Palestinian girl who lost her arms in Israeli strike dreams of becoming doctor

In the war-ravaged streets of Gaza, the heartbreaking story of a ten-year-old Palestinian girl named Sarah Al-Barsh has emerged as a symbol of resilience and stolen childhood.

Dozens of British MPs and peers call for full arms embargo on Israel

Nearly 60 British MPs and peers have urged a full embargo on arms exports to Israel and for the government to be more transparent about the licences it grants for military exports.

Iran reports 1,062 deaths in Israeli invasion; even prison attack deemed war crime

Iran’s Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Tuesday that 1,062 Iranians were killed during the 12-day aggression by Israel last month, including 102 women and 38 children.

Judiciary spokesperson: Tehran Friday Prayers leader Seddiqi has no role in relatives’ legal case

Iran’s Judiciary spokesperson, Asghar Jahangir, clarified on Tuesday that Kazem Seddiqi, Tehran's Friday Prayers leader, holds no judicial or administrative authority within the judiciary and has no involvement in the legal proceedings related to his relatives.

Iran’s ICT minister warns against ‘blind confrontation’ with technology amid network challenges

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, warned that confronting technological developments without a strategic approach is ineffective and potentially damaging.

Azerbaijan president accuses EU observers in Armenia of spying on Iran

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has accused European Union observers stationed in Armenia of engaging in espionage activities against Iran, particularly during the conflict between Iran and Israel in June.

US calls on Europe to join potential secondary tariffs on Russian oil

The United States hopes European allies will join potential secondary tariffs on Russia, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told CNBC in an interview.

Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations set for July 23: Zelensky

The third round of direct talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will take place on July 23 in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

Nuclear enrichment will continue, but Iran still open to talks: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment programme, which was severely damaged by waves of US and Israeli air attacks last month.

Tehran air quality reaches hazardous levels amid extreme heat

The Tehran Air Quality Control Company has announced that the capital’s air quality index (AQI) reached 192 on Monday evening, placing it in the “unhealthy for all groups” category and bordering on “hazardous'.

Iranian official urges sun protection as UV radiation levels rise

An Iranian official has warned the public about increasing levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation across Iran, especially during the summer months.

Israeli soldiers arrested in Belgium after Gaza war crimes complaint by rights groups

Belgian federal police have detained two Israeli soldiers facing accusations of war crimes in Gaza following a complaint by two rights groups.

Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in anti-Russia sanctions

The EU’s decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in the latest round of sanctions against Russia is baseless, China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced, stressing that Beijing will protect the targeted companies.

Gaza death toll surges past 59,000 as Israel continues war on Palestinians

At least 59,029 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Iran’s Lake Urmia on brink of total desiccation

For the first time in recorded history, Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, may be facing complete desiccation by the end of this summer.

Iran prioritizes strengthening defense capabilities and post-war recovery

Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization Hamid Pourmohammadi says enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and repairing the damage caused by the recent US and Israeli aggression against Iran are top priorities for the government.

Iran to host three-way talks with Russia and China amid efforts to prevent snapback sanctions

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a trilateral meeting with Russia and China will be held on Tuesday in Tehran with a focus on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran leader’s advisor: National unity requires tangible change and public satisfaction

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has underscored the importance of national unity in a post on the social platform X.

Israel seeking to fund tour for MAGA and pro-Trump influencers: Report

The Israeli foreign ministry will fund a tour by right-wing social media influencers from the United States, according to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

Iran says European trio has lost legal standing in nuclear deal

Iran has told the United Nations that France, Germany and the United Kingdom no longer count as participants in the 2015 nuclear accord, charging that they backed Israel’s recent 12‑day assault and Washington’s “maximum‑pressure” campaign against Iran.

Iranian Leader’s aide meets Putin in Kremlin to discuss nuclear, regional issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have discussed the latest issues regarding Tehran's nuclear program and tensions in West Asia.

Israeli attacks in Syria raise US concern over Netanyahu: Report

Israeli attacks in Syria have led to “growing skepticism inside the Donald Trump administration” regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with a sense that his policies in the Middle East are “too disruptive,” the US-based Axios news site reported Sunday.

Iran’s intelligence minister: Crucial Israeli targets exposed to Iranian armed forces

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib said on Monday his ministry provided the Iranian armed forces with “critical intelligence” on Israeli targets during the 12-day conflict last month, calling it a major achievement in the country’s security operations.

Iran agrees to new round of talks with European trio in Istanbul on Friday

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson announced Monday that nuclear negotiations involving Iran, the UK, France, and Germany will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday at the deputy foreign ministers level.

Tehran to shut down on Wednesday amid soaring temperatures, water crisis

Iran's Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that Wednesday, July 23, will be a public holiday in Tehran Province due to the continuation of extreme heat and the urgent need to conserve water and electricity.

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