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Iran says to fully support Lebanon, underlines vigilance following ceasefire 

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for the government, people, army, and resistance of Lebanon following the establishment of a ceasefire in the country.

Iran says terror raids in Syria orchestrated by US-Israel

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmail Baqaei, warned that the recent movements of Takfiri terror groups in Syria are part of a sinister plot orchestrated by Israel and the United States to destabilize the West Asia region.

IRGC Chief: Zionists Have No Hope for Future with Hezbollah’s Presence 

The Commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) emphasized that with Hezbollah’s existence, the Zionist regime cannot envision a promising future for itself. 

Putin claims Russian missiles more powerful than those supplied to Ukraine by US, Europe

The Russian military possesses longer-range and more powerful missiles than any of the Western analogues supplied to Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has claimed.

Washington urges Kyiv to lower draft age to 18 amid Ukraine troop shortage

The Joe Biden administration called on Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in an effort to increase troop numbers, the Associated Press has reported, citing an unnamed senior administration official.

Biden unlikely to deliver full planned multibillion-dollar aid to Ukraine before Trump inauguration: Report

The US administration may not be able to deliver the promised multibillion-dollar aid to Ukraine before President Joe Biden's term ends, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

Israel to appeal ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his decision to appeal the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants for him and former Defense Chief Yoav Gallant.

Israeli army shells Lebanese towns amid fragile cease-fire

The Israeli army shelled several towns in southern Lebanon early Thursday as a cease-fire between the two sides entered its second day, according to local media.

Israel blocked all UN attempts to deliver aid to northern Gaza

Israel has blocked all efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the northern Gaza Strip, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced on Thursday.

Palestine’s president picks a successor

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), has named Rawhi Fattouh, the head of the Palestinian National Council, as his successor after years of delaying presidential elections in the West Bank.

IRGC chief: Lebanon Ceasefire humiliating defeat for Israel

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami has hailed the ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah as a “significant victory” for the Lebanese resistance movement.

NATO chief says Ukraine not in strong position to negotiate with Russia

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has stated that Ukraine is not in a strong enough position to begin negotiating an end to the war with Russia. He added any deal struck must “prevent the Russians from getting what they want".

Dozens killed as militants attack Syrian military in Aleppo

Dozens of Syrian army soldiers and rebel fighters have been killed in northern Aleppo province where the Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) armed group and allied forces have overrun several areas under the control of the Syrian army, according to reports.

Russia’s Ruble takes major dive against US dollar

The Russian ruble has continued to slide, reaching 113 against the US dollar, trading data from the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) showed. The sharp decline comes amid Western sanctions and growing geopolitical uncertainty, analysts say.

Ukraine could be pushed into talks with Russia ‘within months’: Report

US officials are beginning to concede that Ukraine may be forced to negotiate with Russia and might ultimately have to give up territory it considers its own, the Washington Post has reported, citing anonymous sources.

Israeli military fires on cars in southern Lebanon after cease-fire

Israeli soldiers have opened fire on cars approaching a prohibited area in southern Lebanon, shortly after a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah came into force, the army announced.

UN says no life-saving aid attempts in northern Gaza facilitated by Israel in November

The United Nations has reported that Israel either denied or impeded all life-saving assistance efforts in the northern Gaza Strip in November.

Biden asking US Congress for $24bn in Ukraine aid, arms replenishment ahead of Trump return: Report

President Joe Biden is quietly asking the US Congress to greenlight an additional $24 billion in assistance to Ukraine and to replenish provided weapons before he leaves office, Politico Pro reported, citing an obtained document.

Hundreds of European financial groups deal with firms linked to Israeli settlements: NGOs

A growing number of European financial institutions maintain business relationships with companies linked to Israeli settlements, according to a study by civil society groups.

Turkey says deported Uzbeks suspected of killing an Israeli rabbi in UAE

Ankara revealed that it had captured and deported three Uzbek nationals suspected of killing rabbi Tzvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend.

Ceasefire begins in Lebanon after months of hostilities

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah has come into effect hours after United States President Joe Biden announced a proposal to end the devastating conflict, promising to halt nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting that has killed thousands of people.

Over 50% of Americans oppose military aid for Ukraine: Survey

US citizens remain split on whether to continue sending military support to Ukraine, with a razor-thin majority voicing opposition, according to a CBS/YouGov poll.

Ministry: Israeli ‘massacres’ wiped out 1,410 Palestinian families in Gaza since October 2023

Israeli military has committed more than 7,160 massacres in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war, wiping out at least 1,410 Palestinian families from the civil registry, the Palestinian Health Ministry has announced.

Report: Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails suffer from scabies outbreak amid dire conditions

An investigation by the Israeli daily Haaretz has revealed that a quarter of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have been infected with scabies in recent months.

Gaza authorities warn of spread of diseases among displaced civilians amid Israeli attacks

Palestinian authorities have warned of outbreaks of epidemics and diseases among displaced civilians in Gaza City due to crowdedness in shelters.

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