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Ansarullah leader says desecration of Quran in west done under Israeli lobby

Leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah movement Abdul-Malik al-Houthi says the West allows the desecration of the Holy Qur'an in Sweden under the Zionist lobby's influence.

Israeli soldier killed in Jenin, West Bank

The Israeli military has confirmed that one of its soldiers was killed by gunfire during confrontations with armed Palestinian groups in the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday night.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 497

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

President Raisi says Iran’s SCO membership will have historical benefits

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the long-term and positive impacts of Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He stated that Tehran’s membership in the SCO will have historical benefits. He made the remarks in an address to the 23rd SCO summit which was held via video conference.

Several injured in Tel Aviv car-ramming and stabbing attack

Several people have been wounded in a car-ramming and stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police. This happened on the second day of Israel’s largest military offensive in Jenin in the occupied West Bank in decades.

Iran’s UN mission: Israel responds only to logic of force, not dialog

The Iranian Permanent Mission to the United Nations condemns the Israeli regime’s acts of aggression against the Palestinian Jenin refugee camp, saying Tel Aviv only understands the logic of force, and not dialog or compromise.

Turkey and Egypt restore diplomatic ties after a decade

Turkey and Egypt have appointed ambassadors to each other’s capitals for the first time in a decade to restore normal diplomatic relations, Ankara and Cairo announced on Tuesday.

Thousands of Palestinians flee Jenin refugee camp amid Israeli raid

About 3,000 Palestinians have fled the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank since Israeli forces began a significant military onslaught in the area on Monday, a Palestinian official announced on Tuesday.

Moscow mayor says city targeted by drones

Moscow mayor has confirmed that the Russian capital was targeted in an attempted drone strike on Tuesday morning.

Palestinian resistance groups pledge revenge against Israeli raid on Jenin

Palestinian resistance factions have vowed to retaliate against Israel in the wake of a deadly act of aggression against the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

Palestine halts security coordination with Israel after Jenin massacre

Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has suspended contact and security coordination with Israel, his office announced in a statement.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 496

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Expert: Europeans cannot reverse resolution that ended anti-Iran missile sanctions

An Iranian political commentator has said the European countries will not be able to reverse a resolution that has already been approved and ends the missile sanctions on Iran.

First direct flight from Tehran to Cairo to fly within 45 days

Iran’s Air Travel and Tourism Services Society says a first direct flight from Tehran to the Egyptian capital of Cairo will be established within a month and a half.

Albania says MKO not allowed to act against Iran from Albanian soil 

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says the MKO terrorist organization cannot use Albania’s territory as a launchpad for acting against Iran.

UN to probe fate of thousands missing in Syria war

The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution that will establish an independent body to determine what happened to more 130,000 people missing in the war in Syria. Damascus has called the move “politicised”, and stressed it clearly reflects flagrant interference in the country's internal affairs”.

Biden’s Iran envoy put on leave over ‘security clearance’ issue

US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley has been placed on leave as his security clearance is being reviewed allegedly over his handling of classified materials.

Iran FM says welcomes restoration of ties with Egypt, Morocco

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran welcomes resumption and development of ties with Egypt and Morocco.

Ex-Iran envoy: Chances of world recognition of Taliban diminishing

Iran’s former ambassador to Afghanistan has said chances of the international community recognizing the Taliban are diminishing.

Pakistan vows to counter Indo-US defense cooperation

Islamabad has conveyed its strong reservations to Washington for its deepening defence ties with New Delhi, viewing the development as a direct threat to the country’s security interests.

Israel not to deliver Iron Dome to Ukraine for fear it falls into Iran’s hands: PM

Israel is concerned that if Ukraine is provided with cutting-edge Iron Dome air defense system, it could end up finding its way into Tehran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview released on Thursday.

Sources say Europe to retain ballistic missile sanctions on Iran

European diplomats have told Tehran they plan to retain European Union ballistic missile sanctions set to expire in October under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, four sources have stated. Iranian officials have stressed that the country’s defensive might including its missile program is a redline and non-negotiable.

Two dead in shooting outside US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

A shooting incident outside the US Consulate in the Saudi port city of Jeddah has left two people dead — a Nepalese security guard and the gunman who initially opened fire. US and Saudi officials have confirmed the incident as investigations continue into the attack.

US says Saudi Arabia-Israel normalisation difficult but possible

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that establishing diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tel Aviv is difficult but possible, reasserting that Washington is pushing to normalise ties between the two sides.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 491

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

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