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NATO head confirms Ukraine membership out of question

NATO membership for Kyiv is off the table in efforts by the US and Russia to achieve peace in the Ukraine conflict, the bloc’s Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed.

UN human rights rapporteur for Palestine granted Iran’s Dr. Taghi Ebtekar Award

The Iranian NGO, Center for Peace and Environment, has announced UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, as the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Taghi Ebtekar Award.

Official: Iraq to continue importing electricity from Iran despite US restrictions

The CEO of Iran’s Tavanir Company has announced that Iraq will continue importing electricity from Iran based on a bilateral agreement between the two countries, despite the US decision to revoke Iraq’s exemption for importing Iranian electricity.

Iran, China, Russia hold trilateral meeting in Beijing, support diplomacy regarding Tehran nuclear issue

A trilateral meeting between Iran, China, and Russia was held in Beijing on Friday to discuss several issues, including the latest developments on Iran’s nuclear issue and the lifting of Western sanctions.

Ministry: US will Fail to Obstruct Iran Oil Sales Efforts

The Iranian Ministry of Petroleum announced that the inclusion of Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's Minister of Petroleum, in the latest sanctions list by the US Department of the Treasury is a result of his extensive efforts to maximize Iran's oil sales, adding the US will not succed in hindering Iran's efforts to sell oil.

Columbia University expels, suspends and revokes degrees of several students

Columbia University leadership made a series of concessions to the Donald Trump administration following an extraordinary letter that listed nine demands it expected the university to make if it did not want its federal funding to be pulled.

E3 envoys summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over UN meeting

Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of the UK, France and Germany in protest against "the collusion" of the trio with the US in "misusing the mechanisms of the UN Security Council" to hold a closed-door meeting on Iran’s nuclear program.

Parviz, one of world’s oldest chimpanzees, dies at over 70

Parviz, Iran’s oldest chimpanzee and one of the world’s longest-living members of the species, has died at over 70 years old due to natural causes and age-related complications.

Oil tanker fire contained at Bandar Imam Khomeini port

A fire broke out on an empty oil tanker anchored at Bandar Imam Khomeini’s inner anchorage at 8:30 a.m. today. Captain Sajad Sabzivand, providing details of the incident, stated that the vessel’s commander reported visible smoke and flames on deck via a radio call to the port’s traffic control center.

UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence during Gaza war

Israel carried out "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities during its war on Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts have announced in a new report.

Syria’s interim President signs constitutional declaration for 5-year transitional period

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has inked a draft constitutional declaration on Thursday, establishing a five-year transitional period for the country.

Envoy slams UNSC meeting as an ‘interference’ in Iran’s cooperation with IAEA

Iran has strongly objected to a United Nations Security Council meeting on the country’s nuclear program, calling it an “unwarranted interference” in Tehran’s ongoing collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

EU parliament accuses US of ‘blackmailing’ Ukrainian leadership into capitulating to Russia

EU lawmakers passed a wide-ranging joint declaration condemning the U.S. for "blackmailing" Ukrainian leadership into capitulating to Russia.

Tehran faces severe water crisis as reservoirs drop to 5% capacity

The water situation in Tehran has reached a critical level, with four major dams supplying the capital now holding only 5% of their capacity.

30-day ceasefire agreement may be struck within days: Rubio

A 30-day ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine may be finalized within "days", U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated.

US officials heading to Russia for ceasefire negotiations: Trump

American representatives are on their way to Russia to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the White House.

Iran proposes ‘new idea’ to resolve issues with IAEA: Foreign minister

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, announced that Tehran has proposed a “new idea” to address ongoing issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Hamas welcomes Trump’s pullback from mass displacement plan of Gazans

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has welcomed United States President Donald Trump’s apparent retreat from his proposed permanent displacement of more than two million Palestinians from the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran’s population surpasses 86 million: Statistical Center data

Iran’s population has officially exceeded 86 million, as reported by the Statistical Center of Iran on Wednesday.

Iranian FM confirms letter from US president received

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on his Instagram account on Thursday that he received a letter from  US President Donald Trump.

No one expelling anyone from Gaza: Trump

Amid row over his 'Gaza Plan', US President Donald Trump asserted that no one would be "expelled" from the besieged Strip.

Over 800 extrajudicial killings documented in Syria violence: Report

The recent surge in violence in coastal Syria has resulted in more than 800 extrajudicial killings, a war monitor has announced in a new report.

Canada announces plan to ease sanctions on Syria

Ottawa has announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria as the interim government in Damascus seeks international support.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Trump’s call for negotiations ‘deception’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated a call by US President Donald Trump for talks with Tehran is nothing but an attempt to "deceive the world public opinion" and portray Iran as the party not willing to give diplomacy another chance.

Ukraine doesn’t trust Russia but wants to show readiness for peace: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine agreed to Washington's temporary truce proposal to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump and its European partners that it is serious about ending the war.

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