Iran says granted conditional release to French nationals

Tehran has released two French nationals held in the Islamic Republic for security offenses on bail, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced.

Nearly 1mn people in Gaza receive food aid amid ceasefire: UN

The United Nations has announced that nearly 1 million people in the Gaza Strip have received food assistance since October, as humanitarian operations expand under a 60-day response plan amid Israeli attacks.

Putin claims NATO spy ship observed test of Russia’s nuclear-powered missile

Foreign military experts had the opportunity to observe and verify the capabilities of the Burevestnik cruise missile, which features a nuclear-powered turbojet engine and is technically capable of unlimited range, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated during a ceremony honoring those involved in the development of the new strategic weapon.

Iraq war architect Dick Cheney dies

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died from complications of pneumonia and heart and vascular disease, his family announced in a statement on Tuesday.

Several Chinese refiners start shunning Russian oil after US sanctions: Bloomberg

Several Chinese refiners have begun avoiding purchases of Russian crude oil after the U.S. and others imposed major sanctions on Russian producers, Bloomberg has reported, citing traders.

Russian oil exports to India raise despite US sanctions: Reuters

India's crude oil imports from Russia grew in October month-on-month, Reuters has reported, citing preliminary data from analytics firms Kpler and OilX.

UN satellite assessment shows 81% of Gaza Strip structures damaged

The United Nations has announced that nearly 81% of all structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged, according to a new satellite assessment, as humanitarian efforts continue amid widespread devastation from two years of the Israeli war.

Qatar warns to cut gas supply to Europe

Qatar's energy minister has warned the Persian Gulf state would halt its supply of liquefied natural gas to Europe over Brussels's planned environmental and human rights rules.

US circulates draft UN resolution to establish international security force in Gaza: Axios

The United States has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council calling for the creation of an international security force in Gaza with a mandate lasting at least two years, the Axios news site has reported.

Aramco’s third-quarter net profit declines on lower crude prices

Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, reported a 2.3% fall in its quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing lower revenue resulting from a drop in crude and product prices.

Iranian official says Tehran hit by driest autumn in six decades

The Iranian capital Tehran is experiencing its driest autumn in six decades, a government official has warned, amid concerns over water shortages in the city and surrounding regions.

Saudi Crown Prince to meet Trump on Nov 18: White House

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with U.S. President Donald Trump, a White House official has stated.

Chancellor invites Syrian president to Germany to discuss deportations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that he has invited Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Berlin to discuss deporting Syrian citizens with criminal records in Germany.

Britain supplies Ukraine with more long-range missiles to attack Russia: Bloomberg

The United Kingdom has supplied Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to enable deeper strikes into Russia, Bloomberg reported.

Israel attacks southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding seven

Israeli attacks have killed two people and wounded seven others in southern Lebanon, a day after Tel Aviv threatened to escalate its onslaught on alleged Hezbollah targets.

Bill allowing death penalty for Palestinian inmates advances to Israeli parliament

An Israeli panel has approved a bill introducing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, paving the way for its first reading in parliament.

Probe discloses Israeli Air Force failed to act on warning signs before Oct. 7 events

An Israeli investigation has revealed that the Air Force failed to respond to intelligence pointing to plans by the Palestinian group Hamas to launch an attack in October 2023, local media reported on Monday.

Iran refutes start of negotiations with US

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected reports suggesting the start of talks between Tehran and Washington, stating that during the recent visit of Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the deputy foreign minister for political affairs, to Muscat, no message was conveyed from the United States to Iran.

Lebanese military mobilizes troops in south after Israeli army movements near border

The Lebanese army mobilized its forces in the border town of Meiss El-Jabal in southern part of the country, following Israeli military movements near the border, local media has reported.

Kremlin says ‘no need’ for Trump-Putin summit

There is "no need" for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Ukraine says received Patriot air defense systems from Germany

Germany has delivered Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine in fulfillment of prior agreements, President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced.

Transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine not considered: US

The possibility of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine is not considered, US President Donald Trump has told reporters.

US warns of ‘consequences’ if China invades Taiwan

US President Donald Trump warned in a Sunday interview that Chinese officials “know the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan while he’s in office.

Iran’s FM says Israel achieved none of its goals during 12-day war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stressed that Israel achieved none of its objectives in the 12-day war and warned that if they repeat that failed experiment, they will face the same results.

Israeli military committed 194 violations of Gaza ceasefire: Media office

The Israeli army committed 194 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Oct. 10, the Government Media Office in Gaza has announced.

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