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Ukraine launched British-supplied ‘Storm Shadows’ at Russia: Report

The Ukrainian military has fired UK-supplied ‘Storm Shadow’ missiles at Russia’s Kursk Region and Krasnodar Region, according to Bloomberg News.

US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, marking the fourth time that Washington has used its veto power to block a ceasefire resolution at the international body since Israel's war on the besieged enclave began in October 2023.

Syria says dozens killed, injured in Israeli strike on Palmyra

At least 36 people have been killed and 50 wounded in an Israeli attack that hit residential buildings in the Syrian city of Palmyra, Syrian state media reported.

Baghdad condemns Israeli letter to UN as pretext to justify assault against Iraq

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has slammed an Israeli letter to the United Nations Security Council demanding immediate action against resistance groups launching retaliatory attacks on key targets across the occupied territories, as a “pretext to justify aggression against Iraq".

Zelensky says Ukraine facing defeat against Russia if US ceases military assistance

Terminating US military aid to Kiev would lead to Ukraine's defeat in its armed conflict with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

Lebanon files new complaint with UN over Israel’s attacks

Beirut has filed a new complaint with the United Nations Security Council regarding Israel’s ongoing military onslaught against Lebanon.

Tehran, Riyadh announce commitment to China-brokered agreement

Tehran and Riyadh have reaffirmed their commitment to the China-brokered deal and to further consolidation of relations during a meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee.

More Ukrainians want talks with Russia to end war: Survey

More than half of Ukrainians want negotiations to end the war with Russia, according to Gallup polls released Tuesday, the war’s 1,000th day.

Over 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli attacks: UNICEF

More than 200 children have been killed in Lebanon since Israel launched a military campaign two months ago, the United Nations agency for children (UNICEF) has announced.

3 more Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli attack

Three Lebanese soldiers have been killed in an Israeli air attack on an army base in southern town of Sarafand, while several civilians living nearby the facility were wounded, according to the country’s military and Ministry of Public Health.

Putin approves updated Russian nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved an updated nuclear doctrine, Reuters reported citing the document posted on the government’s website.

Iran strongly condemns EU, UK sanctions on shipping lines

Tehran has strongly condemned the new sanctions of the European Union and the United Kingdom on the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).

Iranian daily: Officials can’t even make clear decisions for country

Jomhouri-e Eslami, an Iranian newspaper known for its sharp critiques, has scolded Iran’s officials for their “inability to make clear and decisive decisions on crucial matters, leaving the public in confusion.”

Ukraine marks 1,000 days since Russia unleashed full-scale war

Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with soldiers battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by frequent drone and missile attacks, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January.

Moscow says its response to attacks with Western missiles on Russian soil to be felt

Moscow’s response to strikes with Western long-range missile on Russian soil will be appropriate and firm, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Hamas refutes reports about political bureau relocation

The Palestinian movement Hamas has dismissed as “false and unsubstantiated” reports circulated by some Israeli media outlets that the Gaza-based group has relocated its political bureau from Qatar to Turkey.

EU imposes sanctions on Iran’s shipping lines

The European Union on Monday announced sanctions on Iran’s shipping lines over claims Tehran has been involved in the supply of weapons to Moscow for use against Ukraine.

US ‘fuelling fire’ of Ukraine conflict with missiles decision: Russia

The Kremlin has announced that US President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration wants to escalate the conflict in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia.

US maximum pressure against Iran will fail again: Deputy FM

A deputy Iranian foreign minister has stated that any bids by the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump to re-impose “maximum pressure” policy against Tehran will be met with “maximum resistance” on the part of the Islamic Republic.

Analyst: Economic incentives can reduce Tehran-Washington tensions

A former member of Iran's parliament has highlighted the importance of economic incentives in shaping Iran's relations with the administration of US president-elect Donald Trump, saying many indications bode well.

EU FMs to discuss lifting of ban on strikes deep inside Russia: Top diplomat

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says he initially supported lifting restrictions on strikes deep into Russia, and this issue will be discussed at the Foreign Ministers' Council.

Top diplomat slams EU plans to put sanctions on Iran’s shipping lines

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated reports that the European Union (EU) is planning to impose sanctions on the Iran Shipping Lines are another sign that the bloc’s behavior toward Tehran has no legal, logical, or moral basis.

Pope Francis urges investigation into ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Pope Francis has called for an investigation into potential Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's war has killed around 43,000 people.

Over 100 foreigners executed in Saudi Arabia this year

More than 100 foreigners were executed by Saudi Arabia in 2024, a tally by AFP revealed.

Israeli attack on Lebanon kills Hezbollah spokesperson

An Israeli attack targeting a building in central Beirut has killed Hezbollah’s spokesman Mohammad Afif, officials from the Lebanese group have confirmed.

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