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Iranian FM: US and European troika sabotaged Cairo agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says the US and three European countries have deliberately undermined the Cairo agreement, arguing that Iran has demonstrated goodwill while Western powers pursue escalation.

Iran’s leader commends  silver medalist Hassanzadeh for “gold-worthy determination”      

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iranian Muay Thai athlete Fereshteh Hassanzadeh for her determination and strong spirit during the competitions of Islamic countries, saying her “effort, faith, and self-confidence” are more valuable than gold.

Iran’s parliament speaker: Israel could resist “less than a week” without US, NATO support

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Israel would be unable to withstand a unilateral confrontation with Iran for more than a week, noting that the outcome of the 12-day conflict in June revealed the regime’s vulnerabilities without Western backing. Speaking at a gathering of Basij officials, Qalibaf said the conflict offered “an important lesson” for Israel.

Iran Slams IAEA Board Resolution as Illegal, Politically Motivated

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that it considers the resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors—passed under pressure from the United States, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—illegal and unjustified.

Iran Says Cairo Cooperation Framework with IAEA is now void

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran has officially ended the Cairo Memorandum of Understanding, the document that had governed its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

US demands Ukraine accept Washington-drafted peace plan: Reuters

US President Donald Trump’s administration has signaled to Ukraine that it must accept Washington's latest peace plan to end the war with Russia, Reuters has reported, citing anonymous sources. The framework reportedly requires Kiev to give up the part of Donbass it still controls, among other concessions.

Ukraine peace plan needs Kyiv, Europe ‘on board’: EU

Ukraine’s EU backers insist that Kyiv and Europe must be involved in any peace plan, as the United States pushes a new proposal that appears to echo Russia’s demands.

IAEA BoG votes to urge Iran to provide information about nuclear material

The United Nations atomic watchdog’s board of governors urged Iran on Thursday to “extend full and prompt cooperation”, to provide the nuclear agency’s inspectors with “precise information” about its stockpile of uranium, and to grant access to the country’s nuclear installations.

Iran parliament’s foreign policy chief: No current talks with US, but “willingness to negotiate has existed”

The head of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said on Thursday that no negotiations are currently taking place between Tehran and Washington, though both sides have previously shown interest in dialogue.

Explosive weapons killed most children on record in 2024: Report

Explosive weapons killed or injured children at record levels last year, as wars increasingly move into urban areas, Save the Children announced in a report published Thursday.

FIFA unveils official 2026 World Cup poster featuring Iran captain Jahanbakhsh

FIFA has unveiled the official poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the image of Iranian national team captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh prominently featured among the showcased players.

Iran’s Permanent Mission to UN: Canada ‘posturing’ as rights champion despite history of racism

Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has slammed Canada for posturing as a global champion of human rights, stressing the North American country should be put on trial over its history of systemic racism against its Indigenous people.

Iran urges Brazil to oppose EU3-initiated IAEA resolution against Tehran

Iran called on Brazil, as a member of the IAEA Board of Governors, to vote against an anti-Tehran resolution put forward by the European troika.

Oxfam says G20 billionaires could end global poverty in one year’s earnings

Billionaires in the world's leading economies made $2.2 trillion last year, which would have been enough to lift all the world's poor out of poverty, global campaign group Oxfam announced in a report on Thursday.

Iranian motocross rider in coma after severe crash at Azadi Track, renewing safety concerns

Iranian motocross rider Elena Madanipour has been placed in a coma following a serious crash during the national motocross championship at Tehran’s Azadi track on Wednesday, marking the second major accident in the sport within six months and raising renewed questions over safety standards and oversight.

Seven international flights diverted to Bandar Abbas after severe low visibility shuts Dubai airport

Seven international flights en route to Dubai from Russia and the Czech Republic made emergency landings at Bandar Abbas International Airport on Thursday after severe low visibility forced the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport, a major regional aviation hub.

WHO warns nearly one-third of women worldwide faced partner or sexual violence

Nearly one in three women – totalling about 840 million around the world – have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetimes, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported.

Syria condemns Israeli PM’s ‘illegal visit’ to seized territory

Damascus has denounced a trip by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials to the country’s south, where they visited troops deployed to Syrian territory they’ve occupied for months.

US peace plan proposes Ukraine ‘give up sovereignty’: FT

A US-proposed peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict developed jointly with Moscow requires major concessions from Kiev and would amount to it giving up its sovereignty, the Financial Times has reported. Russia has not confirmed the proposal.

Schooling in Nomadic Tents in Iran

Nomadic schools are a form of mobile education that relocates alongside the seasonal migration of tribal communities in Iran.

Peyman Maadi named jury member at Morocco film festival

Iranian actor and director Peyman Maadi has been selected as a member of the jury for the Marrakech Film Festival, in Morocco, chaired by Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho.

Israel says 1,000th Western military supply aircraft landed since Gaza war began

Israel’s Defense Ministry says the 1,000th aircraft carrying Western military supplies since the start of the Gaza war has landed in Israel, bringing the total volume of military cargo delivered since October 8, 2023, to more than 120,000 tons.

Hundreds of career Israeli soldiers submit requests for early retirement from army: Yedioth Ahronoth

Hundreds of career Israeli soldiers, including senior officers, have submitted requests for early retirement, deepening the military’s manpower crisis as Tel Aviv struggles with shortages during its war in the Gaza Strip, according to a report.

EU says eyes training 3,000 police officers in Gaza

The European Union wants to train up to 3,000 Palestinian police officers in the Gaza Strip under a scheme similar to one it already runs in the West Bank, an EU official stated Wednesday.

IAEA head confirms inspection of Iran’s nuclear facilities ‘unaffected’ by US attacks

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has confirmed the resumption of normal monitoring at Iran’s nuclear sites that were not damaged by the United States.

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