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Iranian military advisor killed in Israeli attack on Syria

A military advisor of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Syria.

Envoys of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria hold friendly meeting in Iraq

The ambassadors of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Syria to Iraq hold a friendly meeting, amid a détente in Riyadh’s ties with Tehran and Damascus.

Iran’s Kharrazi says his recent visit to Syria and Lebanon was coordinated with Foreign Ministry 

Head of Iran's Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi says his recent visit to Lebanon and Syria was made in coordination with the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian youth in Kafr Yasif

Israeli forces have killed another young Palestinian man in the northern occupied territories amid increasing violence and extremism across the occupied Palestinian lands.

Iran and Bahrain to start talks after Raisi’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia: Sources

Bahraini sources told Sputnik news agency that after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Saudi Arabia, negotiations between Tehran and Manama will begin aimed at resuming bilateral relations.

Lebanon split into two time zones over daylight saving dispute

The Lebanese government’s decision to delay the start of daylight savings time by a month until the end of the holy month of Ramadan has resulted in mass confusion. The country has woken up in two time zones amid an escalating dispute between political and religious authorities over a decision to extend winter time for a month.

Israelis hold huge protests against Netanyahu’s legal reforms

Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday against a controversial judicial overhaul, as Defence Minister Yoav Galant broke ranks to call for a pause to the government reforms.

Israel systematically subjects Palestinian inmates to various forms of torture: Rights groups

Two Palestinian rights groups have highlighted Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners. They revealed that Tel Aviv enjoys a culture of impunity in the absence of international accountability and systematically subjects the Palestinian detainees to various forms of torture.

Report: 15 people beheaded by Daesh in Syria’s Hama

Remnants of the Daesh terrorist group have killed 15 people searching for desert food in Syria’s central province of Hama by cutting their throats, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has reported.

Iran’s Advisory Center: We have upper hand in retaliating US raids in Syria

Iran’s Military Advisory Center in Syria warns the American occupiers of a stinging response to any attack against Iranian bases and forces deployed to the Arab country on a counter-terrorism mission.

Biden says US not seeking conflict with Iran in Syria

US President Joe Biden says Washington does not seek conflict with Iran, adding "we will act to protect our people”, after multiple attacks targeted American troops in war-ravaged Syria.

UNICEF: Every 10 minutes a child dies in Yemen

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF ) has raised the alarm over the dire situation of Yemen, saying every 10 minutes one child dies in the war-ravaged country.

Israel’s attorney general calls Netanyahu’s actions on judiciary illegal

Israeli attorney-general announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broken the law by getting directly involved in the judicial overhaul plan.

At least 8 killed in US strikes in Syria

The US military carried out multiple air raids in Syria on Thursday night in what they call retaliation for a deadly attack against a Washington-led coalition base near Hassakeh in northeastern Syria. Reports say the strikes have left eight "pro-Iranian fighters" dead.

Pentagon says US contractor killed, 5 service members injured in Syria drone attack

An American contractor was killed in northeast Syria on Thursday after a suspected Iranian-origin drone struck a facility on a US-led Coalition base near Hasakah, the Pentagon announced.

Report: US to send advanced jets to Asia and Europe to deter “Russia and China threats”

Washington reportedly plans to send more advanced combat aircraft to Asia, as part of a pivot away from the West Asia region to focus on the great power rivalries with China and Russia.

Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu’s “judicial coup” as first laws passed

Thousands of Israeli protesters have taken to the streets, blocking main roads across the occupied territories as Israeli lawmakers approved another controversial piece of a legislation on Thursday that would shield Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being declared unfit for office by the attorney general.

Saudi Arabia and Syria ‘agree to reopen embassies’ after Tehran-Riyadh detente

Saudi Arabia and Syria have agreed to reopen their embassies after an 11-year freeze in diplomatic relations. The move comes following the Iran-Saudi agreement to restore relations.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian youth on first day of Ramadan

A Palestinian man has been killed during an Israeli military raid and the siege of his house in the village of Izbat Shoufa near the West Bank city of Tulkarm.

Persian Gulf Council says Iran-Saudi deal set to end regional conflicts

The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council has lauded a recent agreement between Tehran and Riyadh to restore diplomatic ties. It stressed that the accord will mark a positive step in resolving differences and ending regional conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.

Report: Israel says Iran’s uranium enrichment above 60% could trigger military attack, Tehran warns against mistake

The Israeli government has reportedly told the United States and a number of European countries Iran's move to enrich uranium above 60% level, could trigger a military strike on Iran. Tehran has repeatedly warned that any mistake by Israel will be met with a crushing response.

Hezbollah vows swift response to Israeli military attack on Lebanon

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has dismissed Israeli officials' recent threats of possible military attack on Lebanon, saying any strike will be met with an immediate response.

Jordanian parliament calls on gov’t to expel Israeli envoy

Jordan’s parliament has voted to recommend the expulsion of Israel’s ambassador to Amman in protest against the behavior of an Israeli minister, who has earlier denied the existence of the Palestinian people.

US summons Israel envoy over West Bank settlement law

The US has summoned the Israeli Ambassador to Washington Michael Herzog after Tel Aviv repealed a 2005 law barring settlements in the occupied northern West Bank.

Syria says Israel launched missile attack on Aleppo airport for second time in weeks

An Israeli air raid has hit Syria’s Aleppo airport causing some “material damage” in the second strike on the facility this month, the Syrian defence ministry has confirmed.

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