Biden rushing to deliver billions in remaining aid to Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration

The administration of Joe Biden is planning to rush the delivery of the remaining $6 billion in US military aid to Ukraine ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in January 2025, Politico has reported.

Iran’s envoy calls on UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership in response to Tel Aviv’s ongoing crimes against Palestinians, including its banning the operations of the the world body agency for Palestinian refugees.

Israel preventing return of forcibly expelled Palestinians to north Gaza: Report

The Israeli army has no intention of allowing the return of forcibly expelled Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip, which is facing a campaign of ethnic cleansing according to rights groups.

Iran considering national day for Persian Gulf trio islands

The Iranian government is contemplating a proposal to designate as a national day the anniversary of the British withdrawal from Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb islands in the Persian Gulf

Taliban hopes for “a new chapter of relations” with US after Trump election victory

Afghanistan’s Taliban has announced it hopes for “a new chapter of relations” with the US after President-elect Donald Trump’s win.

UNRWA head cautions UN agency for Palestinians facing its ‘darkest hour’

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing its “darkest hour” and requires ongoing support from UN members after Israel’s decision to ban the aid organisation, its chief has warned.

Netanyahu and Trump discuss ‘Iranian threat’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with US president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday as the wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon show no sign of easing.

IAEA chief says likely to visit Iran soon

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said on Wednesday he might head to Tehran in the coming days to discuss Iran's nuclear program with the country's officials.

Trump’s victory to test his claim of ending Israeli war in Gaza within hours: Hamas

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election puts to the test his earlier statements that he could end the war in the Gaza Strip within hours, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters news agency.

Lebanon files complaint with UN against Israel over pager attacks

Beirut announced that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations’ labour agency over the deadly attacks on communication devices across Lebanon in September, which it blames on Israel.

Iran says “no significant difference” in who becomes US president

The Iranian government has announced that there is "no significant difference" in who becomes president of the United States, following former President Donald Trump’s victory for a second term in office.

Trump presidency will ‘bring back hostages, and defeat Iran”: New Israeli DM

New Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and said Israel's alliance with the US would stand firm against their arch-foe Iran.

More than 85,000 tonnes of bombs dropped on Gaza since October 2023: Report

The Palestinian Environment Quality Authority says the Israeli army has dropped over 85,000 tonnes of bombs on the Gaza Strip since October 7 last year, according to the Wafa news agency.

Nuclear chief says Iran self-sufficient in laser technology

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, announced that Tehran has achieved self-sufficiency in producing laser technology products.

Trump inching closer to election win, thanks American people

Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Florida early Wednesday morning, thanking the American people for "the extraordinary honor of being elected as the president of the United States.

Defense chief confirms first battles between Ukrainian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

The first clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean troops have already taken place in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has confirmed in an interview with South Korean TV channel KBS.

Israeli soldiers raze 37 towns, over 4k houses in Lebanon

The Israeli military has destroyed 37 towns and razed more than 40,000 housing units since October 2023, as part of its military onslaught on Lebanon, according to reports.

Netanyahu fires Israeli defense chief, citing lack of mutual trust

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust that has widened since the onset of Israel's wars on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Iran hands death sentences to 3 Israel spies over their role in nuclear scientist assassination

An Iranian court has sentenced three individuals affiliated with Israel to death after they were convicted of procuring equipment used in the assassination of top scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in November 2020, according to the country's judiciary.

Iran says to respond to Israel’s assault at appropriate time

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will give a proper response to the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country in due course.

Israeli PM considers offering millions to Hamas for release of hostages

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed offering Hamas “several million dollars” for each Israeli hostage in Gaza freed, according to a report.

Israel’s army struggling with shortage of soldiers: Report

Israel’s military is facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of soldiers, according to a report.

NAM condemns Israeli violation of Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has strongly censured Israel’s attack against Iran that killed five people as a serious violation of the Islamic Republic's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

UN warns of humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has cautioned that Israeli authorities have significantly limited humanitarian access in Gaza, allowing it only on an exceptional basis to Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoon over the past month.

UNRWA ban ‘will not make Israel safer’: WHO chief

The chief of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has denounced Israel’s decision to cut ties with the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees, UNRWA, adding the move will not keep Israel safe.

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