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Putin proposed halting war in exchange for Ukraine’s eastern regions: WSJ

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Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a sweeping proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine during a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, offering a halt in hostilities in exchange for Ukraine's eastern regions, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing European and Ukrainian officials.
Art

Iranian master painter Mahmoud Farshchian dies at 96

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Mahmoud Farshchian, one of Iran’s most celebrated and influential painters, died Saturday morning at the age of 96, the Academy of Arts and his family confirmed. According to his nephew, Farshchian passed away at 8 a.m.
Americas

Trump says to meet Putin within days in Alaska

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US President Donald Trump has announced that he would meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska, as the American leader hopes to help mediate an end to the war in Ukraine.
Foreign Policy

Iran: Israel’s plan for Gaza City occupation shows Zionist regime’s ‘specific intent’ for genocide

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Iran has cautioned that Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City is another clear indication of the regime’s “specific intent” to commit ethnic cleansing and genocide in the besieged enclave.
Middle East

Iraqi influencer launches campaign supporting Iran’s missile capabilities

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A popular Iraqi TikToker known as “Abu Jud,” who has more than three million followers, has launched a campaign during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, urging his audience to express support for Iran’s missile capabilities against Israel.
Europe

Armenia and Azerbaijan ink Trump-brokered peace declaration

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US President Donald Trump has hosted the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House for what he called a “historic peace summit.”
Middle East

Israeli plan to occupy Gaza City ‘war crime, ethnic cleansing’: Hamas

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Palestinian resistance group Hamas has condemned the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision to occupy Gaza City as a “war crime and an act of ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians in the besieged enclave.
Europe

Germany to halt arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza

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Germany will halt the export of military equipment and weapons to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated Friday, sparking an angry response from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Middle East

Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City a ‘dangerous escalation’: UN

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has criticized Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. Meanwhlie his spokesperson has stressed that the decision marks "a dangerous escalation" that will result in forced displacement of Palestinians.
Middle East

US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian statehood: VP

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US Vice President JD Vance has stated that Washington has "no plans" to recognise a Palestinian state as he met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Kent.
Sport

Iranian basketball skyscrapers defeat Japan to top Group B in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

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In the ongoing 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Iran’s national basketball team has claimed a crucial victory over Japan in their second group-stage match. The match happened on  Friday.
Middle East

Israel’s security cabinet approves plan for occupation of Gaza City

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Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military occupation of Gaza City.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MP warns of possible NPT withdrawal if Europe triggers snapback mechanism

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Member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Salar Velayatmadar says if European countries activate the snapback mechanism, Iran will seriously consider withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Judiciary

Iran’s judiciary: Inmates begin returning to even prison after Israeli strike

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Iran’s judiciary announced on Friday that the first group of inmates has returned to Evin Prison, nearly 45 days after the facility was damaged in an Israeli missile strike.
Media

Iran marks National Journalist Day

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Iran observes 17th of Mordad in the Persian calendar, which falls on Friday August 8 this year, as National Journalist Day in tribute to journalists' role in society and to honor the memory of Mahmoud Saremi, an Iranian reporter killed in Afghanistan.
Foreign Policy

Iran urges prosecution of perpetrators of Mazar-i-Sharif consulate attack

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The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the need to identify and prosecute those who carried out and ordered the attack on Iran’s consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, which resulted in the martyrdom of eight Iranian diplomats and one journalist.
Incidents

Passenger train derails in Iran, no injuries reported

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A passenger train traveling from the Iranian capital Tehran to southeastern city of Kerman derailed early Friday near the city of Siriz, local officials said.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM calls for OIC extraordinary meeting to address Gaza situation

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Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, called for the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to examine the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, coordinate the provision of immediate assistance to the enclave, and assess the legal and political dimensions of the Zionist regime’s intent to permanently occupy Gaza.
Religion

Arbaeen pilgrims march toward Karbala, Iraq

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Pilgrims and devotees of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, journeying from southern Iraqi cities such as Basra toward Karbala pass through the province of Diwaniyah.
Security

Iran holds Arbaeen ceremony honoring fallen defenders

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The Arbaeen ceremony commemorating Iran’s “Martyrs of Power” was held on Thursday morning at the Grand Musalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, bringing together a wide array of mourners including members of the public, families of the martyrs, and senior civil and military officials.
Religion

Iraqi popular mobilization forces on high alert to secure Arbaeen pilgrimage

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Units of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as al-Hashd al-Shaabi, have been placed on high alert across several provinces, including Karbala, Najaf, Basra, and Diyala, to conduct comprehensive field security inspections along the pilgrimage routes in preparation for Arbaeen.
Middle East

More than 800 athletes killed in Gaza amid Israeli war

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Over 800 athletes have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel’s offensive in October 2023, as the sports community continues to suffer under bombardment, famine and the collapse of infrastructure, according to Palestinian officials.
Middle East

Hundreds of former Israeli security chiefs, diplomats warn Netanyahu against full Gaza reoccupation

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Hundreds of former Israeli security chiefs and diplomats have warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against proceeding with plans for the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Another Palestinian baby dies of severe malnutrition in Gaza due to Israeli blockade

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A Palestinian infant on Thursday died of severe malnutrition resulting from Israel’s starvation policy in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to medics.
Security

Iran’s top military commander warns US, allies against provoking conflict

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Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has issued a sharp warning to the US and its allies, questioning whether they are willing to jeopardize their future for the sake of supporting the Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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