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UAE orders mercenary forces to pull out of occupied areas in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered militia forces under its command to withdraw from the occupied provinces of Shabwah and Ma’rib in Yemen following retaliatory operations by the Yemeni Army and popular forces deep inside the UAE.

Iran, Saudi Arabia set to hold 5th round of talks on revival of ties

Iran and Saudi Arabia are set to hold a fifth round of talks in the Iraqi capital aimed at hammering out their differences and fixing bilateral relations, Tehran’s ambassador to Baghdad says.

Iraqi sources say Baghdad airport hit by rockets

Six rockets were fired at the airport of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, causing damage but no casualties, security sources confirm.

Iran urges UN to take swift action against Saudi bloodshed in Yemen

A senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister has called on the United Nations and all international humanitarian organizations to take immediate measures to stop the crimes being perpetrated by Saudi Arabia and its war coalition against the defenseless people in Yemen.

Iran and Russia demand withdrawal of foreign troops from Syria

Iran and Russia have called for the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria. Tehran and Moscow have argued that the latest spate of deadly violence in Hasakah Province is the upshot of illegal presence of occupation troops, particularly Americans.

Two Tajik citizens killed, ten injured in conflict with Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security reported two individuals were killed and ten wounded in an armed conflict on the border with Kyrgyzstan that began on Thursday.

Shooting reported between Kyrgyz, Tajik border troops

A shooting erupted between border forces of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Thursday, the Kyrgyz border service said, adding that the Tajik side used mortars and grenades.

Russia says ‘no positive response’ from US to security proposals

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow has received a written response from the US to the Kremlin's requests for assurances over NATO expansion, expressing disappointment over quote the lack of concessions.

Jordan army says killed many smugglers from Syria

Jordan said its troops have killed 27 suspected smugglers attempting to enter the country from neighboring Syria, adding that some others also carrying drugs fled back into Syria.

Syria says US behind Hasakah violence, seeking to revive Daesh

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Bassam Sabbagh says the US is behind the latest spate of deadly violence in the northeastern province of Hasakah. He warned that Washington is seeking to revive the Daesh terror group so that it can justify its occupation of the Arab country.

‘Ukraine toy in US, NATO’s hands for pressure on Russia’

Ukraine is being used as a tool of geopolitical pressure on Moscow, it became a toy in the hands of the US and NATO, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says.

UN chief warns Afghanistan ‘hanging by thread’

Afghanistan is "hanging by a thread", United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Wednesday. He called on the world countries to authorize all transactions needed to carry out humanitarian activities in the Taliban-ruled state.

Repirt: Members of radical group among detainees in Khazakistan

Members of a radical group known as Yakyn Inkar were among those detained in Kazakhstan on suspicion of committing crimes during the recent mass riots, according to a documentary aired on state television on Thursday.

‘Saudi-led coalition carries out 60 airstrikes across Yemen’

Reports coming out of Yemen say the Saudi-led coalition fighter bombers have done 60 airstrikes across Yemen in the past 24 hours.

Iranian speaker: Parl. will know once deal with China finalized

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has told a lawmaker at the legislative body that Iran has not yet signed any strategic partnership deal with China or Russia.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss promotion of bilateral ties, regional peace

The top diplomats of Iran and Qatar have exchanged views on ways to broaden bilateral relations, among other issues of bilateral and regional interest.

Russia voices concern over US fomenting tensions around Ukraine

The Kremlin is keeping an eye on Washington’s steps aimed at stirring up tensions around Ukraine with great concern, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Acting Afghan FM says progress made in Norway talks

The Taliban acting foreign minister Amir Khan Motaqi says talks between the group’s representatives and western officials in Oslo, Norway, have had good results. He added the new rulers in Kabul want good relations with the world, including the neighboring and the European countries.

Central Asian countries hit by power outages

A major power outage has occurred in Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Yemen Ansarullah warns UAE no more safe for investment

A member of the political bureau of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement has warned that the United Arab Emirates will turn into a battlefield in case a full-scale conflict erupts between the resistance front and what it called the “puppets” of the US.

Thousands stranded in Istanbul due to extreme weather

Rescue crews on Tuesday were forging ahead with efforts to clear major throughways in and around Istanbul clogged by a massive snow storm. It left countless of people and vehicles stranded overnight in below-freezing conditions.

Iran: UN should hold ‘Yemen crime’ perpetrators to account

An Iranian judiciary official has condemned the Saudi-led coalition’s deadly airstrikes on Yemen, calling on the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to employ every possible option to hold the perpetrators of “the crime” to account.

Pentagon puts 1,000s troops on alert over Russia tensions

As tensions intensify over Russia-Ukraine crisis, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has placed roughly 8,500 military personnel on heigh alert to potentially deploy to Eastern Europe, the Pentagon announced.

Top US security official holds talks with Saudi, UAE envoys

US President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Ambassadors to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba and Reema bint Bandar Al Saud respectively to discuss recent Yemeni missile and drone attacks.

NATO sends additional ships, jets to Eastern Europe amid tensions with Russia

NATO announced European allies were deploying more ships and fighters to Eastern Europe and putting new forces on standby in response to Russia’s continued military mobilization along the Ukrainian border.

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