Europe

Russia says foiled Ukrainian plot to assassinate RT editor-in-chief

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Russian law enforcement has thwarted assassination plans targeting RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan and journalist Ksenia Sobchak, which were prepared by Ukrainian intelligence, the Federal Security Service (FSB) has confirmed.
Middle East

Pentagon says considering ‘military options’ against Russia in Syria

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The US is weighing a military response to Russia’s presence in the skies over Syria, a Pentagon official has confirmed. Damascus says the US presence in Syria is a violation of its sovereignty.
Sport

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers grab 5 medals in Asian Championships

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Showcasing impressive skills and strength at the U-20 Asian Wrestling Championships in Jordan, Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers have managed to win five medals, including two golds in the matches.
Middle East

Israelis continue protests as PM advances judicial plans

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Tens of thousands of Israeli demonstrators took to the streets of Tel Aviv and other cities on Saturday protesting against reforms advanced by the ruling coalition. The rallies marked the 28th straight week of demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans and come days after his government gave initial approval to a key bill which is part of the overhaul.
Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 508: Putin says Ukrainian counter offensive ‘not succeeding’

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:
Americas

More US lawmakers join boycott of Israeli president’s speech to Congress

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Three more US lawmakers have announced their intentions to boycott Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to a joint session of Congress next week. It comes after Congresswoman Ilhan Omar announced there would be "no way in hell" she would be in attendance.
Middle East

EU extends humanitarian exemption for Syria for another six months

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The Council of the European Union has announced that it was extending humanitarian exemption from sanctions against Syria, which was introduced in February after the devastating earthquake hit the war-torn country.
Europe

UNICEF says 11 children die every week attempting to cross Mediterranean migration route

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During the first half of the current year, 289 boys and girls died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe, or double the number compared to the same period in 2022, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced.
Urban

World Bank says Iran ranks 1st in drinking water access in urban, rural regions

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The World Bank has announced in a report that Iran ranks first in terms of access to drinking water in urban and rural areas across the globe and among countries in the West Asia region.
Middle East

Iraq ramps up deployment of guards on Kurdistan region after Iran’s warning about terrorists

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Iraq has ramped up the deployment of its guards on the Kurdistan region’s border with Iran. It comes after Tehran warned that Baghdad government’s failure to deal with anti-Iran terrorists will prompt fresh attacks.
Persian Gulf

US plans to send F-16 jets to Persian Gulf

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A senior US defence official has confirmed that Washington is deploying additional fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz "to protect ships from Iranian seizures". The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iranian naval forces have so far seized 35 ships for violating maritime laws in the waters off the Persian Gulf.
Europe

South Africa should follow intl. law if Putin visits Johannesburg: ICC chief prosecutor

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South Africa should do "the right thing" and follow international law if Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the BRICS bloc summit in Johannesburg next month in person, International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan told CNN. In mid-March, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian presidential commissioner for children’s rights over the Ukraine war.
Local

Iran’s Leader offers condolences to Hezbollah chief over demise of Muslim scholar

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended his condolences to the Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah over the passing of a religious authority and Shia scholar from Lebanon.
Middle East

Israel sets record for illegal settler units approvals: Rights group

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Israel’s far-right government has approved record construction in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank in its first six months in power, Al-Jazeera reported quoting an Israeli rights group.
Europe

Wagner was never a legal entity: Kremlin

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The Kremlin has announced that the Wagner private mercenary group, which led a "failed insurrection against Russian President Vladimir Putin" last month, was never a legal entity and that its legal status needs further consideration.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 507

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:
Economy

IMF predicts Iran’s inflation to shrink in 2024

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A report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the soaring inflation rates in Iran will fall significantly with an increase in demand for Iranian oil in major Asian economies and amid a gradual drop in consumer prices across the globe.
Asia

4 Pakistani soldiers killed in raid on army base

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Suspected fighters armed with guns, hand grenades and rockets attacked a military base in southern Pakistan, killing at least four soldiers, the army and security officials have confirmed.
Middle East

Mahmoud Abbas visits Jenin amid frustration with Palestinian Authority

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the West Bank city of Jenin on Wednesday, the first since 2012, amid growing anger in the city at his administration's crackdown on activists and inaction against Israeli raids.
Europe

Russia says Wagner has handed over heavy weapons

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The Russian Defense Ministry has announced that the private army, Wagner Organization, has completed the handover of all its military equipment to the regular Russian armed forces. The transfer follows the abortive “mutiny” launched by Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin at the end of last month.
Religion

UN Human Rights Council approves resolution on religious hatred after desecration of Holy Qur’an in Sweden

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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has passed a motion on religious hatred and bigotry in the wake of the desecration of the Holy Qur'an in Sweden that led to widespread outrage and protests across the Muslim world.
Middle East

Hezbollah chief says resistance front foiled US Middle East project

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Leader of Hezbollah movement Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has stated that the resistance front managed to thwart America’s so-called Greater Middle East project through its victory in the 2006 war on Lebanon waged by Israel.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 505

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:
Science and Technology

Iran showcases indigenous agricultural and mapping drones during Raisi’s visit to Kenya

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Iran showcased two domestically-manufactured agricultural and mapping drones for possible trade and export to Kenya during an official visit by President Ebrahim Raisi to the African country.
Energy

Iraq says to pay for Iranian gas with crude oil

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says that Baghdad and Tehran have signed an agreement following several days of talks for "the import of Iranian gas to fuel Iraqi power plants, in exchange for Iraqi crude oil" in order to avoid falling foul of US sanctions.
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