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Russia recruits Yemeni mercenaries for Ukraine war: Report

Moscow has recruited hundreds of mercenaries from Yemen to fight in its war against Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) has claimed in a report.

Iran’s Leader says arrest warrant for Israeli PM not enough, death sentence should be issued

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stressed that the international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not enough and his death sentence should be issued over the Zionist regime's crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Israeli PM repeats request to postpone testimony in corruption trial, citing ICC arrest warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again requested to postpone his testimony in his corruption trial, citing the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Israeli PM brushed Off concerns over Hamas ahead of Gaza War: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly dismissed proposals to assassinate Hamas leaders, including during a meeting nearly a week before the October 7, 2023 attack by the Palestinian group, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.

Iran’s Central Bank says to launch digital Rial in near future

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Mohammad Reza Farzin has announced that the digital Rial will begin operations soon. He also stressed that the development of modern banking is one of the central bank’s key ongoing goals.

A symphony of autumn colors: Discover the enchanting Sa’dabad complex in Tehran

As autumn paints the trees with its vibrant hues, the Sa’dabad Cultural and Historical Complex in northern Tehran transforms into a breathtaking spectacle.

Young British mercenary captured in Russia’s Kursk

A 22-year-old man, who served as a signalman in the British Army until 2023, has reportedly been captured in Russia’s Kursk Region while fighting alongside the Ukrainian troops, which consists of foreign recruits that Moscow considers mercenaries.

US envoy threatens to withdraw from mediation between Israel, Lebanon

US envoy Amos Hochstein has vowed to withdraw from mediation efforts aimed at brokering a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Lebanon if Tel Aviv does not accept Washington's proposal, Israel’s Channel 13 reported Sunday.

Iran’s former atomic chief calls for higher enrichment

The former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says it is now time for the country to move towards higher enrichment to advance its nuclear expertise in light of a recent anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Board of Governors.

Nearly 12k Palestinians detained in West Bank since start of Gaza war

Over 11,800 people have been arrested by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank since October 7, 2023, the Commission of Detainees Affairs, the Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association and the Palestinian Prisoners Society have announced.

Russia says France wants to ‘finish off’ Ukraine

Paris' greenlight for Kiev strikes on internationally-recognized Russian territory will only hurt Ukraine and further escalate the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

Hezbollah fires ‘340 missiles’ at Israel, casualties reported

Hezbollah announced it has targeted the Ashdod naval base in southern Israel “for the first time”, adding that it conducted an operation against a “military target” in Tel Aviv using advanced missiles and strike drones.

Iran denies involvement in rabbi’s murder in UAE

The Iranian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has firmly denied any involvement in the murder of Zvi Kogan, an Israeli rabbi, in the emirates.

Iranian men’s team secures silver at Karate World Cup

Iran's karate team emerged on Sunday as the runner-up at the Karate World Cup, held in Spain, after a tough final against Egypt.

Iran preparing response to Israel: Senior advisor to Leader

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has revealed that military and governmental officials are preparing a precise response to Israel's aggression.

Analyst: Leader advisor’s recent interview signals shift in Iran’s diplomatic approach

A political analyst believes that Ali Larijani, a seasoned Iranian politician, has recently indicated a potential shift in Iran's diplomatic strategy in an interview with a prominent news website.

Former Iranian diplomat warns of potential US-Europe collaboration against Iran

A former Iranian diplomat in New York has expressed concerns that the issue of ties with Iran might be one of the few common grounds between Europe and the Trump administration, but the two sides have the potential to unite against Iran.

Over 1,000 doctors, nurses killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since start of war: Report

More than 1,000 doctors and nurses have been killed in Israeli attacks in the besieged Gaza Strip since last year, local authorities reported on Sunday.

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany, UK to meet for talks on various issues

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei announced that the deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will hold a meeting on Friday to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues.

Another Lebanese soldier killed in Israel’s strike

A Lebanese soldier was killed and 18 others were injured in an Israeli air raid on a military post in southern Lebanon, the army announced on Sunday.

Israeli rabbi who went missing in UAE found dead

An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been murdered, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has confirmed.

Iran’s navy commander: Core US Naval units leaving region

The Commander of the Iranian Navy, Admiral Shahram Irani, gave on Sunday an update on the presence of US naval ships in West Asia, saying they are fading away from the region.

North Korean ballistic missiles with Western parts fuel Russian attacks on Ukraine: Report

Russia has ramped up its use of North Korean ballistic missiles in strikes against Ukraine, with approximately a third of its 2024 attacks involving these weapons, Ukrainian military officials and public records analyzed by CNN have claimed.

Iran foreign minister to attend UNAOC Forum in Portugal

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will visit Portugal to take part in the 10th Global Forum of UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilizations).

Brown bear spotted in Iran’s Oshtorankuh protected area

A brown bear has been photographed in the Oshtorankuh Protected Area and Gahar Lake in central Iran, the acting head of the Lorestan Province’s Department of Environment announced on Sunday.