Russia responds to Trump’s 50-day ultimatum

Moscow needs time to assess US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose severe sanctions on Russia’s trading partners if the Ukraine conflict is not resolved within 50 days, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Iran gov’t spokesperson: No specific timeline for lifting Telegram ban; internet access must balance security, freedom

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that the Iranian government currently has no specific timeline for lifting the ban on Telegram social media app but emphasized that restricting internet access is not a core policy of the administration.

Lavrov says time for dialogue with Iran has come, emphasizes diplomatic solution to nuclear issue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of resolving Iran’s nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

Israeli ultra-Orthodox party leaves Netanyahu government over conscription

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox party, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has announced it is quitting the fractious right-wing coalition due to a long-running dispute over mandatory military service, threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power.

Syria DM announces ceasefire in Sweida

Syria's defence minister announced a ceasefire in the Druze-majority city of Sweida on Tuesday after government troops entered the city to end deadly clashes with Bedouin tribes.

Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow: FT

U.S. President Donald Trump asked President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Ukraine could strike Moscow if provided with long-range American weapons, the Financial Times has reported, citing two undisclosed sources familiar with the discussion.

Two drones fell in Iraqi Kurdistan’s oilfield: Counter-terrorism service

Two drones fell in the Khurmala oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, the regional counter-terrorism service has announced in a statement.

SCO expanding global presence: Iranian FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is steadily expanding its global presence and moving beyond its regional framework.

Recent explosions in Iran: Annual gas incident statistics offer crucial context

In recent days, amid intense media coverage and news campaigns surrounding explosions in various cities across Iran, there has been speculation about the origins of these incidents. However, Iran’s official institutions largely attribute these explosions to gas leaks in the buildings.

Israel seeks to weaken Islamic world: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that the Zionist regime seeks to weaken Muslim nations and sow division among them.

43 Israeli soldiers committed suicide after returning from Gaza war: Report

Nearly four dozen Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives in recent months due to the profound psychological trauma and exposure to unspeakable violence amid Tel Aviv's war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Tehran committed to utilizing diplomatic means to prevent war, protect Iranians’ rights: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that his administration will support diplomacy and constructive engagement to prevent war, utilizing all political and diplomatic resources to defend the natural rights of the Iranian people.

Gas leaks blamed for recent explosions across Iran, officials deny security threat

A series of recent explosions and fires across several Iranian cities have been attributed to gas leaks and negligence in safety protocols without any Israeli involvement following the 12-day war in June nixed, according to Iranian officials.

Iran’s president calls Israel project of imperial hegemony in region

President Masoud Pezeshkian referred to the destructive role of the Zionist regime in disrupting peace, security and stability in the region, stating that Israel is a project of the hegemonic system aimed at weakening, occupying, and plundering the resources of countries and fragmenting the region.

Senior Iranian MP: No return to nuclear talks without UN condemnation of Israeli attacks

A senior member of Iran’s Parliament has said the country will not resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unless the agency abandons its “double-standard approach” toward the Islamic Republic.

Americans say Trump hasn’t been tough enough on Putin: Poll

Sixty percent of surveyed voters say they do not believe President Donald Trump has been tough enough on Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released on Monday.

Families of Israeli hostages reach out to Hamas over fate of ceasefire negotiations: MEE

The families of Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip reached out to Hamas through a representative to ask about the fate of stalled ceasefire talks, Middle East Eye has reported.

Washington offers to oversee disputed Armenia-Azerbaijan corridor: US envoy

The United States has proposed taking over the planned transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan in an effort to advance long-stalled diplomatic negotiations between the two Caucasus nations, American ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, has told journalists.

Trump to slam Russia with ‘severe’ 100% tariffs if no agreement is made on Ukraine in 50 days

President Donald Trump has stated that the US is ready to implement 100% tariffs on Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin's lack of interest in ending his war in Ukraine, which could begin in 50 days.

Over 700 Palestinians killed by Israeli military fire while collecting water in Gaza: Report

More than 700 Palestinians, mostly children, have been killed by Israeli army fire while collecting water since October 2023, local authorities announced on Monday.

Former Israeli PMs slam Netanyahu’s plans for ‘concentration camps’ in Gaza

Two prominent Israeli politicians have criticised plans by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to set up what it calls a “humanitarian city” in southern Gaza Strip, stressing the proposal would amount to interning Palestinians in a “concentration camp”.

Iran leader’s advisor reiterates red line on uranium enrichment

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, says uranium enrichment remains a red line for the Islamic Republic and any negotiations conditioned on halting enrichment will not take place.

Iranian MP warns European troika against activating snapback mechanism

Head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Ebrahim Azizi has warned the European troika - Germany, France, and the UK - against triggering the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA).

Iran’s president calls for inclusive role of universities in solving challenges

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the need to move beyond "narrow-minded and arbitrary behaviors" in universities, urging greater inclusion of academic elites, even those critical of the system.

Iranian official warns senior figures against using WhatsApp

The director general of the Technology Development Office at Iran’s Ministry of Communications has advised senior government and military officials should avoid using the WhatsApp messaging app. amid tensions with Israel and its supporters.

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