Middle East

Palestinians mark anniversary of Nakba Day

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Dozens of Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of occupied al-Quds under the protection of the Israeli forces, as Palestinians are commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Nakba Day.
Middle East

Lebanon votes in first election since economic collapse

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Polls opened on Sunday in Lebanon’s first election since the country’s economic collapse, a test of whether Hezbollah and its allies can preserve their parliamentary majority amid soaring poverty and anger at ruling parties.
Middle East

Saudi Arabia executes two Shia youths

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Saudi authorities have executed two young men from the Shia-populated Qatif region over trumped-up allegations of involvement in terrorist activities.
Views

‘Russia may resort to scorched-earth policy if it fails to topple Kiev govt. in war’

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A political commentator says Russia may resort to a “scorched-earth policy” in Ukraine and move to largely destroy the country’s infrastructure if it fails to topple the government in Kiev through its military offensive.
Middle East

UNSC condemns Israel killing of Al Jazeera reporter

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The United Nations Security Council has unanimously condemned the Israeli killing of Palestinian American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank, according to diplomats.
Middle East

5 killed In Israeli raid on Syria

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Israel carried out fresh airstrikes on Syria’s northwestern province of Hama late on Friday, killing at least five people, including a civilian, according to Syrian media.
Persian Gulf

UAE president dies at 73

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United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs confirmed on Friday.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 79

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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:
Europe

Paris calls for release of French nationals ‘detained in Iran’

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France's Foreign Ministry has demanded the "immediate release" of two French nationals it says have been detained in Iran. It comes a day after Tehran's intelligence ministry announced it has arrested two Europeans for attempting to "destabilize" the country.
Nuclear

Russian envoy believes restoring JCPOA still possible

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There is still a chance to restore the Iran nuclear deal, but Tehran will insist on keeping its red lines, Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan said during a Rossiya-24 TV broadcast.
Middle East

Israel reverses assertion Palestinian fire killed Al Jazeera journalist

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Israel’s military chief has walked back assertions made earlier that Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh may have been killed by stray bullets fired by Palestinian forces.
Views

Qatari emir’s visit to Iran sign of policy to engage with neighbors more actively: Commentator

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An Iranian commentator says the scheduled visit to Iran by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is an actual sign of Iran’s policy to engage with its neighbors more actively.
Nuclear

US says JCPOA unrelated to ‘IRGC terrorist designation’

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The lifting of the foreign terrorist designation of the Iran’s Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) is a matter unrelated to the Iran nuclear deal, a senior US State Department official says.
Foreign Policy

Qatari emir due in Tehran Thursday

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The Emir of Qatar will pay a one-day visit to Tehran on Thursday at the invitation of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Views

Analyst: Russian war with Ukraine to have no winner

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A political expert says the Russian war against Ukraine will have no winner, while Moscow appears to have achieved none of its military objectives and its Western neighbor has been reduced to ruins.
Middle East

Israeli troops kill Al Jazeera journalist in West Bank

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Israeli forces have shot dead Al Jazeera’s journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed.
Foreign Policy

Tehran urges Belgium to release Iranian diplomat

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh urged the immediate release of Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi who has been imprisoned in Belgium.
Asia

UN warns food insecurity in Afghanistan reaches ‘catastrophic’ level

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The United Nations (UN) has released data reporting that food insecurity in parts of Afghanistan has reached “catastrophic” levels.
Views

Expert: Upcoming visit by Russia’s deputy PM shows Moscow serious about Iran ties

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International affairs expert Saleh Eskandari says the upcoming visit by Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Valentinovich Novak to Tehran shows the determination of the Russians in pursuing strategic relations with Iran.
Views

What does a war of attrition in Ukraine mean for Iran’s domestic policy and international ties?

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A senior Iranian expert on international affairs says the Ukraine conflict has degenerated into a war of attrition. Kourosh Ahmadi, in an exclusive interview with ISNA, then spoke about the impact of the war on Iran.
Views

Analyst: Saudi Arabia has ‘special status’ in Iran’s foreign policy

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A political commentator says Saudi Arabia enjoys a special status in Iran’s foreign policy, and that the severance of ties between the two neighbors never disrupted their contacts over issues related to the Hajj pilgrimage and the OPEC group of oil exporting states.
Middle East

Saudi king admitted to hospital for ‘examinations’

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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has been admitted to hospital for unspecified medical tests, state media reported Sunday.
Nuclear

Borrel: EU makes last-ditch effort to salvage JCPOA

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The EU foreign policy chief says the bloc is making a last-ditch attempt to save the Iran nuclear deal and break a deadlock triggered by Tehran’s demand that Washington lift its "terrorist designation" on the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Views

Analyst: Russia can’t boast of win in Ukraine on natl. Victory Day

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An Iranian political analyst plays down the speculation that Russia may be set to declare a “victory” in war with Ukraine on May 9, when it celebrates its Victory Day, given the fact that Moscow has failed to take control of Kiev in the course of its campaign.
Asia

Taliban order Afghan women to cover faces in public

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The Taliban on Saturday ruled Afghan women must cover their faces in public, saying Burqa is the best hijab, according to a decree from the group's supreme leader.
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