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China starts massive military drills around Taiwan after Pelosi visit

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has launched large-scale military drills with live fire exercise in six areas around Taiwan, China’s Central Television reported on Thursday. A recent visit by Nancy Pelosi, the US House of Representatives Speaker, to Taiwan, has prompted a harsh response from Chinese officials.

Azerbaijan conducts military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Armed Forces of Azerbaijan Republic carried out a special military operation in response to the firing from the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which resulted in the capture of a number of heights there, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan has announced.

Muqtada al-Sadr demands dissolution of Iraqi parliament, early elections

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has urged his supporters to continue their sit-in inside the parliament in Baghdad until his demands, including the dissolution of parliament and the holding of early elections, are met.

Iran to resume full implementation of nuclear-related measures if US makes right decision

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has stated that If Washington makes the correct decision, Tehran will cease its remedial actions vis-à-vis the nuclear deal. He made the remarks at the Tenth NPT Review Conference in New York on Wednesday.

Oil minister says Iran to continue constructive interactions with OPEC

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji has stated Tehran, as a founding member of OPEC, will provide support and continue with its constructive cooperation with the organization, its secretariat and the cartel’s new secretary general as it did before.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 162

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 urges US to respect to China’s territorial integrity

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani called on the United States to respect other country’s national sovereignty. He made the remarks in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by US House speaker Nancy Pelosi.

US approves multibillion-dollar arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE

The United States has approved massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates worth more than $5 billion. It comes amid criticism of the Arab states' ongoing military aggression in Yemen which has inflicted heavy civilian casualties.

‘Iran defense ministry collaborating with 5k knowledge-based firms’

The Defense Ministry of Iran is working with over 5,000 domestic knowledge-based companies, Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 161

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:

Palestinian teenager killed in Israeli raid in WB

Israeli troops have killed a Palestinian teen and injured another during an overnight raid in Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

Iran urges Afghanistan to direct guards over border security

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said that Afghan authorities should direct the country’s border guards to observe security considerations. This follows a brief armed clash between Iran and Afghan forces along the borders.

Iran FM says parties to nuclear deal assessing EU proposal

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated that all parties to the nuclear talks aimed at the revival of the 2015 agreement are currently assessing a proposal put forward by EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 160: Ukraine says has started evacuation of Donetsk region

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’s celebrated singer helps free over 800 inmates

Renowned Iranian singer, Mohsen Chavoshi, has helped release more than 800 prisoners who were behind bars for financial problems during the past 2 years.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 159

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:

Sadr’s supporters vow to remain inside Iraq’s parliament

Supporters of Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have vowed to continue to remain inside the Iraqi parliament after they breached Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" and occupied the country’s legislature for a second time in days.

Wounded Palestinian dies days after being injured in Israeli attack

A 60-year-old Palestinian man, whom his family have described as mentally challenged, has succumbed to the injuries he received in an attack by Israeli troops days ago.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 158

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:

Sadr supporters occupy Iraqi parliament again

Supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr have breached Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" and occupied parliament for the second time in three days.

Iranian official: 90% of nuclear equipment domestically produced

Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Pejman Shirmardi has said about 90 percent of the equipment in the field of nuclear technology has been domestically produced which is the result of the efforts by the Iranian scientists.

Young Palestinian killed by Israel forces in WB

A 16-year-old Palestinian has been shot dead by the Israeli army troops in the village of al-Mughayyer, near the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry and witnesses.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 157

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:

French rights groups: Saudi crown prince accomplice in Khashoggi murder

Rights groups have filed a criminal complaint with the Judicial Court of Paris, asking French authorities to investigate Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's involvement in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Abu Akleh family calls for US independent probe into correspondent’s killing by Israel

The family of Shireen Abu Akleh has rejected the United States' conclusion on the Palestinian reporter's killing by Israeli troops, demanding that Washington open its own investigation.

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