran named world’s best Greco-Roman wrestling team for 2025

The United World Wrestling (UWW) has named Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team the world’s best team for 2025, the federation announced on its official social media page.

Iran president meets Putin, says Tehran determined to implement strategic agreement with Russia

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to implement its comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Russia during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

British banks oppose EU push to steal frozen Russian funds: FT

British bankers have pushed back against plans to use the frozen Russian assets they hold to fund a loan for Ukraine, the Financial Times has reported.

Iranian president in meeting with Turkmen leader: World needs trust, peace more than ever

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said the modern world is in urgent need of greater trust, peace and convergence among nations during a meeting with Turkmenistan’s National Leader and Chairman of the People’s Council, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on Thursday evening.

Iran’s FM to Lebanese Counterpart: Tehran Seeks “New Chapter” in Bilateral Ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, responding to recent remarks by his Lebanese counterpart, stressed that the Islamic Republic seeks to open a new chapter in its relations with Lebanon.

Trump claims everyone in Ukraine except Zelensky ‘loved’ US peace plan

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Ukrainian people supported his peace proposal, which was rejected by Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine says referendum on territorial concessions necessary

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated the country may hold a referendum on territorial concessions ahead of any peace deal with Moscow. Kiev has previously ruled out any recognition of former Ukrainian regions as part of Russia.

US secretly planning five-nation club including Russia to sideline G7: Report

The US is secretly planning to create a five-nation power bloc with Russia, China, India and Japan to sideline the Western-dominated G7, according to reports.

Tehran slams Washington over rising restrictions on Iranian UN diplomats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemned the intensification of restrictions imposed upon the diplomatic Mission of Iran to the United Nations in New York, and calls for more robust intervention by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in order to prevent the infringement of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s lawful rights.

Iran, Kazakhstan expand ties with multi-sector deals

Tehran and Astana signed 14 cooperation documents on Thursday during an official visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aiming to enhance relations across multiple sectors.

US House passes $800mn aid package for Ukraine through 2027

The US House of Representatives has passed a defense spending bill that would provide $800 million in military assistance to Kiev through 2027.

Iran showcases advanced plasma therapy systems

Tehran on Thursday unveiled the latest plasma therapy systems for medical applications during the second Iranian Congress of Plasma Medicine held at Shahid Rajaie Heart Hospital in the capital.

Iran’s leader says the country advancing despite many challenges

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed that despite enormous shortages and challenges across Iran, the nation is “moving, striving, and advancing” through the steadfastness, sincerity, and justice-seeking of its people.

Iceland becomes fifth state to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel participation

Iceland has become the fifth country to boycott next year’s Eurovision song contest after Israel was given the go-ahead to compete, deepening the crisis facing the competition.

Repatriation of undocumented Afghans aligns with international law: Iran’s envoy

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has stated that Tehran’s return of undocumented Afghan nationals to their home country is in compliance with international law, a move that respects global legal standards and humanitarian norms.

Iran condemns US seizure of Venezuelan tanker as “Caribbean Piracy”

The Iranian Embassy in Caracas has strongly condemned the US for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker near the country’s coastline, calling the operation an unlawful act that violates international maritime norms.

US Congress advances bill to repeal Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

The United States House of Representatives has voted forward a bill that would nix the restrictive Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, originally imposed during the rule of former leader Bashar al-Assad.

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ to be announced in early 2026: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated that the members of his Gaza "Board of Peace" will be announced early next year, adding that they will be comprised of global leaders.

Ukraine sends revised peace plan to US: AFP

Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia's war, Ukrainian officials has told AFP, as US President Donald Trump laid into European leaders in the latest sign of a growing transatlantic rift.

Kazakhstan formally receives Iranian President Pezeshkian in Astana

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held an official welcoming ceremony for Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian on Thursday at the presidential palace in Astana, marking the start of the Iranian president’s state visit to Kazakhstan.

US highlights ‘close cooperation’ with Syria against Daesh threats

The head of the US military’s Middle East-based Central Command, Brad Cooper, has said that the United States is working with Syrian forces to carry out operations against Daesh, highlighting the collaboration between Washington and Damascus.

Gaza tents flood, families seek shelter

Storm Byron is threatening to heap new miseries on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with families making distress calls from flooded tents and hundreds of others fleeing their shelters in search of dry ground as the fierce winter storm lashes the besieged territory with heavy rains.
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