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Pakistan court “dismisses murder charges” against ex-PM Imran Khan

A Pakistani court has dismissed murder charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer confirmed on Monday.

Syria’s Aleppo airport “out of service after Israeli raid”

The Syrian government has confirmed a new Israeli aerial attack has targeted Aleppo International Airport in northwestern Syria, putting the facility out of service.

Disputed gas field with Kuwait can be settled through peaceful means: Iranian diplomat

Iran believes a dispute with neighboring Kuwait surrounding a gas field in the Persian Gulf is not a big problem as Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior aide to the Iranian foreign minister says, adding the issue can be resolved given the good relations between the two countries.

French education minister announces ban on Muslim dress in state schools

France will ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools, French Education Minister Gabriel Attal has declared ahead of schools returning after the summer holidays.

Iraq announces reward for information on missing people from Persian Gulf War

Baghdad has offered a financial reward for information on the location of burial sites for the Iraqi and Kuwaiti victims of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 551

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:

US delegation makes rare visit to militant-held northwest Syria

A high-level US delegation has made a rare visit to the rebel-held territory in northwestern Syria in an effort to highlight the “ongoing humanitarian catastrophe” in the region.

Libya suspends foreign minister after meeting Israeli counterpart

Libya's prime minister has suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush and referred her for investigation after Israel announced its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen had met her last week despite a lack of formal relations between the two sides.

UN schools in Gaza start school year, uncertain due to funding crisis

Students in the Gaza Strip began their new school term on Sunday, but it is unclear if they will be able to complete the year uninterrupted due to a funding crisis at the United Nations' Palestinian refugee agency.

Russia confirms Wagner chief’s death in plane crash

Russia’s Investigative Committee has confirmed the death of Evgeny Prigozhin, the chief of private military company Wagner Group, in a plane crash earlier this week.

Syria rejects west “accusations over false-flag 2013 chemical attack” on Damascus

The Syrian Foreign Ministry has denounced “repeated allegations against Damascus” by France and the United States over a false-flag chemical attack on the outskirts of the capital Damascus in 2013.

Saudi Arabia mulling nuclear power bids from China, Russia, France to sway US

Saudi Arabia is considering bids to build a nuclear power station from countries including China, France and Russia as Riyadh seeks to sway Washington over a sensitive security pact, according to a report run by the Financial Times.

Mass demonstrations held against Israeli cabinet for 34th week

Tens of thousands have attended mass rallies across the occupied Palestinian territories for the 34th consecutive week in protest at the Israeli hard-right cabinet's policies, including its so-called judicial overhaul plan.

Iran to keep manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals to meet health needs: Nuclear chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has stated that Tehran will continue to produce radiopharmaceuticals in order to meet the domestic demands of the health sector.

Japan beats Iran to win 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship

Japan defeated Iran in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-18) on Saturday to grab the title of the 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 550

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:

Iranian photojournalist released from Taliban custody

The Taliban have freed Mohammad Hossein Velayati, an Iranian photojournalist working for the Tehran-based Tasnim News Agency, after holding him in custody for a week.

Palestinian youth dies of injuries sustained in Israeli raid on Jenin

A young Palestinian man has succumbed to injuries sustained during Israeli onslaught on the West Bank city of Jenin last month.

Russia’s military cooperation with Iran to withstand geopolitical pressure: Senior official

Moscow's military ties with Tehran will not succumb to geopolitical pressure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, following reports that the United States has asked Iran to stop selling combat drones to Russia “for use in the Ukraine war.”

Protests spread in Syria over dire economic and living conditions

Hundreds of angry demonstrators gathered in southern Syria for the sixth consecutive day to demand the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and to call for improved living conditions.

Denmark seeking to ban Quran burnings after Muslim outrage

The Danish government says it plans to ban Quran burnings after a string of desecrations of Islam’s holy book in the Scandinavian nation sparked anger in Muslim countries.

UN experts raise climate change concerns with Aramco oil company

UN rights experts have sent a letter of concern to Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco, saying its expansion of fossil fuel production and ongoing exploration threaten human rights, a document shows.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 549

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:

Saudi Arabia refutes allegations over assault on Ethiopian citizens

Saudi Arabia has categorically rejected Human Rights Watch's recent report claiming an assault on the Ethiopian citizens while attempting to cross the Saudi-Yemeni border.

Iran Army conducts large-scale drill to boost electronic warfare powers

A massive joint electronic warfare drill of various Iranian Army units started on Friday as domestically designed and manufactured equipment has boosted the country's prowess in electronic warfare.

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