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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 279

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran’s Leader stresses need for stronger naval presence in intl. waters

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ordered the all-out promotion of combat capabilities of Iran's Navy. He stressed the need for the naval force to continue its presence in international waters and high seas.

Iran registers fourth day of Covid zero deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed that the Coronavirus had killed nobody in the past 24 hours in the country. It's the fourth day in a row that the death toll from the deadly disease since the outbreak of the pandemic stays unchanged.

ICC urged to investigate Israeli crimes against Palestinians

198 Palestinian and international organizations have called on the International Criminal Court to probe Israeli crimes amid an increase in Tel Aviv's aggression against Palestinians.

Iraqis file lawsuit against Trump, Pompeo over assassination of Gen. Soleimani, al-Muhandis

A number of Iraqi citizens have filed a lawsuit against former US President, Donald Trump, his Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and some former Iraqi officials over the assassination of top Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi companion Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in a US raid near Baghdad airport in 2020.

Over 18k Yemenis killed in Saudi war: Report

More than 18,000 Yemenis, including women and children, have been killed and some 30,000 injured since the Saudi-led aggression against the country began in 2015, according to a report.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 278

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iraq voices readiness to help resumption of Iran-Saudi talks

Iraqi Foreign Minister has described his country's relations with Iran as strong, and emphasized that Baghdad is ready to host mediatory talks between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran reports Covid zero deaths for third consecutive day

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,633 with zero deaths for the third consecutive day, Iran's Health Ministry confirmed on Sunday.

US team display Iran flag without emblem, violating FIFA rules

The US men’s football team displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic ahead of the two nations' World Cup match on Tuesday.

Yemen calls on UN to save lives of thousands of renal failure patients

The Yemeni Health Ministry has urged the United Nations to intervene immediately and save the lives of more than 5,000 kidney failure patients in the war-torn country. Health facilities are facing a severe shortfall of essential supplies and medication to treat the patients properly.

Pakistan’s ex-PM vows to fight to ‘last drop of blood’

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed to keep up his struggle to return to the country's political sphere. Imran Khan made the remarks in his first public speech since surviving an assassination attempt earlier this month.

Saudi Arabia head coach says no one imagined his squad performance at World Cup

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said that no one in the world had imagined that his team could perform in the way they did, despite their 2-0 loss to Poland in the World Cup Group C on Saturday.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 277

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

President Assad hails Iran’s support for Syria

Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has said that Iran is an influential supporter of the Arab country. He added that Tehran continues to back Damascus militarily and economically.

Iran reports zero Covid death for second straight day

The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,633 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, the country's health ministry confirmed on Saturday.

US military reports attacks on its site in Syria

The United States military has reported two rocket attacks targeting its patrol bases in northeastern Syria, but announced there were no injuries to its forces.

US coach says no political football for Iran clash

United States coach Gregg Berhalter says politics would not come into his team's must-win World Cup match with Iran following the Americans' battling draw with England on Friday.

Azerbaijan cancels peace talks with Armenia

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has canceled a planned meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels next month over Yerevan’s demand for the French leader mediation between the two sides.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 276

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran president, FM congratulate National Football Team over beating Wales at World Cup

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have congratulated Iran’s National Football Team (Team Melli) on winning the second match of the World Cup against Wales.

World Cup 2022: Iran makes comeback after 2-0 win against Wales

Iran scored two late goals to gain its first win at the Qatar World Cup during a crunch game against Wales at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Doha.

Foreign minister says Iran not to allow foreign meddling in its domestic affairs

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stressed that Tehran is fully committed to the issue of human rights, but will not allow any foreign interference in its internal affairs.

Ukraine claims Iranian advisors killed in Crimea

Ukraine’s top security official has claimed that several Iranian military advisers have been killed in Crimea and warned that any other Iranians on Ukrainian territory in support of Russia's military operation would also be targeted. Tehran has repeatedly said it has taken a policy of active neutrality in the Ukraine war.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 275

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

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