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Venezuela pursuing military aid from Iran, Russia, China: WaPo

Caracas has requested assistance from Tehran, Moscow and Beijing to strengthen its defenses amid the ongoing standoff with the US, the Washington Post claimed on Friday, citing US government documents.

Report: Almost 280 Israeli soldiers attempted suicide since onset of 2024

A new report shows that 279 Israeli soldiers attempted suicide between January 2024 and July 2025, amid Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

US govt. shutdown could threaten American nuclear weapons production: CNN

US nuclear arms production could be delayed by months or even years due to the ongoing government shutdown, according to a report by CNN.

US Colonel says Washington watered down report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

A former United States colonel who worked on a team that compiled a report on the Israeli military’s killing of Al Jazeera journalist and US citizen Shireen Abu Akleh has accused the administration of former US President Joe Biden of softening its findings in favour of Tel Aviv.

EU member states could borrow money to finance Ukraine: Politico

EU countries could be asked to raise tens of billions in joint debt to finance Ukraine if an initiative to use frozen Russian assets for a “reparations loan” fails, Politico has reported, citing diplomatic sources.

Lavrov says Russia and US agree on Ukraine peace negotiations

Moscow and Washington have agreed to establish a framework for ending the Ukraine conflict in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced.

Trump planning early trip to China amid trade war: WSJ

Incoming US President Donald Trump is seeking to visit Beijing in his first 100 days in office to improve relations with President Xi Jinping, as the prospect of a new trade war looms, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing sources.

Iran further increases its oil prices for Chinese refiners: Report

Tehran has further increased its oil prices for deliveries to private buyers in China despite a regime of Washington's sanctions that restrict normal exports, according to a report.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 532

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:

Dozens of US lawmakers to visit occupied territories over two-state solution, Iran

A delegation of the US House Democrats will visit Israel and the occupied West Bank this week to discuss prospects for a two-state solution, Israel's judicial reforms and Iran nuclear program, among other issues.

Belgian court upholds prisoner exchange treaty with Iran

Belgium's Constitutional Court has turned down a request for the annulment of a treaty with Iran, which authorizes the exchange of prisoners between the two countries.

2 young Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in West Bank

Israeli military forces have shot dead two young Palestinians during a raid on a village near the city of Jenin in northern West Bank. It comes hours after another young Palestinian died from injuries sustained in Israeli soldiers’ incursion into the occupied territory.

Taliban suspend university education for Afghan women

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have ordered an indefinite ban on university education for the country’s women, the Ministry of Higher Education announced in a letter issued to all government and private universities.

President Raisi to Xi: Iran determined to further broaden cooperation with China

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on securing a third term as the leader of China. Iran's president has reiterated that Tehran is resolute to expand all-out relations with Beijing.

Bus Accident in North India Kills at Least 44

At least 44 have lost their lives after a bus carrying over 50 passengers fell into a river in northern India, according to media reports.

US State Dept. Criticises Turkey While Trump Congratulates Erdogan!

US President Donald Trump called his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on winning a much-disputed referendum that will cement his autocratic rule over the country.

ISIS Chops Off Ears of 33 Disobedient Elements

The ISIS terrorist group used to execute the elements who tried to flee from battle, but it is now running out of fighters and is thus resorting to alternative ways such as cutting off the ears of its deserters.

Blast in Egyptian Church Leaves 30 Dead, Dozens Injured

At least 30 people were killed in an explosion at a Coptic Church in the city of Tanta in northern Egypt, sources say.

Trump Can’t Speak of Syrian Babies While Closing US Doors to Them

Hillary Clinton has described US President Trump as hypocritical, arguing that while he uses pictures of children killed in gas attacks to justify airstrikes in Syria, he at the same time closes the country’s door on Syrian refugees.

31 Killed in ISIS Attack on Iraq’s Tikrit

At least 31 people, including 14 police officers, were killed and more than 40 wounded in attacks overnight by the ISIS militants in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit.

Over 12 Killed in Attack on Russian Base in Chechnya

An attack by Chechen militants against a Russian military base has claimed the lives of more than 12 people.

US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Firms Working with Iran

The United States has imposed sanctions on 30 foreign companies or individuals for alleged transfer of‘sensitive technology’to Iran for its missile program, the State Department said on Friday.

Trump’s Travel Ban Once Again Blocked

A federal judge in Hawaii has blocked US President Trump’s revised travel ban just hours before it was due to go into effect, marking another stinging blow to the administration.

Radical Kuwaiti Sheikh Says Photoshop Forbidden

A Wahhabi Kuwaiti sheikh claimed that using Photoshop or any photo editor is forbidden because it goes against Allah!

40 Killed, 45 Wounded in Twins Blasts in Damascus

The explosion of two bombs near a cemetery in the Bab Masala area of Damascus has killed and injured dozens of people, Syrian official news agency reported.

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