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France could recognise Palestinian state within months: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise "the state of Israel."

Zelensky claims over 150 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed Ukrainian intelligence has information about 155 Chinese nationals fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine, and that the real number is likely to be much higher.

Iran touts nuclear progress amid tensions with West, confirms IAEA chief’s visit

Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami announced major advancements in the country’s atomic program on Wednesday, marking the National Nuclear Technology Day with declarations of self-sufficiency and new technological breakthroughs, even as tensions with Western powers persist over the nation’s nuclear program.

Former Iran Central Bank chief, his deputy cleared of all graft charges

Iran’s judiciary has closed a corruption case involving former governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Valiollah Seif, and former deputy governor for foreign exchange, Ahmad Araghchi.

At least 6k Gaza children malnourished as Israel keeps blocking aid

At least 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip are “at risk of serious health complications due to malnutrition” as food supplies dwindle amid Israel’s blockade of aid, the enclave’s Ministry of Health has warned.

IAEA can resolve remaining issues through independent attitude: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has stated that Tehran and the UN nuclear agency can resolve their remaining differences over Tehran’s nuclear program if the IAEA adopts “an independent, technical, and impartial approach.”

Israel estimates ‘only a quarter of Hamas tunnels in Gaza destroyed’ since start of war

Only a quarter of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed by Israel since the beginning of the war on the Palestinian enclave in October 2023, according to a report.

Iran showcases 6 achievements on National Nuclear Technology

Iran marked the National Nuclear Technology Day by unveiling six new achievements in the field of nuclear technology.

Iranians rally for Gaza

Crowds of people held a rally on Tehran's Palestine Square in a show of support for the oppressed Palestinians in Gaza.

President Pezeshkian says Iran has never sought to build nuclear weapons

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran has never sought and will never seek to build an atomic bomb, adding that his country is pursuing nuclear knowledge and energy for scientific advancement and to meet its own needs.

Iran faces nursing crisis as unlicensed Afghan nurses fill hospital gaps

Iranian hospitals are increasingly relying on unlicensed foreign nurses, mainly from Afghanistan, to address staffing shortages, according to the country's Nursing Organization.

Israel orders closure of UN-run schools in East Jerusalem

Israel has ordered the closure of six schools run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, Palestinian authorities have announced.

Iran Parliament Commission warns of devastating consequences of threats to nuclear industry

The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament warned that any encroachment on or threat to Iran's peaceful nuclear industry will be met with a "serious, decisive, and devastating response" from Tehran.

Ball is in US court: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has stated that the upcoming indirect talks with the United States in Oman are as much an opportunity as they are a test, stressing Tehran's seriousness in the negotiations.

EU welcomes Iran-US negotiations

A spokesperson for the European Union has welcomed the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only sustainable solution to Tehran’s nuclear issue.

Algerian president urges Islamic countries’ solidarity against Israel

The President of Algeria has expressed grave concern over the critical situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for solidarity and cooperation among all nations to stop the Zionist regime's massacre of innocent Palestinians and prevent the spread of insecurity in the region and beyond.

Iran’s Shahrbanou Mansourian wins gold at Sanda World Cup

Iranian wushu athlete Shahrbanou Mansourian secured a gold medal in the women’s 75kg category at the 10th Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China.

China calls on US to show ‘sincerity’ on Iranian nuclear issue

China has urged the United States to show "sincerity" on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Russia welcomes US-Iran negotiations on nuclear program

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has welcomed reports of planned talks between Washington and Tehran regarding the Iranian nuclear program.

US says Saturday talks with Iran will be ‘direct’

US-Iran negotiations in Oman on Saturday will be "direct", the White House has announced

Deputy FM: Iran, Russia, China talks on nuclear issue, sanctions “constructive”

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, described a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and China held in Moscow as "productive and constructive."

Zelensky claims Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Ukrainian soldiers have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting in the ranks of the Russian military against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated.

Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant temporarily shut down for scheduled maintenance

The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has been temporarily taken offline to undergo scheduled maintenance aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient operation of its systems, according to the Iranian plant’s director, Reza Banazadeh.

Russia’s State Duma ratifies Treaty on Strategic Partnership with Iran

Russia’s lower house of parliament has ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Tehran.

Nearly 400,000 displaced after Gaza ceasefire collapse: UN

The United Nations has announced that nearly 400,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza Strip since Israel shattered the recent ceasefire accord, with no arrangements made for civilian safety.

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