Afghanistan’s Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water: Report

The Afghan capital city of Kabul could become the first modern city to completely run out of water, experts have warned in a report.

Russia says actively assists in seeking solution for Iran, US

Moscow exerts active efforts on assisting in seeking a resolution between Washington and Tehran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has​​​​​ said in an interview with TASS.

Tehran supports lasting peace between Pakistan, India: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced Tehran’s support for a sustainable peace agreement between India and Pakistan.

Iranian daily urges 90% uranium enrichment, limits on IAEA in response to snapback threat

A prominent conservative Iranian newspaper has called on the government to sharply escalate its nuclear program and restrict international inspections in response to efforts by the US and European powers to revive sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal's "snapback" mechanism.

Israeli families call on US Mideast envoy to propose new deal to return hostages

Families of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip on Saturday urged US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to introduce a new proposal for securing their release.

Yemen’s al-Qaeda leader threatens US officials over Israel’s war on Gaza

The leader of al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch has targeted US President Donald Trump and other American officials over Washington’s support for Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip and its besieged Palestinian population

Iran captures two suspects in killing of young judge

Iranian authorities have captured two suspects in the fatal stabbing of Judge Ehsan Bagheri, the Judiciary spokesman has announced.

Germany plans rapid expansion of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters amid fears of Russian attack

Berlin is drawing up plans to rapidly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters, the government’s most senior civilian protection official has said, warning the state needs to be prepared for an attack from Moscow within the next four years.

Israel warns of more strikes on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed

The Israeli army will continue to bomb Lebanon if Hezbollah is not disarmed, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned, stating “there will be no calm in Beirut” and “no order or stability in Lebanon” unless Israel’s security is assured.

EU seeking to target Russia’s financial reputation: FT

The European Union is considering adding Russia to its anti-money laundering “grey list” in an effort to cause reputational damage and increase financial pressure on Moscow, the Financial Times has reported.

Israel army lacking more than 10,000 soldiers: Spokesperson

Israel’s military has announced it lacks more than 10,000 soldiers, including about 6,000 for combat units, as it presses an intensified campaign in the Gaza Strip.

Trade unions from dozens of countries protest against Saudi Arabia’s treatment of migrant workers

Trade unions from 36 states have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) over the treatment of migrant labourers in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by The Guardian.

Trump says Zelensky gave Putin ‘reason to bomb the hell out of’ Ukraine

The recent Ukrainian drone attacks on long-range nuclear-capable Russian bombers have sharply increased the risk of escalation and given Moscow a valid reason to retaliate with force, US President Donald Trump has stated.

Israeli military faces severe equipment fatigue, technical failures in Gaza: Report

The Israeli army is facing growing logistical and mechanical challenges amid the prolonged war in the Gaza Strip, with mounting technical failures affecting its tanks, armored vehicles, and weapons, according to a report.

US on track for biggest nuclear weapons spending hike since Cold War: Report

"The White House has proposed a spending increase on nuclear bomb development not seen since the Cold War, the Los Alamos Study Group says in a report.

US imposes fresh round of sanctions against Iran despite negotiations

The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran despite Washington’s engagement in indirect talks with Tehran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran Envoy: US veto of UNSC Gaza resolution to lead to more catastrophic military campaign

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, said the US veto of a UN resolution, calling for an end to the Israeli regime’s genocide in Gaza, has actively enabled the continuation of a catastrophic military campaign that has already killed tens of thousands of civilians, most of them women and children, and driven Gaza to the edge of absolute collapse.

Russia ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine drone attack: Putin tells Trump

US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for more than an hour on Wednesday, but he conceded the talks would not lead “to immediate peace” in Ukraine, and warned that Moscow would respond to Kiev’s successful attacks this week on Russia's airfields.

Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries, including Iran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday inked a proclamation banning travel into the United States for individuals from a dozen countries, citing national security concerns.

Iran, Qatar stress joint efforts to end Israeli crimes against Palestinians

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have stressed the need for concerted attempts to end Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

Syria to give IAEA access to suspected former nuclear sites: Grossi

Syria’s new government has agreed to give inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to suspected former nuclear sites immediately, according to the atomic agency’s chief, as Damascus makes further inroads to rejoining the international fold.

Putin refutes Zelensky’s call for peace talks, citing Ukraine’s deadly bridge attack” in Russia

President Vladimir Putin questioned the value of ongoing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of orchestrating deadly attacks on infrastructure in Russia that killed seven people and injured 115 others.

Almost 2 million Muslim pilgrims begin annual Hajj pilgrimage

Nearly two million Muslim pilgrims started the soul-searching journey of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Record number of Russians support peace negotiations, end of war in Ukraine: Poll

The number of Russian citizens who support peace talks and an end to the war in Ukraine has reached a record high since the start of the conflict, according to a poll by the independent Russian pollster Levada Center.

Turkey backing Syria’s military and has no immediate withdrawal plans: Ankara

Ankara is training and advising Syria's armed forces and helping improve its defences, and has no immediate plans for the withdrawal or relocation of its troops stationed there, Defence Minister Yasar Guler has told Reuters.

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