Palestine urges ICC to investigate Israeli killing of Al Jazeera reporter

The Palestinian foreign ministry has formally asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Iran, Oman sign MoU on extension of bilateral trade cooperation

Iranian Trade Minister Seyed Reza Fatemi Amin and his Omani counterpart Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef have signed an agreement in Muscat on Monday.

Iran, Kazakhstan mull improving economic relations

Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Seyed Reza Fatemi-Amin, in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, Bakhyt Sultanov, described joint ventures as a strategic way to deepen economic relations between the two countries.

FM: Iran seeking to expand relations with African states

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stated Iran especially the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi spares no effort to expand relationships with African nations.

Israeli embassies on alert following IRGC member assassination in Tehran

Israel has reportedly put all its embassies across the globe on alert following the assassination of a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Tehran.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 89: Life sentence for Russian soldier over Ukraine ‘war crimes’

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

US envoy raises Afghan women’s rights with Taliban FM

The US special envoy on Afghanistan has met the Taliban’s acting foreign minister in the Qatari capital Doha and stressed international opposition to the group’s expanding curbs on women and girls.

Analyst: Raisi Monday visit to Oman focused on economic cooperation

An Oman affairs expert says the Monday visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Oman appears to be focused on economic affairs and expansion of ties between the two countries.

“UN sanctions rapporteur’s Iran visit step forward, but won’t lead to removal of bans”

An international affairs expert says the new report on Iran by UN Special Rapporteur on Unilateral Coercive Measures Alena Douhan is a “step forward”, but this does mean it could lead to any change in the behavior of the United States and its unilateral sanctions.

Oman: Iran president’s visit manifests good neighborliness

Oman Royal Court in a statement on Saturday highlighted that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Monday visit to Muscat manifests good neighborliness and deep-rooted relations between the two countries.

Qatar FM: Return of Iran crude to market helps stabilize prices

Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani says the return of Iranian oil to world markets will help stabilize oil prices.

Damascus: Three killed in Israel raid on Syria

Syrian government sources say at least three people were killed at Damascus International Airport on Friday in a missile attack from Israel.

New video shows no fighting before Al Jazeera reporter killed

A new video has emerged showing relative calm and quiet, moments before Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli troops in the West Bank. This contradicts claims by Israeli officials that fighting was taking place in the area at the time of the shooting.

Iran’s Raisi: Constructive relations between neighbors strengthen regional security

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the most important factor that can strengthen regional security is the existence of constructive relations between neighboring countries. He made the remarks in a Thursday meeting with Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Abdulla Oghlu Mustafayev in Tehran.

Expert: Iran-Saudi talks must be over bilateral issues alone

An Iranian expert of international affairs has said Saudi Arabia is not willing to normalize ties with Iran as Riyadh believes this will relieve pressure on Tehran.

Report: Israel not to investigate killing of Palestinian correspondent

The Israeli military is not planning to investigate the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, leading her family to reiterate their call for a transparent probe into her shooting.

Analyst: Iran, UAE can strengthen ties based on commonalities

A political analyst says Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have many common grounds for cooperation based on which the two Persian Gulf neighbors can strengthen their relations under the leadership of the new UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Iran says Int’l bodies must take appropriate approach to Afghanistan, Palestine, Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says the international organizations must adopt just stances on developments of Afghanistan, Palestine and Yemen. He made the remarks in a meeting with the visiting deputy Slovakian foreign minister, Ingrid Brockova on Tuesday.

Top Iran commander calls for enhanced military ties with Tajikistan

The expansion of military interactions with Tajikistan is among the main priorities of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces given the two countries' strategic position in west and central Asia, a senior Iranian military commander says.

Asghar Farhadi denies plagiarism over ‘A Hero’

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has denied legal claims that he plagiarized his latest film, "A Hero", from a former student.

Ministry: Hezbollah, allies lose majority in Lebanon parliament

Lebanon’s interior ministry says Hezbollah and its allies have lost their majority in the parliament. The country’s general election results were announced on Tuesday.

Rockets hit US military base in Syria

A barrage of rockets has reportedly hit a military facility housing US forces in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah. The casualties and the extent of the damage is still unclear.

President Raisi felicitates election of MbZ as UAE president

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has extended his congratulations to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan over his appointment as president of the United Arab Emirates. Raisi has also expressed hope that the two countries would further improve relations to serve common interests.

Iran, Tajikistan to boost cooperation in fighting terrorism

Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Defense Minister of Tajikistan Sherali Mirzo, in a meeting in Dushanbe on Monday, called for enhanced mutual cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

Blinken discusses Iran nuclear deal, Ukraine war with E3 diplomats

US State Secretary Antony Blinken met with his counterparts from Germany, the UK and France in Berlin On the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministerial meet where they discussed the Ukraine situation and the ongoing negotiation with Iran over the nuclear deal revival.

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