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Use of Ruble, Lira in Ankara-Moscow trade increases: Turkish Trade Minister

The use of the Turkish lira and the ruble in trade between Russia and Turkey has significantly raised over the past few years, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat has stated.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Israeli soldiers carry out deadly raids in West Bank amid Gaza truce

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iran confirms mediation for release of Thai nationals by Hamas

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has confirmed reports that Tehran mediated the release of Thai hostages by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.

US troops in Iraq, Syria under fresh attack, 73 times since mid- October: Report

The US forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 73 times since October 17, Fox News reported citing a Pentagon source.

Israel couldn’t have continued Gaza war without US support: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Israel would not have been able to continue its war on the besieged Gaza Strip if it were not for the United States’ support.

Majority of Americans support Ukraine ceasefire: Survey

Americans would overwhelmingly support a ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the results of an Economist/YouGov poll. The survey also found that US residents trust Israel more than Russia not to target civilians during the hostilities.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: 42 Palestinians, 14 Gaza hostages to be freed

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iran says to keep supporting Palestinian nation, resistance groups

The Iranian foreign minister has reaffirmed Tehran’s full support for the Palestinian nation and resistance groups fighting Israeli occupation.

Temporary truce begins in Gaza Strip

The four-day humanitarian pause between the Israeli army and the Palestinian group Hamas came into effect on Friday morning in all areas of the Gaza Strip, temporarily stopping attacks for prisoner exchange and relief.

Iran warns of regional implications if Israel prolongs war on Gaza after truce

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned that the regional situation will significantly change should Israel press ahead with the war on Gaza and expand its scope after the implementation of a temporary ceasefire.

Half of Americans think US spending too much on aid to Ukraine: Poll

Close to half of the US public believes Washington is spending too much on aid to Kiev, according to a poll released by the Associated Press.

Iranian FM: Time not on Israeli regime’s side 

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the 6-week resistance of Gaza heroes against Israel showed that time is not on the Zionist regime’s side.

Iran Leader: Israel knocked out by Hamas military operation

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said Israel was “knocked out” in Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, the largest military operation by Palestinian resistance groups against the Zionist regime.

Iran foreign minister calls for prosecution of Israeli officials over their “crimes in Gaza”

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called on the international community to hold “Israeli war criminals” to account over the ongoing conflict in the besieged Gaza Strip. At least 14,000 people, mainly women and children, have been killed in the blockaded enclave since early October due to Israel's relentless military campaign.

Iran’s UN envoy dismisses European accusations on nuclear deal commitments

Iranian permanent envoy to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has dismissed accusations by three European countries, known as the European Troika, that Iran has “failed to abide by” its commitments under the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with the West as “baseless”.

Iran asks BRICS states to designate Israel as terrorist entity, sever ties with Tel Aviv

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies to designate Israel as a terrorist entity because of the extensive crimes it has committed in the Gaza Strip over the past weeks.

US troops attacked 66 times since uptick in ME violence: Pentagon

US forces have been attacked 66 times in the Middle East since the uptick in violence that began in mid-October, Defense Department deputy spokesperson Sabrina Singh has confirmed.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: UN says 1.7 million people displaced in Gaza Strip

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Over 10 million Iranians sign up to go to Gaza to fight Israel

In a striking show of solidarity with Palestine, over 10 million Iranians have come forward, announcing their readiness to go to the Gaza Strip to fight Israel, according to recent statistics.

US denying permission to Israel for ceasefire in Gaza: IRGC Chief

The United States has forbidden Israel from striking a ceasefire which it craves desperately as it has been mired in a crisis in the Gaza Strip, Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Tuesday.

Russia-China de-dollarization almost complete: Moscow

Western currencies have been almost completely phased out in Moscow-Beijing trade, as nearly all payments between the two countries are now carried out in rubles and yuan, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov has stated.

UN chief describes deaths of civilians in Gaza as “unparalleled and unprecedented”

The number of civilians killed in Gaza has been “unparalleled and unprecedented” in comparison to any conflict since 2017, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has stated.

Top Iran military commander: Israel losing 15 tanks daily in Gaza

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Israel loses at least 15 tanks and several armored vehicles in Gaza each day.

China-Russia relations withstand test of complex international situation: Xi

Sino-Russian relations have withstood the test of the complex international situation, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated, adding that Beijing intends to develop the ties.

70 percent of US voters aged 18-34 disapprove of Biden on Israel: Poll

An NBC News poll found that 70 percent of voters aged 18-34 disapprove of US President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's war on Gaza.

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