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Israel vows unabated continuation of settlement activities, despite worldwide outcry

A controversial Israeli minister from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's extreme-right cabinet has vowed that Tel Aviv's settlement activities in the occupied West Bank will continue unabated. This is while many countries including Israel’s allies, have condemned such plans, illegal under international law.

Turkey-Syria earthquake toll nearing 8,000, search operations continue

As desperate search operations continue for possible survivors in quake-hit areas of Turkey and Syria, the death toll from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the two countries has surpassed 7,900, authorities have confirmed.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 350

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 death toll in Iran remains single-digit

The daily death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran remains single-digit. The Health Ministry figures on Tuesday showed that 4 patients died of the virus in the past 24 hours.

US renews sanctions waivers for Iran’s nuclear program

The United States has renewed a series of sanctions waivers that will allow Iran and Russia to cooperate on civilian nuclear work at Iranian uranium enrichment sites. It comes amid stalled talks to bring Washington back into full compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Erdogan announces 3-month emergency in Turkey as death toll rises

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a three month state of emergency in the country after Monday’s devastating quake and its aftershocks.

Major earthquake could affect up to 23 million in Turkey and Syria: WHO

Some 23 million people could be affected by the massive quake that has killed more than 5,000 so far, the World Health Organization has announced.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian teen in West Bank raid

Israeli forces killed a 17-year-old Palestinian boy on Tuesday during a raid in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed.

Russia calls on IAEA not to make Iran-related documents public

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has urged the UN nuclear agency to refrain from disclosing any Iran-related documents not meant to be made public.

Death toll from quake in Turkey and Syria tops 4,000

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared seven days of national mourning, and Syria has appealed to the United Nations for help following devastating earthquakes that killed more than 4,000 people and toppled buildings across southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 349

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 in Iran: 7 dead, 125 infections

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed that 125 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 7 patients during the period.

Russia rejects WSJ report on joint production of drones with Iran

Moscow has its own programs for the production of drones, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, commenting on reports about the plans of Iran and Russia to jointly produce UAVs.

Turkey’s lira slips to new record low, stocks tumble following fatal quake

Turkey’s lira hit a fresh record low and its stock markets tumbled in the wake of the major earthquake, adding to pre-existing pressures from a strong dollar, geopolitical risks and surprise inflation.

Syria says US repeating flimsy Iraq War pretexts against Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has lashed out at the United States over its hostile policies against the war-torn country. He stated that Washington and its European allies are reusing the same flimsy pretexts they used for the 2003 invasion of Iraq against his country.

Hundreds killed as devastating earthquake shakes Turkey, Syria

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and northern Syria. Hundreds of people were killed and hundreds more injured in both Turkey and Syria.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 348

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:

Cancer-stricken children in Yemen at risk of dying due to Saudi war, siege: Report

The Saudi war on Yemen as well as the crippling siege of the impoverished Arab country could result in the deaths of thousands of children suffering from cancer, according to a report.

Iran Covid: 1 death, 93 new cases

Iran’s Health Ministry on Sunday announced that one person had died due to Coronavirus pandemic over the past 24 hours.

Saudi Arabia warns anti-Russian sanctions could result in energy shortages

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has warned Western sanctions against Moscow could result in a shortage of energy supplies in future.

US weighs sanctions on Chinese companies over “Iran surveillance buildup”: Report

The US is considering new sanctions on Chinese surveillance companies over sales to Iran's security forces, the Wall Street Journal has reported citing people familiar with the matter.

Ex-Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf dies at 79

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf died on Sunday following a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dubai after years in self-imposed exile.

Tens of thousands of Israelis rally for fifth week against Netanyahu’s govt.

For the fifth straight week, tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in 20 Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, chanting slogans against Israel's extreme-right cabinet and its menacing agenda.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 347

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:

US, E3 say IAEA report shows Iran inconsistent with nuclear commitments

The US and its European allies have accused Iran of engaging in nuclear activity that is "inconsistent" with its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iran says the IAES report is based on an incorrect assessment.

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