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German ambassador to Tehran summoned to Iranian foreign ministry

The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the German ambassador to Tehran in protest at "the meddlesome and irresponsible" statements of the German chancellor towards the Islamic Republic.

Iran launches aerial operation against terrorists in Iraq’s Kurdistan

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has once again smashed the positions of terrorist groups operating near the country’s western borders in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.

Foreign ministry spokesman confirms IAEA Delegation to Visit Iran

A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is going to visit Tehran for talks, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanani has confirmed.

Israeli troops fatally shoot a Palestinian woman in WB

Israeli forces have shot dead a Palestinian woman in Ramallah, injuring a young man amid an ongoing crackdown on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

8 killed, 81 injured in Istanbul blast, suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody following the explosion that killed at least eight people and injured more than 80 in Istanbul on Sunday, Turkey’s Interior Ministry announced on Monday.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 264

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:

Coronavirus kills 2 more in Iran

The number of deaths from the Covid pandemic in Iran increased to 144,612 as two more patients were killed by the deadly disease, Iran's health ministry announced on Sunday.

US intelligence report reveals UAE efforts to meddle in American political system: Report

A classified US intelligence report states that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a close ally of the United States in the Middle East, has engaged in an extensive effort to influence American political decisions.

Raisi to Putin: Politico-economic consultations between Iran-Russia key to enhance bilateral ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi told Russian president Vladimir Putin that increased political and economic consultations between Tehran and Moscow will play a leading role in the expansion of mutual relations.

130k Palestinians facing home demolition threat: Report

As many as 130,000 Palestinians, who live in the areas occupied by the Israeli regime following a war in 1948, face the threat of demolition of their homes and other structures, according to a new report.

Hezbollah says US blocked Iran oil delivery to Lebanon

A high-ranking official with the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has stated that the United States prevented crisis-hit Lebanon from receiving the fuel shipment from Iran to ease power outages amid deepening economic crisis.

Russia says west looking to ‘militarise’ southeast Asia

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the West seeks to “militarise” southeast Asia in a bid to contain Russian and Chinese interests, setting the stage for a confrontation at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 263

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: 1 dead, 81 infections

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,610 with one patient killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Saturday.

Iran sitting volleyball team snatches gold medal for 8th time

Iran's men's national sitting volleyball team won the gold medal at the World Sitting Volleyball Championship in Sarajevo. This is the eighth time the team ranks first in the world championship.

Hezbollah: US Democrats, Republicans both back Israeli crimes

Hezbollah’s Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has stated that both Democrats and Republicans in the United States have always supported the Israeli regime’s crimes and killing of Palestinians.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 262

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:

Reuters: Iran agrees to IAEA team visit

Tehran has agreed to a visit by the UN nuclear watchdog this month to start giving answers the nuclear agency and its 35-nation board on the origin of uranium particles found at three sites, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Thursday seen by Reuters said.

US says ‘closely’ monitoring Iran’s missile program

The United States has announced its military “will closely monitor Iran’s development and proliferation of advanced missile and associated technology". It comes after Tehran confirmed it has built a hypersonic ballistic missile.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 261

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:

Covid infects over 70 people in Iran, 2 killed

The Iranian health ministry figures on Thursday showed that more than 70 people had tested positive for the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 2 more patients over the period.

Kremlin confirms President Putin to skip G20 in Indonisia

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Bali summit of the Group of 20 and the Russian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Grossi says Iran and IAEA talks yield no results

Representatives of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held talks in Vienna on Tehran's nuclear program, Rafael Grossi, the agency’s Director General, stated, noting that the meeting ended without result.

Palestinian man killed by Israeli troops in West Bank

Israeli troops have killed a 29-year-old Palestinian man, identified as Rafat Ali Ayyaseh, during a military raid in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, according to local reports.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 260: US claims Russia and Ukraine each likely suffered 100,000 troops killed or wounded

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:

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