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At least 64 children killed in UK military operations in Afghanistan

A new report by the London-based advocacy and research group Action on Armed Violence (AAOV) revealed that the British military has killed at least 64 children in Afghanistan operations between 2006 and 2014, although the number of the kids killed could be as many as 135.

Ex-FIFA chief says Qatar World Cup “a mistake”

Sepp Blatter, the former president of FIFA when Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup hosting rights in 2010, told Swiss newspaper Tages Anzeiger that "the choice was a mistake."

US says can not confirm Ukraine’s claims over Iranian missiles

The US military has no evidence suggesting that Tehran has supplied Moscow with ballistic missiles for use in the Ukraine war, the Pentagon’s spokesman, Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, has stated.

10 killed in air raid on fuel convoy near Iraq-Syria border

An airstrike on a convoy carrying fuel across the Iraqi border into Syria killed at least 10 people late Tuesday, members of paramilitary groups operating in the area confirmed.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen in Nablus

Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian teenager while escorting settlers to Joseph's Tomb on the outskirts of the occupied West Bank city of Nablus.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 259

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:

4 more patients die from Coronavirus in Iran

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,604 with four more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry reported on Tuesday.

Russia urges US to focus on domestic issues, stop blame game

Washington should focus on domestic issues instead of blaming all its troubles on external factors, including Moscow’s ‘interference,’ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the Soloviev Live TV channel on Tuesday.

UN opens hearings over Israeli rights abuses

A United Nations independent commission of inquiry has begun public hearings on the human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Trump’s aide claims Iranian “opposition groups” arming with weapons smuggled from Iraqi Kurdistan

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has claimed subversive groups in Iran, he described as the opposition, are arming with weapons seized from Basij forces and imported from Iraq's Kurdistan.

Ukraine says “Iranian ballistic missiles” may need to be destroyed at launch sites

Ukraine's air force has announced that newly arrived western air defense systems will help deal with the threat of "Iranian ballistic missiles" reportedly being purchased by Russia.

US praises ‘courageous steps’ of Armenia, Azerbaijan toward peace

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised Armenia and Azerbaijan Republic for taking "courageous steps" toward peace as the two countries' foreign ministers met in Washington.

Canadian soldier, US citizen die in Iraq

The Canadian Armed Forces announced that one of their members has died in Baghdad due to reasons not related to military operations earlier this week. In a separate incident, an American citizen died in the Iraqi capital city under unclear circumstances, an informed source confirmed.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 258

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 toll in Iran reaches 144,600 deaths

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,600 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Monday.

Zelnsky accuses Iran of helping Russia ‘prolong’ war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky repeated the claims that Iran has supplied Russia with drones for use in the Ukraine war, adding this has led to the prolongation of the war. Tehran has reaffirmed its stance of active neutrality in the conflict.

Armenia and Azerbaijan trade blame for shootout ahead of peace talks

Armenia and Azerbaijan Republic have accused each other of provoking a shootout along common borders before the arch-foes were to hold US-mediated peace negotiations.

Iran team wins World Beach Soccer Cup

Iran national beach football team defeated Brazil at the 2022 UAE Intercontinental Beach Football to become Asia-America champion.

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestlers stand first in world

Iranian national Greco-Roman team beat host team Azerbaijan Republic "despite referees' biased judgement" to become world champion of 2022.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 257

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:

Pakistan’s Imran Khan says “long march” to resume after assassination attempt

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said his supporters’ “long march” towards the capital ,demanding early elections, will re-start on Tuesday after it was disrupted by an attempt on his life by a gunman.

Bahrain says to further develop cooperation with Israel

Bahrain has announced it will continue to build up its partnership with Israel as former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies are about to form a new government.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen in WB

Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian teenager and seriously wounded another during an attack near a town in the north-central part of the occupied West Bank.

Pakistani PM denies involvement in assassination attempt on Imran Khan

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected allegations that he was involved in the assassination attempt on opposition leader Imran Khan. It comes as supporters of the former prime minister continue to protest, demanding an investigation into the recent shooting that led to Khan's injury.

Zelensky rejects Iran FM assertion over drone sales to Russia

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Tehran of lying about sending a limited number of drones to Moscow. He claimed that Ukrainian forces are shooting down at least 10 UAVs a day. Tehran has earlier called on Kiev to submit evidence for their claims.

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