2 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops, settler

Israeli forces and a settler have killed two young Palestinian men in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank.

Iran says US, Israel blocking elimination of chemical weapons

The United States and Israel are the main obstacles to the total elimination of chemical weapons worldwide, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi says.

Russia-led peacekeepers to be deployed to Kazakhstan

Peacekeeping forces led by Russia, will be deployed for a ‘limited’ period of time to stabilize the situation in Kazakhstan, the chairman of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced.

Afghanistan declares state of emergency over heavy snow and rainfall

The Taliban have declared a state of emergency following heavy snowfall and raining in many parts of the country.

US military facility in Syria under rocket attack

A military facility housing American troops in Syria’s eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr has come under attack with rockets fired from nearby areas. Earlier, several rockets had hit an Iraqi military base housing American troops near Baghdad International Airport.

Pro-Palestine post by Harry Potter star sparks row

Emma Watson has been accused of antisemitism by Israel’s former ambassador to the United Nations after she posted a message of support for the Palestinian cause.

‘Saudi coalition seized Yemen-bound oil tanker’

The Riyadh-led coalition has diverted a fuel vessel heading for the Yemeni port of Hodeidah to a Saudi port instead, al-Masirah TV reported on Wednesday.

Russian negotiator says progress ‘visible’ in Vienna talks

As the new round of negotiations on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions continues, a top Russian diplomat says that progress in Vienna talks is visible and main stumbling blocks are becoming clearer.

US military camp in Iraq hit by rocket attack

A rocket has hit an Iraqi military base housing American troops near Baghdad International Airport, Iraqi security and military sources say.

Kazakh president accepts govt. resignation after protests

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday accepted the resignation of the country’s government following violent demonstrations over surging fuel prices.

US: Some modest progress in Vienna talks

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price says there was some progress in the last round of nuclear negotiations in Vienna.

China: US Assassination of Gen. Soleimani war crime

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the assassination of Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani is a war crime the United States has committed through abuse of force.

ICRC renews alarm over Afghans’ dire situation

Eloi Fillion, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Afghanistan, has expressed grave concern over the unfolding situation in the war-ravaged country as winter chill sets in.

Iranian footballer Sayyadmanesh in IFFHS team of 2021

Iranian star Allahyar Sayyadmanesh was chosen in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Men’s Youth (U-20) AFC Team of the Year.

US base in Iraq comes under fresh attempted drone attack

For the second time in 24 hours, the US-led coalition force in Iraq says it has foiled a drone attack on a base hosting American troops in the country.

Report: Iran expects to purchase Su-35, S-400 during Raisi Russia visit

The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) said in a report it is expected Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Russia to deepen bilateral ties between Tehran and Moscow, besides shaping a long-awaited defense deal between the two allies. The report also adds Tehran expects to acquire Su-35 fighter jets as well as the S-400 missile defense system.

Ex-UK diplomat: Assassination of Gen. Soleimani US ‘systematic deception’

Former UK Ambassador to Syria says the United States is establishing a record of systematic deception in its now-discredited public accounts of the assassination of Iran's anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and the capture of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

US-Turkey top diplomats discuss normalization of ties

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over phone on Monday. Normalization of bilateral ties as well as Russia-Ukraine tensions were discussed.

Iran police seize half a ton narcotics shipment

A large consignment of illicit drugs was seized in the city of Rigan in Kerman province, a judicial official in the southeastern Iranian province says.

2 killed in Israeli military copter crash

Two Israeli military pilots were killed and an aerial observer was injured in a helicopter crash on Monday night off the Mediterranean, according to the military.

Iranian FM: Zionism to have no place in world

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said Zionism has no place in the future world.

Yemen says seized UAE vessel carrying military supplies

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country’s naval troops have seized a UAE-flagged cargo vessel in Yemeni territorial waters. The spokesperson added it was carrying military supplies and was engaged in hostile acts.

US says armed drones brought down at Baghdad airport

Two armed drones were shot down at Baghdad airport on Monday, a US-led coalition official says. The incident happened on the second anniversary of the US assassination of Iran’s top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran asks UNSC to hold US, Israel accountable for assassination of General Soleimani

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has urged the UN Security Council to hold the United States and Israel responsible for the assassination of top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

5 Syrian soldiers killed, 20 wounded in Daesh attack

Five Syrian army personnel have been killed and 20 others injured in a rocket attack on a military transport bus in the east of the war-ravaged country.

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