Any US-Iran agreement should include ‘robust’ IAEA inspections: Atomic agency chief

Any deal between Iran and the U.S. that would impose fresh nuclear curbs on Tehran should include "very robust" inspections by the U.N. nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday.

Over 17k detained by Israeli military since Gaza war: Rights group

The Israeli army has arrested more than 17,000 Palestinians since October 2023, a prisoners’ affairs group announced on Wednesday.

Israel says carried out attack on Yemen’s Sanaa airport

Israel announced on Wednesday it launched air strikes on Yemen’s main airport in the capital, Sanaa, a day after Yemen’s Houthis fired two projectiles towards the occupied territories.

Hundreds of Israeli military officers draft letter demanding end to ‘immoral Gaza war’: Report

Hundreds of active and reservist Israeli army officers have written an open letter urging the Israeli government and military leadership to stop the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. They describe it as a political war that 'does not serve Israel's national security and is therefore immoral,' according to a report by Haaretz.

UNICEF says over 50k Gaza children killed, injured during war

More than 50,000 children have been killed or injured in Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the UN children’s fund said on Wednesday.

US blocks G7 push to tighten Russian oil price cap: FT

The United States has opposed a joint G7 effort to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil exports during last week's meeting of finance ministers, the Financial Times reported, citing three unnamed officials familiar with the talks.

Daily warns: Glorifying cleric Qasemian jeopardizes national interests, Iran-Saudi ties

Iranian daily Khorasan has issued a sharp editorial warning against efforts to portray cleric Gholamreza Qasemian as a national hero, calling such moves a threat to Iran’s diplomatic standing and national interests.

5th round of US-Iran negotiations ‘constructive’: Washington

The fifth round of US-Iran talks in Rome was "constructive" and marked "further progress", State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated Tuesday.

Israeli soldiers kill 3, wound dozens at Gaza aid distribution center

Israeli soldiers killed three Palestinians and wounded 46 on Tuesday at an aid distribution center in Rafah in southern Gaza, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.

Israel, Syria holding direct meetings: Reuters

Israel and Syria are in direct contact and have, in recent weeks, held face-to-face meetings after Syria's self-proclaimed president Abu Mohammed al-Jolani voiced a desire to eventually normalize ties with Tel Aviv.

Iran, Oman sign 18 cooperation documents

Senior officials from Iran and Oman have inked 18 cooperation documents during the Iranian president’s state visit to Muscat.

NATO chief fears Trump-Zelensky conflict could derail Hague summit: NYT

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte fears that tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky could undermine the bloc’s upcoming summit in the Netherlands, The New York Times reported has reported

Gaza death toll tops 54,000 as Israel’s war approaches 600 days

At least 54,056 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war against the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

WHO warns of ‘zero-stock’ levels of essential medical supplies, equipment in Gaza amid war, blockade

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that most medical supplies have been depleted in the Gaza Strip, and nearly half of essential medicines, including painkillers and antibiotics, are no longer available as 51 agency trucks await approval to enter the enclave.

Syrian DM vows to build army with ‘national doctrine’ under unified command

Syrian Defense Chief Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra has stated that Damascus will build an army with “national military doctrine,” emphasizing that no one will be allowed to operate outside the authority of the ministry.

Russia reacts to West lifting limits on long-range weapons for Ukraine

The reported decision by Ukraine’s Western backers to lift restrictions on Kiev’s use of long-range weapons runs counter to Russia’s efforts to find a peaceful settlement to the conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Iranian daily slams domestic ‘self-imposed sanctions’ amid economic woes

Iran's Jomhouri Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized what it describes as "self-imposed sanctions," warning that domestic mismanagement and corruption are exacerbating the country’s economic crisis more than foreign sanctions.

Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire; US and Israel refute offer: Al Jazeera

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States for the Gaza Strip, according to Al-Jazeera’s sources, but an American official rejected the claim and stated the accord being discussed was “unacceptable” and “disappointing”.

Iran-Pakistan border should be free of terrorism: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the border between Iran and Pakistan must be safeguarded against any sort of insecurity, instability and terrorism.

Foreign policy expert: Europe won’t dare activate snapback mechanism against Iran

An expert on European and American affairs, commented on the ongoing Iran-US nuclear negotiations held recently in Rome, describing the talks as constructive and emphasized that declared “red lines” by both sides do not preclude progress, but rather frame the bargaining process.

West no longer imposing range restrictions on weapons for Ukraine: Germany

Western partners are not imposing any range restrictions on arms delivered to Ukraine for use against Russian military targets, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated.

Less than 5% of Gaza’s cropland useable: UN

Less than 5% of cropland in the Gaza Strip can be cultivated due to damage and access restrictions, "exacerbating the risk of famine in the area", according to a U.N. assessment published on Monday.

Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, UN compound amid Jerusalem Day march

Right-wing Israelis in Jerusalem have stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and a United Nations facility for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as an annual march took place marking Israel’s conquest of the eastern part of the city.

Palestinians to raise flag at WHO for first time after symbolic victory in vote

The Palestinian delegation has won the right to fly their flag at the World Health Organization after a symbolic victory in a vote on Monday that its envoy hopes will lead to greater recognition within the United Nations and beyond.

Ukrainian warns Russia can attack Europe 2-4 years after war’s end

Moscow will be able to restore its combat capabilities and launch an attack against Europe between two and four years after hostilities in Ukraine end, Ukrainian foreign intelligence (SZRU) chief Oleh Ivashchenko has stated.

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