Pager blasts in Lebanon instance of ‘mass killing’: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned simultaneous pager explosions across Lebanon, which have killed at least 9 people and wounded nearly 2,800 others. He considered the Israeli terror act as an example of "mass killing".

President Pezeshkian vows Tehran-Moscow relations will continue to expand

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu that ties between Tehran and Moscow will continue to expand along a permanent and lasting path.

11,000 students in Gaza, West Bank killed by Israel since start of war: Education ministry

The Palestinian Education Ministry announced that 11,000 students have been killed by Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank since October 2023.

Lebanon says at least 9 killed, 2,800 wounded by exploding pagers

At least eight people were killed and about 2,800 were wounded by exploding handheld pagers across Lebanon, the country’s health minister has confirmed.

Hundreds wounded after pagers explode in Lebanon

Hundreds of people, including many Hezbollah members, were seriously wounded across Lebanon on Tuesday when the handheld pagers they use to communicate, exploded.

Israel says foiled Hezbollah plot to kill former defence official

Israel’s domestic security agency says it has thwarted a plot by Hezbollah to assassinate a former senior defence official in the coming days. There was no immediate comment from the Lebanese group.

Israel blocking 83 percent of food aid from reaching Gaza: Aid groups

People in the Gaza Strip are only eating an average of one meal per day as the Israeli army is blocking 83 percent of the food aid needed from reaching the besieged enclave, a group of 15 aid organisations has warned in a joint statement.

Israeli evacuation orders covering more than 85% of Gaza: UN

The United Nations has highlighted the impact of the ongoing mass evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army, saying that the orders now cover over 85% of the Gaza Strip.

Nearly 1 million killed, wounded in Russia’s war in Ukraine: Report

Roughly 1 million Ukrainians and Russians have been killed or wounded in Moscow's all-out war against its neighbor, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing undisclosed sources and Western intelligence estimates.

Iran’s Leader deplores double standards exercised in 2024 Olympics, Paralympics

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized the biased and double standards of decision-makers in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games regarding the participation of countries in the competitions.

Sanitary conditions in Gaza worsening daily: UNRWA

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that disease-spreading insects and rodents are threatening people’s health and well-being in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Each country should decide if Ukraine can use its long-range missiles on Russia: NATO

The outgoing head of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has stated that he welcomed talks on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles to strike inside Russian territory, but any decision on the issue would have to be made by individual allies.

AEOI chief says Iran bent on nuclear development within IAEA framework

The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said Tehran is determined to continue expanding its nuclear industry within the framework of the United Nations nuclear agency, the IAEA.

UN rights experts say Israel to become a ‘pariah’ over Gaza ‘genocide’

The United Nations human rights experts have warned that Israel risks becoming an international “pariah” over its “genocide” in the Gaza Strip, suggesting that Tel Aviv’s UN membership could be called into question.

Hamas head to Houthi chief: Missile strike sent a clear message to Israel

The head of the political bureau of Hamas resistance movement has congratulated Yemen's Houthis for firing a ballistic missile deep into Israel, stating that the launch sent a clear message to Tel Aviv.

IAEA chief says he will visit Tehran soon

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has said that he will travel to Tehran soon. He made the remarks after a meeting with the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) in Vienna.

Putin orders increase in size of Russian armed forces

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that officially increases the number of personnel in Russia’s military to almost 2.4 million people, including 1.5 million servicemen.

Ayatollah Khamenei stresses Muslim unity as key to foil ill-wishers’ plots

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the importance of the issue of unity, describing it as a key to thwart ill-wishers’ conspiracies against Muslims.

Netanyahu plans to dismiss Israel’s defense minister amid dispute over Lebanon war: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to dismiss Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and replace him with Gideon Sa'ar, leader of the National Right Party, according to a report on Monday.

Yemen’s Houthis claim downing another US drone

The military spokesman for the Houthis has claimed that the Yemeni group has downed another MQ-9 Reaper drone of the US military.

Israel’s probe confirms 3 hostages likely mistakenly killed in military airstrike

Three Israeli hostages, whose bodies were found last year in underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip, were most likely killed in a military air attack aimed at a Hamas commander, an investigation into their deaths has concluded.

Iran says willing to broaden ties with Persian Gulf countries in all arenas

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has outlined Tehran's plans to enhance relations with the Persian Gulf states in all fields.

Israel recruits African refugees for “life-threatening” operations in Gaza in exchange for settled status: Report

Israel is recruiting African refugees for "life-threatening" operations in the Gaza Strip in exchange for settled status in the occupied territories, sources have disclosed.

Ukraine denies report that victory plan includes ceasefire along existing lines

An advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied a news report suggesting that Kiev's new victory plan will include a partial ceasefire, calling it "fake".

First phase of polio vaccine campaign in Gaza ends, threat of other diseases high: UN

The United Nations has announced the completion of the first phase of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip. However, it warned that the risk of other diseases remains high due to unsanitary conditions.

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