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Advocates call US freezing Afghan assets “theft”
Activists describe US President Joe Biden’s decision to seize the Afghan central bank’s funds in the United States as “theft”.
Russian diplomats leaving Ukraine amid escalation of tensions
Diplomats and employees of the Russian consulates have started leaving Ukraine, an informed source told Sputnik on Saturday.
Many killed, injured in blast outside mosque in Afghanistan
At least eight people have been killed and 20 others wounded in an explosion in front of a mosque in Afghanistan’s northwestern Badghis Province on Friday, according to the Aamaj news agency.
U.S. says major issues in nuclear talks remain unresolved
As the nuclear negotiations aimed at salvaging the 2015 Iran deal have reportedly reached their final stage, an American official says that major issues still remain unresolved.
Report: Yemen civilian casualties double since end of UN monitoring
Civilian deaths and injuries in the Saudi-led war on Yemen have almost doubled since UN human rights monitors were controversially removed in October, according to a report.
Germany: Nuclear talks entering ‘final phase’
Germany’s foreign minister says nuclear negotiations are entering a “final phase”. Annalena Baerbock added, despite Israeli reservations, a return to the agreement would make the region safer.
Palestine’s Abbas accused of power grab after new appointments
Major Palestinian groups have slammed new appointments to top positions in the PLO as illegitimate and a power grab by President Mahmoud Abbas. They claim the 86-year-old Abbas is trying to secure his favoured successor.
Russia begins joint military drills with Belarus
Troops from Russia and Belarus have kicked off the Union Resolve 2022 joint drills at training grounds on Belarusian soil. Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Thursday the exercises are part of the second stage of the inspection of the Union State’s response forces.
Many injured by Yemeni ‘drone shrapnel’ in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition announced that 12 civilians at Abha airport were lightly injured by shrapnel from a destroyed drone launched by Yemen's Houthis, which fell nearby.
Turkey rules out change to Palestine policy due to normalization with Israel
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says normalizing relations with Israel would not mean a change in Ankara's Palestinian policy. He was speaking ahead of an expected visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog next month.
Iran police seize around 1k kilograms of illegal drugs
The police of Kerman Province in southeastern Iran confiscated over 900 kg of various illegal drugs.
Biden pledges US support for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks
US President Joe Biden says Washington supports Saudi Arabia in the Yemen war that recently saw Yemenis retaliatory attacks against Riyadh.
Rights activists blast Israel for ‘enforcing apartheid’ on Palestinians
At least 277 human rights groups and civil society organizations have denounced Israel for committing what they call the crime of apartheid against Palestinians. They say Tel Aviv must be held accountable for such a practice.
Report: Next Daesh leader to emerge from battle-hardened Iraqis
The next leader of the Daesh terror group is likely to be from the circle close to battle-hardened Iraqi militants who emerged in the aftermath of the 2003 U.S. invasion, two Iraqi security officials and three independent analysts say.
Biden administration says to cooperate with Congress over Iran
The White House has reached out at all levels to members of US Congress as well as their staff to discuss Washington’s approach to Iran, an American diplomat confirms. It comes after dozens of senators from the Republican Party called on the administration to relay the terms of any new deal with Tehran to the Congress for approval.
US says it has until end of Feb. to salvage JCPOA
Washington believes it has until the end of February to salvage the Iran nuclear agreement, otherwise the US will have to change track and launch aggressive efforts to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, according to three administration officials. Iran has repeatedly said it will not accept any deadline, while seeking a good and prompt agreement.
Iran’s leader appoints new advisor on army affairs
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a decree appointing former Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami as his advisor on army affairs.
Poll finds majority of Israeli settlers ready to exit WB
Many Israeli settlers say they are ready to evacuate their settlements if Israel reaches a peace agreement with the Palestinians, according to a recent study carried out by Israel's Bar Ilan and Richman universities.
US says Russian invasion of Ukraine could create instability in ME
The U.S. Army general tapped to take over as top commander in the Middle East has warned if Russia invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability in the Middle East, including Syria.
EU optimistic about resolving differences over JCPOA
European diplomats are optimistic about efforts by Iran and the US to close remaining differences on steps to revive the 2015 nuclear deal in the near future, EU high representative for foreign affairs Josep Borrell says.
China: Setting deadline for nuclear talks unconstructive
Beijing believes that it is not constructive to artificially set a deadline for the nuclear negotiations in Vienna, a Chinese diplomat says.
UN $32mn in cash arrives in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Central Bank has announced that the United Nations’ batch of $32 million in cash arrived in Kabul on Tuesday.
Fajr Intl. Music Festival to be held in Tehran
The 37th Fajr International Music Festival will kick off on February 11 in the Iranian capital Tehran, hosting artists from Italy, Germany, Afghanistan and Egypt along with Iranian musicians.
Report: US plans to incite forces against Syria, Iran, Russia targets
US intelligence agencies plan to direct extremists in Damascus and Latakia to target Syrian security forces, as well as Iranian military advisers and Russian military personnel, Moscow has revealed.
Republican US senators threaten to thwart deal with Iran
A group of 33 Republican senators have warned US President Joe Biden that they would work to thwart implementation of any new Iran nuclear agreement if his government did not allow Congress to review and vote on its terms.
