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Four Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack in UK freed

Four Iranian men who were detained on suspicion of preparing a terror attack in the UK have been released from custody.

Arab Summit in Baghdad calls for urgent aid delivery to Gaza, condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

The 34th Arab League Summit called for the “urgent and unhindered” delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and condemned Israel's ongoing attacks in Syria.

At least three killed as Syrian forces raid Daesh hideouts in Aleppo

Syrian security forces have killed three Daesh fighters and arrested four others in Aleppo, authorities said, the first time the interim government has announced such an operation against the terror group in Syria’s second city.

Pakistani PM thanks Iran for mediation in India-Pakistan ceasefire

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for what he called Iran’s compassionate and brotherly efforts in helping reduce tension and pave the way for a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Sharif was speaking to Pezeshkian on the phone on Saturday.

Moscow to host first Russia-Arab summit in October

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited all leaders and the secretary general of the Arab League for the first Moscow-Arab summit on October 15, Russia's news agencies reported on Saturday, citing a statement from the Kremlin.

Three Iranians in Britain charged after counter-terrorism investigation

Three men have been charged under the UK National Security Act on suspicion of assisting the Iranian foreign intelligence service.

US to reduce its military contingent in Syria to 900: Report

The United States is withdrawing its soldiers from Syria and plans to reduce its contingent there to 900, the Al Jazeera television channel reported, citing an unnamed American official.

Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared: World Bank

The World Bank has announced it will restart operations in Syria following a 14-year pause after the country cleared more than $15m of debt with financial backing from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Official: Tehran Dialogue Forum aims to elevate Persian Gulf region’s role in global order

Behrouz Kamalvandi, Deputy for International, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), emphasized the importance of the Tehran Dialogue Forum in enhancing the Persian Gulf region’s position within the international system.

Putin could meet Zelensky if certain agreements are reached: Kremlin

The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only if certain deals are reached.

UN warns global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather

Global hunger hit a new high last year with the outlook for 2025 “bleak”, a United Nations-backed report announced.

Trump vows sanctions on Russia if peace negotiations fail, claims Putin is ‘tired’ of war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he still believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that if talks fail, his administration will move forward with sanctions against Moscow.

US seeking to relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya: Report

The Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, five people with knowledge of the effort told NBC News.

Israel anxious about Trump striking a quick nuclear deal with Iran: NBC News

A person familiar with the dynamic between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told NBC News that Israel is increasingly anxious about the US striking a quick nuclear agreement with Tehran.

‘Time to increase pressure’ on Putin: Zelensky, European leaders speak with Trump following Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several top European leaders held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday following the peace negotiations in Turkey, the Ukrainian leader announced on Telegram.

UN refutes US-backed Gaza aid plan

The United Nations has announced it will not take part in a US-backed humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip because it is not impartial, neutral or independent, as Israel pledged to facilitate the effort without being involved in aid deliveries.

Russia, Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement in Istanbul for the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis.

Gharibabadi: Iran, European powers reaffirm commitment to diplomacy in Istanbul meeting

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, announced that Iran and three key European countries – France, Germany, and the UK– remain committed to preserving and utilizing diplomacy effectively.

Iran reiterates support for Palestinian right to self-determinatio,  accountability for Zionist war crimes

On the anniversary of the establishment of the Zionist regime, called Nakba Day, the Iranian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the inalienable right of the Palestinian nation to self-determination, underscoring the legal and moral responsibility of the international community to halt the genocide in Gaza and prosecute and punish the Zionist war criminals. 

US should ‘take’ Gaza and turn it into ‘freedom zone’: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants Washington to "take" Gaza and turn it into a "freedom zone" as Israel tightens its siege and continues its military onslaught on the besieged enclave.

Trump’s announcement about Syria surprised US officials: Reuters

When US President Donald Trump announced in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that he would lift all sanctions on Syria, the decision, which will boost a country devastated by 13 years of war, took many in the region by surprise. It also caught some in his own administration off guard.

US opposes Ukraine attendance at NATO summit: Report

The Unites States is against inviting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Italy’s ANSA news agency has reported, citing anonymous diplomatic sources.

Syrian official appears to hint at normalisation of ties with Israel

A Syrian official has appeared to hint at possible normalisation with Israel after being questioned on the issue by an Israeli outlet.

Palestinians mark Nakba Day

Palestinians held marches in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to commemorate the Nakba — the “catastrophe” of their mass dispossession during the creation of Israel 77 years ago.

Iran rejects US accusations at UN Security Council meeting on Yemen

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has strongly rejected recent accusations made by the United States during a UN Security Council session on Yemen, calling them “baseless and cynical.”

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