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Only six Western countries willing to deploy troops to Ukraine: AFP

Only six Western states have pledged to send military forces to Ukraine after the hostilities between Kiev and Moscow end, AFP has reported, adding  most of Ukraine’s supporters are reluctant to make any promises.

American judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

A United States immigration judge has ruled that the deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil can proceed, a month after the Columbia University graduate student was arrested over his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.

UK deeply involved in Ukraine war: The Times

Britain’s military leadership has played a far more extensive and covert role in the Ukraine war than previously known, not only designing battle plans and supplying intelligence, but also authorizing secret troop deployments inside the country to provide weapons training and technical support, according to a report by The Times.

Israeli evacuation orders leaving civilians with shrinking space to live in Gaza: UN

The United Nations has warned that Israel's latest evacuation orders are leaving Palestinians with shrinking space to live in the Gaza Strip, further worsening the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave.

Trump ‘frustrated’ with Russia, Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that U.S. President Donald Trump has been "continually frustrated" with both Ukraine and Russia as peace negotiations continue to drag on.

Iranian vice president: Economist Tayebnia top candidate for vacant economy minister position

Iran's Executive Deputy President Jafar Ghaem-Panah has announced that former economy minister and senior economist, Ali Tayebnia, has been proposed as the main candidate for minister of economic affairs and finance.

Red Cross chief warns Gaza ‘hell on earth’

The president of the Red Cross has described the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as "hell on earth" and warned that its field hospital will run out of supplies within two weeks.

Indirect Iran-US talks in Oman in a nutshell

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program will begin later on Saturday in Muscat, Oman. The talks will be facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

Russia reveals content of Putin’s talks with Trump envoy

The discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the White House special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday involved “aspects of the settlement of the Ukraine conflict", the Kremlin announced.

Ukraine’s European allies say Russian onslaught pushing peace out of reach

Peace is out of reach for Ukraine due to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing offensive, European defense ministers stressed Friday, even as the United States pushed ahead with talks with Moscow.

Former Iran FM Salehi on eve of Oman talks: Negotiation always better than war

Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and nuclear chief, has said that "negotiation is always better than war," especially as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington are scheduled to begin in Oman on Saturday.

Senate report warns Trump weakening US defenses against foreign interference

The administration of President Donald Trump has weakened tools the US government uses to combat foreign-influence campaigns, even as covert attempts by Saudi Arabia and other “malign actors” to influence American policy are growing in “scope, sophistication, and reach”, according to a new Senate report.

Trump’s envoy says US ready to seek compromise in talks with Iran

Washington is open to seeking a compromise in talks with Iranian authorities, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has stated ahead of high-level negotiation in Oman.

“Father of Iran’s nuclear technology” dies

Akbar Etemad, the first director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran AEOI, known as the Father of Iran’s nuclear technology, has died at the age of 95.

Iran faces summer power crisis as drought worsens, daylight saving debate reignites

Iran's power grid is under severe strain as a prolonged drought reduces hydropower generation while summer electricity demand reaches record levels, raising fears of widespread blackouts in coming months.

Iranian official: West practicing hypocrisy on human rights

A senior Iranian official has denounced Western human rights claims as "hollow" during an emotional visit with victims of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's chemical weapons attacks, reigniting decades-old grievances about foreign complicity in Iraq's WMD program.

Iran’s Stone Garden: A silent protest turned tourist attraction

In the heart of Iran's Kerman desert lies an eerie orchard where trees bear stones instead of fruit.

Iran atomic chief highlights nuclear breakthroughs, defies Western ‘red lines’

Iran's nuclear chief announced on Friday that the country has achieved three major nuclear milestones at international standards, defying ‘illegitimate red lines’ imposed by Western powers.

New figures: Iran-Saudi trade sees astonishing 6,483% growth

Iran's non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia skyrocketed by an unprecedented 6,483% in the past 12 months, marking the most dramatic growth among all neighboring countries as the former rivals continue to mend relations, according to official customs data released Friday.

Iran Foreign Ministry: Saturday talks to test US intentions, seriousness

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that upcoming diplomatic talks on Saturday over Iran’s nuclear program will serve as a test to evaluate the intentions and seriousness of the United States.

Iran Leader ddvisor: Continued external threats could lead to expulsion of IAEA onspectors from Iran

Ali Shamkhani, political advisor to the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, warned that the persistence of external threats and placing Iran under the conditions of a military attack could lead to deterrent actions, such as expelling inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from Iran.

‘Coalition of the willing’ for Ukraine stalls over lack of US support: Bloomberg

The endeavours of the British- and French-led "coalition of the willing" to provide security guarantees to Ukraine faces delay due to missing commitments from the U.S., Bloomberg reported, citing undisclosed sources.

China dismisses role in war against Ukraine, calls on Kyiv to temper rhetoric

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian has once again denied Beijing's involvement in Russia's all-out war against Ukraine, urging Kyiv to refrain "from irresponsible remarks."

Israel denies nearly 70% of UN aid access attempts into Gaza: UN

The United Nations has reported that Israeli authorities have denied at least 68% of its efforts to coordinate humanitarian access into the Gaza Strip since March 18.

Top Iranian MP: Negotiating team in Oman will act based on natl. interests

As indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. are scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday, a senior Iranian lawmaker emphasized that the country’s negotiating team will act strictly in line with national interests and that Iran’s defensive capabilities remain a vital backing for diplomacy.