South Korea claims at least 100 North Korean soldiers killed, 1,000 wounded in Russia-Ukraine war

At least 100 North Korean troops have been killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker has claimed after an intelligence briefing.

Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israeli aggressions

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, in remarks at the summit of the eight developing Islamic countries, called for the unity of the Islamic world to confront the aggressive actions of Israel against the people of Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.

Iranian president in Cairo to attend D-8 Summit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian arrived at the venue for the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, or D-8, summit in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, earlier on Thursday and the event just got underway.

Zelensky says Ukraine won’t ‘rush’ to end war with Russia

Ukraine will not “rush” into any agreements with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed. In an interview with French news outlet Le Parisien published on Wednesday, Zelensky declared his reluctance to make concessions, either territorial or in relation to Kiev's NATO and EU ambitions, to achieve peace.

Iran raps intl. community’s failure to stop Israel amid US support

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has deplored the international community’s failure to cease the Israeli regime’s violations amid unconditional support provided for Tel Aviv by Washington.

Iran, Egypt likely to reopen embassies soon, says Iranian presidential aide

Iran and Egypt are poised to reopen their embassies in the near future in a significant diplomatic development in the bilateral ties between the two countries whose relations have been severed since 1980, a political advisor to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian says.

UN urges ‘free and fair’ elections in Syria

The United Nations has called for "free and fair" elections in Syria after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, voicing hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.

Iran dismisses Canada-sponsored UNGA resolution as politically-motivated

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the Canadian-sponsored anti-Tehran resolution by the UN General Assembly, calling it legally baseless and fundamentally invalid due to its reliance on unfounded claims and flawed generalizations.

Israel launches air strikes on several regions in Yemen

Israel’s military announced on Thursday it has attacked “military targets” belonging to Houthi fighters in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired by the group towards Israel.

First flight since Assad’s overthrow takes off from Damascus Airport

The first flight since the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad departed from Damascus Airport to Aleppo in the north on Wednesday. A total of 32 passengers, including journalists, were on board.

US imposes sanctions on several individuals, entities over links to Iranian military

The United States has announced new sanctions on Iranian and non-Iranian individuals and entities that it claims have been linked to the country's military programs to design and develop weapons and military equipment.

Iran’s president: Aid routes to Gaza must not be blocked

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Massoud Pezeshkian, stated that the Zionist regime, with the support of the United States, is committing widespread oppression and crimes against the people of Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, including blocking aid to ordinary people, which should not occur from a humanitarian and human rights perspective in any war.

Zelensky admits impossibility of reclaiming Ukraine’s Donbass, Crimea

Kiev lacks the capability to "reclaim" Donbass and Crimea from Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged.

US ‘aware’ of Israel’s nuclear weapons production for decades: Declassified doc.

Newly declassified documents have disclosed that the United States was aware that Israel was capable of producing weapons-grade plutonium at Dimona nuclear site.

Moscow says arrested Uzbek national behind assassination of Russian general

Russia says the suspect behind the terrorist attack that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops, has been detained.

Iran’s ex-president Rouhani says shocked by hijab law, cites “contradictions with Qur’an, Constitution”

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed shock over the recent hijab law approved by the Guardian Council, which predicts severe punishment for those violating it.

US lawmakers call on Biden to halt offensive weapons to Israel

Democratic legislators in the United States have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to cease the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, noting that the Israeli government has not complied with US demands for more aid to enter Gaza.

Assailant of women in Tehran executed

The Iranian Judiciary announced on Wednesday the execution of a man who terrorized and injured 59 women and girls in the Iranian capital Tehran using an awl.

UN special envoy warns war in Syria ‘has not ended’, citing clashes between various armed groups

The United Nations special envoy for Syria has warned that the war in the Arab country “has not ended yet” despite the removal of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition fighters, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed rebels and Kurdish fighters.

Israeli PM says to occupy Syria buffer zone until ‘another arrangement’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli soldiers will remain stationed at a so-called “buffer zone” inside the Golan Heights, seized following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, until another arrangement is found.

Iran defends nuclear enrichment program against IAEA criticism

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is aligned with the country’s technical needs and fully under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, emphasizing it has no military objectives.

Israeli DM wants control over Gaza amid ceasefire deal push

Israel's defence minister has stated the military plans to have indefinite control over the Gaza Strip even after "defeating Hamas", as indirect ceasefire talks reportedly move closer to an agreement.

Israel planning to conduct military operation against Yemen: KAN

The Israeli army is planning to strike Yemen in response to the recent Houthi missile and drone attacks against Israel, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation Kan reported.

Palestinians sue US gov’t over assistance to Israel’s military

Five Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, the occupied West Bank and the United States have sued the US government to try to cut off American assistance to the Israeli military over its involvement in serious human rights abuses.

Iran issues stern warning against E3 on snapback mechanism use

Iran has strongly warned that any use of the snapback mechanism to impose all anti-Iran sanctions by the three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal will be met with a firm response.

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