Middle East

Syria’s new rulers say 14 policemen killed in ambush by forces loyal to ex-gov’t

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Members of the Syrian police have been killed in an “ambush” by forces loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Tartous governorate. It's the latest security challenge for the new administration that came to power about two weeks ago.
Security

IRGC says Yemeni strikes changed Israel’s calculations

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A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that the aerial attacks by Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement against Israel have changed the regime's calculations.
Europe

EU members skeptical about sending peacekeepers to Ukraine: RFE/RL

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It is not likely that EU member states will send peacekeepers to Ukraine, especially without US participation, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Americas

Biden directs Pentagon to ‘continue its surge’ of arms deliveries to Ukraine

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US President Joe Biden has directed the Pentagon to "continue its surge" of weapons and military equipment deliveries to Ukraine in response to Russia's mass attack on the country on Christmas Day.
Local

Form president Khatami: Iran in critical situation; some trying to worsen problems

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Iran’s former president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has warned that the country is in a dire economic and social situation and added “we feel” there are forces at work to make it worse, advising the government to take the issue seriously.
Local

VPN sellers still thriving in Iran amid partial lifting of internet restrictions, daily regrets

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After months of anticipation for the lifting of internet restrictions, people in Iran were met with the much-lower-than-expectation news that only WhatsApp and Google Play have been unblocked.
Middle East

Turkey threatens to ‘bury’ Kurds in Syria

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to “bury” Kurdish rebels in Syria if they refuse to lay down their arms.
Europe

Russia may have downed Azerbaijani plane: Media

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The Azerbaijani Airlines plane that crashed on Wednesday en route to Russia may have been shot down by a Moscow's surface-to-air missile, according to reports from independent Russian media outlets.
Middle East

Five Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli attack on central Gaza

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At least five Palestinian journalists were killed in Israel’s air attack on central districts of the Gaza Strip on Thursday.
Europe

Russia says US stealing its money

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Russia has accused the West of “stealing” its assets after the US transferred $1 billion from Moscow’s frozen central bank funds to Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that Noscow could take legal action in response.
Local

Tehran City Council: Bistoon Street won’t be named after Sinwar

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The spokesperson for Tehran City Council, dismissed reports that Bistoon Street in the Iranian capital will be named after recently assassinated Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.
Nuclear

Russia hopes for IAEA’s impartiality in monitoring Iranian nuclear sites

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Moscow hopes that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopts an impartial approach to the monitoring of Iranian nuclear facilities, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.
Middle East

Israel creating new obstacles to Gaza ceasefire agreement: Hamas

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The Palestinian movement Hamas says that Israel has created new obstacles to a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, despite progress in negotiations in Doha.
Incidents

The unhealed wound of Bam: 21 years on

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In the early hours of Friday, December 26, 2003, the ancient city of the southeastern Iranian city of Bam, with its structures built from mud bricks, trembled for 12 seconds.
Middle East

Pope Francis calls on world to ‘silence sound of arms’ in Christmas speech

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Pope Francis has urged the world “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” in his traditional Christmas message, using his address to call for peace in West Asia, Ukraine and Sudan. He has also expressed concern over the “extremely grave” humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Asia

Pakistan carries out air attack against Afghanistan, Taliban vows retaliation

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The Pakistani military has conducted air attacks in neighbouring Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of the Pakistan Taliban armed group, TTP, in Paktika province, according to security officials.
Middle East

Washington-funded group recalls Gaza famine alert after criticism by US envoy to Israel

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The US government-funded Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) took down its own alert for the Gaza Strip after a rebuke by Washington's ambassador to Israel. The group was launched by the US Agency for International Development in the mid-1980s to warn of unfolding food crises.
Foreign Policy

Too early to predict future of Syria: Iran FM

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It is “too early” to make any predictions for Syria’s future as there are a multitude of developments in the making in the Arab country following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s government, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian calls for Support for Palestine in Message to Pope

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In a message to the Pope on Christmas Day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged effective measures to help the innocent people of Palestine.
Science and Technology

Iranian company unveils vacuum distillation device for oil product quality measurement

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An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a vacuum distillation device that is now being used for the quality assessment of oil products in the country.
Religion

Christmas spirit in Tehran

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As the New Year 2025 approaches, a warm and festive atmosphere envelops Iran’s capital of Tehran, resonating with the joy and anticipation of Armenian Christian compatriots, who eagerly prepare for the season, adorning their homes and churches with beautiful Christmas decorations.
Religion

Iranian president meets Christians, urges solidarity

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed solidarity with Christians, highlighting endeavours for peaceful coexistence in Iran in an atmosphere of tranquility, justice and affection.
Middle East

Israel provides full support for theft of humanitarian aid to starve Gazans: Report

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Israel has provided full support for the theft of humanitarian assistance, killing security personnel to starve the besieged people of the Gaza Strip, according to a new report.
Asia

Dozens killed in Azerbaijan plane crash

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An Embraer passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday with 62 passengers and five crew on board, Kazakh authorities has announced, adding that 32 people have survived.
Middle East

Syria’s de facto leader claims ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry

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Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reached a deal with rebel factions to come together as one force under the Defence Ministry, according to the new Syrian administration.
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