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Palestinian toddler shot by Israeli soldiers succumbs to injuries
A two-year-old Palestinian boy who was shot in the head by Israeli soldiers near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank died from his wounds on Monday.
IAEA chief says progress made in Iran nuclear safeguards
Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says some progress has been made regarding the safeguards issues in Iran's nuclear program. He also said the IAEA will “never politicize” its work in Iran.
Iran set to re-open embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: Source
Diplomatic sources say Iran will reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Alireza Enayati will take over the mission following seven years of closure.
Armenia says Yerevan, Baku likely to sign peace treaty by end of 2023
Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has stated that Yerevan and Baku could sign a peace treaty before the end of the year.
Venezuela’s Maduro begins official visit to Saudi Arabia
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro arrived in Saudi Arabia for an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia says to slash oil output by 1 million barrels a day from July
Saudi Arabia announced the decision to expand voluntary cuts to its crude oil output from July in a bid to help efforts to reinforce global oil prices. The rest of the OPEC+ oil producers have already agreed to extend earlier cuts in supply through the end of 2024.
Iran’s female taekwondo athlete wins gold medal at World Championships
Iranian female athlete Nahid Kiani has made history by grabbing the gold medal at the 2023 Taekwondo World Championships held in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic.
Saudi Arabia executes 3 men over terror charges
Saudi Arabia announced the execution of three men in the Shia-populated Eastern Region for “joining a terrorist cell, possessing weapons and armed assault on security centers and security men."
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 467
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Ex-Pakistan PM says military seeking to destroy his party
Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party. Khan also stated that he has “no doubt” he will be tried in a military court and thrown into jail.
Egypt, Israel investigating deadly border shooting
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Ahmed Zaki, over the phone, discussing the firefight at the border which claimed the lives of three Israeli soldiers and one Egyptian security officer.
Turkey’s Erdogan unveils new cabinet, replaces finance, foreign, defence ministers
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled his new cabinet, and announced new finance, foreign and defence ministers, less than a week after clinching victory in a runoff election.
Huge rallies held against Israeli PM’s “judicial coup” for 22nd week
Tens of thousands of Israeli demonstrators have rallied in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities to protest judicial overhaul plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. It comes despite prime minister’s announcement in March that the contentious legal proposals were being put on hold.
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 466
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Erdogan sworn in as Turkey’s president after historic win
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took oath as as head of state after winning a historic run-off election to extend his two-decade rule for another five years. He will name his cabinet later on Saturday, and is expected to signal a change in his approach to economic policies.
3 Israeli soldiers killed in shooting incident on Egypt border: Army
The Israeli military has confirmed three of its soldiers were killed and several others injured in “a security incident” at the southern border with Egypt earlier on Saturday.
Donor countries provide $107mn out of $300mn needed for Palestinians
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has raised just $107mn in new funds for Palestinians, falling significantly short of the $300mn it needs to continue helping millions of people in Israeli-occupied territories and refugee camps in neighbouring countries. UNRWA provides services to nearly six million Palestinian refugees but is on the verge of financial collapse, the UN chief warns.
Russia says progress made between Armenia and Azerbaijan in transportation issue
Moscow sees considerable progress on the path of agreeing the modalities of unblocking transport communications between Baku and Yerevan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.
IEA says Iran’s oil output hits 2.750mn in April
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced in its latest report that Iran’s crude production volume reached 2.75 million barrels per day (bpd) in April.
UN calls on UAE to ‘immediately’ release activists held past prison terms
The United Nations has urged the United Arab Emirates to immediately release 12 human rights activists, convicted in the country’s largest-ever mass trial, who have finished their prison terms.
India: Hundreds killed in “most horrific rail accident in decades”
The death toll from the collision of two Indian passenger trains in Odisha State has surged to 288 and more than 850 are injured, a state government official confirmed on Saturday. The rail accident is said to be the country's deadliest in more than two decades.
Top US diplomat Blinken due in Saudi Arabia within days
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia next week, his first trip to the kingdom since Tehran and Riyadh agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations.
Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 465: Zelensky says Ukraine ready to launch long-awaited counteroffensive
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
President of Pakistan’s main opposition party arrested over corruption charges
President of Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, has been detained in the eastern city of Lahore on charges of corruption, officials have confirmed.
European sources say Iran has freed 1 Danish, 2 Austrian inmates
Iran has released one Danish and two Austrian citizens, the European countries confirmed Friday, thanking Oman and Belgium for their help.
