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Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 99: Zelensky says Russia occupies 20% of Ukraine’s territory

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 98

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:

China says supports IAEA and Iran in resolving outstanding issues

Beijing supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Tehran in resolving outstanding issues of safeguards through dialogue and consultation, a Chinese diplomat says.

Russia says ball in US court for end of nuclear talks

The ball is now in the US court to ensure a successful conclusion of the Vienna negotiations on restoring the Iran nuclear deal, a Russian diplomat says.

Russia raps US for creating obstacles to saving JCPOA

Washington has been bargaining for some extra clauses in talks on the Iranian nuclear deal, thus creating barriers to reviving it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 97: EU agrees to ban 90% of Russian oil by year-end

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:

IAEA estimates Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile 18 times over JCPOA

The United Nations nuclear watchdog has announced that it estimated Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium had grown to more than 18 times the limit laid down in Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran urges regional countries to heed responsibilities on dust storms

Referring to dust storms in Iranian and Iraqi cities, President Ebrahim Raisi said on Sunday that the campaign against dust pollution is a public demand today and the entire regional countries are expected to heed their responsibilities in this regard.

Iran condemns sacrilege of al-Aqsa Mosque sanctity by Israeli regime, settlers

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has strongly condemned the Israeli regime and illegal settlers’ desecration of the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied city of al-Quds.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 96: EU says hopeful of deal on Russia oil ban

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 settlers, army troops storm al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of flag march

Dozens of Israeli settlers, escorted by military forces, stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds on Sunday morning.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 95

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 President congratulates Ethiopia on Nat’l Day, calls for strengthening relations

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated his Ethiopian counterpart on the African country's National Day. He has called for the development of bilateral ties between the two countries.

President Raisi congratulates Azerbaijan’s Aliev on independence day

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated his Azeri counterpart, Ilham Aliev, on the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in WB

A Palestinian teenager has been killed by Israeli troops in the village of al-Khader, south of the occupied West Bank, local media reported, citing the Palestinian ministry of health.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 94: Putin warns European leaders against sending heavy weapons 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:

Russia says Armenia, Central Asian countries have US-funded biolabs

Armenia, and Central Asian countries have US-funded biolabs, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. He added Moscow is discussing this issue with its neighbors both bilaterally and through the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

US officials in Saudi Arabia for talks over Iran, energy

Two senior US officials visited Saudi Arabia this week for talks that included global energy supplies, Iran and other regional issues, the White House announced on Thursday.

Palestinian probe confirms Israeli troops deliberately shot Al Jazeera journalist

The Palestinian Authority has announced the results of its investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. It confirmed that Israeli forces deliberately shot and killed the veteran reporter.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 93: Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in Donbas

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:

China urges US positive respond to Iran nuclear concerns

China has called on the US to respond positively to Iran's "reasonable" concerns on nuclear issues, and promote a smooth conclusion to negotiations as nuclear talks enter their final stage, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday.

“Value of Iran Exports to Oman can be doubled in years”

Forecasts suggest that the value of exports from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Kingdom of Oman can be at least doubled and at most increased five-fold within 5 years. It is estimated that Iran can raise the value of direct and indirect imports from Oman to $1 billion during that time.

Iran and Russia ink three MoUs on energy and banking

Tehran and Moscow have signed three major memoranda of understanding (MoU) to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and banking, Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji says.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 92

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:

Biden’s Iran envoy says odds against reviving nuclear deal

US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley warned Wednesday it was more likely than not that talks would fail to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Tehran stresses the ball is in the US’s court and that Washington must make the necessary political decisions to that end.

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