Turkey says US misleading public over Gaza ceasefire talks

A Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson says the United States has been misleading the public by claiming that Gaza ceasefire negotiations have been progressing positively, citing officials within the Palestinian group Hamas.

UK charge d’affaires summoned to Iranian foreign ministry over sanction

The British chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry to protest the recent sanctions imposed by London against Tehran.

Ukraine says dozens killed in Russian attack on military facility; one of deadliest of war

A Russian strike against a military educational facility in central Ukraine has killed 49 people and injured at least 219 others, according to a Ukrainian regional military official, in one of the deadliest single attacks since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Visually-impaired Iranian sprinter wins silver at 2024 Paralympics

Iran’s 24-year-old sprinter, Hajar Safarzadeh, has secured a silver medal in the women’s 400m – T12 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the 12th medal for her country.

Ukraine threatens Mongolia with “consequences” for not detaining Putin

Ukraine has threatened Mongolia with “consequences” for not arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival in Ulaanbaatar on Monday and handing him over to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Iran summons Australia’s envoy over homosexual content

Canberra's Ambassador to Tehran Ian McConville was summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, following the posting of an insulting content on social media by Australia's embassy, promoting homosexuality.

Israel looking for ‘imaginary victory’ in Gaza: Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking for an "imaginary victory" in the Gaza Strip that he has not succeeded in selling to his audience, the Palestinian group Hamas has announced.

US says captured Daesh leader in Syria

The United States has captured a Daesh leader who helped members of the terror group after they escaped from a detention facility in Syria, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).

Hamas warns Gaza hostages will return ‘in coffins’ if Israel continues military onslaught

The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas has warned that Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip would return “in coffins” if Israeli military pressure continues.

Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage agreement: Biden

US President Joe Biden says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of the Hamas-held hostages in the Gaza Strip and that the United States is close to presenting a final proposal to negotiators working on a captive and ceasefire agreement.

UK suspends dozens of arms exports to Israel over Gaza war crimes concerns

The United Kingdom has suspended 30 weapons export licences to Israel following a review under the new Labour government which found that British-made weapons may have been used in violation of international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip.

Turkey detains several people over attack on US soldiers

Ankara has arrested 15 members of a radical nationalist youth movement accused of assaulting two US military personnel in the western city of Izmir, Turkish authorities have announced.

At least 6 killed in Kabul blast

An explosion in Afghanistan's capital Kabul killed at least six people, the country's interior ministry and police have announced.

Turkey applied to join BRICS: Report

Turkey has formally asked to join the BRICS group of emerging-market nations as Ankara seeks to enhance its global influence and forge new ties beyond its traditional Western allies, according to people familiar with the matter.

Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine before start of new school term

Russia has launched another massive attack on Kyiv, firing more than 20 missiles at Ukraine’s capital the night before the beginning of the new school term.

Putin claims Ukraine’s Kursk gambit failed

Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Region has failed to achieve its intended goal of halting the advance of Moscow’s soldiers in Donbass, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.

Lavrov says Russia, Iran to finalize comprehensive deal soon

Moscow and Tehran will finalize a comprehensive interstate agreement "in the very near future", Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated.

Aliyev’s party wins Azerbaijan’s parliamentary election, opposition cries foul

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev's party has won snap parliamentary elections, the poll commission announced Monday, as the opposition denounced "widespread violations including multiple voting."

IAEA chief says he received a response from Iran President Pezeshkian

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has expressed hope that the Iran 2015 nuclear deal will be revived. He added that he had received a response from Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, signaling a potential for renewed dialogue aimed at ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities.

Israel general strike begins; flights canceled, trains delayed

Israel’s main international airport suspended flights Monday and train services operated in a reduced format as part of a general strike following public fury over the deaths of six captives in the Gaza Strip as calls mount for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Palestinians

Relations with US at a historic low: Russia

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that the Russia-US relations are at all-time low, dismissing the idea that Moscow and Washington could gradually improve ties in the foreseeable future.

US Senator blames Iran for Israeli captive deaths

Hardline US Senator Lindsey Graham has blasted Iran for the death of six Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip, and pressed the administration of US President Joe Biden and Israel’s government to target Iran’s oil refineries in response.

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest to demand hostage swap deal with Palestinians

Tens of thousands of Israelis have hit the streets in Tel Aviv, demanding a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, as Israel’s main labour union called for a strike on Monday after six more captives were found dead in the Gaza Strip.

Final report says late President Raisi’s helicopter crashed due to bad weather, sabotage ruled out

The helicopter crash in which Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi was killed was primarily caused by weather conditions that included thick fog, according to the final investigation report on the incident, rejecting alleged sabotage in the incident.

Armenia says delivered 10th package of proposals on peace treaty to Azerbaijan

Yerevan has handed over to Baku the 10th package of proposals on a peace treaty and reiterated its readiness to establish peace in the region, the Armenian foreign ministry has announced.

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