Hacker claims stolen info of 7mln Israelis

A hacker has claimed to have stolen the personal information of around seven million Israelis by intercepting the website used by municipalities. If the claims are valid, the hack would be one of the most severe breaches of privacy in Israel’s history.

Moscow ready for talks on JCPOA as Biden Iran envoy in Russia

Russia is ready to engage in joint consultations with the United States to discuss the return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the Iranian nuclear deal, Moscow's top diplomat stated.

Scotland restarts drive for independence vote

Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish government will restart work on a "detailed prospectus" for independence ahead of a second referendum on the matter.

Hamas: Bombing Gaza coverup for Israeli failure in Palestinians prison break

Palestinian resistance movement Hamas condemned the latest Israeli attack against the Gaza Strip, describing it as a desperate attempt by Tel Aviv to cover up its failure in the case of Palestinian jailbreak.

Fire at Indonesia’s prison kills at least 40 people

A fire at an overcrowded jail in Indonesia has killed at least 40 people, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

Top Republican: Afghanistan situation worse than pre-9/11

Michael McCaul (Texas), the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said on Sunday that the situation in Afghanistan is “worse” than before the September 11 terrorist attacks because the Taliban is “fully armed” with US weaponry.

Ex-US marine kills four, including infant in mother’s arms

A former US marine has shot and killed four people in Florida, including a woman and her three-month-old baby boy in her arms, before surrendering, acccording to police.

Palestine urges ICC to investigate Israel, settlers’ crimes

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to probe into the crimes committed by Israel and extremist Jewish settlers in the occupied territories.

Palestinians escape high-security Israeli prison after digging tunnel

Six Palestinian prisoners, all of them serving life term for resisting the Israeli occupation, broke out Monday of Gilboa prison after digging a tunnel.

Former UK PM: West committing ‘moral outrage’ over covid vaccine

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has accused the West of committing "moral outrage" by stockpiling COVID-19 vaccines, as the poor nations are struggling to obtain supplies to get their populations vaccinated.

Report: US seeks to get navy involved in Afghanistan strikes

The Pentagon is drawing up plans to shift the military involvement in Afghanistan onto the US Navy, which will likely be called on to deploy more aircraft carriers to the Middle East to provide launching ground for “over the horizon” airstrikes, according to a report.

At least 17 killed, dozens more injured in Kabul gunfire

At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 wounded in incidents of gun firing on Friday night in the Afghan capital, an official at a Kabul hospital confirmed.

Russia: Situation in Afghanistan proves NATO’s decline

Moscow says the recent events in Afghanistan have clearly demonstrated the US-led NATO is “an absolute failure as a military-political bloc” after the Taliban group seized the war-ravaged country following the chaotic withdrawal of American troops.

Ex-advisor: Trump ‘definitely’ to run in 2024

An advisor to Donald Trump says after recent conversations with the former president, a 2024 run is happening, as President Joe Biden approval rating has taken a hit in the wake of Afghanistan exit.

Damascus: Israeli strikes unable to block Syria anti-terrorism drive

The Damascus government condemned Israel’s attacks on Syrian soil, stressing that the Tel Aviv regime’s ongoing acts of aggression will not affect its resolve in the fight against terrorism.

Biden orders declassification review of 9/11 documents after families of victims tell president not to attend memorial events

President Joe Biden ordered the US Justice Department to release the remaining classified documents on the 9/11 terrorist attacks within six months, after families of victims told him he wasn’t welcome to the commemorations.

UN says Afghan nationals not fleeing to Iran and Pakistan despite Taliban’s victory

The UN refugee agency reported on Friday Afghans have not been fleeing in large numbers across the borders to neighboring countries, Iran and Pakistan, in the wake of the Taliban’s return to national power, but some have crossed over indicating they intend to claim asylum.

Washington imposes sanctions on four Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap US-based journalist

Washington sanctioned four Iranian intelligence officials it alleges targeted an Iranian journalist living in the US as Tehran rejected the allegations as "baseless and ridiculous".

Why Is Iran’s State TV Presenting Fake, Embellished Image of Taliban?

A veteran Iranian journalist has criticised the picture that the country’s state TV is portraying of the Taliban saying what is being mirrored of the group is not the fact because these "terrorists" will forget all their promises when they come to power.

World-Renowned Iranian Geographer Parviz Kardavani Dies

Famous Iranian geographer Parviz Kardavani, who was known as the father of scientific desertology of Iran, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 18, at the age of 90.

Afghanistan’s Future Decided in Doha by US, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia: Analyst

An Afghanistan affairs analyst says what happened in Afghanistan, and the Taliban’s takeover in a matter of days, had been agreed in a deal among US, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, during the Afghan peace talks with the militants in the Qatari capital Doha.

Iranian Border Police Chief Hugs Afghan Child Refugees

A photo has gone viral in Iran showing two Afghan child refugees hugged by Brigadier General Rezaei, the commander of Iranian border guards, at a border crossing in eastern Iran.

Taliban; Domestic Afghan Issue or Leverage to Harness China’s Domination?

and armed group occupies a large part of Afghanistan these days, and now they have reached the mountainous Badakhshan province on the border with China.

Where’s Lebanon Heading after Hariri’s Resignation

Saad Hariri, the Lebanese prime minister-designate and the leader of the largest Sunni party in the parliament, resigned last week and once again created a power vacuum in the country.

‘Afghan People Wish to See Ghani’s Ouster, Even If He’s Replaced by Taliban’

An Iranian expert on Afghanistan affairs says the people of Afghanistan are so disappointed with the pro-US government of Ashraf Ghani that they do not care if it is replaced by Taliban.

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