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Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs amid regional tensions

Tel Aviv has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from Washington, after US President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the administration of his predecessor Joe Biden, the Israeli Defence Ministry announced on Sunday.

Iran’s Makran coast should become future economic hub in West Asia: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the significance of the Makran coast along the Sea of Oman, stating the “lost paradise” must be transformed into the economic hub of Iran and West Asia.

Israeli shelling kills 2 Palestinian police officers in Gaza despite ceasefire

Two Palestinian police officers were killed and a third was seriously injured on Sunday by Israeli shelling in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire accord, according to official Palestinian sources.

Putin-Trump summit expected in February: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin could meet in Saudi Arabia by the end of this month, Bloomberg has reported, citing anonymous officials.

NATO chief urges Europe to ‘stop complaining’

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on European members of the bloc to stop complaining about getting sidelined in peace talks and discussions on Ukraine’s future, and to take action instead.

Iran reports significant increase in trade with neighbors

Iran’s trade with its neighboring countries rose substantially in the 10 months to late January compared to the same period last year.

More than two dozen detained after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Lebanese authorities arrested more than 25 people on Saturday following an attack on a United Nations convoy that wounded two peacekeepers the day before, the interior minister announced in a statement.

US team heading to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia: Politico

Senior US officials are heading to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives, Politico has reported, citing a Republican lawmaker and two US officials familiar with the meeting.

University of Tehran student named BRICS, SCO Young Researcher of the Year

Hosna Salimi, an Iranian PhD student in Indian Studies at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of World Studies, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Young Researcher of the Year” at the 2025 BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Young Leaders Award.

Palestinians burn shirts after release from Israeli jails

Israel's decision to force released Palestinian prisoners to wear shirts featuring a Star of David logo and the phrase 'we will not forget or forgive' in Arabic has sparked outrage and been slammed as a 'racist crime.'

Iran, Lebanon say ready for ‘constructive talks’ to resume passenger flights

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and his Lebanese counterpart, Yousseff Rajji, say they are ready to address issues surrounding the cancellation of civilian flights from Tehran to Beirut.

40th Fajr International Music Festival; Day 5 Highlights

The fifth day of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival took place on Saturday evening featuring captivating performances across multiple venues in Tehran.

US says no place for EU in Russia-Ukraine talks

The European Union may not be at the table when the US holds negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. However, Kiev will undoubtedly be present, he added.

Suspects in Tehran University student murder case arrested, under investigation, judiciary confirms

In a recent development regarding the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at the University of Tehran, the spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that the suspects involved in the case have been apprehended and are currently undergoing interrogation.

Israel still destroying Gaza homes despite ceasefire: Al-Jazeera

Israel has demolished dozens of homes in Rafah, southern Gaza, despite the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas, satellite imagery analysis conducted by Al Jazeera’s fact-checking agency, Sanad, shows.

Israel frees hundreds of Palestinians after captives in Gaza released by Hamas

Hamas has released three more Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip in the sixth such exchange following days of tense negotiations that threatened to undo the precarious ceasefire.

Oil minister: Russian companies collaborate on oil field development in Iran

Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, says Russian companies are collaborating with Iran to develop its oil fields.

Iranian officials investigate murder of Tehran University student amid public outcry

The tragic murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at Tehran University, has sparked nationwide outrage and prompted swift action from Iranian officials.

Russia, Iran expand aviation cooperation through new agreements

Russia and Iran are deepening their collaboration in the aviation sector, with recent agreements paving the way for enhanced partnerships.

Tehran condemns Washington’s ‘inappropriate behavior’ against Iranian nationals

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has deplored the US government’s “inappropriate and humiliating” treatment of immigrants, including Iranian nationals, calling it unjustified and a violation of human rights standards.

UN chief condemns attack on peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the Friday attack on a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy near the Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, which wounded some peacekeepers.

Ukraine needs 1.5 million soldiers in absence of NATO membership: Zelensky

If Ukraine does not join NATO as part of a peace accord, it will need Western support to maintain an army of 1.5 million soldiers as deterrence against a future Russian onslaught, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told reporters at the Munich Security Conference.

American soldiers in Europe won’t stay ‘forever’: US defense chief

Europeans cannot assume that America's military presence on the continent will last forever, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stressed during bombshell remarks in Warsaw.

Iraqi Kurdistan president: We will not allow Iran’s security to be threatened

The president of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region says security measures and border monitoring should be stepped up to prevent any activities that might disrupt the stability of the borders between Iran and the Kurdistan Region.

US VP: European politicians censoring free speech

US Vice President JD Vance has taken a swipe at European governments for what he described as their censorship of free speech and their political opponents, while largely avoiding the question of how to resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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