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1 killed, several wounded in fresh barrages fired at Israel from Lebanon

One Israeli has been killed and several others were injured in a series of barrages from southern Lebanon Saturday, Israeli emergency services announced.

Iran FM: Israel’s warmongering turned region into powder keg

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi says that the Israeli warmongering and continued aggression against Gaza and Lebanon have turned the region into a powder keg, with the risk of war imminent.

Drone hits Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea

A drone fired from Lebanon that exploded in the central Israeli seaside town of Caesarea early on Saturday targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private home, his office announced. It added the premier and his wife were not present and no injuries occurred.

Putin says Russia would never allow Ukraine to acquire nuclear bombs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow will never allow Kiev to acquire nuclear weapons and any attempt to do this would be met with an appropriate reaction.

Sinwar’s picture with Ayatollah Khamenei released

A new picture has surfaced in social media showing Yahya Sinwar, the assassinated leader of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in a meeting with the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei over 12 years ago.

Seoul says North Korean forces arrived in Russia to fight Ukraine

South Korea’s intelligence agency says that North Korea has dispatched troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, a development that could possibly intensify the standoff between Pyongyang and the West.

UN experts warn countries aiding Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands may be ‘complicit’

Third countries that enable Israel’s “unlawful occupation” of Palestinian territory and assist it despite warnings of war crimes and possible genocide in the Gaza Strip should be considered “complicit”, United Nations experts have warned.

Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Hamas is alive, to remain alive’

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Hamas political chief Yahya Sinwar, referring to him as a victorious fighter, and affirmed that the Resistance Front will continue its path despite Sinwar's martyrdom. He also added the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is "alive and will remain alive."

Sinwar’s body could be a bargaining chip in hostage deal negotiations: Israeli sources

The body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could be used as a “bargaining chip” in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, Israeli sources told CNN.

Dozens of Muslim Labour councillors demand complete weapons embargo on Israel

More than 100 Muslim Labour councillors have written to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanding an "immediate and complete suspension of arms sales to Israel".

UN warns of Israeli settler violence in West Bank

The United Nations has highlighted escalating tensions in the occupied West Bank, warning that illegal Israeli settler violence threatens the safety of Palestinians.

Global hunger monitoring body warns all of Gaza ‘at risk of famine’

The entire population of the Gaza Strip remains at risk of famine and is currently experiencing an "emergency" level of acute food insecurity, a global hunger monitoring body has warned, adding the situation is expected to deteriorate as Israel tightens its siege on the north of the enclave.

Iranian parliament chief: Iran supports any decision by Lebanese govt. regarding Resolution 1701   

Ghalibaf however said whatever decision the Lebanese government and factions make will be supported by Tehran. Ghalibaf also called for a cease-fire in South...

Israel claims has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel says its military has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian group has not commented on the announcement yet.

UN says nearly all Gaza’s population in poverty

The United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced that “nearly 100 percent” of Gaza’s population has been thrust into poverty with a ruined economy and “staggering” unemployment after more than a year of Israel's war on the besieged strip.

NGO warns new humanitarian crisis unfolding in Syria

A “new humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Syria”, the Norwegian Refugee Council warned Thursday, as the Israel-Hezbollah war forces tens of thousands of people to flee Lebanon, many to its war-torn neighbor.

Iran FM, Egyptian president urge halting Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met on Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo. The two sides warned against further regional escalation amid Israel's attacks against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, stressing an urgent need to stop Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian and Lebanese people.

Gaza ceasefire deal talks have stalled for nearly a month: Qatar

There have been no negotiations for a hostage release and ceasefire agreement for almost a month, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told reporters in Brussels.

“Very high” risk of cholera spreading in Lebanon: WHO

The risk of cholera spreading in Lebanon is “very high”, the World Health Organization warned Wednesday, after a case of the deadly disease was detected in the country’s north.

Several aid groups warn Israel is ‘erasing northern Gaza’

Dozens of aid groups have warned that “northern Gaza Strip is being wiped off the map” by Israeli soldiers amid an ongoing campaign to ethnically cleanse the area of its Palestinian population.

Israeli forces fired at peacekeepers’ watchtower in Lebanon: UN

Israeli troops fired at a United Nations peacekeeping position in the village of Kfar Kela in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, damaging a watchtower, according to the UN.

US announces new Ukraine military aid package

The United States has unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $425 million, and promised more support in the future.

UK says exploring sanctions against two Israeli ministers

Britain is considering sanctioning Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over comments they made about civilians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank settlers, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated.

US says Houthi weapon storage facilities targeted in B-2 attacks

The US targeted five “hardened underground weapons storage locations” in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in a series of strikes by B-2 stealth bombers, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Tehran denies ports of Afghans killed while sneaking into Iran 

Iran’s ambassador to Kabul has denied reports that dozens of Afghan nationals have been shot and killed by Iranian border guards while trying to sneak into the Iranian territory illegally.

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