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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 384

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:

Russia welcomes Iran-Saudi Arabia deal to renew ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has hailed a recent agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic relations after seven years of deadlock.

Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Turkish deputy FMs to meet soon

The deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria and Turkey will meet in Moscow on March 15-16, Turkey’s TRT TV channel reported on Monday.

Trump’s national security advisor: Biden admin ‘sitting still’ amid growing China-Russia-Iran influence

President Joe Biden’s administration is doing nothing to counteract steps by China, Russia and their allies to work more closely together, jeopardizing US interests and undermining its global influence, former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton has said.

Saudi oil giant Aramco earns record profit of $161bn in 2022, drawing criticism from activists

Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco has reported earning $161bn last year, claiming the highest-ever recorded annual profit by a publicly listed company.

Saudi FM says willing to meet Iranian counterpart

Following an agreement between Tehran and Riyadh on the resumption of diplomatic relations, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan said he looks forward to meeting his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian soon.

UAE halts purchase of Israeli defense shields following Iran-Saudi deal

The United Arab Emirates will stop purchasing Israeli defense systems following the actions and remarks made by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, according to a report by Israel's Channel 12.

Saudi Arabia denies visa to Israeli delegation: Report

Riyadh has reportedly refused to issue entry visa to an Israeli delegation that had been invited to a tourism event in Saudi Arabia, dashing Tel Aviv's hopes of warming relations with the kingdom.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 383

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:

Israel targets western Syria, casualties reported

The Israeli army has carried out a missile attack on Syria's northwestern province of Hama, injuring several people and causing damage.

3 Palestinians shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank

The Israeli forces fatally shot three Palestinian men near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Sunday.

Leader’s military advisor: Iran-Saudi deal spells end of US hegemony in W Asia

A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the reconciliation agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia puts an end to the United States’ hegemony in the West Asia region.

Yemen’s warring sides hold talks over prisoner swap after Iran-Saudi deal

Representatives of Yemen’s government and the Houthis began talks in Geneva on Saturday aimed at implementing a deal on prisoners exchange, the United Nations has confirmed. The negotiations started a day after Iran and Saudi Arabia announced an agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties.

Iran’s UN mission says Tehran-Riyadh agreement to speed up ceasefire in Yemen

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations says the recent detente deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia will contribute to the realization of a ceasefire in Yemen.

Huge crowds rally against Netanyahu’s ‘legal reforms’ for 10th straight week

Hundreds of thousands held fresh rallies across several cities throughout the occupied territories for a 10th straight week, blasting the so-called "legal reforms" planned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet.

Iraqi MP: Domestic and foreign parties involved in Gen. Soleimani assassination

An Iraqi legislator said that a group of lawmakers plans to repeat calls for the disclosure of the results of an investigation into the assassination of top Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi companion Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Hassan Salem added that there are domestic and foreign parties involved in the crime.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 382

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:

UN, EU welcome resumption of Iran-Saudi Arabia relations

The United Nations and the European Union have welcomed the announced agreement on the resumption of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

One killed, several injured in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif blast

An explosion during an award ceremony for journalists in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif has killed at least one person and wounded five others, a Taliban police spokesman has confirmed.

US lawmakers warn Biden over Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul

More than 90 US Democratic lawmakers have warned President Joe Biden that the Israeli prime minister’s push for judicial overhaul is undermining Washington-Tel Aviv relations.

Tunisia to revive diplomatic relations with Syria

Tunisian President Kais Saied says he has decided to restore diplomatic ties with Syria which were cut off almost a decade ago.

China accuses US of “indiscriminate attacks” resulting in civilian deaths in Syria

The “illegal” US military occupation of Syria has only deepened the country’s humanitarian crisis, China has warned, slamming American lawmakers after they voted to continue troop deployments.

Britain, France voice concerns over Iran’s nuclear program

Despite the recent safegaurd agreement between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog, France and the UK have voiced concerns over Iran's nuclear program, urging Tehran to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 381

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:

Israeli settler kills Palestinian man in West Bank

A young Palestinian man was shot dead by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank city of Qalqiliya, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

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