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Study shows a quarter of US military offensives occurred in west Asia, Africa

A new research has revealed that more than a quarter of the worldwide US military offensives in the American history have taken place in the West Asia region and Africa.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 171

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:

Author Salman Rushdie stabbed in NY

Salman Rushdie, the author of a blasphemous anti-Islam book, has been attacked on stage at an event in New York and suffered an apparent stab wound to the neck, but his condition was not immediately known. The perpetrator has been arrested.

Four injured in suicide bombing in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah

A man wanted by Saudi security forces killed himself and wounded four others by detonating an explosive belt in Jeddah.

Islamic Solidarity Games: Iranian men, women stand 1st in table tennis

The Iranian women table tennis team beat Turkey in the final match of the 2021 Konya Islamic Countries Solidarity Games on Thursday evening. Defeating Saudi Arabia, Iran's Table Tennis Team of men also snatched their second gold medal and stood first at the competitions.

Iranian wrestlers win 5 gold medals at Islamic countries competitions

Iran's free style wrestlers have grabbed five gold medals at the Konya 2021 Islamic Countries Solidarity Games in Turkey.

UN rights chief raises alarm over Israel’s killing of Palestinian children

United Nations Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet has sounded the alarm about the high number of Palestinians, including children, killed and injured by Israel in 2022.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 170

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:

Dozens of economists call on Biden to release Afghan funds

More than 70 economists and experts have urged Washington and other nations to release Afghanistan's central bank assets in a letter sent to US President Joe Biden.

Iran FM urges US to accept Tehran’s ‘legitimate demands’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called on the United States to provide the ground for the final text of a nuclear agreement by accepting the ‘legitimate demands’ of Tehran.

Oman’s FM praises Iran’s constructive role in nuclear talks

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al Busaidi stated that Iran has played a constructive role in the Vienna negotiations over the revival of the nuclear deal. He stressed that Muscat believes that the success of the talks will be beneficial to all sides.

Report: Saudi coalition carries out fresh rounds of strikes on Yemen in violations of truce

The Saudi-led coalition has reportedly violated the UN-brokered Yemen ceasefire 160 times in the last 24 hours by conducting more air raids on the war-ridden country.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 169

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:

Iranian female runner takes silver at Islamic Games

Iranian runner Farzaneh Fasihi gained the silver medal of The 5th Islamic Countries Solidarity Games field and track competitions in 100-meter running in the Turkish city of Konya.

US says Russians began training on Iranian drones

The US believes Russian officials have begun training on drones in Iran over the last several weeks, an official told CNN. Iran has earlier rejected the White House claim that Tehran is sending drones to Moscow for use in the Ukraine war.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 168

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:

Three Palestinians killed in Israel raid in Nablus

Three Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded, some critically, during an Israeli army incursion into the northern West Bank city of Nablus, according to medical sources.

Russia suspends inspections under nuclear disarmament treaty with US

Moscow has informed Washington of a “temporary withdrawal” from the inspection regime under the START nuclear disarmament treaty, the Russian Foreign Ministry has announced.

Senior ‘Pakistan Taliban’ leader killed in Afghanistan attack

A top founding leader of the ‘Pakistani Taliban’ was killed in a targeted attack in Afghanistan, according to two sources within the group's leadership.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 167

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 FM says Israel fully responsible for consequences of Gaza escalation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Israeli regime totally stands responsible for the consequences of the ongoing escalation in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 165

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:

Taiwan says Chin’s wargames ‘possible simulated attack’

Taiwan has accused China's military forces of simulating an attack on the island as Beijing continues its retaliatory measures following a provocative visit by Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy to Taipei.

Iran calls on Taliban to ensure Shia mourners’ security

Iran has strongly condemned the fatal terrorist attack on a Shia neighborhood in the Afghan capital Kabul and urged the Taliban to provide the Muharram mourners with security.

Israel carries out yet fresh air strikes on Gaza, one killed

A Palestinian man was killed in Israel’s new airraids on the besieged Gaza Strip early on Saturday, local sources confirmed.

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