Trump says he would visit Riyadh for $500bn in Saudi trade

US President Donald Trump has stated he would probably go to Saudi Arabia again as his first visit to a foreign country, but only if the price was right.

Israel has ‘biblical right’ to West Bank: Trump’s UN envoy pick

President Donald Trump's nominee for United States ambassador to the United Nations has claimed that Israel holds 'biblical' dominion over the occupied West Bank.

Iranian deputy FM: Israel most serious violator of int’l humanitarian law

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says that the gravest violation of international humanitarian law is the systematic anti-human and racist policies of the Israeli regime in occupied Palestinian territories.

Trump revokes sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in West Bank

US President Donald Trump has decided to rescind an executive order by the Joe Biden administration that imposed sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Iran’s Leader’s message: “Hamas is Alive and Will Remain Alive” Amid Gaza Ceasefire

The Iranian Leader's Hebrew Twitter account reposted on Tuesday part of his speech about the "unwavering movement of the resistance front" in a tweet marking the Gaza ceasefire.

Iranian health minister: 15 percent of under-5 child mortality blamed on air pollution

Iran’s Health Minister,  Mohammadreza Zafarghandi says air pollution is to blame for 15 percent of under-5 child mortality.

Tehran’s development faces challenges: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian warned on Monday of the critical issues facing the capital Tehran's development, emphasizing that the current development trajectory is unsustainable and could lead to the city's downfall.

President Pezeshkian says ‘Gaza people demonstrate resilience against terrorism’

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has praised the ‘resilient’ people of Gaza for teaching other nations how to stand against terrorism.

Trump team preparing phone call with Putin: CNN

Donald Trump’s team is preparing a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which could come shortly after the president-elect’s inauguration, CNN reported, citing sources.

Iranian Army Ground Forces stage ‘successful’ missile, drone strike drill

In the first phase of the Army Ground Forces' mobile offensive security drill in Iran, which began on Sunday night, the 65th NOHED Brigade's rapid reaction special units conducted a preemptive operation beyond the country's borders as part of a larger national exercise.

Iran, Pakistan set to enhance military cooperation

Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has announced that Iran and Pakistan are boosting their military cooperation across various fields.

90 Palestinian freed from Israeli jails

Ninety Palestinians have been freed from Israeli prisons and were greeted by large crowds of jubilant relatives, friends and supporters as they returned home to the occupied West Bank in the first prisoner exchange of the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas following the release of three Israeli captives in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran Judiciary spokesperson: Arrests made following assassination of two senior judges

The spokesperson for Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday evening several individuals have been arrested in connection with the assassination of two prominent judges a day earlier.

Iranian court sentences controversial singer Amir Tataloo to death 

Iranian singer Amirhossein Maghsoudlou, known professionally as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death by a court in Iran on charges of "sabb al-nabi" (insulting the Prophet Muhammad).

President Pezeshkian: Iran not seeking nuclear weapons

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has addressed accusations from the West regarding Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, reiterating that “Iran has never sought, is not seeking, and will never seek nuclear weapons,” citing the country's policies and beliefs.

Russia’s 2nd largest bank to open branch in Tehran

VTB Bank, the second-largest bank in Russia, has announced its intention to convert its representative office in Tehran into a full-fledged branch.

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.

Gaza ceasefire begins after hours-long delay

Guns fell silent in the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday for the first time in around 15 months after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.

Iran’s Miankaleh wildlife sanctuary: A haven for migratory birds

Every winter, thousands of flamingos and various migratory bird species make their way to Miankaleh Lagoon in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

Iran president open to direct talks with US, says MP

An Iranian lawmaker says President Massoud Pezeshkian is inclined to negotiate directly with the US to put an end to long-standing differences, including Iran’s nuclear issue.

Iran’s minister: No platform excluded from internet unblocking

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sattar Hashemi, has clarified that all social media platforms are included in the internet unblocking process with no exception.

Iran’s Leader expresses condolences over martyrdom of two senior judges in Tehran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences over the martyrdom of two high-profile Iranian judges in an attack in Tehran.

President Pezeshkian urges probe to identify perpetrators of attack on top judges

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an urgent investigation to identify the perpetrators of a terrorist attack at the Supreme Court building in downtown Tehran, in which two high-profile judges were assassinated.

Ancient shrine in Iran’s Mazandaran crumbles, awaiting philanthropic aid

An ancient shrine in northern Iranian province of Mazandaran, named Darvish, faces collapse due to lack of proper maintenance and funding.

IRGC unveils new naval floating city

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps' (IRGC) Navy has unveiled one of its many floating cities with Major General Hossein Salami, the IRGC’s Commander-in-Chief, attending the unveiling ceremony.

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