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Covid kills 27 people in Iran

The Iranian health ministry said on Friday Covid has killed 27 patients in the country over the past 24 hours.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 198: US imposes sanctions on Iranian firms over “Ukraine war”

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: 23 deaths in 24 hours

Coronavirus has killed 23 more people in Iran in the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry figures released on Thursday.

Palestinian killed in Israel raid near Ramallah

Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian near the city of Ramallah in the central part of the occupied West Bank. It comes a day after another Palestinian youth was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied territory.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 197: US approves $675m in military aid to Ukraine

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:

Albania PM says severing ties with Iran over ‘cyberattack’

Albania is ending diplomatic relations with Iran and has ordered Iranian diplomats and embassy staff to leave the country within 24 hours following an investigation into a cyberattack in July, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Wednesday.

Iran records 37 daily deaths from Covid

The Iranian Health Ministry said on Wednesday 945 people have tested positive for Covid-19 and 37 individuals lost their lives to the deadly disease over the past day.

Saudi coalition seizes two more Yemen-bound fuel vessels

The Saudi-led coalition forces have seized two more Yemen-bound oil ships carrying thousands of tons of fuel for the conflict-plagued country in a flagrant breach of the UN-brokered ceasefire.

Israeli troops kill young Palestinian in WB

Israeli military forces have shot dead a young Palestinian man during a raid on a refugee camp in the northeastern part of the West Bank.

Turkey could attack ‘all of a sudden one night’: Erdogan threatens Greece

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has doubled down on his warning that Ankara could “come all of a sudden one night” in response to perceived Greek threats. He suggested a Turkish attack on its neighbor cannot be ruled out.

Israel carries out fresh attack on Aleppo airport

Israel has yet carried out another missile attack on the Aleppo international airport, the second such strikes in a week, hitting the runway. Syrian sources say several missiles were shot down by the country’s air defense force.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 196: Putin says west sanctions danger for entire world

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:

Minister voices Iran’s readiness to supply oil and gas to market

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji expressed Tehran’s readiness to supply oil and gas to the global market irrespective of politics and help improve energy security in the world.

Palestinian youth killed by Israeli troops

Another Palestinian youth was killed and several others were injured after Israeli forces carried out a raid on a neighborhood in the city of Jenin in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.

Daesh claims responsibility for deadly bombing near Russian embassy in Kabul

Daesh terror group has claimed responsibility for Monday’s suicide bombing in Kabul. The blast occurred not far from the entrance to the Russian embassy in the Afghan capital and killed 25 people, including two embassy staff.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 195: Biden against recognizing Russia as a terrorist-state over Ukraine war

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:

Israeli army admits likely killed Al Jazeera reporter

The Israeli army has announced that there is a “high possibility” that slain Al Jazeera’s journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was “accidentally hit” by Israeli army fire in the West Bank but added that it would not be launching a criminal investigation.

Covid kills 24 people in Iran in 24 hours

Iranian health ministry figures on Monday showed that coronavirus had killed 24 more people in the country in the previous 24 hours.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian youth in WB

A young Palestinian has died of wounds sustained on Monday when Israeli forces raided the northern part of the West Bank and opened fire on Palestinians.

Two Russian embassy workers killed in Afghan blast

Two Russian embassy workers were among many people killed on Monday in an explosion outside Russia’s diplomatic mission in the Afghan capital Kabul, the Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 194: Zelensky says three settlements liberated in southern and eastern Ukraine

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:

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 193

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:

US State Department source: Deal with Iran best option

An unknown source within the United States Department of State has stated that the administration of President Joe Biden sees an agreement with Tehran as the best possible option.

All Russian delegates to UN General Assembly denied US visas: Envoy

None of Russia’s 56-member delegation to the UN General Assembly has been granted a US visa as of September 1, Russia’s envoy to the UN stated in his letter to the United Nations Secretary General.

Thousands of Iraqis demand ‘regime change’

Angered by a months-long political crisis, thousands of Iraqis have taken to the streets of Baghdad, demanding a change to the political system. It comes days after deadly clashes between rival groups sparked fears of widespread unrest.

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