Middle East

Jerusalem wildfires flare for a second day

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Israeli firefighting teams have been tackling wildfires near Jerusalem for a second day. Police have also reported the reopening of several major roads that had been closed.
Sport

Iranian football legend Bahman Salehnia passes away

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Bahman Salehnia, revered as the "Father of Gilan Football" and a towering figure in Iranian football, has died after a prolonged illness.
Education

Iran’s national university entrance exam begins with nearly one million test-takers

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The first round of Iran's 2025 national university entrance exam, Konkur, began on Thursday, with a total of 957,798 applicants having registered for this round, including 608,017 women (63 percent) and 349,781 men (37 percent).
Sport

Iranian wrestling giant Yazdani’s absence at 2025 World Championships noted by UWW

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United World Wrestling (UWW) has acknowledged the absence of Iranian freestyle wrestling star Hassan Yazdani from the 2025 World Championships in Zagreb, calling him "one of the biggest misses" of the tournament.
Middle East

US seeking to eliminate security office coordinating with Palestinian Authority: Report

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The administration of President Donald Trump plans to eliminate the position of US security coordinator for the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to several media reports.
Sport

Iran’s int’l striker Taremi wears black wristband in tribute to victims of port explosion

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Iranian Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi paid tribute to the victims of the recent tragedy at Shahid Rajaei Port, in southern Iran, by wearing a black wristband during his appearance for his club on Wednesday.
Nuclear

Iran’s security chief: Nukes have no place in Iran’s defensive doctrine

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The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has reiterated that nuclear weapons have no place in the country’s defensive doctrine.
Science and Technology

Iranian gynecologist wins WIPO medal 

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The World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO, awarded its prize at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva,Switzerland, to Hasti Hosseini, a female gynecologist from Iran.
Europe

Muslim groups urge UK PM to recognise Palestine, cease arms exports to Israel

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Hundreds of prominent Muslim organisations and individuals have signed a letter, urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise a Palestinian state and cease all military support to Israel.
Europe

Poll shows most Ukrainians don’t trust Trump

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Nearly 90% of Ukrainians don’t trust Donald Trump, according to a new poll released to mark the US president’s first 100 days back in office.
Local

Iranian gov’t spokesperson says ‘human error’ likely caused deadly port fire, rules out sabotage

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Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on Wednesday that initial investigations into the massive fire at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Iran suggest human error was the likely cause, while ruling out sabotage.
Foreign Policy

Iran warns US ‘provocative’ actions could undermine nuclear talks

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has cautioned that any "provocative measures" by the United States will cast doubt on Washington's seriousness in ongoing nuclear negotiations, revealing that the next round of indirect talks between the two sides is set for Saturday in Rome.
Security

IRGC Navy unveils high-speed missile boat capable of 116 knots

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The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has revealed the development of a new domestically-built missile boat capable of reaching 116 knots (215 km/h).
Europe

600 N. Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war: Seoul

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Around 600 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine have been killed and thousands more wounded, a South Korean lawmaker has stated, after Pyongyang officially confirmed deploying troops to aid Moscow.
Judiciary

Iran executes Mossad agent for “espionage, terrorist support”

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Iran's judiciary announced on Wednesday the execution of Mohsen Langarneshin, a Mossad operative involved in multiple Israeli intelligence operations within Iran.
Nature and Wildlife

First Persian yellow deer calves born in Lake Urmia National Park

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The first Persian yellow deer calves of the year were born at the Rashkan Breeding and Conservation Site in Lake Urmia National Park, announced the West Azerbaijan Department of Environment.
Middle East

Syria’s FM meets US officials in New York: Reuters

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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with senior U.S. State Department officials on Tuesday in New York, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Damascus seeks a clear roadmap from Washington on how to secure permanent sanctions relief.
Parliament

Iran’s Parlianent: No foreign involvement in Shahid Rajaei blast

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Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, stated that based on reports from MPs dispatched to Shahid Rajaei Port and other assessments, the recent explosion at the port did not have any foreign origin.
Security

IRGC navy chief warns against foreign presence in Persian Gulf

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Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the IRGC Navy, has warned that the presence of foreign forces in the Persian Gulf threatens regional security and serves foreign agendas.
Parliament

Motion to impeach Iran’s minister of roads, urban development gains momentum in Parliament

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More than 40 Iranian lawmakers have signed a motion to impeach the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, with the number reportedly on the rise.
Agriculture

Golden fields of Khuzestan: Iran’s breadbasket begins bountiful wheat harvest

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Farmers in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province have started harvesting wheat across 754,000 hectares of farmland, according to the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization.
Americas

US senator calls on Princeton to take action over professor accused of pro-Iran allegiances

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Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has urged his alma mater, Princeton University, to dismiss a former high-level Iranian government official because he is allegedly making students feel unsafe amid recent outbreaks of antisemitism at the New Jersey university.
Science and Technology

INOTEX 2025 kicks off as Iran’s premier tech showcase

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The International Technology and Innovation Exhibition (INOTEX 2025) opened its doors on Tuesday at Pardis Technology Park in Tehran, marking the 13th edition of Iran's flagship tech event.
Europe

Russian aircraft assist in containing fire at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port

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Russian emergency aircraft have joined firefighting efforts at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port, where a major blaze has been brought under control after days of intense operations.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian hails ‘new horizons’ in Iran-Azerbaijan relations after Baku visit

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian described his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan as "a prelude to building greater trust and opening new horizons" for comprehensive bilateral cooperation.
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