Britain, France abandon plans to recognise Palestinian state at NY conference

The United Kingdom and France will abandon previous plans to recognise a Palestinian state at an upcoming conference in New York, according to diplomats.

EU seeking to target Russia’s financial reputation: FT

The European Union is considering adding Russia to its anti-money laundering “grey list” in an effort to cause reputational damage and increase financial pressure on Moscow, the Financial Times has reported.

Israel army lacking more than 10,000 soldiers: Spokesperson

Israel’s military has announced it lacks more than 10,000 soldiers, including about 6,000 for combat units, as it presses an intensified campaign in the Gaza Strip.

Trade unions from dozens of countries protest against Saudi Arabia’s treatment of migrant workers

Trade unions from 36 states have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) over the treatment of migrant labourers in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by The Guardian.

Trump says Zelensky gave Putin ‘reason to bomb the hell out of’ Ukraine

The recent Ukrainian drone attacks on long-range nuclear-capable Russian bombers have sharply increased the risk of escalation and given Moscow a valid reason to retaliate with force, US President Donald Trump has stated.

Iran president reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program, expresses readiness for inspections

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program and stated that the Islamic Republic is prepared for inspections of its nuclear facilities but will not accept bullying.

Iran denounces US entry ban on citizens as “racist act”

An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has rapped the US government’s decision to bar Iranian citizens and those from several other predominantly Muslim countries from entering American soil, describing it as "a racist move".

Internal EU report shows Israel committing war crimes in Gaza

A confidential European Union report has found that Israel is committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip, including the use of starvation as a weapon of war, according to Belgian public broadcaster VRT, which said the document has been circulating among top EU officials since November 2024.

Israeli military faces severe equipment fatigue, technical failures in Gaza: Report

The Israeli army is facing growing logistical and mechanical challenges amid the prolonged war in the Gaza Strip, with mounting technical failures affecting its tanks, armored vehicles, and weapons, according to a report.

US on track for biggest nuclear weapons spending hike since Cold War: Report

"The White House has proposed a spending increase on nuclear bomb development not seen since the Cold War, the Los Alamos Study Group says in a report.

US imposes fresh round of sanctions against Iran despite negotiations

The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran despite Washington’s engagement in indirect talks with Tehran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran Envoy: US veto of UNSC Gaza resolution to lead to more catastrophic military campaign

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, said the US veto of a UN resolution, calling for an end to the Israeli regime’s genocide in Gaza, has actively enabled the continuation of a catastrophic military campaign that has already killed tens of thousands of civilians, most of them women and children, and driven Gaza to the edge of absolute collapse.

Iran FM warns UK, Germany and France Over anti-Tehran measures at IAEA

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, on threshold of the meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), issued a warning to the three European countries seeking to pass an anti-Iran resolution, stating that the Islamic Republic will respond decisively to any violation of its rights.

Iranian President urges solidarity among Muslims on occasion of Eid al-Adha

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended his warm congratulations to the leaders and people of Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, a celebration that embodies submission to the Almighty, calling for solidarity and unity among Muslims.

President Pezeshkian: Iran determined to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to further enhance friendly and brotherly ties with all Islamic countries, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia.

US presses NATO member states to agree on defence spending hike

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has pressed NATO member states to agree to President Donald Trump’s demand for a major increase in defence spending ahead of a summit later this month.

Islamic states should block all avenues of assistance to Israel: Iran’s Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has stressed that Muslim governments must block all avenues of assistance to the Zionist regime and restrain their criminal hands from continuing barbaric actions in the Gaza Strip.

US redirecting anti-drone tech from Ukraine to American forces in Middle East: WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is redirecting anti-drone technology earmarked for Ukraine to its own troops based in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.

Most people across the globe have negative views of Israel: Survey

The majority of people across the world have a negative view of Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war in the Gaza Strip, according to a Pew poll.

Russia ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine drone attack: Putin tells Trump

US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for more than an hour on Wednesday, but he conceded the talks would not lead “to immediate peace” in Ukraine, and warned that Moscow would respond to Kiev’s successful attacks this week on Russia's airfields.

Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries, including Iran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday inked a proclamation banning travel into the United States for individuals from a dozen countries, citing national security concerns.

Iran, Qatar stress joint efforts to end Israeli crimes against Palestinians

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have stressed the need for concerted attempts to end Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

Majority of Brits support weapons embargo on Israel

A majority of British people support a full arms embargo on Israel amid the war in the Gaza Strip, according to a new poll commissioned by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

Syria to give IAEA access to suspected former nuclear sites: Grossi

Syria’s new government has agreed to give inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to suspected former nuclear sites immediately, according to the atomic agency’s chief, as Damascus makes further inroads to rejoining the international fold.

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it was not linked to the release of hostages, saying it would embolden Hamas.

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