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Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 322

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:

Iran reports 7 new Covid deaths, highest in weeks

Iran's Health Ministry figrues on Tuesday confirmed 7 new deaths caused by the COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day figure in weeks.

Egypt president warns of ‘very difficult’ times as inflation rises

Egypt continues to battle surging inflation amid a dramatic slide of its currency and price hikes, the country’s statistics bureau has reported. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi described the situation as “very difficult”, urging people to trust his administration.

Russian warship with hypersonic missiles holds exercises off Norwegian Sea

A Russian warship armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles held exercises in the Norwegian Sea, Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday.

US says decision to withdraw from Iran nuclear deal “great strategic blunder”

An American official says a decision by the former US president Donald Trump to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has been one of the greatest strategic blunders in US foreign policy in recent years.

UNSC extends critical aid to Syria

The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to keep a key border crossing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for another six months.

Saudi Arabia lifts Covid-related restrictions on Hajj pilgrims quota

There will be no limit on the number of pilgrims who can attend the Hajj in 2023, Saudi Arabia has announced, following three years of restrictions on the pilgrimage due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 321

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:

E3 summon Iran envoys over executions

Germany, France and Britain on Monday summoned Iran's ambassadors to Berlin, Paris and London in protest against the latest executions of anti-government protestors and what they call "Tehran's deadly crackdown on demonstrations."

Coronavirus cases on rise in Iran: 135 infected in 24 hours

The number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise again in Iran. Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed 135 people had been infected in the past 24 hours.

Israeli minister orders police to remove Palestine flags from public places

Israel’s new far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has instructed police to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces. He has also called waving the Palestinian national symbol an act of “terrorism”.

Top US diplomats to visit Israel within days, Iran on agenda

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Israel at the end of the month to get a better understanding of the new government's agenda. Prior to Blinken's visit, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is expected to arrive in Israel on January 19.

Yemen urges rights groups to stop Saudi ‘genocide’ in border regions

Yemen’s Ministry of Human Rights has strongly condemned Saudi atrocities against Yemeni civilians and African migrants in border areas, calling on international rights organizations to put an end to the Riyadh genocide.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 320

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:

Iran says France has no right to insult other religions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that France is not entitled to insult any religion and its followers under the pretext of "free speech." Nasser Kanaani has called on the French statesmen to observe the basic principles of international law.

Coronavirus kills 2 more patients in Iran

The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,708 with two more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

President Raisi: Iran-Russia relations strategic

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has termed Tehran-Moscow relations strategic. He also called for strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

Houthis warn Saudi Arabia, UAE of more attacks as MbS seeking a way out of “Yemen quagmire”

Yemen's Ansarullah movement says the Saudi-led coalition has exploited a UN-sponsored truce to tighten the brutal blockade against the war-wracked country, stressing that it won’t allow the status quo to persist, and will inevitably launch missile strikes against Saudi Arabia and its ally the UAE.

Iran calls for global cooperation to end desecration of Islamic sanctities

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for an international mechanism aimed at stopping measures that desecrate religious values and holy sites.

Top commander: Iranian drones can counter enemies’ threats

The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force has stated that the military unit is in the "most appropriate" situation to carry out drone operations and is capable of countering any kind of threat.

Afghan aid at risk due to Taliban restrictions on women: UN

The United Nation’s lead humanitarian coordinator has warned that UN-supplied aid cannot continue if the Taliban do not lift their ban on women working for humanitarian aid agencies in Afghanistan.

Thousands march in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu’s cabinet

Thousands of Israelis took to streets in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's extremist cabinet, which is predicted to set off a menacing policy trend.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 319: UN says Russian-Ukraine war unleashed largest wave of refugees since WWII

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:

Iran Covid: 2 more deaths, over 100 new infections

The Iranian health ministry announced on Saturday that more than 100 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.

Israel says has approved “punitive” measures to Palestinian moves at ICJ

Israel says it has approved a series of "punitive measures" in response to a Palestinian bid to push the International Court of Justice to give its opinion on the decades-old occupation of Palestine.

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