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Putin says Russia going to get masterminds behind Moscow terrorist attack

The Russian security agencies will track down the masterminds behind the recent terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City concert hall, President Vladimir Putin has stated.

Russia claims Ukraine has lost over 80k troops since January

Ukraine has lost more than 80,000 forces since the beginning of the year, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu claimed on Tuesday, adding that the Russian military is continuing to reduce “the enemy’s combat potential".

Pakistan says reserves right to import gas from Iran despite US objections

Pakistan has stressed it is within its rights to import natural gas from Iran despite the US objections to fresh attempts by Islamabad to revive a 2009 gas supply agreement with Tehran.

Ukraine attacks oil refinery in Tatarstan, deepest inside Russian territory since outbreak of war

Russian authorities say that Ukrainian drones have targeted industrial facilities in the Republic of Tatarstan, marking Kyiv’s deepest raid inside Russian territory since the war broke out.

US responsible for Gaza carnage: Hamas

The Palestinian movement Hamas has stressed the US administration, especially President Joe Biden, is responsible for the Israeli crimes, massacres, and systematic destruction of civilian life in the Gaza Strip.

White House claims Israel agreed to take US concerns over Rafah into consideration

Israeli officials have agreed to take the United States’ “concerns” about a possible invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip into consideration after a virtual meeting, the White House has announced.

Aid workers including UK, US and Australian citizens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Seven members of a food aid charity have been killed in an Israeli attack in central Gaza, according to their organization. World Central Kitchen (WCK) announced in a statement on Tuesday morning that foreign nationals were among those killed in the raid.

Al Jazeera slams Israel decision to close network, accuses Netanyahu of “inflammatory slanders”

Qatar-based TV network Al Jazeera on Monday condemned the Israeli decision to temporarily close down the network in Israel and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to provide any legitimate evidence to support his claims of its involvement in the October 7 military operation.

White House mulling to approve $18 billion deal to send F-15 jets to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden is close to approving the sale of as many as 50 American-made F-15 fighter jets to Israel, in a deal expected to be worth more than $18 billion, three people familiar with the matter told CNN.

Moscow to probe possible US links to terror attacks on Russian soil

An Investigative Committee in Moscow has launched a probe into allegations that Ukraine and its Western backers are involved in terrorist activities on Russian soil. It follows complaints from MPs and public figures last week.

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan’s Jail sentence

A Pakistani court has suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s jail sentence in a case related to “illegal selling of state gifts.”

Iran alerted Russia of a looming major “terrorist operation” before Moscow attack: Report

Iran had tipped Russia off about ‘terrorist operation’ in the country days before the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, which claimed the lives of over 140, Reuters reported on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

Iranian pres. Raisi urges stronger ties with Turkey amid Gaza crisis

In a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi underscored the imperative of bolstering political, economic, and cultural bonds between Tehran and Ankara.

Iran FM underlines unity among Palestinians in face of Israel Gaza war

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stressed the importance of unity among Palestinians in countering Israel's crimes amid its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Mourners bid farewell to IRGC member killed in Syria

People took part on Thursday in the funeral procession for a high-ranking member of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Quds Force who was killed in Israel’s air raids in Syria. 

Iran’s Raisi: Certain Islamic countries’ inaction vis-à-vis Palestine regrettable 

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi praised the bravery of the resistance groups in Gaza against the crimes of the Zionist enemy. 

Ayat. Khamenei: Gaza ‘main winner’ of Israeli regime’s war 

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, lauded the unwavering determination and resilience of Gaza’s resistance forces and its people saying Gaza has been victorious in Israel's war. 

Hamas’s Haniyeh affirms Iran support for Palestinians

In a joint press conference with Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, affirmed Iran's leading support for Palestine amidst the ongoing battle against the Zionist regime. 

UN Security Council adopts Gaza ceasefire resolution

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all captives held by the Palestinian group Hamas as the United States abstained from the vote.

Iran slams Israel’s decision to confiscate 800 hectares of Palestinian land in West Bank

Tehran has condemned Israel's move to seize 800 hectares of land belonging to the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, Jordan Valley region.

US warns Israel of ‘consequences’ of Rafah invasion

Israel could face “consequences” if it launches a ground assault on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, the US Vice President Kamala Harris has cautioned. Washington remains Israel's main supporter during its war on Gaza.

Iran president: Palestine, Gaza most important issues in Muslim world today

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has once again underlined Palestine’s status in the Muslim world, saying today it dwarfs all other issues.

Four suspects showing signs of severe beating in court, charged over Moscow terror attack

Four men accused of gunning down dozens of people at a concert hall outside the Russian capital, Moscow, have been charged with terrorism after appearing in a courtroom showing signs of severe beating.

Palestine says Netanyahu planning to ‘destroy’ Gaza

The Palestinian foreign ministry has announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to “destroy” the entire Gaza Strip.

Iran urges intl. investigation into “Israel’s crimes” at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has called for an international probe into the "war crimes" that Israeli soldiers have committed during their siege of and raid on al-Shifa Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip.

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