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UN estimates about 300k people fled Gaza’s Rafah

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has reported it estimated that about 300,000 people have fled Rafah in the Gaza Strip ahead of a potential full-scale Israeli invasion.

UK says opposes Rafah invasion but won’t halt arms sales to Israel

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has stated he does not support Israel's plan for a full-scale offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, but also opposes the idea of ending weapons sales to Tel Aviv.

Gaza death toll surges past 35,000 amid Israeli onslaught

The Palestinian death toll from Israel’s ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip has surged since last October to 35,034 people, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave reported on Sunday.

Miracle in the making: Lake Urmia reborn after years of drought

In a remarkable turn of events, Lake Urmia, once a symbol of environmental devastation, is now experiencing a miraculous revival. After years of suffering from crippling drought, the lake is bursting with newfound vitality, thanks to the abundant rains of last winter and this spring.

Ancient artifacts unearthed during construction in Iran’s Hamedan

During the construction of a sidewalk in the western Iranian city of Hamedan, a significant discovery has been made. Archaeologists uncovered a brick wall from a building along with several other historical artifacts.

Majority of US college students back pro-Palestine campus demonstrations: Survey

A new opinion poll has shown that the majority of US college students support pro-Palestine protests on campuses across the country as Israel’s war on the besieged Gaza Strip continues to rage for over seven months.

Iran ex-foreign minister: Indirect Tehran-Washington talks going on for years

An aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and former foreign minister says the conduit for indirect talks between Iran and the US has always been open.

Netanyahu would make Hitler jealous with his ‘genocidal methods’: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a level with the genocidal methods he has put forward that would even make Hitler jealous.

EU agrees on Ukraine security guarantees draft: Report

All 27 EU member states have agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, the German weekly Welt am Sonntag has reported. The alleged arrangements, which include long-term defense and financial aid for Kiev, are expected to be finalized by July.

Iran tourism: Tarom, a piece of paradise in spring in Zanjan

The Iranian city of Tarom in Zanjan province in western Tehran, perched on top of the country, is and a complete package of a natural attractions for tourists.

Motocross championship competitions held in Iran’s Ahvaz

Iran's motocross championship competitions were held in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz in women's and men's sections.

Ukraine warns citizens of possible full mobilization

The whole of Ukrainian society will need to make sacrifices and forget about their peaceful lives to defeat Russia, Defense Ministry spokesman Dmitry Lazutkin argued.

10,000 bodies trapped under rubble in Gaza Strip: Report

There are an estimated 10,000 bodies trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israel's seven-month bombing campaign on the besieged enclave, the spokesman for the Civil Defense in Gaza told CNN on Saturday.

Israelis take to streets demanding captive swap deal, Netanyahu resignation; several detained

Thousands of people protested in several cities across the occupied Palestinian territories on Saturday, demanding a hostage swap agreement with Palestinian group Hamas and early elections.

Hamas says a captive died of wounds sustained in Israeli raid

Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, has claimed British-Israeli captive Nadav Popplewell died of wounds sustained in an Israeli air strike a month ago.

Israel orders Palestinians to evacuate more areas in Gaza Strip

The Israeli military issued on Saturday more evacuation orders for various areas in the besieged Gaza Strip, where it has waged a war since last October.

Powerful earthquake hits northwestern Iranian city

A strong earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale jolted large parts of Iran’s Ardabil province on Saturday afternoon.

Iran’s interior minister calls Friday runoff vote “epic”, critics outcry

Iran’s interior minister has hailed the Iranian people for their turnout in the second round of the parliamentary elections held on Friday.

UN says hundreds killed by flash floods in Afghanistan

Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have claimed the lives of more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the United Nations food agency reported Saturday.

More bodies recovered from Gaza mass graves

The bodies of 80 Palestinians have been unearthed from three mass graves at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital, with dozens more discovered in the medical facility itself, the Gaza-based Palestinian Health Ministry reported Saturday.

US report shows possible Israeli violations of intl. law in Gaza war

A report from the administration of US President Joe Biden has found that Israeli soldiers likely used US-supplied arms in a manner “inconsistent” with international law, but it stopped short of identifying violations that would put an end to the ongoing military aid.

Russia claims Ukraine using British weapons for attacks

Ukrainian forces are actively using arms supplied by Britain to carry out terrorist attacks against Russian regions, Foreign Ministry official Sergey Belyaev has claimed.

South Africa asks ICJ to order Israeli withdrawal from Gaza’s Rafah

South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order additional emergency measures against Israel, including an immediate withdrawal form Rafah in the besieged Gaza Strip.

US announces $400m military aid package for Ukraine

Washington has announced a $400 million military aid package for Kyiv, the third slated for the embattled country after the passage last month of a national security supplemental that included $61 billion for Ukraine.

Russian army launches major offensive in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Russian forces launched a new large-scale offensive on Ukraine's Kharkiv Region on Friday.