President Pezeshkian meets market leaders, announces one-year relief measures for businesses

Iranian President, Massoud Pezeshkian, met with representatives of trade unions, guilds, chambers of commerce, and market trustees to review the concerns and demands of market activists.

Russia shows no proof of alleged drone attack on Putin home: Ukraine

Moscow has given no "plausible evidence" for its claim that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's homes, Kyiv announced Tuesday.

Israeli president refutes speaking with Trump about Netanyahu pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has rejected a claim by Donald Trump on Monday that the pair had discussed the US president's request for a pardon on corruption charges for Israel's premier.

Netanyahu: Israel seeks “peaceful border” with Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel’s interest lies in maintaining a peaceful border with Syria.

UN secretary-general says ‘get serious’ in grim new year message

The United Nations has urged global leaders to focus on people and the planet in a New Year's message depicting the world in chaos.

Iran president orders Interior Minister to hold talks with protest representatives

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has responded to the protests that took place over the past two days in Tehran and several other cities across the country over inflation and dire economic situation, telling the Interior Minister to talk to the protestors.

Iran Judiciary says assets worth over $35 million equivalent seized in high-profile corruption case

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that all assets belonging to the convicted defendants in the case involving the children of a former first deputy head of the judiciary have been confiscated and transferred to the state.

Trump, top aides asked Netanyahu to change Israel’s policies in West Bank: Axios

US President Donald Trump and his top advisers have asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change Tel Aviv's policies in the occupied West Bank, the Axios news site reported Monday.

Iran labels Canadian Navy a terror group after Ottawa’s IRGC move

Iran has announced that it considers Canada’s navy a terrorist organization, responding to Ottawa’s recent decision to list the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian signals readiness to revise new year budget after parliamentary pushback

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has formally informed parliament of the government’s readiness to introduce key revisions to the draft budget for the Iranian year 1405 (March 2025-March 2026), following the rejection of its general outline by the parliament’s Joint Committee.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s aide vows ‘harsh response’ to any aggression

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly condemned fresh US threats of military assault against the country, vowing a crushing response to any possible onslaught.

North Korea’s Leader touts new rocket launchers capable of targeting South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory producing new multiple rocket launchers capable of striking South Korea, praising their ability to “annihilate the enemy” in a concentrated attack, state media reported on Tuesday.

China must ‘forcefully counter’ US weapons sales To Taiwan: FM

Beijing's top diplomat stressed Tuesday that China would "forcefully counter" large-scale US arms sales to Taiwan, as its military kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around the island.

Saudi-led coalition says it attacked arms shipments from UAE in Yemen

A Saudi-led coalition said on Tuesday it had targeted a large shipment of weapons and combat vehicles destined for separatist forces that were being offloaded from ships at a Yemeni port after arriving from the UAE.

Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more attacks after talks with Netanyahu

United States President Donald Trump has warned Hamas of dire consequences if it fails to disarm, while also threatening to “quickly eradicate” and “knock down” any endeavours by Tehran to rebuild its nuclear programme.

Zelensky says Putin “doesn’t want Ukraine to succeed”, contradicting Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin “doesn’t want success for Ukraine,” contradicting an earlier statement from President Donald Trump.

UN Security Council member states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Most United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members have slammed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at a meeting convened in response to the move, which several countries announced may also have serious implications for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Iraq’s new parliament elects Haybat al-Halbousi as speaker

Iraq’s newly elected parliament has chosen Haybat al-Halbousi as its speaker, marking a key milestone in the formation of the new government following months of political deadlock.

Hamas armed wing confirms spokesperson killed by Israel

Hamas’ armed wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson, Abu Obeida, months after Israel announced he had been killed in an airstrike in Gaza.

Russia claims Ukraine launched 91 kamikaze drones at Putin’s state residence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Ukraine fired a barrage of 91 long-range kamikaze drones at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod Region.

Tehran protests fizzle out as dollar drops 10,000 tomans after central bank shake-up

Reports from central Tehran indicate that protests triggered by a sharp rise in foreign exchange rates have fizzled out, with normal conditions returning to key commercial districts following changes in the country’s economic leadership.

UN says Afghan farmers taking heavy hit from opium poppy ban

Farmers in northern Afghanistan have yet to make up for lost income since the Taliban government banned poppy production for opium three years ago, the United Nations announced on Monday.

Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid Israeli siege

Severe weather is compounding the suffering of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who have already endured relentless bombardment, siege, and loss during Israel’s genocidal war for more than two years, as the regime continues to block vital shelter materials and humanitarian aid from entering the territory.

US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn: report

The United States has announced it will contribute only $2bn in United Nations humanitarian assistance – a small fraction of its traditional funding scope – as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to heavily downsize its role in foreign aid.

Iranian Interior Ministry official warns of hostile propaganda amid economic woes

A senior Iranian Interior Ministry official has warned about the impact of psychological operations on the country’s foreign exchange market.

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