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Iran says ready for both cooperation and confrontation

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said while Iran is prepared to confront threats, it prefers engagement over confrontation.

Russian president announces mass production of Oreshnik missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the decision to begin serial production of the new Oreshnik ballistic missile system. The decision came after the system was used in combat for the first time earlier this week in Ukraine.

China-Iran relations strengthen amid global changes: Chinese ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to strengthening friendly cooperation with Iran, especially during a time of significant global shifts.

At least six Israeli soldiers commit suicide, thousands more get mental health treatment amid war: Report

At least six Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives in recent months, the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth has revealed, citing severe psychological distress caused by prolonged wars in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon as the primary cause.

Britain suggests would comply with ICC warrant and arrest Israeli PM

The British government has announced it will comply with its obligations under domestic and international law after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Ukraine starts talks with partners about advanced air defense systems following Russia’s IRBM strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to engage with partners on acquiring advanced air defense systems, according to a statement.

Over 30% of Jewish-American teens say they ‘sympathise’ with Hamas: Poll

More than one-third of American-Jewish teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 agree with the statement, "I sympathise with Hamas" - more than a year into Israel's war on the Gaza Strip, according to a new poll released by an Israeli government ministry.

Germany says examining ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM

Berlin is still determining whether to abide by its obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC), with German officials reportedly expressing relief that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not planning to visit the European country in the foreseeable future.

Iran dismisses ‘baseless’ claims by US, UK over regional tensions, Ukraine war

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations hit back at the United States and the United Kingdom for shifting the blame for their support for the Israeli genocidal crimes in the Gaza Strip by leveling unfounded accusations against Tehran.

North Korea received anti-aircraft missiles, oil from Russia in return for soldiers: Report

Moscow gave Pyongyang oil and anti-aircraft missiles in return for military support in Ukraine, according to a South Korean official and satellite imagery analysis.

Pro-Palestinian groups sue Dutch gov’t for failing to stop Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian organisations took the Dutch state to court, calling for a halt to arms and military equipment exports to Israel and accusing the government of failing to prevent a “genocide” in the Gaza Strip.

Iranian Consulate in Kazan protests violent arrest of Iranian students by Russian police

The Iranian Consulate in the Russia city of Kazan has announced the release of two Iranian students who were violently arrested by local police, saying it has written a letter of protest to the Russian Foreign Ministry to denounce the move.

Record number of aid workers killed in 2024: UN

At least 281 humanitarian workers have died so far this year, with most of them killed in the Israeli war in Gaza, according to the United Nations.

Palestinian child deaths by Israel triple in West Bank: UN

The United Nations has reported a "three-fold" surge in Israeli army killing of Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank.

“Iran Hamdel” campaign sends aid to Gaza amid war 

Aid items donated by millions of Iranians within a national campaign, have reached the beseiged Gaza Strip. 

Pictures: Demonstrators in Tehran support people of Gaza, Lebanon 

Hundreds of people gathered in Tehran on Friday morning in front of the United Nations office to condemn the ongoing genocide and atrocities committed by the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon.  

ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Gallant for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and a Hamas military commander for alleged war crimes.

Nearly 90 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israel has unleashed a series of air attacks on the Gaza Strip that killed nearly 90 people, including several children in their sleep.

US Senate denies resolutions to block arms Sales to Israel amid Gaza war

The United States Senate has not supported the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) aimed at blocking the sale of over $20 billion in offensive US weaponry to Israel.

US moves to forgive $4.7 billion of loans to Ukraine

The administration of President Joe Biden has moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in US loans to Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated, as outgoing officials seek to do what they can before leaving office to bolster Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Iran treats 500 victims of Lebanon pager explosions

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi says Iranian medical teams have performed 1,500 surgeries to treat 500 victims of the pager explosions in Lebanon perpetrated by Israel.

Iran condemns US veto on Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced the United States for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has killed nearly 44,000 Palestinians during the past 13 months.

Ukraine launched British-supplied ‘Storm Shadows’ at Russia: Report

The Ukrainian military has fired UK-supplied ‘Storm Shadow’ missiles at Russia’s Kursk Region and Krasnodar Region, according to Bloomberg News.

Iran, Qatar call for end to Gaza war

Iran and Qatar has urged an end to the Israeli regime’s genocidal crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip which has so far claimed the lives of almost 44,000 people, mostly children and women.

US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, marking the fourth time that Washington has used its veto power to block a ceasefire resolution at the international body since Israel's war on the besieged enclave began in October 2023.

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