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Flamingos arrive at Iran’s Miankaleh wetland as autumn migration begins

The Miankaleh International Wetland in northern Iran has become a seasonal haven for migratory birds, including flamingos, as autumn migration gets underway, according to the head of the Miankaleh Wildlife Refuge and Reserve.

Iran Defense Ministry spox: Israel Forced to Sign Agreement with Hamas

Iran's Defense Ministry Spokesman Reza Talai-Nik said that the ceasefire in Gaza marks the victory of the resistance and the failure of the enemy, including the Zionist regime.

Putin: Israel sent message that it seeks no confrontation with Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Israel has conveyed messages to Moscow expressing that it does not seek confrontation with Iran and wishes to resolve the situation peacefully.

NATO weighing stronger military response to Russian provocations: FT

NATO member states are weighing options for a more decisive response to Russia's increasingly provocative actions, including military measures, the Financial Times (FT) has reported, citing unnamed sources.

EU envoys approve plan to phase out Russian gas, oil by 2028: Reuters

EU ambassadors agreed on a plan to phase out Russian gas and oil by 2028, Reuters has reported, as Ukraine's Western partners step up efforts to pressure Moscow, which continues to fund its war through revenues from oil and gas exports.

Iran says supports any initiative aimed at halting Gaza genocidal war

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced hat the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently supported every measure and initiative aimed at halting the genocidal war in Gazs, ensuring the withdrawal of occupying forces, enabling the entry of humanitarian assistance, securing the release of Palestinian prisoners, and realizing the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.

UN plans to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force amid funding shortfall

The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers to evacuate their far-flung global hotspots. It comes as a result of the latest US funding cuts to the global organisation.

India likely to buy more Russian oil: Bloomberg

New Delhi is likely to increase its oil purchases from Moscow in the coming months, with refiners in the South Asian nation being offered significant discounts, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

EU pressuring Belgium to tap frozen Russian funds: FT

Patience among EU members is “running thin” over Belgium’s refusal to approve a bloc-backed plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a multibillion-euro loan to finance Ukraine’s war, The Financial Times has reported.

‘Uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy: IMF chief

The head of the International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about the mounting risks facing the global economy, stressing, “Buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal.”

French national Lennart Monterlos acquitted, released by Iranian court

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that French citizen Lennart Monterlos, who had been detained in Iran on charges of anti-security activities, has been acquitted and released following a court ruling.

Tehran, Moscow hold talks on development of small-scale reactors

Tehran and Moscow have held new rounds of discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, particularly on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).

Almost 55,000 children under five suffering acute malnutrition in Gaza: Lancet

A study conducted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) shows that 54,600 children in Gaza are either acutely or severely malnourished, The Lancet reported on Wednesday.

37th International Children and Youth Film Festival concludes in Isfahan

The closing ceremony of the 37th International Children and Youth Film Festival was held on Wednesday evening, in the central Iranian city of Isfahan.

Israel and Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan: US

United States President Donald Trump has stated that Hamas and Israel have agreed on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire in the war on the Gaza Strip and an exchange of captives.

Spanish parliament approves arms embargo against Israel

The Spanish parliament has approved Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's arms embargo on Israel.

UK court ruling on Iranian oil firm building was biased, unfair: NIOC

The National Iranian Oil Company has expressed dismay at a UK court ruling to confiscate a building in London that belongs to the state oil company’s pension fund, stressing it will exhaust all legal means to overturn the ruling.

Tomahawk deliveries could force Russia to ‘sober up’ and negotiate: Ukraine

The delivery of long-requested Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv may force Moscow to see the real state of affairs, and sit down at the negotiating table, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

Iran among top 10 countries with full satellite manufacturing and launch capabilities

Iran has joined the club of approximately ten countries worldwide that possess full capabilities to design, build, and launch satellites.

Iran’s Navy signs strategic cooperation document with Caspian littoral countries

The naval commanders of Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan have inked a strategic cooperation pact aimed at improving security in the shared waters.

Iran’s VP for legal affairs: Conditional accession to CFT a tool against Israeli crimes

Iran’s Vice President for Legal Affairs Majid Ansari has said the country's conditional accession to the CFT (Convention on the Financing of Terrorism) provides an opportunity for Tehran to take legal action against the Israeli regime over its crimes.

Indian refiners asked to pay for Russian oil with Chinese yuan: Reuters

Traders are asking Indian state refiners to pay for Russian oil with Chinese yuan amid warming ties between New Delhi and Beijing, Reuters has reported, citing undisclosed trade sources.

Zoroastrians celebrate Mehregan worldwide    

Today, Wednesday, 16th of the Persian month of Mehr, falling on October 8, 2025 this year, marks Mehregan feast.

Ukraine claims Tomahawk missiles can ‘pressure’ Russia

Kiev could use US Tomahawk missiles to launch increasingly escalatory strikes on targets inside Russia in order to “pressure” Moscow to agree to a peace deal, a Ukrainian official has told The Telegraph.

Italy’s PM says ICC complaint accused her of Gaza genocide complicity

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that she has been accused of “complicity in genocide” in a complaint lodged with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over Rome’s support for Israel as it bombards Gaza.

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