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Iran sends more humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

The 11th cargo of Iran’s humanitarian aid for the Afghan people has arrived in Herat and was handed over to the local Taliban officials.

IAEA chief seeks eye-to-eye talks with Iranians

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed hope to visit Iran ‘soon’ for ‘high-level talks’ with the Iranian officials.

Lebanon FM: Saudi Arabia dictates “impossible terms”

Saudi Arabia is dictating impossible terms by asking Beirut to reduce the role of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.

Daesh claims responsibility for deadly attack on Kabul hospital

The Daesh terror group has claimed responsibility for the fatal attack that targeted Afghanistan's largest military hospital in Kabul on Tuesday.

Syria: Israel targets Damascus neighborhood

Israel has launched a missile attack on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, state TV reported early on Wednesday, citing a military source. The raid reportedly caused some material damage but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

Senior Taliban commander killed in Daesh attack

A Taliban military commander was killed when his men responded to a Daesh suicide bomb and gun attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul on Tuesday, officials have confirmed.

China Iran oil purchase “skyrockets”

Iranian oil sales to China have reportedly  soared in recent months. This as the administration of US President Joe Biden says they intend to talk to Beijing over the issue.

Iraq to ink energy contracts with Saudi Arabia

Baghdad plans to sign energy contracts worth tens of billions of dollars with Riyadh, the state newspaper Al-Sabaah reported, citing Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar.

Yemeni forces close to liberating Ma’rib city

The Yemeni forces have arrived at the entrances of the Marib city on different fronts after liberating areas adjacent to the city.

Analyst: Saudis don’t know what to do with Iran influence in Lebanon

The Saudis know what they don’t want — growing Iranian influence in Lebanon — but they don’t know what to do about it, Joseph Bahout, research director at the American University of Beirut, believes. He stated Riyadh doesn’t want a government with Hezbollah as strong.

Blasts, gunfire rock Kabul; dozens killed and wounded

At least 20 people were killed and over 50 others wounded when two explosions followed by gunfire hit Afghanistan's biggest military hospital in Kabul. The toll is expected to rise.

Ex-Afghan VP: US envoy lobbying for Taliban

First Vice President of the previous Afghan administration, Amrullah Saleh, says former US representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad is "smilingly lobbying" for the Taliban movement and the Haqqani Network.

Palestine PM: Israeli settlements major environment danger

Israel's colonial settlements and their waste are Palestine’s most significant environmental dangers, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland’s Glasgow.

‘Israeli delegation visits Sudan after military coup’

An Israeli delegation, which likely included representatives from the Mossad spy agency, has reportedly visited Sudan, and met with military leaders involved in the recent coup in the African country.

Pentagon removes Afghanistan War footage from its website

The Pentagon has removed a massive collection of Afghanistan War footage totaling 124,000 photos and 17,000 videos from its official visual record.

US lawmakers urge Biden not to re-open Jerusalem consulate

Two hundred American Republican lawmakers sent a letter to US President Joe Biden on Monday, urging him not to re-open Washington Consulate in East Jerusalem.

Turkey and Russia negotiating to clear Kurds from Kobani

Ankara and Moscow are negotiating to stage a Turkish military operation in Kobane to clear Kurdish fighters from the Syria’s border town, sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye.

Panjshir official: Ahmad Masoud seeking support against Taliban

The leader of the Afghan National Resistance Front Ahmad Massoud is trying to seek the support of various states in countering the Taliban, Deputy Governor of Afghanistan’s Province of Panjshir says.

Khatibzadeh: Nukes have no place in Iran’s defense doctrine

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to a statement issued by the leaders of France, Germany, Britain and the United States on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

China: US should correct policy of maximum pressure

China says, the US as the culprit of the current Iranian nuclear crisis, should thoroughly rectify its erroneous policy of maximum pressure on Tehran.

Erdogan: US should not support terror groups

Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the United States not ‘to support terrorist organizations’.

Russia: US likely to establish bases near Afghanistan

The United States may continue attempts to deploy its military infrastructure on the soil of Afghanistan neighbors, Russia warns.

Report: Afghan soldiers and spies joining Daesh

A growing number of US-trained Afghan soldiers and intelligence officials are joining the Daesh ranks to fight the Taliban, according to a report. The new rulers of Afghanistan have long accused Washington of funding the terror group.

Ex-UK envoy blames US for existing problems over JCPOA

Washington should be held accountable for the existing problems over the Iran nuclear deal because US President Joe Biden could return to the agreement to avoid the current dilemma, a former British diplomat believes.

Israel kicks off mass drills to simulate war with Hezbollah

The Israeli military launched massive war games on Sunday. The week-long exercise is expected to simulate a full-scale war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement.

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