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Deputy Foreign Minister: Contradictory US positions affect atmosphere of talks with Iran

The Political Deputy of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that contradictory statements by US officials on issues such as uranium enrichment in Iran show that the Americans themselves don’t know what they are really seeking.

EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

The European Union has formally approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its aggression in Ukraine, including measures targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet vessels, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday.

EU reaches initial deal to lift Syria’s economic sanctions: Report

European Union countries have given the green light to lifting economic sanctions on Damascus in a bid to help the war-torn country recover following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, according to diplomats speaking to news agencies.

More than 20 countries urge Israel to allow full resumption of aid into Gaza immediately

More than 20 countries and the EU have called on Israel to lift blockade of aid delivery into the Gaza Strip and enable the UN and humanitarian organizations to work independently and impartially.

3 more UNRWA staff killed in Gaza, total surpasses 300

Three more staff members of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) were killed in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of staff killed to over 300, the global organization has announced.

More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran: Official

A Saudi aviation official has announced that additional Saudi airlines will soon begin flights to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after the first Saudi flight landed in the Iranian capital following diplomatic rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.

Majority of Americans believe Putin stalling peace talks, back sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate: Survey

More than 60% of Americans believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is "stalling" peace talks involving the United States, and back weaponry shipments to Ukraine and additional sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate a peace deal, according to a Harvard CAPS Harris poll.

Yemen’s Houthis announce naval blockade on Israeli Haifa port

The Yemeni Houthi group has announced a naval blockade on the Israeli port of Haifa on the Mediterranean coast, in response to Israel’s ongoing offensive and blockade of Gaza.

Co-operative Group members vote to ban Israeli products from British supermarkets

Members of the Co-operative Group, one of the UK's biggest supermarket chains, have voted to remove Israeli products from its shelves over the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

‘It’s our land’: Zelensky responds to Putin’s phone call with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Vladimir Putin's demand to withdraw Ukrainian soldiers from four partially occupied regions, after the Russian president held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump and once again failed to agree to a full ceasefire.

FM says perspective of regional states on Iran has changed

Iran's Foreign Minister has stressed that the perspective of regional countries, particularly those in the Persian Gulf, toward Iran has significantly shifted compared to the past—a change evident in their positive stance on Iran-US negotiations.

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will start ‘immediately’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated the conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “went very well”, and that talks between Moscow and Kiev will begin “immediately".

Nine aid trucks cleared for Gaza ‘a drop in the ocean’: UN

The United Nations has announced that nine trucks carrying humanitarian aid “were cleared” to enter the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing after Israel temporarily eased a nearly three-month blockade.

Britian, France and Canada threaten ‘concrete actions’ if Israel does not stop Gaza onslaught

The leaders of Britain, France and Canada have issued a joint statement warning that they will take “further concrete actions” if Israel does not stop a renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip and lift aid restrictions.

92% of Gaza homes destroyed in Israeli war: UN

Israel’s ongoing war has destroyed 92% of Palestinian homes in the besieged Gaza Strip, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced on Monday.

US could pass more sanctions on Russia: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new sanctions bill targeting Moscow if Russia does not make progress in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing European officials familiar with the matter.

Tehran raps Washington’s flip-flop, scorns US negotiator’s push for zero enrichment

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry made it clear that Tehran’s enrichment program would not come to a halt by any means.

President Pezeshkian says Iran keen to cooperate with Afghanistan to settle disputes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister that Tehran is ready to collaborate with Kabul in an 'environment of understanding' in order to resolve the existing issues between the two countries.

Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones in 2024 reach ‘new levels of horror’: Report

Last year saw more than 3,600 attacks on health workers, hospitals, and clinics in war zones — a record figure reflecting 'new levels of horror,' a new report has shown

Israel says to allow limited quantity of food into Gaza

Israel has announced that it will allow a basic quantity of food supplies into the Gaza Strip, claiming the move is meant to prevent a famine in the besieged enclave.

Deal with US within reach if Washington shifts away from bullying approach: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the path to an agreement with the United States is open if Washington avoids a bullying attitude in indirect talks regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.

Over 300 staff members killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza: UNRWA chief

More than 300 staff members of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) have been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the agency’s chief has announced.

Israeli army says started ‘broad ground operation’ in Gaza

The Israeli army began a “broad ground operation” in the Gaza Strip, the military announced on Sunday.

Explosion rocks police station in eastern Syria, killing three: Report

At least three people have been killed in a blast targeting a police station in the eastern Syrian town of Al-Mayadeen, the SANA state news agency reported, citing a security source.

Damascus sets deadline for ‘small armed groups’ to join Syria’s Defence Ministry

Syria's Defence Ministry has urged small armed groups that have yet to merge with the security apparatus to do so within 10 days or face unspecified measures, in a bid to consolidate state authority six months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled.

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