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Iran’s president congratulates Iraqi premier on election

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Mohammed Shia' Sabbar al-Sudani for his election as Iraq’s prime minister. Raisi expressed Iran's readiness to expand Tehran-Baghdad ties in all areas.

Iraq parliament approves new government

Iraqi lawmakers have thrown their support behind a government headed by the country's new Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

EU condemns Shiraz terror attack

The European Union (EU) has condemned the Wednesday terrorist attack in Shah Cheraqgh Holy Shrine in the Iranian city of Shiraz, Fars Province.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 247: Energy company says hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians left without power due to Russia attacks

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:

COVID-19 in Iran: 3 deaths, 110 new infections

Iran’s health ministry on Thursday announced that 3 patients had lost their lives to coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

Russia: Calls for probe into drone use in Ukraine set dangerous precedent

Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya has stated that the West’s calls for a probe into Russia's alleged use of Iranian-made drones against Ukraine would “create a very dangerous precedent for the United Nations’ work.”

US says OPEC+ decision contradicts earlier talks with Saudis on boosting oil output

The recent OPEC+ decision to cut oil production contradicts the negotiations between the Biden administration and Saudi Arabia on boosting oil output, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby has stated.

Israel attacks Syria for third time in days

Israeli air strikes have hit targets in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus, marking the third such attacks in a week, Syrian state media reported.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 246

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:

COVID-19 kills 4 more patients in Iran over past 24 hours

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,559 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Wednesday.

Israel says giving US intel on ‘Iranian drones in Ukraine’

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has stated that he is sharing intelligence with the US to prove that Iran “supplied Russia with drones for use in the Ukraine war.” Both Moscow and Tehran have denied the allegation

Families of 9/11 victims launch fresh campaign against Saudi-backed tournament

Family members of the victims of the 9/11 attacks, have launched a fresh campaign against LIV Golf, with the Saudi-backed circuit to hold a tournament at Trump National Doral Golf Club set to begin on Friday.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan says to launch nationwide march, calls for early elections

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that he would begin a march with his supporters from the eastern city of Lahore to Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Friday to call for early elections.

Iran says US support for Israel biggest example of human rights breach

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Naser Kanaani has condemned Israeli raids on the Palestinian city of Nablus in the West Bank. The diplomat noted that the unconditional support of the US and the West for the Zionist regime is the biggest example of the violation of human rights.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 245

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:

Qatari emir says Doha facing criticism over hosting World Cup

Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, the Persian Gulf state's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has revealed.

Israeli bank head to speak at Saudi investment event

The chairman of Israel's Bank Leumi is due to speak at Saudi Arabia's flagship investment conference in Riyadh on Thursday. It's the latest sign of a potential thawing in relations between the kingdom and Tel Aviv.

COVID kills 7 patients, infects more than 200 over 24 hours in Iran

The Iranian health ministry figures on Tuesday showed that more than 200 people had tested positive for the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic also increased to 144,555 with 7 more patients killed by the deadly disease.

Afghan Americans deplore US Marine’s abduction of an orphan

Afghan-American activists have expressed indignation after reports suggested that a US Marine and his wife abducted a baby girl during the chaotic American military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August last year.

Amnesty urges ICC to investigate possible war crimes in Gaza

Amnesty International has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate possible war crimes during Israel’s deadly raids on the Gaza Strip in August.

Six Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in West Bank

At least six Palestinians have been killed and 21 others wounded after Israeli forces raided several areas in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials have confirmed.

Saudi crown prince mocked Biden in private: Report

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s 37-year-old de facto ruler, has reportedly mocked US President Joe Biden in private while questioning his mental state, according to a report.

Iran announces readiness to work closely with Indian Ocean bloc

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed Tehran’s readiness to work closely and share its experiences with the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member states.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 244

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 reports 4 more Covid deaths, over 500 new infections

Iran’s Health Ministry confirmed on Monday 4 new Covid deaths and more than 500 cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

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