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Reports and views published in the Media Wire section have been retrieved from other news agencies and websites, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. The IFP may change the headlines of the reports in a bid to make them compatible with its own style of covering Iran News, and does not make any changes to the content. The source and URL of all reports and news stories are mentioned at the bottom of each article.

Saudi Arabia, China agree to boost ties on energy, defence

Saudi Arabia and China have reaffirmed their cooperation on the global oil market and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs during a visit to Riyadh by the Chinese president.

Palestinian teenager shot dead by Israeli soldiers in WB

Israeli military forces have killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank. It comes hours after three Palestinian men lost their lives during an Israeli raid on the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 289

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:

Belgian court suspends Iran prisoners treaty

Belgium’s highest court has suspended a treaty on prisoner exchanges with Iran leaving it to the Constitutional Court on whether to finally cancel the agreement. The implementation of the treaty would mean the release of an Iranian diplomat, Assadollah Assadi, from Belgium prision.

China’s president meets Saudi’s crown prince ahead of summit with Arab leaders

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) has received China’s President Xi Jinping in Riyadh as part of a visit expected to bolster bilateral political and economic ties.

Lebanon MPs fail for 9th time to fill vacant presidency

Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president Thursday for a ninth time, despite the damage the political deadlock is doing to efforts to bail out its economy.

Rights groups urge lawmakers to back resolution for ending role in Yemen

More than a hundred human rights organizations have called on US lawmakers to support a war powers resolution aimed at stopping Washington’s military involvement in the ongoing Saudi war on Yemen.

UN examining data over alleged Iran’s arms sales to Russia

The United Nations is examining "available information" about accusations that Iran supplied Russia with drones, the world body's Secretary-General has said. Antonio Guterres is under Western pressure to send experts to Ukraine to inspect downed drones.

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on refugee camp in WB

The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces have shot dead three Palestinians during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in northern West Bank, as tensions continue to escalate across the occupied territories.

US has no evidence of Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia: White House

The United States has no evidence that Iran has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, the White House has announced. Both Tehran and Moscow have repeatedly denied western claims that Iran has provided Russia with weapons for use in the Ukraine war.

US senators call for additional sanctions on Iranian officials over unrest, riots

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday approved a bipartisan resolution reaffirming "US support for Iranian protesters" and calling on President Joe Biden to impose "additional sanctions on Iranian officials and entities responsible for repressing the demonstrations".

Tehran sets deadline for Meta to introduce representative for Iran

Tehran sent a letter to US Technology Company, Meta, giving it ten days to take necessary measures, including introducing a representative, in order for the company’s platforms to continue activities in Iran.

Houthi: Yemen not to allow US, UK, Saudis to build military bases inside country

The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates seek to enslave the Yemeni nation and plunder their natural wealth. Abdul-Malik al-Houthi added Yemeni nation will neither allow the US, the UK and Saudi Arabia nor their allies to gain a foothold in Yemen and build a military facility there.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 288

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:

China’s president arrives in Saudi Arabia amid tensions with US

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The three-day visit is likely to focus on energy ties as Beijing strives to revive its economy and Riyadh looks to expand its global alliances beyond partnership with the West, especially the United States.

Turkey sets deadline for Kurds to withdraw from northern Syria: Source

Ankara has set a final deadline for Russia and the United States to force Kurdish forces to leave three strategic towns in northern Syria, a Turkish source has claimed. Turkey has warned that the alternative will be a military operation against the Washington-backed forces.

Iran Covid: One death, dozens infected

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,649 as the health ministry report on Wednesday showed one patient was killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours.

Ukraine confirms Iran has not delivered ballistic missiles to Russia

Two senior Ukrainian officials have confirmed that Iran has so far not sent ballistic missiles to Russia contradicting earlier western reports in this regard. Both Tehran and Moscow have repeatedly denied claims that Iran has provided Russia with weapons for use in the Ukraine war.

US judge dismisses lawsuit against MbS over Khashoggi killing

A US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Arabia says normalization with Israel ‘matter of time’

Saudi Arabia is looking to normalize ties with Israel, although it will take time, i24NEWS news outlet reported, citing a senior diplomatic official in Riyadh.

Russia says Iran nuclear talks stalled but not derailed

The situation around reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the Iran nuclear deal, is static but there was no backsliding either, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 287

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:

Iranian wrestlers denied US visas for world champions

Iran Wrestling Federation announced that the US government has not issued visas to three Iranian freestyle wrestlers and two coaches to take part in World Cup tournament.

Covid kills 3 more patients in Iran

The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,648 with three more killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera submits its correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh’s case to ICC

Al Jazeera Media Network has submitted a formal request to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate and prosecute those responsible for killing journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

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