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President Raisi says Iran to continue supporting Yemen

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi told Yemen's Chairman of the Supreme Political Council that Tehran keeps on supporting Yemeni people's rights as it did in the past years.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 423

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:

Iran daily Covid deaths declining, 23 killed in 24 hours

The daily death toll from Covid-19 is declining in Iran, with the disease having killed 23 people over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Friday.

UN says Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting in Qatar

A UN-convened meeting on Afghanistan next month in Qatar will not focus on the possible international recognition of the Taliban administration, a UN spokesperson has stressed after comments by the deputy UN chief sparked concern and confusion over the issue.

Pakistan sees sharp drop in Eid al-Fitr shopping amid soaring inflation

Retailers say sales in Pakistan have witnessed a sharp drop compared with previous years in the run-up to the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, as shoppers feel the pinch of decades-high inflation.

US says prefers diplomacy with Iran over nuclear program

US State Department Spokesman Vedant Patel has stated that Washington prefers diplomacy with Tehran in dealing with the Iran nuclear program, but is willing to consider other options if negotiations fail. Tehran has repeatedly stressed that nuclear deal revitalization is contingent upon a Washington decision.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 422

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:

Iran leader pardons, commutes sentences of over 1,700 inmates on eve of Eid al-Fitr

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than 1,700 prisoners, as Muslims around the world get ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

UN floats recognition of Taliban ahead of Qatar meeting

The UN secretary general Antonio Guterres is convening an international meeting on Afghanistan in May in Qatar's Doha, where envoys will seek a "durable way forward" for the war-torn nation, his spokesman has said.

Turkish FM says opposition may draw country into Russia-Ukraine war if wins elections

The Turkish opposition may draw Turkey into the Russia-Ukraine war if it wins the upcoming elections, given its desire to "pick a certain side and tip the balance", Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said.

Watchdog warns US money could be diverting to Taliban

The watchdog for US assistance to Afghanistan has warned lawmakers that American aid to the country could be flowed to the Taliban as he accused the administration of President Joe Biden of stonewalling his efforts to investigate.

Israeli general says Tel Aviv wary as Tehran’s military might has grown ‘hundred-fold’

A high-ranking former Israeli military commander has acknowledged that Tel Aviv is unable to carry out acts of military adventurism against Tehran's nuclear program. Major General Yitzhak Brick has stated that Iran’s military might has grown "hundred-fold".

Dozens killed, hundreds injured in Yemen stampede

At least 78 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in a stampede in Yemen’s capital Sanaa due to a stampede that broke out during a charity distribution, Houthi officials and media say.

US imposes more Iran sanctions over military programs

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on an Iranian individual as well as several companies over their alleged links to Tehran’s drone and defense programs.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 421: NATO’s chief makes surprise visit to Kyiv

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:

Daily Covid deaths in Iran drop to 23

Twenty-three Iranians have lost their lives to coronavirus over the past 24 hours, showing a decline in death toll as compared to a day earlier that saw 26 fatalities, according to the health ministry's daily update on Wednesday.

Over 1,100 killed in Iran road accidents during Nowruz holidays: Official

The death toll from road accidents during the two-week Nowruz (New Year) holidays in Iran has hit 1,168, higher than the previous year, according to an official.

Syria, Tunisia agree to bolster cooperation in a push to restore ties

Syria and Tunisia have vowed to boost cooperation in different sectors as the two countries move to re-establish relations after more than a decade of estrangement.

Lebanon postpones local elections to avoid further political paralysis

Lebanon's parliament has voted to extend the terms of municipal councils and other local officials, delaying elections by a year to avoid more political paralysis in a country grappling with economic meltdown.

UN: Afghanistan’s economy on verge of collapse

Nearly 34 million Afghans are living in poverty and the country’s economy is on the brink of collapse, a new UN report has warned.

UN says concerned about US spying on Guterres

The United Nations has officially expressed concern to the US about reports of Washington's spying on the world body's Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Moscow court rejects WSJ journalist’s detention appeal

American reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain under arrest, the Moscow City Court has ruled, rejecting an appeal for his release by his legal team. The US citizen is currently being held in the Lefortovo pre-trial detention center in the Russian capital.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 420: Russia says could arm North Korea if South sends weapons to Ukraine

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 FM meets with Syrian President Assad in first Damascus visit since war

Syrian President Bashar al- Assad has met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Damascus in the most significant step yet towards ending Syria’s decade-long regional isolation.

Covid infections keep declining in Iran

Iranian Health Ministry figures on Tuesday showed that almost 450 new cases of coronavirus have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours. On Monday, the country registered nearly 550 new cases of the deadly disease.

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