EU calls for ceasefire in Gaza, stops short of taking action against Israel

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels have condemned the “catastrophic humanitarian situation” in the Gaza Strip, but were unable to unite on means of pressuring Israel to end the war.

Poll finds most Israelis believe Hamas rule in Gaza will persist after war

Most Israelis believe Hamas will remain in power in the Gaza Strip after the current war, a new survey showed on Thursday.

EU warns Europe must be ready to build ‘millions of drones’ to defend itself against possible Russian attacks

The EU's defence commissioner has warned Europe must be capable of building a drone army in case Moscow attacks.

50 percent say US attacks on Iran make Americans less safe: Poll

Half of registered voters say they think U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program would make Americans less safe, according to a new Quinnipiac University survey conducted in the days after President Donald Trump bombed the Middle Eastern country.

Iran’s envoy to UN refutes ‘arbitrary’ US interpretation to justify aggression

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the US’s arbitrary interpretation of Article 51 to justify its assault against the country’s peaceful nuclear facilities.

Right groups say Gaza Humanitarian Foundation may be ‘complicit in war crimes’

A group of 15 human rights and legal organisations has called for the suspension of aid operations by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), warning that the initiative, backed by Israel and the United States, may be complicit in international crimes.

Zelensky urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he accused of being a “war criminal” for launching Moscow’s attack on Kiev.

Iran’s government to fund reconstruction efforts after Israeli assault: MP

The Iranian government would fund all reconstruction projects related to the recent Israeli aggression on the country, a member of the Iranian parliament has announced.

World Bank approves $146mn for recovery of Syria’s power sector

The World Bank has approved $146 million for the recovery of electricity sector in Syria.

Iranian airspace opens to intl. flights after 12-day war

Iran has reopened its airspace to international flights a day after the end of the Israeli-American onslaught against the country, which disrupted aviation activities for nearly two weeks.

Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial

United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu, or grant him a pardon, describing the case against the prime minister as a “witch-hunt”.

Iran condemns NATO head’s admiration for US assault

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has taken a swipe at Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte for congratulating the US president for a recent American act of military aggression against Iran.

US will meet with Iran “next week”: Trump

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the US will meet with Iran next week about a potential nuclear deal, though he stated repeatedly that he doesn’t believe such an agreement “is that necessary".

IAEA Director-General: Returning to Iranian sites is top priority

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has stated that his top priority is getting the agency's inspectors back to Iran's nuclear facilities to assess the impact of U.S. and Israeli military strikes and verify its stocks of enriched uranium.

Iran detained 700 “mercenaries” working for Israel throughout 12-day war: FNA

Iranian authorities have arrested 700 people accused of being “mercenaries of Israel” throughout its 12-day war, Fars News Agency reported Wednesday.

BRICS countries say attacks on Iran violated UN Charter

BRICS member states have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over Israeli and US attacks on Iran and saying they violated international law and the UN Charter.

Iran’s enriched uranium can’t be located following US military strikes: IAEA chief

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has stated the United Nations nuclear watchdog does not know where nearly 900 pounds of potentially enriched uranium is located, after Iranian officials said it was being removed for protective measures ahead of attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran.

Attack on US base in Qatar was ‘exercise of self-defence’: Iran

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has stated that the missile attack on the Al Udeid base was a legitimate response under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Official says no hiatus in Iran’s nuclear activities

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stated that arrangements have been made to prevent any disruption to the country’s nuclear program.

Russia remains ‘the most significant, direct threat’ to NATO: Secretary-General

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated during a press briefing that Russia remains the main threat to the alliance, citing Moscow's cooperation with China, North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.

Iran dismisses launch of missiles after ceasefire with Israel

The general staff of the Iranian army “denied the launch of missiles from Iran to Israel in the last few hours”, state television reported.

Iran could ‘target’ US officials if Tehran believes government’s survival at risk: DHS

Iran could try to “target” US government officials if Iranian leaders believe “the stability or survivability” of their government is at risk, according to a new US Department of Homeland Security bulletin obtained by CNN.

Iran’s parliament says weighing suspension of cooperation with IAEA

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has stated that the top legislative body is considering a bill to suspend Tehran’s collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire amid waves of missile attacks

Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire following 12 days of exchanging intense air attacks, including a “last minute” barrage fired by Tehran.

Israel’s attack on Evin Prison ‘grave breach of international law’: UN

The United Nations Rights Office has condemned Israel’s strike on Evin Prison on Monday, saying it should not have been targeted.

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