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US looks at ways to target Iranian drone production: White House

The United States is looking at ways to target Iranian drone production through sanctions and export controls, and is talking to private companies whose parts have been used in production, the White House has announced.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 316

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Iran reports another death-free day in Covid record

The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran remained unchanged at 144,696 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

EU calls for preserving status quo at al-Quds holy sites

The European Union has underlined that the status quo of holy sites in the occupied Old City of al-Quds should be preserved. It comes after Israel's new far-right “national security” minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in what Palestinians called a breach of international laws.

Nasrallah says US killed Gen. Soleimani to save Israel

The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement has said the United States assassinated top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani with the goal of weakening the resistance front and eliminating threats to Israel.

Police say they have smashed terror team in SE Iran

Commander of Sistan and Baluchestan Province Disciplinary Forces announced in a statement that the country's security forces have managed to capture members of a terrorist team which had last week launched armed attacks against police patrols.

Pakistan says won’t allow others to shelter militants amid tensions with Afghanistan

Pakistan's political and military leadership has vowed no country will be allowed to shelter militants staging attacks against Pakistani soil, as the Asian country is engaged in rising tensions with neighboring Afghanistan.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 315

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Iran’s Covid death toll nears 144,700

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,696 with three more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday.

Palestinian teenager killed by Israeli soldiers in West Bank

Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid on a refugee camp in the southern part of the West Bank. It comes less than 24 hours after two Palestinian men lost their lives in a similar Israeli attack in a village near the city of Jenin.

Saudi-led war on Yemen leaves thousands of civilians dead or injured in 2022: Report

At least 3,000 civilians, including women and children, were killed or injured in the airstrikes launched by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen in the year 2022, according to a rights group.

Iran army commander warns Israel against any aggression, promises crushing response

The chief commander of the Iranian Army has warned that the country's armed forces will give a decisive response to any potential threat posed by Israel.

Iranian official says nationals from Iraq, neighboring countries accomplices in murder of Gen. Soleimani

The head of Iran’s Foreign Ministry-appointed committee to follow up the case of the US assassination of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani has declared that arrest warrants have been issued for some people in Iraq, who are nationals of “three to four” countries as defendants in the terror case.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 314: Zelensky says Russia planning to ‘exhaust’ Ukraine with Iranian drones

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Covid cases on rise in Iran: Nearly 100 infected in 24 hours

The number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise again in Iran. Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed nearly 100 people had been infected in the past 24 hours.

Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians in West Bank

The Israeli Army troops have killed two Palestinian men during a raid on a village near the city of Jenin in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.

Thousands of Palestinians detained by Israeli soldiers in 2022: Report

A Palestinian rights advocacy group has reported that the Israeli forces arrested a total of 7,000 Palestinians, including hundreds of women and children, in 2022.

Damascus Airport shut down following Israel attack on Syrian capital, two soldiers killed

Syria’s military has announced that Israeli raids have killed at least two Syrian soldiers and put the country’s main international airport out of service.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 313

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Iran’s footballer Taremi ranks 4th in top scorer ranking in 2022: UEFA

Striker of Iran’s national soccer team and FC Porto club, Mehdi Taremi, is among the top scorers for his club and country in 2022.

Iranian universities ready to admit Afghan students after Taliban ban

Three gender-specific universities in Iran have expressed readiness to enroll hundreds of Afghan women after the Taliban barred female students from attending private and public universities in Afghanistan.

Casualties reported as blast rocks military airport in Kabul

An explosion outside the military airport in Kabul has caused multiple casualties, a spokesman for the Taliban-run interior ministry announced.

Turkey says troops withdrawal from Syria requires Damascus political steps

The withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria requires steps in the political process, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has stated.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 312

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Saudi-led coalition seizes four Yemeni oil ships

The Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) has announced that the Saudi-led coalition has confiscated 4 fuel ships and prevented them from reaching the Red Sea port of Hudaydah. The port city is a lifeline for millions of Yemenis and has been tightly controlled by Saudi Arabia.

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