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Israel torturing Palestinian workers to death: Report

Palestinian workers arrested during the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023 were abused by Israeli prison guards, with some of them tortured to death or disappeared, according to testimonies collected by a Palestinian trade union.

Elon Musk warns US to lose next war ‘very badly’

The United States risks major defeat in the country’s next war unless it urgently reforms its outdated weapons programs, Elon Musk, who owns X and heads SpaceX and Tesla, has warned in a stark assessment of the nation’s defense capabilities.

British MPs slam ‘barbaric’ Netanyahu call for Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

MPs from the UK Labour Party have condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for suggesting that Palestinians should establish a state in Saudi Arabia rather than their homeland.

Severe cold wave, heavy snowfall lead to widespread school, office closures in Iran

Schools, offices, and stock exchanges as well as many other institutions across 27 provinces in Iran are closed on Saturday due to an intense cold wave and heavy snowfall.

Trump says he expects to meet Zelensky next week and will “probably” talk with Putin

US President Donald Trump has stated he would “probably” meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week and hinted at a talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Hezbollah should be omitted from Lebanon government: US

The United States has demanded that the armed group Hezbollah must not be part of Lebanon’s government.

Dozens of parties To ICC condemn US sanctions against global tribunal

US President Donald Trump's decision to sanction the International Criminal Court increases the "risk of impunity" for serious crimes, 79 parties to the global tribunal have announced in a joint statement.

Heavy snowfall hits mountainous roads in Iran’s northern Gilan province

Gilan Province in northern Iran is experiencing heavy snowfall, with up to 100 centimeters of snow accumulating on mountainous roads.

Iran Leader: Negotiations with US ‘neither wise nor honorable’

The Leader of Iran’s Isalamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has stated that negotiations with the US are “neither intelligent, wise, nor honorable,” and have no impact on resolving the country's problems.

North Korean missiles show improved accuracy in Russian attacks on Ukraine: Reuters

North Korean missiles used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine have become more accurate, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons ‘not going to happen’: US

Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has dismissed the possibility of Kyiv regaining nuclear power status.

6 students killed, 27 injured in bus accident in southeastern Iran

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday evening when a bus carrying female students from a high School for exceptionally talented students in southeastern Iranian province of Kerman crashed, resulting in the death of 6 students, injuring 27 others.

43rd Fajr Film Festival: Day 7 highlights

The 43rd Fajr Film Festival, running from January 31 to February 10, continues to captivate audiences at Tehran’s Milad Tower.

40th Fajr Music Festival to be continue with competitive spirit

The 40th International Fajr Music Festival, marking Iran’s Islamic Revolution, is set to benefit the entirety of Iran's music scene by becoming increasingly competitive across various musical genres and interdisciplinary fields, according to the festival's secretary, Reza Mahdavi.

Iran warns US about repercussions of oil-related bans

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Affairs, Esmail Baghaei, has strongly condemned the new US sanctions against the Islamic Republic over oil sales, warning Washington about its consequences.

President Pezeshkian stresses Iran not pursuing nukes, war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons or war, and that claims to the contrary—primarily made by Israel—are unfounded.

Iran Interior min.: Unauthorized foreign nationals have taken many job opportunities, expulsion is inevitable

Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, stated that unauthorized foreign nationals have taken numerous job opportunities in Iran, prompting the government to implement stricter labor laws to counter this issue effectively.

Israel’s West Bank aggression displaces 26k from Jenin and Tulkarm camps

The Israeli army has displaced 26,000 Palestinians from their homes in Jenin and Tulkarm since launching its major assault on the occupied West Bank last month.

Kurdish militias: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have announced that they have not been informed of plans reportedly being drawn up by the US military to withdraw its troops from Syria.

Maximum pressure’ to lead to ‘maximum resistance’: Iran warns US

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi called on the US to abandon the policy of ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran because it would provoke 'maximum resistance.'

Pentagon chief says US ‘very long way away’ from deploying soldiers in Gaza

US President Donald Trump is a long way off from deploying American soldiers to the Gaza Strip, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated.

Dozens of British MPs ink motion in parliament condemning Trump’s Gaza proposal

Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Ministet Keir Starmer's government to explicitly oppose US President Donald Trump's declaration that Washington will "own Gaza" and that Palestinians have no alternative but to leave without the prospect of returning.

Iran’s first drone carrier joins IRGC Navy

The ceremony for the induction of Iran's first drone carrier into the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy was held in the Persian Gulf on Thursday.

OPEC unity helps thwart US sanctions threats: Iran president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) need to stay away from political games and remain united to foil threats of sanctions by the United States.

UN officials condemn Trump’s Gaza plan

United Nations officials have condemned the idea of deporting people from the Gaza Strip, noting it’s strictly prohibited under international law, after President Donald Trump announced the US will seize the Palestinian territory and resettle its war-weary population.