Israeli PM says will not quit politics if he receives pardon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he would not retire from politics if he receives a pardon from the president in his years-long corruption trial.

Trump claims Zelensky ‘isn’t ready’ to accept US peace accord

US President Donald Trump has stated that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky “isn’t ready” to sign off on a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, at the end of three days of talks between Washington and Kyiv in Florida.

Israeli PM rules out creation of Palestinian state

Tel Aviv will not allow the creation of a Palestinian state, since its true purpose is the destruction of “the one and only Jewish state”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated.

Hamas says will hand over weapons to a Palestinian authority ‘if the occupation ends’

Hamas has announced that it is ready to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian authority governing the territory on the condition that the Israeli army's occupation ends.

Herzog pushes back against Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu on corruption charges

Israel's president has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s call for a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.

Europe fears full US exit from Ukraine war: Bloomberg

Western European leaders are growing concerned that Washington, under President Donald Trump, may walk away from the Ukraine conflict, Bloomberg has reported.

Syria’s president accuses Israel of ‘exporting crises’ to distract from Gaza ‘massacres’

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has accused Israel of "exporting crises" to other countries as a way to divert attention from the "horrifying massacres" it is committing in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Kiev’s European backers secretly admit territory loss likely: El Pais

European officials are increasingly accepting in private that Ukraine may have to relinquish its claims to Russian territories in order to reach a peace agreement, El Pais has reported. The apparent shift comes despite continued public statements by Western leaders that only Kiev can decide the future of its borders.

US set to deport more Iranians back to their home country: CNN

The Donald Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Japan accuses Chinese fighters of directing fire-control radar at its aircraft

Japanese Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi has accused Chinese jets of directing their fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft during two separate incidents over international waters near the island of Okinawa.

Iranian daily criticizes media focus on hijab controversy at Kish marathon

An Iranian newspaper has criticized ‘disproportionate media attention’ to a small number of women runners who appeared without mandatory hijab during this year’s Kish Marathon in southern Iran.

Canada removes Syria from its list of countries that support “terrorism”

Canada has removed Syria from its list of states that support “terrorism”, citing a similar move by the United States as well as bids by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government to “advance” the country’s stability.

Arab, Muslim nations refute Israel exit-only plan for Gaza’s Rafah crossing

Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries have raised the alarm over Israel’s stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing, which would allow Palestinians to leave their territory, but not to return, and block the entry of humanitarian aid.

Asia floods death toll exceeds 1,750

Rescue teams and volunteers have been struggling to assist millions of people affected by floods and landslides in parts of Asia, as the official death toll from the ongoing, climate-fuelled disaster climbs to more than 1,750 in the worst-affected countries of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

UN sounds alarm over repeated Israeli attacks near peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations has warned Israel again over the latest airstrikes against southern Lebanon, calling the repeated raids "clear violations" of Security Council Resolution 1701.

Four civilians killed in border clash between Afghanistan, Pakistan

An overnight exchange of fire at one of the main Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings killed four civilians, an Afghan official stated on Saturday, in the latest flare-up since deadly clashes in October.

Iran versus Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Iran's National Football Team has been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup finals alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.

Lebanese president meets UN delegation in Beirut, urges pressing Israel to enforce ceasefire

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met with a visiting delegation of UN Security Council ambassadors on Friday, urging them to press Israel to enforce the ceasefire and comply with international resolutions, the presidency has announced.

EU leaders fear US ‘betrayal’ on Ukraine peace negotiations: Report

President Volodymyr Zelenskly's key European backers "harbor profound distrust of" Washington’s attempts to help end the Ukraine conflict, Der Spiegel has reported, citing a transcript of a recent phone call it has obtained.

IRGC arrests armed team linked to terrorist group near Tehran

The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Pardis, in eastern Tehran, announced the arrest of an armed operational team affiliated with the anti-Iran terrorist group Mojahedin-e Khalq (MKO) by the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

IRGC navy conducts 2nd phase of major drill, launches long-range precision missiles

In the second phase of the IRGC Navy's "Power" exercise, a multitude of long-range precision ballistic and cruise missiles were launched, destroying their targets.

Army Chief: Iran Armed Forces Stand Ready to Defend Islamic System at Any Cost

Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief, Major General Amir Hatami, said the country’s armed forces remain steadfast in defending the Islamic Republic under any circumstances, stressing that even the slightest harm to the Islamic system is viewed as a direct blow to Iran’s independence and territorial integrity.

Iran Warns UN That Unilateral Sanctions Violate Intl. Law

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, told the UN General Assembly that unilateral coercive measures — including sanctions — blatantly breach international law, the UN Charter, and core principles such as sovereign equality and non-intervention.

Putin says Russia will “liberate” all of Donbass

Moscow will drive Ukrainian soldiers from Donbass and fully liberate the region, whether through military action or diplomatic efforts, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated.

IRGC says it issued warning to US warships in Iran’s southern waters

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said it has delivered firm warnings to US warships operating off Iran’s southern coasts, instructing them to keep clear of the area where a major naval exercise is currently underway.

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