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Russian missile struck 500 meters from Ukraine, Greek leaders convoy: Report

A Russian missile exploded just 500 meters from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a deadly raid on the Black Sea port city of Odesa on Wednesday, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.

US calls for ‘immediate ceasefire of six weeks’ in Gaza at UN as truce talks drag on

The US has revised its draft United Nations Security Council resolution to now call for “an immediate ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip, reflecting Washington’s frustration that Israel and Hamas have failed to reach an agreement.

Ukraine says plans new counteroffensive against Russia

Kiev plans to reorganize its troops and launch a new counteroffensive against Russia this year, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces has claimed.

Yemen’s Houthi attack kills three sailors in first fatal strike on shipping: US

At least three seafarers have been killed in a Houthi missile attack on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden, the United States military has announced, marking the first fatalities reported since the Yemeni group began strikes against shipping in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes over Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.

Iran seizes US oil cargo worth $50mln in Persian Gulf

Iran has confiscated a cargo of the US oil over a lawsuit filed by patients with a rare skin disease, whose lives are at risk due to Washington's sanctions.

Young Americans’ positive views of Israel fall by 26 percent: Poll

A new survey has found that young Americans' favourable views of Israel have fallen by more than 25 percent over the past year, amid Israel's war on Gaza which has so far killed nearly 31,000 Palestinians, mainly children and women.

Survey shows Zelensky would lose election

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would not win if an election were held right now, according to a poll made public on Tuesday. Kiev has postponed all elections for the prolongation of the conflict with Moscow.

Iran’s Navy takes delivery of new military equipment

The Iranian Navy took delivery of dozens of new watercraft and weapons on Wednesday.

UN experts: Israel ‘intentionally starving’ Gazans since start of war

The UN experts say Israel has been "intentionally starving" people in Gaza since October 8, 2023 and is now targeting civilians seeking humanitarian aid and convoys.

Russia claims West conducted mass election cyberattacks

Many Western states have already launched mass cyber attacks against Russian infrastructure ahead of the upcoming presidential election, Ambassador-at-Large Gennady Askaldovich has claimed.

Over 80% of Gazans lack safe, clean water: UN

The United Nations has warned that more than 80% of the 2.3-miilion population of Gaza lack safe and clean water, emphasizing the dire situation in the coastal enclave.

White House says US forces not to fight in Ukraine

The US will not send troops to fight in Ukraine, US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby stressed in  comments on French President Emmanuel Macron's call on allies "not to be cowardly."

FBI claims Iranian spy on mission to kill US officials over Gen. Soleimani assassination

The FBI has alleged that an Iranian intelligence agent is recruiting operatives in the United States to help kill current and former government officials who were involved in the January 2020 assassination of Tehran’s top general Qassem Soleimani.

“Gaza truce negotiations fail to make breakthrough ahead of informal deadline”

Reports say three days of talks with Hamas over a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip have failed to achieve a breakthrough, less than a week before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan – the informal deadline for an agreement.

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian military commanders over Ukraine war

The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for two top Russian military commanders, accusing them of committing war crimes in the Ukrainian conflict.

WHO warns children starving to death in Gaza hospitals

An aid mission to two hospitals in northern Gaza found horrifying scenes of children dying of starvation, amid dire shortages of food, fuel and medicines, the World Health Organization has warned.

Aerial view shows vast areas in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan hit by floods

Images captured by a helicopter over Iran’s Sistan and Baluchstan Province shows massive swathes of land have been hit hard in the recent floods.

200 cyber attacks thwarted ahead of key elections: Iranian official

Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali stated Tehran has foiled 200 cyber attacks against the country in the one month leading to the Parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections which were held on Friday.

Ex-Russian president says EU envoys should be ‘kicked out’

Ambassadors from the European Union member states must be expelled from Russia, former President Dmitry Medvedev has stated, citing their refusal to discuss "election meddling" with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

UN rights chief warns ‘powder keg’ Gaza could ignite wider conflict

United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk has warned that the war in the Gaza Strip is a “powder keg” that could ignite a wider conflict with serious repercussions for Western Asia and beyond.

Israel’s tourism industry facing trouble amid Gaza war: Report

Tel Aviv’s military offensive against the Gaza Strip has plunged Israel’s tourism industry into a new crisis, with tourist inflows drastically reduced.

Hamas says will not surrender to political pressure, machinations amid Gaza war

A senior Hamas official has stated the Palestinian movement will not yield to political pressure in ceasefire talks with Israel, stressing that Tel Aviv and Washington will not be able to compensate for their loss in the ongoing war on the besieged Gaza Strip through trickery and machinations.

Houthis say hit Israeli container ship in Arabian Sea

Yemeni fighters announced they have launched an attack on an Israeli ship sailing in the Arabian Sea as part of their campaign to force the regime to end its aggression against Gaza.

Iran scorns US stance on Tehran-Moscow space interaction

Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani brushed aside the US’ objection to aerospace cooperation between Tehran and Moscow following the recent Iran satellite launching into space, using a Russian Syouz missile.

US VP calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza in rare rebuke of Israel

United States Vice President Kamala Harris has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in the besieged Gaza Strip while issuing a rare rebuke of Israel. The US government has been Israel's staunch supporter in Tel Aviv's military campaign in Gaza that has killed around 31,000 Palestinians so far.

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