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Palestinian groups, including, Hamas, Fatah, agree to achieve ‘comprehensive national unity’ under PLO

14 Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Fatah, have agreed in the Chinese capital of Beijing to achieve "a comprehensive national unity" under the umbrella of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Japan says ready to help revive JCPOA; Iran ‘ready for any talks’

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed his country’s readiness to help resuscitate Iran’s nuclear deal with the West following the US unilateral withdrawal from the accord in 2018.

Three Bangladeshi nationals given life in prison by UAE

The United Arab Emirates has imprisoned dozens of Bangladeshis, three of them given life sentences, for protesting against the government of their home country.

Palestinian rights advocates describe Gaza genocide as Biden’s legacy

Democratic politicians and commentators in the United States have heaped praise on President Joe Biden since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. But critics say the American leader will be remembered for his support for Israeli crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

IRGC says seized foreign tanker smuggling fuel in Persian Gulf

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced it has confiscated a tanker with the flag of Togo carrying a huge amount of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf waters.

Israel confirms two more captives dead in Gaza

The Israeli military has confirmed that two more captives held in the Gaza Strip died months ago, adding that the possibility that they were killed by Israeli fire in southern Khan Younis is being investigated.

Gaza death toll surges past 39,000

The Israeli army killed several more Palestinians in attacks in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll to 39,006 since last Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the enclave reported on Monday.

Iranian wild goats and leopards spotted in northwestern protected area of Kaghazkonan 

A herd of Iranian wild goats and leopards was spotted by the environmentalists of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province in the protected area of  Kaghazkonan in northwestern Iran.

IRGC cmdr.: Protecting borders means enemy policies at bay 

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said protecting the country’s borders does not merely mean safeguarding the borders. It means keeping the global policies of Iran’s enemies at bay.

Number of Israeli soldiers seeking psychological support amid Gaza war increases six-fold: Report

Israeli daily Haaretz reported that the number of Israeli soldiers seeking psychological support since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip has increased six-fold.

Iran urges Europe to pursue policies independent of US for ties improvement

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has stated the European states’ relations with Tehran will improve if they adopt policies independent of the United States.

Israel sending Shin Bet operatives to France to protect its Olympic athletes

Israel is dispatching armed agents from its internal security service, Shin Bet, to the French capital Paris to organize the largest-ever security operation for its Olympic athletes.

Israel orders evacuation of Gaza residents in eastern Khan Younis despite designation as safe zone

The Israeli army has ordered Palestinians living in the eastern neighborhoods of Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, despite earlier claims that the area was a humanitarian and safe zone.

China ambassador to Tehran says Chinese firms willing to invest in Iran

China's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran says that Chinese companies are willing to invest in various projects in Iran and to that end, seek a stable environment for investment.

Prominent Iranian actor Saeed Rad dies at 79

Veteran Iranian actor and playwright Saeed Rad passed away on Monday after a bout of illness, his daughter confirmed media reports.

Official: Joint Iran-Saudi economic commission to be held soon

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy says Saudi Arabia is keen on boosting economic cooperation with Iran, adding a joint commission will be held within three months.

Putin reassures Assad of Russia’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, on the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and reassured him of Moscow’s support for the Arab country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.

President-elect: States sanctioning Iran used to arm its enemy with chemical weapons

Iran’s president-elect Massoud Pezeshkian denounces the countries levying sanctions against Tehran, for their dark history of providing the chemical weapons that were used against the Iranian nation back in the 1980s.

Netanyahu to meet Biden despite his withdrawal from presidential race: Report

The meeting between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, set to take place this week, will go ahead as planned despite the American leader having dropped out of the presidential race, the AP has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Turkey denies Israel’s claims about arming Hamas as ‘lies’

Ankara has slammed Israeli claims that Turkey is arming and funding Palestinian movement Hamas as “lies”, saying Tel Aviv is trying to direct attention away from its war on the Gaza Strip.

Houthi leader claims Yemen more capable than ever to deal blows to Israel

The leader of the Houthi movement has warned Israel that Yemen is more capable than ever to deal blows to the regime, as the Arab country’s retaliatory military operations continue in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Iran secures significant growth in knowledge-based sector

Iran has witnessed significant advancements in its scientific and technological landscape over the past nine years, as highlighted by Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi.

Dominant victory for Iran’s junior Greco-Roman wrestling team at Asian championships

Iran's junior Greco-Roman wrestling team clinched the top spot at the Asian Championships with a commanding performance, securing 6 gold medals, 1 silver, and 2 bronze.

30-Year temperature record broken in Iran

The National Crisis Management Center of Iran's Meteorological Organization has reported a significant increase in temperatures this July, with the average temperature being 1.3 degrees Celsius higher than the 30-year average.

Inauguration of Iran-China freight train

The Iran-China dual-load freight train was officially inaugurated at the Aprin Rail Dry Port near Tehran.