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UN peacekeepers say Israel fired on them in Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has announced that Israeli soldiers have shot at its peacekeepers in their latest targeting of UNIFIL as Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.

US not prepared for results-oriented talks: Iran’s deputy foreign minister

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has censured the United States for lacking readiness for any “real, results-oriented negotiations”, stressing that Washington relies on pressure, threats and theatrical diplomacy rather than genuine dialogue.

Ukraine renews calls for more air defence after deadly attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his plea for more air-defence systems a day after Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv killed seven people.

Iran starts cloud seeding operations amid severe drought

Iranian authorities began seeding operations to induce rainfall as the country faces its worst drought in decades, according to reports.

Iranian VP to attend SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Russia

Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref will take part in the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russia.

More forceful response awaits repeated onslaught: Iran govt. spokesperson

Iran’s government spokeswoman has asserted that Tehran would respond “even harsher and more forcefully” compared to the previous time if faced with fresh foreign aggression.

7,000 tons of unexploded Israeli ordnance in Gaza pose great danger to civilians: The Economist

The Gaza Strip may now contain the highest concentration of unexploded ordnance of any conflict zone in the world, posing a significant and enduring threat to civilians even after Israel's bombardment campaign against the besieged coastal area has ended, according to a report.

FM: Iran response to 12-day war lawful act of self-defense under UN charter

The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that during the recent 12-day war, the Islamic Republic, acting in legitimate defense of its land and people against an unlawful act of aggression, not only halted the aggressors but also dealt them heavy blows—demonstrating that while the Iranian nation is peace-seeking, it will stand firm to the end in times of war and force the aggressor to regret its actions.

NATO member states to pay over €400mn for Ukraine’s US weapons

Several NATO members will jointly provide a €430 million ($500 million) military package for Ukraine, Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated.

Washington working to corner EU energy market: FT

The United States is moving to push Russian energy out of the European Union market and position itself to fill the gap, the Financial Times has reported.

Gaza Municipal Union warns of disaster as 700,000 tons of waste pile up in enclave

The Union of Gaza Strip Municipalities has warned of the consequences of 700,000 tons of accumulated waste in random dumping sites, as municipalities are unable to provide even the minimum level of essential services due to severe shortages of fuel and equipment.

IRGC naval forces detain Marshall Islands–registered tanker over illicit petrochemical shipment

The naval branch of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that its units detained the tanker Talara after determining that the vessel was transporting cargo without proper authorization, an action taken to safeguard Iran’s national assets and interests.

Iran warns US military campaign in Caribbean threatens international peace

Tehran has warned that the recent escalation of US military movements in the Caribbean and Latin America poses serious risks to global peace, stability and security, calling for respect for Venezuela’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Israel wants broader security accord with US: Axios

Israel wants to strike a 20-year security accord with the US, doubling the duration of the previous one and emphasizing “cooperation” between the two sides rather than one-sided reception of military aid, Axios has reported, citing officials familiar with the matter.

Direct negotiations with Putin are part of ‘Trump Doctrine’: US VP

US Vice President J.D. Vance has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to open direct talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as an important step toward peace in Ukraine.

Iran’s UN envoy slams ‘systemic double standards’ in nuclear arena

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has delivered a vociferous rebuke of politicization of nuclear oversight and the international community’s failure to address the unprecedented attacks of June on Tehran’s safeguarded nuclear facilities.

President Pezeshkian congratulates Iraqi PM on parliamentary elections

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed congratulation to the Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani on the successful and peaceful implementation of the parliamentary elections in Iraq, calling it a significant achievement that elevates the prestige and greatness of the brotherly Arab nation.

Displaced Gazans suffer as heavy rains flood tent camps

Displaced Palestinians are reeling after heavy rains flooded their tents in makeshift displacement camps in Gaza City, as the United Nations warns that Israeli restrictions on aid have left hundreds of thousands of families without adequate shelter in the enclave.

Iran dismisses Canada’s latest allegations as unfounded

Zahra Ershadi, Iran’s Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General for the Americas, strongly repudiated the claim issued by the chief of Canada’s internal security service, stressing that the accusations directed at the Islamic Republic are completely unfounded and wholly manufactured.

Congresswoman introduces US Congress resolution to recognise Gaza genocide

Democratic lawmaker Rashida Tlaib has introduced a resolution in the United States Congress to recognise Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip as a genocide.

Rocket attack in Syria’s Damascus injures one

A woman has been injured in an explosion caused by rocket attacks in the Mezzeh district of the Syrian capital Damascus, according to Syrian state media.

Syrian flag hoisted at Britain embassy after 12-year closure

The flag of Syria has been raised once more over its embassy building in London, marking the first time the mission has been active since its closure in 2013.

Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia ‘sooner or later’: Kremlin

The Kremlin announced on Thursday that Ukraine would have to talk with Russia "sooner or later" and predicted that Kyiv's negotiating position would get worse by the day.

EU chief insists using Russian frozen assets best way to fund Ukraine

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has insisted that using frozen Russian assets to fund a new loan was the "most effective way" to finance Ukraine, as she laid out other options after opposition from Belgium.

US says ‘running out of things to sanction’ in Russia

Washington has nearly exhausted its list of viable targets for sanctions against Moscow, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated, following its latest move to blacklist two of Russia’s largest oil companies.

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