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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 320

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 says France has no right to insult other religions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that France is not entitled to insult any religion and its followers under the pretext of "free speech." Nasser Kanaani has called on the French statesmen to observe the basic principles of international law.

Coronavirus kills 2 more patients in Iran

The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,708 with two more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Houthis warn Saudi Arabia, UAE of more attacks as MbS seeking a way out of “Yemen quagmire”

Yemen's Ansarullah movement says the Saudi-led coalition has exploited a UN-sponsored truce to tighten the brutal blockade against the war-wracked country, stressing that it won’t allow the status quo to persist, and will inevitably launch missile strikes against Saudi Arabia and its ally the UAE.

Iran calls for global cooperation to end desecration of Islamic sanctities

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for an international mechanism aimed at stopping measures that desecrate religious values and holy sites.

Top commander: Iranian drones can counter enemies’ threats

The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force has stated that the military unit is in the "most appropriate" situation to carry out drone operations and is capable of countering any kind of threat.

Afghan aid at risk due to Taliban restrictions on women: UN

The United Nation’s lead humanitarian coordinator has warned that UN-supplied aid cannot continue if the Taliban do not lift their ban on women working for humanitarian aid agencies in Afghanistan.

Thousands march in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu’s cabinet

Thousands of Israelis took to streets in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's extremist cabinet, which is predicted to set off a menacing policy trend.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 319: UN says Russian-Ukraine war unleashed largest wave of refugees since WWII

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 Covid: 2 more deaths, over 100 new infections

The Iranian health ministry announced on Saturday that more than 100 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.

Israel says has approved “punitive” measures to Palestinian moves at ICJ

Israel says it has approved a series of "punitive measures" in response to a Palestinian bid to push the International Court of Justice to give its opinion on the decades-old occupation of Palestine.

Pentagon misled public on deadly drone raid in Kabul: Report

Erroneous assumptions and biases by US analysts led to the Kabul drone attack that killed ten civilians, including seven children, during the Pentagon’s chaotic August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, an internal military investigation has found.

Taliban accuse British royal of committing “war crimes”

The Taliban administration has denounced Britain’s Prince Harry for his admission of killing 25 people while on military duty in Afghanistan, and a senior Afghan official has accused the royal of killing innocent civilians.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 318

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 says targeted Iranian drone companies over ties to Russia

The US Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on officials allegedly tied to an Iranian defense manufacturer that designs and produces unmanned aerial vehicles, which Washington claims have been used in the war in Ukraine.

Covid in Iran: 5 patients die, dozens infected

Iran’s Health Ministry announced on Friday 5 new Covid deaths and more than 70 cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours

Russia says alleged Iran weapons delivery pretext to stop nuclear talks

A Russian diplomat says the claim that Tehran has supplied Moscow with drones for the Ukraine war is a "clumsy excuse" for freezing the nuclear negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

UNSC memebrs stress on  al-Aqsa status quo but take no action

The UN Security Council stressed on the need to maintain the status quo at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. But the UNSC member states did not commit to any action days after Israel’s new far-right security minister made a controversial visit to the site, which Palestinian leaders called “an unprecedented provocation."

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 317

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:

Iraq says will prosecute masterminds and perpetrators behind murder of Gen. Soleimani, al-Mohandis

The head of the Supreme Judicial Council in Iraq, Judge Faeq Zaidan has stated that Baghdad will surely prosecute the masterminds and perpetrators of terror operation against Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Deputy Chief of Iraq's popular forces - Hashd al-Shaabi - Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian teenager in WB

Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian teenager during a raid on a refugee camp in northern West Bank on Thursday.

UAE FM meets with Syria president as sign of normalization with Damascus

The United Arab Emirates' foreign minister has visited Syria and met with President Bashar al-Assad in the capital Damascus, in yet another sign of Arab countries' efforts to normalize ties with Syria.

Pakistan Taliban threatens to target top political leaders, including PM and FM

Armed group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned the country’s main ruling parties of “concrete action” against their top leadership in the government for “declaring war” against it.

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:

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