CENTCOM says US military downed “Iran-made” drone in Syria

The US military has shot down an "Iranian-manufactured" drone in Syria that attempted to conduct reconnaissance of a US military base in northeast of the country, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has claimed.

UN experts say US sanctions on Iran illegal

Washington’s sanctions against Tehran and their enforcement in third countries clash with international law, the UN Human Rights Council stated, citing the findings of two special rapporteurs concerning Iranians suffering from thalassemia.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 357

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll rises to 40,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 40,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.

Israeli army kills Palestinian teen in West Bank

Israeli forces killed a 17-year-old Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, medical sources and witnesses have confirmed.

Iran nuclear program poses challenge to US, China: Washington

Iran’s nuclear program poses a challenge to the United States as well as China, the US State Department spokesperson claimed Tuesday. The remarks came in reaction to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's ongoing visit to Beijing.

UN experts say Israel should be held accountable for systematic demolition of Palestinian homes

A panel of United Nations experts has called on the international community to take action to stop systematic demolition of houses, arbitrary displacement and forced evictions of Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.

Thousands of Israelis protest against controversial judicial overhaul

Thousands of Israelis have demonstrated outside the parliament and elsewhere across the occupied territories against a reform plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right cabinet, which seeks to change the judicial system and weaken the supreme court.

Moscow: Iran-Russia cooperation not affected by West pressure, sanctions

External pressure and sanctions are no obstacle to cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, on the contrary, the ongoing illegal restrictions only help boost the positive tendencies in bilateral relations, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 356

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll rises to over 37,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 37,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.

President Raisi meets Iran’s Leader ahead of China trip

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday before heading for Beijing for a state visit to China.

Official denies halt in Iran-Iraq trade ties

The chairman of the Iran-Iraq joint chamber of commerce rejected any halt or disruption in Iran-Iraq trade ties, calling it psychological warfare.

Coronavirus in Iran: Over 120 new cases, 2 deaths

The Iranian health ministry announced on Monday that more than 120 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have died of the pandemic in the same period of time.

Israel authorizes nine settlements in West Bank

Israel’s far-right cabinet has approved the legalisation of nine illegal settler outposts in the occupied West Bank. The move drew condemnation from the Palestinian Authority (PA), calling it an “open war” against Palestinians.

Israeli military aircraft strike Gaza Strip

Israel bombed the Gaza Strip on Monday. Tel Aviv claims the air attacks were a response to a rocket fire from the Palestinian territory over the weekend.

14-year-old Palestinian killed in Israeli raid

A 14-year-old Palestinian was fatally shot during an Israeli raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to medical officials.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 355

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll goes past 36,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Covid infects over 160 people in Iran, 2 killed

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Sunday showed that more than 160 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 2 patients during the period.

Israeli settler kills Palestinian man in West Bank

An Israeli settler fatally shot a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Saturday night, Palestinian officials have confirmed.

Israelis stage mass rally against Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched for a sixth straight week in Tel Aviv against the so-called legal reforms planned by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 354

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll tops 33,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

“President Raisi to visit China Tuesday”

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will pay a state visit to China from Feb. 14 to 16 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Beijing announced on Sunday.

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