Israeli bombardment kills six, injures dozens in Yemen’s Sanaa

The Israeli military has bombed the Yemeni capital Sanaa, Israeli and Yemeni officials say, as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate amid Tel Aviv’s war on Gaza.

NATO says to send Ukraine another $50bn in military aid

NATO intends to spend another $50 billion on military aid for Ukraine and match its contributions from last year, a senior official has told Italy’s Corriere della Sera daily newspaper.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking nuclear power plant

Russia claimed a Ukrainian drone attack started a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Kyiv celebrated 34 years since its independence.

Zelensky pledges to retake Crimea despite Trump’s peace push

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected US calls to withdraw its claim to Crimea or make any territorial concessions to Russia.

Russia claims west trying to ‘block’ Ukraine peace negotiations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Western states of trying to “block” peace talks to end the Ukraine conflict, after a flurry of diplomatic activity appeared to stall.

IRGC says unity of government, nation and armed forces key to strong Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stressed that synergy between the Iranian government, people, and the Armed Forces is a key to building a strong and advanced country.

Armenians hold rally against Russian military base

About 100 people staged a protest outside a Russian army base in the Armenian city of Gyumri, calling for an end to Moscow's military presence in the Caucasian country.

US approves sale of cruise missiles to Ukraine: Wall Street Journal

The United States has approved the sale of 3,350 air-launched ERAM cruise missiles to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing two unnamed American officials.

US warns of Daesh, al-Qaeda expansion, commends partners in Iraq, Syria, Somalia

The US Embassy in Baghdad has announced that Washington remains deeply concerned about the continued operations and territorial expansions of the Daesh and al-Qaeda terror groups, stressing that it will continue to prioritize partnerships with allies and regional actors to combat terrorism.

EU says Putin ‘laughing’ at Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace attempts

The European Union’s (EU) top diplomat Kaja Kallas has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “laughing” at US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Iranian envoy urges UN chief, UNSC to condemn terror attack on police

Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has called on the United Nations chief and the UN Security Council to condemn in the strongest terms possible a recent deadly terrorist attack on police forces in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

US general whose report on Iran nuclear facilities angered White House fired

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency’s preliminary intelligence assessment angered President Donald Trump for reporting that the US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June had inflicted limited damage, according to reports.

Ukraine official says Zelensky ready to discuss territory with Putin

Ukraine is ready to discuss its territorial dispute with Russia at direct talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Ukrainian foreign ministry official has said, adding that the current frontline should be the starting point for the negotiations.

Analyst: Russia unlikely to back Iran militarily in case of future conflict

A senior Eurasia affairs analyst has warned against unrealistic expectations of Russian military support for Iran in the event of a future war, noting that Moscow’s stance during the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel showed only political and diplomatic backing, without any sign of security or military assistance.

Hopes dim for peace summit between Russia, Ukraine leaders

The chances of a Russia-Ukraine summit faded Friday as US President Donald Trump appeared to tire of peace efforts and Moscow poured cold water on efforts to end the grinding war in Ukraine.

Israeli data reveals 83 percent of Gaza war dead are civilians

A classified Israeli military database has disclosed the vast majority of Palestinians killed in Gaza are civilians, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call.

Famine officially declared in Gaza Strip by UN-backed global hunger monitor

Famine has been officially declared in the besieged Gaza Strip for the first time by the Integrated Food Phase Classification (IPC), the UN-backed global hunger monitor.

Several countries join EU, UN in opposing Israel’s illegal settlement plan

The United Kingdom, Australia and Japan are among 21 countries that have condemned Israel’s plans to build an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, which they say renders a future two-state solution for Palestinians impossible.

Israeli air force dismisses several officers over petition demanding end to Gaza war

Israel's air force dismissed 15 officers, including one with the rank of major general, for signing a petition that calls for ending the war in the Gaza Strip to return all hostages, according to a report.

Israel ignoring truce attempts by launching new Gaza aggression: Hamas

Hamas says Israel is ignoring mediators' efforts to reach a ceasefire by launching a new assault in Gaza City, believed to mark the first phase of the full occupation of the Strip.

Zelensky urges ‘strong response’ from Trump if Putin rejects talks with Ukraine

If Russian President Vladimir Putin "is not ready" for a one-on-one meeting with Ukrainian officials, Kyiv expects Washington to respond with tougher measures, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with journalists.

Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security: US VP

European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of an accord to end Russia’s war in the country, United States Vice President JD Vance has stated.

Ayatollah Khamenei offers condolences on passing of master of Persian miniature Farshchian

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message of condolence following the passing of world-renowned miniaturist and painter Mahmoud Farshchian.

President Pezeshkian says Iran seeking peaceful coexistence with all nations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized Tehran's commitment to peaceful coexistence with all nations, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and territorial integrity as key conditions for stability and security.

Poll finds most Americans oppose Russia seizing Ukrainian land

Most Americans are opposed to Russia receiving Ukrainian territory at the end of the war between the two countries, according to a new survey that comes as US President Donald Trump has suggested “land swaps” could be part of a peace deal.

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