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Criminal complaint filed against German Chancellor, FM for aiding Israel’s genocide in Gaza

A group of lawyers filed a criminal complaint against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his key ministers on Friday, accusing them of aiding and abetting Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip.

US plans $6bn in new weapons sales to Israel: WSJ

The Donald Trump administration is seeking congressional approval to sell nearly $6 billion in arms to Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Salt crystals shine along Iran’s Kal-Shur River

The Kal-Shur River in northeastern Iranian North Khorasan province has become a seasonal hub of activity and a striking natural attraction.

October 6, 2025 declared as “Tehran Day”

Tehran’s Public Culture Council has designated October 6, 2025 (14 Mehr 1404 in the Iranian calendar), as “Tehran Day,” marking the city’s historic role in Iran’s constitutional movement and its official recognition as the nation’s capital.

Portugal says to recognise a Palestinian state

Portugal has joined Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom in announcing plans to recognise a Palestinian state.

US ends deportation protections for Syrians

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it would end protections from deportation for Syrians living in the U.S., paving the way to return citizens to a country recently ravaged by war.

Iranian editor questions continued membership in NPT

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the Kayhan daily, has strongly criticized Iranian officials for maintaining the country’s membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), arguing that it undermines Iran’s national sovereignty.

Tehran condemns E3’s move to ‘snapback’ UN sanctions

Iran has condemned as “unlawful, unjustified and provocative” the European action to restore United Nations sanctions under the so-called snapback mechanism.

US revokes sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port

The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port, threatening India’s multi-million-dollar investment in the strategic project amid straining ties between Washington and New Delhi.

Iran slams European troika for failing to respect Tehran-IAEA deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh sayd the European Troika including Britain, France, and Germany had failed to respect an agreement recently reached between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

The United States has vetoed a crucial United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as Israel expanded its scorched-earth offensive on Gaza City.

Iran mourns educator, author Samineh Baghcheban

Funeral ceremonies were held on Friday for Samineh Baghcheban, a pioneering author and educator of deaf children, at the historic Baghcheban School for the Deaf in Tehran.

Iran denounces US violations at IAEA general conference

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has sharply criticized the United States for breaking international law during the IAEA General Conference in Vienna.

Glowing object seen in Iranian skies linked to domestic system tests

A mysterious glowing object spotted over several Iranian provinces late Thursday has been confirmed as part of domestic system tests, according to local officials.

Foreign Minister: Iran’s Proposal to E3 Reasonable, Logical

The Iranian Foreign Minister says the Islamic Republic of Iran has presented a reasonable and practical plan to the European countries regarding the Iranian nuclear issue, aimed at preventing an unnecessary and avoidable crisis in the coming days.

Trump admin. wants key Afghan air base back

US President Donald Trump has stated that he wants to regain control of Bagram Air Base in northeastern Afghanistan.

Trump blocks arms deal with Taiwan: WaPo

US President Donald Trump has refused to approve a weapons package for Taiwan, the Washington Post has reported, citing five people familiar with the matter.

India ramping up Russian oil imports amid US trade negotiations: Bloomberg

Indian refiners intend to continue purchasing Russian crude to meet rising fuel demand, even as New Delhi restarts trade talks with the US for...

Trump says ‘not the right time’ to call for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has stated it is not the right time for him to call for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

1 dead, 20 injured in Tehran–Mashhad bus collision in Iran

A passenger bus traveling from Mashhad to Tehran collided with a trailer truck near Hajiabad in Garmsar County on Thursday morning, leaving one dead and 20 others injured.

Iran’s top military chief: Diplomacy best path to resolving disputes

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, emphasized that the Islamic Republic has never been the initiator of war and regards diplomacy and negotiation as the best means of resolving international disputes.

Israeli army to flood Gaza City with explosive-laden robots: Report

The Israeli military is preparing to deploy an “unprecedented” number of explosive-laden, remote-controlled vehicles into Gaza City, according to a report by Walla news outlet.

79,000 Israelis left occupied territories in 2024, outnumbering newcomers: Official figures

Around 79,000 Israelis left the occupied territories last year, a figure significantly up from a year earlier, amid rising regional tensions over Tel Aviv’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip.

Poll finds huge support for global cooperation, but failing grades for UN, others

A new survey of over 36,300 people worldwide showed huge support for more international cooperation on issues including trade, global health, climate and poverty, but gave largely failing grades to institutions like the United Nations, IMF and others.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan ink mutual defence pact

Saudi Arabia signed on Wednesday a mutual defence pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, amid growing fears in the Persian Gulf over the US’s willingness to constrain Israeli belligerence.

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