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UN expresses concern over deteriorating relations between US, Iran, hopes for talks

The United Nations is concerned by growing tensions in relations between Tehran and Washington and hopes that they would be able to agree on indirect talks via mediators, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has stated.

USAID cancels all remaining Afghanistan humanitarian aid contracts: CNN

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has canceled all remaining contracts for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, a USAID official has told CNN.

Netanyahu says Israel working on new Gaza hostage deal

Speaking to reporters after meeting with US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is working on a new accord for a hostage release and ceasefire agreement in Gaza “that we hope will succeed.”

Iran’s interior ministry confirms 7 miners killed in mine accident in Damghan

Iran's Interior Ministry has announced that seven miners were killed in a gas leak incident at a coal mine in Damghan, located in Semnan province, in Northeastern Iran.

Ukraine calls for UN Security Council meeting after Russia’s heavy attacks

Ukraine has initiated an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council and a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council following Russia's deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.

IRGC says Daesh-affiliated terror team neutralized in western Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that a terrorist cell linked to Daesh which had planned to carry out attacks during the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) celebrations in Kurdistan province, Western Iran, was identified and eliminated before it could take any action.

Another Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, death toll rises to 210

One more Palestinian journalist was killed in an Israeli air raid in the Gaza Strip early Monday, taking the media deaths since October 2023 to 210, local authorities announced.

Iran’s president: US must prove willingness for talks

The president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has called on the US administration to show its genuine interest in holding negotiations, stressing that Tehran will not approve of talks at any price or under humiliating circumstances.

Russia rejecting ceasefire to keep conducting strikes from Black Sea: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is refusing to accept an unconditional ceasefire in order to keep launching missile attacks from the Black Sea.

Oil prices sink to lowest levels in four years: Report

Oil prices plunged Monday, with investors worried about the economic fallout from US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose massive tariffs on America’s trading partners.

Israeli army changes initial account of Gaza medics killings

The Israeli military has announced its initial account of the incident where its forces killed 15 Palestinian emergency workers in southern Gaza Strip last month was "mistaken".

No talks held between Iran and US: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s willingness to hold “indirect” talks with Washington while emphasizing that the two countries have held no direct round of negotiations yet.

Israeli PM should be behind bars: Iran’s Embassy

The Iranian Embassy in Hungary has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Budapest, despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing an arrest warrant against him in November 2024 over the war in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian-US teen killed by Israeli military in West Bank

Israeli soldiers have opened fire on a group of children in the occupied West Bank, killing a 14-year-old Palestinian-American boy and wounding at least two others, according to the Wafa news agency.

Yemen’s Houthis say latest US air raids kill at least four in Sanaa

United States air strikes have killed at least four people in Yemen’s Sanaa, according to the Ministry of Health.

US deploys second THAAD anti-missile defense battery to Israel: Al-Hadath

The United States has deployed the second THAAD anti-missile defense battery to Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump in the White House Monday, Al-Hadath channel reported.

NATO says not part of Ukraine peace negotiations

NATO is not involved in the US-mediated ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary General Mark Rutte has said. He added that considering Kiev’s bid to join the bloc has never been part of any potential peace accord.

Education ministry says over 17,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza since start of war

Children are among the most targeted victims of Israeli military raids in the Gaza Strip, with more than 17,000 children killed since October 2023, the Palestinian Education Ministry reported.

Ukraine investigating leaked U.S. minerals agreement: FT

Ukraine is reportedly investigating the source of a leaked draft of the minerals deal with the United States, according to a report.

Ukraine hits US embassy over ‘surprisingly disappointing’ response to Russian attack

President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the U.S. embassy in Ukraine over its “surprisingly disappointing” response to Russia’s attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih, Zelensky’s hometown.

Fox News cites Iranian editor’s call for Trump’s assassination: “No negotiations until threats end”

Fox News Digital has highlighted an editorial in Kayhan, a principlist newspaper, which called for targeting US President Donald Trump’s skull with bullets, according to Entekhab news website.

New video disputes Israeli military’s account of medic killings in Gaza

New footage relating to the killing of 15 Palestinian rescue workers by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip has emerged, contradicting the Israeli account of the attack on a medical convoy in Rafah last week.

Hamas releases video of Israeli captives pleading with Tel Aviv for release after strike

Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has released a video that shows two captives in the Gaza Strip pleading with Israelis to pressure their government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act for their release.

Germany financing Ukraine’s use of Starlink alternative: Reuters

Berlin is financing Ukraine's access to a satellite internet network operated by French company Eutelsat, Reuters has reported, citing Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke.

Macron to helm EU’s negotiations with Putin: Telegraph

French President Emmanual Macron is readying to become Europe's point person in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, wrote the Telegraph.

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