Kremlin allows foreigners to serve in Russian military

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also during the period of mobilisation.

Iran rejects Trump’s claims of requesting talks as baseless fabrication

Iran’s Foreign Ministry firmly refuted assertions by US President Donald Trump that Tehran sought negotiations, slamming Washington for "fabricating narratives to deflect from its failures."

US envoy lauds Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

A senior United States envoy has hailed the Lebanese government’s response to a US proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah amid Israel’s continued military presence in the country.

Iran to register all civilian drones amid spiraling situation

Iran will soon implement a comprehensive registration system for all drones, both imported and domestically produced, to prevent misuse and enhance national security, according to a senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.

US says has ‘scheduled Iran talks’

US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington will hold negotiations with Tehran soon.

Netanyahu meets Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, discussing a range of issues including the war in the Gaza Strip.

Israel confirms five soldiers killed in Gaza

Five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip, Israel's military announced on Tuesday, as Tel Aviv and Hamas held indirect negotiations in Qatar on an elusive ceasefire.

UN General Assembly condemns ‘systematic oppression’ of Afghan women

The United Nations General Assembly has denounced the "systematic oppression" of women and girls in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban authorities.

US will send more weapons to Ukraine: Trump

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States would be sending more weapons to Ukraine to help the war-torn country defend itself against Russian attacks.

FM condemns US-Israeli attacks against Iran as violation of international law

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned recent US-Israeli onslaght against Iran, describing it as a violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Thousands of babies in Gaza lack proper nutrition: UNICEF

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) chief Catherine Russell has warned of a deepening nutrition crisis among infants in the Gaza Strip as humanitarian access remains severely restricted.

US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham group

The United States has announced that it was revoking the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, months after it spearheaded the overthrow of the long-serving Assad dynasty.

British-French military initiative for Ukraine ‘lacks direction’: Politico

An initiative by London and Paris to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential truce with Russia is floundering, and adding to tensions between the two countries, Politico has reported, citing officials.

Iran FM: BRICS role crucial in countering unilateral sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, called for the establishment of a legal mechanism within BRICS to monitor and counter unilateral coercive measures such as sanctions, which are used as tools of pressure against independent governments.

BRICS member states cooperate in line with their interests: Kremlin

The BRICS nations engage in collaboration based on their own interests, and this interaction has never been — and will never be — directed against third countries, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

‘BRICS not aimed at any country’: China says after Trump’s tariff warning

China has responded to US President Donald Trump’s remarks about the BRICS grouping, saying the bloc does not aim to confront or oppose any country.

Iranian military spokesman says any Israeli aggression to face more crushing response

A spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, referring to the high combat readiness of the country’s military, stated that any potential assault by Israel on Iran will be met with a firm and more crushing response.

Crew abandons cargo ship in Red Sea after aerial strike

Crew members onboard a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship that was set ablaze in an attack in the Red Sea have abandoned the vessel and were rescued, a British maritime agency has announced.

US threatens additional tariffs on nations ‘aligning’ with ‘anti-American’ BRICS

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on countries “aligning” themselves with the BRICS bloc of developing nations.

Israel bombs Yemen, Houthis fire more missiles

Israel’s military has bombed three ports and a power plant in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, prompting the group to fire more missiles towards the occupied territory.

Israel strikes several targets across Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli military aircraft carried out airstrikes late Sunday on towns in northern, eastern, and southern Lebanon, in violation of the ceasefire, Lebanese media reported.

Hezbollah secretary-general says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon

Hezbollah chief has stated that the Lebanese group remains open to peace, but it will not disarm or back down from confronting Israel until it ends its air raids and withdraws from southern Lebanon.

Over 700 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza: Health Ministry

More than 700 Palestinians have been killed trying to get food in the Gaza Strip over the past few weeks, according to new figures from the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave, spurring renewed condemnation of a contentious United States and Israeli-backed aid scheme.

UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone attack on Ukraine

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned a Russian drone and missile strike against Ukraine this week that has been described as the largest such raid in the three-year war.

Thousands of Israelis demand release of hostages in Gaza

Thousands of Israeli protesters demonstrated Saturday night in Tel Aviv, demanding the return of hostages from the Gaza Strip as part of a "comprehensive deal” with Hamas.

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