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US has spent $22bn supporting Israel’s army since start of Gaza War: SIPRI

Since early October 2023, the United States has spent more than $22 billion on supporting Israel’s military operations, including in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, a report says.

2025: Challenges and opportunities for West Asia

In an interview with Iran Newspaper, Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati highlighted the main foreign policy challenges for West Asia in the New Year.

Daily: Retaliation against Israel an ‘opportunity’ for Iran

The Tehran-based principalist newspaper Vatan-e Emrooz has published an editorial emphasizing that Israel's continued threats against Iran present both a danger and an opportunity.

Former Iranian president Rouhani renews call for ‘listening to people,’ ‘engaging with world’

The former president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, has emphasized the importance of listening to the people's opinions and engaging constructively with the world to solve the country's problems.

Official: There’re 23k victims of terrorism in Iran

The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that there are 23,000 victims of terrorism in the country. Kazem Qaribabadi has emphasized that Iran is the largest victim of terrorism in the world.

Russia ceases gas supplies to EU via Ukraine

Russia has officially stopped gas transit through Ukraine as of 8am Moscow time on January 1, confirming the expected end of contracts that have been in place since 2019. Russian energy giant Gazprom has announced the halt after negotiations to extend the transit agreements with Ukrainian companies Naftogaz and the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine fell through.

Israeli settler violence in West Bank reached record levels in 2024: UN

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that 2024 saw the highest number of Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since the agency began keeping records nearly two decades ago.

Over 82k Israelis left occupied territories in 2024: Official data

More than 82,000 Israelis have left the occupied territories in 2024 amid Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, official figures show.

Iranian researcher develops method for rapid diagnosis of Parkinson

An Iranian researcher has developed a novel method for the early detection of Parkinson based on the color change of gold nanoparticles when in contact with the saliva of patients suffering from the disease.

Houthis claim US military drone shot down over Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have announced they have shot down a US military MQ-9 Reaper drone in the airspace over the Yemeni central governorate of Marib

Latest Gaza ceasefire negotiations stalled: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported that the Gaza ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have “hit an impasse in recent days”.

2025 New Year’s celebration kicks off in Tehran

The 2025 New Year's celebration commenced early Wednesday morning in Iranian capital Tehran, with a gathering of Christians who participated in the event.

Former Iranian minister urges Expediency Council to re-evaluate FATF with updated information

A former Iranian minister has urged the Expediency Council to re-evaluate the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with updated and realistic information, arguing accession to the organization is in the national interest.

Doctors from around world ask for release of Gaza hospital director

Healthcare workers and social media users from around the globe have demanded the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of the Kamal Adwan hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip, who is currently being detained by Israel's military.

US sanctions IRGC entity over ‘election interference’

The United States has imposed sanctions on an entity it claims is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) over its "interference in the 2024 US presidential elections".

Bahrain says continues cooperation with Iran aimed at restoration of diplomatic relations

Bahrain has announcement that it is continuing coordination with Iran aimed at reconciliation between Manama and Tehran and the restoration of diplomatic ties between the two Middle Eastern countries.

Syria de facto leader holds meeting with Christian clerics

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has met senior Christian clerics amid calls for the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to guarantee minority rights after seizing power in late 2024.

Gaza population drops by 6% amid Israel’s war: Report

Gaza’s population has declined by 6% as a result of Israel’s war on the besieged enclave, official figures showed on Tuesday.

Pres. Pezeshkian stresses collaboration with private sector, FATF review to address economic challenges

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that resolving the country’s economic challenges is impossible without the active involvement of the private sector.

Iran Judiciary rejects reports actress Taraneh Alidoosti under ‘travel ban’

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir has denied reports that renowned Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti is subject to a travel ban.

UN denounces Israeli military operations targeting Gaza hospitals

The United Nations has slammed Israel’s military operations targeting medical centers in the Gaza Strip, including Kamal Adwan Hospital, now rendered non-operational.

Syrian rebels give foreign mercenaries key roles in military: Reuters

The new rulers in Syria have reportedly installed certain foreign militants, including Uyghurs, a Jordanian, and a Turk, to their military apparatus.

Revival of global identity in Iranian cinema with Int’l Fajr Film Festival

Thirteen years ago, the Fajr Film Festival, which marks the celebration over the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, began including international productions alongside domestic films, leading to the creation of the International Festival segment, Shargh Newspaper reported.

Experts stress tackling FATF issues can lead to economic prosperity in Iran

Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami, in its Tuesday edition, outlined several critical measures to boost Iran's economy, including the expulsion of over 8 million undocumented Afghan migrants, lifting sanctions, and resolving the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues.

US announces $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine

United States President Joe Biden has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine worth nearly $2.5 billion.
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