Iran reports decline in respiratory infections as influenza peak persists in 12 provinces

Iran’s Ministry of Health has reported a decline in the overall number of respiratory infections nationwide, while warning that influenza activity remains elevated in several provinces.

Iran thwarts multiple aviation security threats, commander says

The Commander of Iran’s Aviation Protection Corps, Brigadier General Mollanouri, says several serious security threats against civil aviation have been successfully neutralized in recent months due to the vigilance and preparedness of security personnel.

Syria ministers discuss military collaboration with Putin in Russia: SANA

Syria’s foreign and defence ministers met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and held discussions on expanding “strategic cooperation in the military industries sector”, Syrian state media reported.

IAEA’s Grossi playing on enemy’s ground: Iran’s nuclear head

Reacting to recent remarks by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tehran’s nuclear program, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said the statements show that Rafael Grossi is “playing on the enemy’s ground.”

Paya (Tolou-3) satellite marks Iran’s leap into a new generation of Earth imaging

Iran has unveiled the Paya (Tolou-3) satellite, a domestically built Earth observation satellite that represents a significant advancement in the country’s space imaging capabilities.

US slashed Ukraine aid by factor of 77 since 2024: Report

Over the past year, the amount of US aid to Ukraine has dropped by a whopping $45 billion, with Kiev’s European supporters so far unable to make up for the difference, ZN.UA media outlet has reported.

US allies dissatisfied with WH’s foreign policy shift: Survey

Public opinions in countries which are closely allied with Washington have shifted sharply against the US amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing foreign policy overhaul, according to a poll published by Politico.

Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Ankara

The Libyan army’s chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has died in a plane crash near the Turkish capital, shortly after the private jet he was travelling in took off from an airport in Turkey.

Iran to move toward scientific approach to water management

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will move toward a scientific and region-based approach to water management, warning that water shortages have become a nationwide crisis and that interprovincial disputes over resources are intensifying.

Two Americans killed fighting for Ukraine: Newsweek

Two American mercenaries have been killed while fighting for Ukraine against Russian soldiers in December, Newsweek has reported.

Pres. Pezeshkian submits draft annual budget bill to Parliament

President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted Iran’s draft budget bill for the next fiscal year to Parliament.

Iran focuses on nuclear cooperation with Russia, aims to build domestic power plants

The spokesperson and deputy of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said the country is currently focusing its nuclear cooperation on Russia, while relations with China in this field have paused.

School closures, traffic restrictions announced across Iranian provinces amid pollution, health concerns

Authorities in several Iranian provinces have announced school closures and emergency measures for Tuesday as air pollution, influenza risks and cold weather raise public health concerns.

Russian diplomat says Iran has ‘inalienable right’ to maintain peaceful nuclear program

Russia’s Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, has stressed that Iran has the right under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to continue its peaceful nuclear program.

Iranian Zurkhaneh team win India World Cup

The Iranian national Zurkhaneh team celebrated first place, claiming the championship at the World Cup held in India.

22-year-old Iranian wrestling prodigy named world’s strongest Greco-Roman wrestler

22-year-old Iranian wrestling sensation Saeed Esmaeili, a world and Olympic gold medalist, has been named the most dominant Greco-Roman wrestler in the world for 2025.

China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields: US

China is likely to have loaded over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report which highlighted Beijing's growing military ambitions.

Maharloo Pink Lake comes back to life as flamingos return after autumn rains

Heavy autumn rainfall in Iran’s Fars Province, averaging 86.4 millimeters, has replenished the long-dried Maharloo Pink Lake, restoring its striking natural color.

EU deplores China dairy duties as ‘unjustified’

Brussels hit back on Monday at Beijing’s decision to slap duties of up to 42.7 percent on some dairy products from the European Union, calling the move “unjustified.”

Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026: Report

The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis, according to a report by AFP.

Report: Dengue fever cases surge in southern Iran, raising public health alarm

A sharp rise in dengue fever cases in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has raised serious concerns among health authorities, with infections increasing more than twelvefold compared to last year, Sharq reported.

Iran Army Chief: Armed forces closely monitor enemy moves, will respond decisively to any aggression

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army says the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitor all enemy movements and will respond decisively to any act of aggression.

Foreign Ministry Spokesnan: Iran missile program developed for national defense, not negotiation

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the country’s missile program has been developed to defend Iran’s sovereignty and is not subject to negotiation, emphasizing that Iran’s defensive capabilities are in no way open for discussion.

Ukraine remains ‘fully committed to achieving a just and sustainable peace’: US

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has stated that Russia and Ukraine are committed to achieving peace amid negotiations on ending the ongoing war between the two countries.

Iranians mark Yalda Night with ancient traditions

Iranians and Persian-speaking communities across the region celebrated Yalda Night on Sunday, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, with time-honored traditions centered on togetherness, poetry and hope.

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