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Another Iranian national killed in Canada

Two people were arrested in British Columbia, Canada, on suspicion of murdering a 40-year-old Iranian national identified as Fayegh Abdollahi.

Russia blames US for deadly Crimea strike

Washington bears responsibility for the latest Ukrainian missile strike on the city of Sevastopol in Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced in a statement. The attack, involving US-supplied ATACMS missiles, killed at least four people, including two children, and left more than 150 injured, according to authorities.

Saudi Arabia says over 1,300 Hajj pilgrims died in extreme heat

Riyadh has confirmed that more than 1,300 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.

Iran, Bahrain agree to initiate rapprochement talks

Iran and Bahrain have agreed to start negotiations to explore ways of resuming bilateral diplomatic ties.

Ukraine pushing US to allow strikes deeper inside Russia

Ukrainian officials are imploring Washington to allow the use of US-made ATACMS long-range missiles for strikes deep into Russia, according to a report.

Biden admin. fears Netanyahu’s visit: Report

The White House is reportedly getting increasingly concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use his upcoming speech at the US Congress to publicly criticize US President Joe Biden and his administration’s response to Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

Egypt revokes licenses for several tourist agencies following Hajj deaths

Egypt has revoked the licenses of 16 tourist agencies due to "fraud" following the deaths of over 1,000 people at the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Prosecution may follow.

US offers assurances to Israel in the event of full-blown war with Lebanon

Senior American officials have reassured a delegation of top Israeli officials visiting Washington this week that if a full-out war were to break out on the northern border between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States is fully prepared to back its ally, according to a senior administration official.

Senior US official resigns amid Gaza war

A senior official at the US State Department, who served as deputy assistant for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, has announced his resignation from his post, citing family obligations, according to a report by the Washington Post.

UK arms exporters warned of criminal liability over weapons sales to Israel

Campaigners have written to the directors of 20 British arms companies, warning them of potential criminal liability for failing to prevent war crimes if they continue weapons sales to Israel.

Iran’s UN mission says Israel will be the ‘ultimate loser’ in war with Lebanon

Iran has stressed that Hezbollah is capable of defending itself and Lebanon, warning Israel that it would be the “ultimate loser” in an all-out war with the armed group.

Putin says Russia could arm North Korea

Moscow reserves the right to provide weapons to allies, as the West claims it can arm Ukraine with impunity, and could send long-range weapons to North Korea and other countries, President Vladimir Putin has stated.

Armenia says recognised Palestinian statehood

Yerevan has officially recognised a Palestinian state, the Armenian foreign ministry has announced, the latest country to do so despite opposition from Israel.

Presidential hopeful raps Iran’s handling of Ukraine conflict, economic sanctions

Mostafa Pourmohammadi, a candidate in Iran's upcoming presidential election, expressed strong criticism in a recent tweet regarding Iran's handling of the Ukraine conflict and economic sanctions.

Iran interim FM: Israel will sink in quagmire of its crimes

Iran’s acting foreign minister has warned the Israeli regime will perish in the quagmire of its own crimes if it does not stop the months-long genocidal campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

US says killed senior Daesh element in Syria strike

The United States has killed a senior Daesh official during a strike in Syria, according to the US military.

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die of extreme heat

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca in Saudi Arabia amid scorching heat, according to press reports and diplomats.

Russia and North Korea sign mutual defence pact during Putin visit

Moscow and Pyongyang have pledged to assist each other against foreign aggression, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday during a visit to North Korea.

China slams NATO as Cold War relic amid warnings on Russia aid

The North Atlantic alliance is a relic of the past, and should do some soul-searching about its purpose, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian has stated at a briefing.

Biden admin. cancels meeting with Israel officials over Iran

The White House has canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video claiming Washington was withholding military aid, two American officials have told Axios.

Netanyahu claims Blinken made secret arms promise to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed to have pressured the United States over weapons supplies that Tel Aviv needs in its war with the Palestinian group Hamas.

Russia’s Putin arrives in North Korea, and Kim welcomes him

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at Pyongyang International Airport, marking the start of his two-day visit to North Korea, during which he is expected to have a lengthy face-to-face meeting with the Asian country's leader Kim Jong-un.

US selling dozens of F-15s to Israel amid Gaza war

Two key Democrats in the US Congress have agreed to approve a major arms sale to Israel, including 50 F-15 fighter jets worth more than $18 billion amid pressure from the administration of US President Joe Biden, according to a report.

Putin says Russia supports North Korea against ‘treacherous’ West

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for its friendship and support and pledged to assist Pyongyang in its struggle for independence and identity.

French magazine claims Russia recruiting Afghans to fight in Ukraine 

The French magazine L’Obs claims in a report that the Russian embassy in Tehran is recruiting and organizing Afghans to fight in Ukraine.

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