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At least five Palestinians killed in Jenin by Israel

A teenager was among five people killed in Israeli strikes in Jenin as the Israeli army’s deadly raids continued across the occupied West Bank.

Arab countries reject Trump’s Gaza displacement plan

A six-nation Arab ministerial meeting in Egypt's Cairo firmly refuted the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and reiterated a demand for the implementation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.​​​​​​​

EU divided over peacekeeping forces in Ukraine: Times

The European Union remains divided over the prospect of deploying Western-led peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow is reached, The Times has reported, citing multiple military and diplomatic sources.

Iran to unveil two new satellites on Sunday  

Iran is going to unveil Navak Satellite and Pars 2 Satellite on Sunday.

Iranian university professor: Any talks with US must be direct

A professor of International Relations in Iran says any talks between Iran and the US must be face-to-face.

Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for over 180 Palestinians

The Palestinian movement Hamas has freed three Israeli captives in two separate handovers in exchange for the release of more than 180 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails. This is the latest stage of a gradual prisoner exchange under a ceasefire accord reached after 15 months of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Nearly half a million people return to north Gaza following truce: UN

The United Nations has reported that "nearly half a million people have returned to northern areas of the Gaza Strip" since the ceasefire took effect.

US pressuring Lebanese leadership to isolate Hezbollah: Reuters

The United States has been blocking bids aimed at the formation of a new government in Lebanon by “pressuring” the country’s top echelons to restrict the influence of Hezbollah and its allies in the upcoming cabinet, according to a report by Reuters.

WhatsApp confirms Israeli spyware company targeted dozens of its users

An official at Meta’s popular WhatsApp chat service has confirmed that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted 90 of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.

Attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities will lead to ‘widespread regional war’: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has strongly cautioned about the dire consequences of a potential act of aggression, involving Israel and the United States, against Iran’s nuclear sites.

Iranian newspaper advocates smart use of negotiation opportunities with US

In a Saturday editorial, the Tehran-based Jomhouri-e Eslami daily emphasized the need for Iran to adopt a pragmatic and strategic approach to negotiations with the US, particularly in light of the shifting dynamics under the new administration at the White House.

Only 4% of Israelis believe objectives of Gaza war met: Poll

A survey released Friday showed that only 4% of Israelis believe the goals of the war in the Gaza Strip have been fully achieved, despite the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians to the northern part of the besieged enclave.

Gaza ceasefire ‘at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop aid operations

Israel’s forcible shutdown of the UN’s humanitarian work in the Palestinian territory would put the ongoing ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas at risk, the United Nations Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) at the head of the ban has warned.

Rebuilding Gaza could take 10-15 years: Trump’s Middle East envoy

US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy has estimated that rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip could take 10 - 15 years, highlighting the vast destruction caused by Israel's relentless bombardment over the last 15 months.

Israeli war on Gaza costs nearly $42bn: Report

The cost of Israel’s war on Gaza has reached $42 billion, averaging $83.8 million per day, according to a report.

At least two killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

At least two people were killed after Israel launched a wave of attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley in its latest breach of a fragile ceasefire accord with Hezbollah.

Netanyahu to visit White House Tuesday, first foreign leader since Trump assumed office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a foreign leader since US President Donald Trump assumed office.

Iran commemorates 46th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iran marked the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and the return of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, with ceremonies across the nation, including at Behesht-e Zahra, south of the capital Tehran, attended by officials and citizens.

Fajr International Film Festival kicks off in Tehran

The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival, marking the victory anniversarry of Iran’s Islamic revolution, commenced on Thursday evening at the Vahdat Hall in Tehran, with a tribute to notable figures in the Iranian cinema industry, including Sirus Alvand, Reza Babak, and Manouchehr Valizadeh.

6th Tehran International Auto Show unveils over 20 new products

The 6th Tehran International Auto Show, one of the largest and most significant events in the automotive industry, is currently underway in the Iranian capitalT Tehran. The event kicked off on January 29 and will run through January 31.

Space Cheif: Iran to Launch Two Satellites into Space Soon

The head of the Iranian Space Agency announced that by the end of the current Iranian year in less than two months, two Iran-made satellites will be launched into space, which are significant.

Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif

Hamas has confirmed the death of its military chief Mohammed Deif – believed to be one of the key architects of the October 7 attacks against Israel.

Fatal multi-vehicle collision in western Iran leaves five dead

A chain-reaction traffic accident on the Ilam-Mehran highway, in western Iran, has resulted in multiple casualties, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and medical services.

Ex-Iran minister: Supreme council of cyberspace’s filtering policies counterproductive to security

Seyyed Ahmad Motamedi, former Minister of Communications and Information Technology, has strongly criticized the internet filtering policies imposed by Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace, calling them counterproductive to national security.

France cancels Tehran-Paris flight without explanation

France has canceled a scheduled direct flight from Tehran to Paris, which was set to operate after months of halted flights to Europe.