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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 218

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:

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp

Four Palestinians have been killed and dozens of others injured after Israeli troops carried out a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

Covid in Iran: 7 more deaths, 262 new infections

The Iranian Health Ministry’s Wednesday figures show that Covid had killed 7 people in the past 24 hours in the country. The daily caseload also stood at 262.

Mohammed bin Salman named PM of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been named the kingdom’s prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle ordered by King Salman, according to a royal decree published by the official Saudi Press Agency.

Pentagon confirms 12 Afghan civilians killed in military operations in 2021

Twelve civilians were killed in the US military operations in Afghanistan in 2021, according to a congressionally mandated Pentagon report.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 217: Russian-installed officials in occupied regions of Ukraine claim victory in annexation votes

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:

Report: Iranian crude, condensate reach Venezuela’s port

Two Iranian tankers have arrived in Venezuela with about 1.22 million barrels of Iranian crude and 2 million barrels of condensate, media reports citing documents from state oil company PDVSA say.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 216

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:

Many killed, wounded in Russian school shooting

Thirteen people were killed and many others wounded as shots were fired at a school in the city of Izhevsk in Russia’s Urals region on Monday, Russia's Investigative Committee has confirmed.

Advisor says no deal before US guarantees

An adviser to the Iranian nuclear negotiating team has stated that Washington must assure Tehran that it will not repeat its past mistakes regarding the 2015 nuclear deal before it goes ahead with signing any agreement.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 215

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:

Israeli troops kill Palestinian driver who lost control of his vehicle

Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian driver in the West Bank, who had lost control of his vehicle, accusing him of attempting a "car-ramming attack" against them.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 214

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:

Saudi Arabia says seeking friendly ties with Iran, difficulties remain

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says Riyadh intends to establish close and friendly relationship with Iran since representatives from both states have held several rounds of talks.

US revokes Afghanistan’s ‘major non-NATO ally’ status

US President Joe Biden has decided to rescind Afghanistan's designation as a "major non-NATO ally", the White House has announced.

EU’s chief says proposals to revive nuclear deal still on table

The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has stated that proposals to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are still on the table.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 213

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:

Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of voilating ceasefire

Armenian and Azerbaijani militaries have accused each other of ceasefire violations on border on Friday morning.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 212: Russia starts annexation vote in occupied parts of eastern Ukraine

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:

Pres. Raisi: US sanctions fail to impede Iran’s progress

President Ebrahim Raisi has said the sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran have failed to impede the country’s progress. He added Tehran has succeeded in making great achievements in various scientific, technological and economic fields despite the restrictions.

Lebanon’s stability, security important to Iran: President

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Tehran attaches importance to the progress, security and stability of Lebanon.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 211

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 kills 14 more patients in Iran

The number of deaths from the covid pandemic in Iran increased to 144,358 with 14 more people killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

European Council head says EU after ‘immediate restoration’ of Iran nuclear deal

President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed the European Union’s support for “immediate restoration” of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 210

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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