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Britain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian statehood

The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have formally recognised Palestinian statehood, even as Israel plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and intensify its war on the Gaza Strip.

Former MP: Iran should consider talks if Trump requests meeting in New York

Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has outlined recommendations ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming trip to New York for the UN General Assembly.

From street vendor to world podium: Story of young Iranian wrestler

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Payam Ahmadi, who once drew attention for selling goods on the streets of Izeh, southern Iran, despite already holding a world medal, has once again reached the podium—this time with a silver medal at the 2025 World Championships in the 55kg category.

NATO ‘must respond accordingly, including militarily’ to Russian provocations: Czech President

NATO must remain united and respond decisively to Russian provocations, Czech President Petr Pavel has stated amid increased Russian violations of the alliance airspace.

NATO was ready to ‘use force’ against Russia: Estonia

NATO's response to Russia's latest provocation demonstrated that the alliance is prepared to use force if necessary, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has told Estonian media outlet ERR.

Syrian president arrives in US for first visit in nearly 6 decades

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in Washington to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader to the United States since 1967, Syria TV reported on Sunday.

President Pezeshkian to visit New York on Tuesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New York on Tuesday to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

US deal on Bagram base ‘not possible’: Taliban

An Afghan Taliban government official stated Sunday that an agreement over Bagram air base was "not possible", after US President Donald Trump threatened the country with unspecified punishment if they did not give it back.

Iranian lawmaker: IAEA inspectors barred from bombed nuclear sites

A senior Iranian lawmaker has declared that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will not be allowed to visit nuclear sites that were targeted by US attacks earlier this year.

American senators introduce bill to send frozen Russian funds to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill that aims to send a portion of frozen Russian assets under Washington's control to Ukraine.

Date harvest begins in Ghazavieh, Iran’s Khuzestan province

Farmers in Ghazavieh, a village in the central district of Karun County in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan Province, have begun harvesting dates from the area’s palm groves.

IRGC warns US, Israel against miscalculation

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any new miscalculation by the enemy will be met with a devastating, instructive response.

Security guarantees for Ukraine require readiness to fight Russia: Finland

Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, has stated that security guarantees for Ukraine, which are being discussed by the so-called “coalition of the willing”, would compel the European countries that sign to fight Russia if Moscow launched military action against Ukraine again in future.

Lithuania calls for shooting down Russian warplanes

NATO should shoot down Russian fighter jets, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene has stated. Her comments came after Estonia, Lithuania’s neighbor, accused Russia of violating its airspace – something that Moscow has denied.

Hamas releases ‘farewell photo’ of 47 Israeli hostages amid Gaza war

Palestinian group Hamas has released a photo showing 47 Israeli captives, announcing it was taken at the start of Israel’s latest military offensive in Gaza City.

Qatar files complaint to International Civil Aviation Organization over Israeli aerial attack

Qatar has submitted an official letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) condemning Israel’s air attack in Doha, which targeted the residential premises of Hamas political bureau members and resulted in casualties.

Trump warns Taliban of ‘bad things’ if Bagram Air Base not returned to US

US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened the Taliban government of Afghanistan, stressing “bad things are going to happen” if it does not give Bagram Air Base back to the United States.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announces suspension of cooperation with IAEA

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced on Saturday that the country’s cooperation path with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be suspended following recent actions by European states regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Israel forced displacement of over quarter-million Palestinians from Gaza City: Report

Israel has forcibly displaced 270,000 Palestinians from Gaza City toward the south under threat of bombardment and genocide, the Gaza Government Media Office announced Saturday.

US senators seek to sanction Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’: FT

A bipartisan group of American senators plans to introduce legislation to tighten sanctions on Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, the Financial Times has reported.

EU says to target India and China over ‘breaching Russia sanctions’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, targeting “refiners, oil traders, [and] petrochemical companies in third countries, including China,” accused of helping Moscow bypass earlier restrictions.

President Pezeshkian: Europe, US Cannot Stop Iran through snapback

The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stressed that Europe and the United States, through their efforts to trigger the UN “snapback” mechanism against Iran, cannot block the country’s nuclear progress.

Trump confirms US ‘making money’ from Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is profiting from the Ukraine war, contrasting his approach with the unconditional military aid provided to Kiev by the previous administration.

Iran makes wrestling history with dual world titles

Iran has written a new chapter in wrestling history by winning both the freestyle and Greco-Roman world championships at the same time for the first time.

Russia refutes violating Estonian airspace

The Russian Defense Ministry has issued a statement rejecting claims that its military aircraft violated Estonian airspace.

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