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President Pezeshkian emphasizes need for improved foreign relations

In a consultative meeting on foreign policy, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that to achieve national development and resolve domestic issues, Iran must also strengthen its international relations.

Qatar’s Emir orders cabinet reshuffle

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has appointed six new ministers in a major cabinet reshuffle.

Netanyahu plans to push for West Bank annexation when Trump takes office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to push for annexing the occupied West Bank when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to the Israeli public broadcaster KAN.

Aid groups say Israel missed US deadline to enhance humanitarian help for Gaza

Israel has failed to meet United States demands to allow greater humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where conditions are worse than at any point in the 13-month-old war, international aid organisations have announced.

Putin hopes to recapture lost territory in Kursk before Trump’s inauguration: Report

NATO allies believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is aiming to recapture territory lost to Ukraine in the Kursk region before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the US president on January 20.

Iran does not rule out direct talks with US, advises Trump to avoid past mistakes

The Iranian government spokeswoman has not ruled out direct Iran-US talks under the new US administration, saying the Islamic Republic will pursue any path that serves the country's interests and expediencies.

Over 320 humanitarian workers killed in Gaza since onset of war: UN

At least 322 humanitarian workers have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the war started in October 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the occupied Palestinian territory said.

Trump chooses Iran hawk as UN ambassador

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a staunch ally of Israel and a foreign policy hawk, to serve as the next US envoy to the United Nations.

Iran, Russia payment networks connected

Russia’s Mir payment network and Iran’s Shetab payment system were officially connected in a ceremony on Monday, as Tehran and Moscow continue to strengthen their financial cooperation.

Iran VP praises OIC-Arab League summit, calls for closer relations with Saudi Arabia

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated that the joint summit meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab States in Riyadh led to alignment among Islamic and Arab states and was a great success for Tehran.

Iran executes man who raped 200 women

An Iranian man convicted of raping over 200 women was hanged on Tuesday in the western city of Hamedan.

Israel’s finance minister tells authorities to prepare for West Bank annexation

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has told his department to prepare for the annexation of the occupied West Bank in the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections.

US claims attacks in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’

The US military has carried out airstrikes against targets in Syria in what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed was a response to recent raid on US forces by “Iranian-aligned groups” in the country.

Holding referendum sole democratic solution to Palestinian issue: Iran

Holding a referendum involving all Palestinians is the sole lasting democratic solution to the Palestinian issue, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated at the Extraordinary Joint Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Hezbollah says Israel failed to occupy one single village in Lebanon

The Lebanese resistance movement’s Media Relations Officer, Mohammad Afif announced that Israel has fallen short of occupying even a single village in southern Lebanon.

Britain, France trying to persuade US to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia: Report

The leaders of France and Britain are expected to meet in Paris to discuss a last-ditch attempt to persuade the US to allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with Western weapons before Donald Trump enters the White House in January, The Telegraph daily has reported citing UK Government sources.

Customs: Iran’s non-oil trade in past 7 months surpasses $70bn

Iran's Customs Administration released a report on Monday detailing the country's foreign trade statistics for the first seven months of the current Iranian year.

Ukraine claims Russia suffered deadliest day since start of full-scale invasion

Russian losses in Ukraine reached a record daily high of 1,770, according to figures released by Kyiv.

Human rights organization calls for famine declaration in northern Gaza

The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has urged the international and United Nations organizations to officially declare a famine in northern Gaza, where aid and goods have been blocked from reaching hundreds of thousands of residents for more than 50 days.

Iran calls on Trump admin. to fulfill campaign promises, cease Israeli crimes in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei has urged the incoming US administration to live up to the promises made during the election campaign regarding the cessation of ongoing genocide and crimes against Palestine and Lebanon by Israel.

Netanyahu working from protected room in light of security fears since drone attack: Report

Benjamin Netanyahu is conducting most of his duties from a reinforced room on the basement level of the Prime Minister’s Office, rather than his usual office on a higher floor, in accordance with instructions from security officials, Channel 12 news reported.

Trump holds phone call with Putin, discusses Ukraine war

US President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict and its potential settlement, the Washington Post has reported, citing several people familiar with the matter.

Iran calls OIC, Arab League meeting on ending conflict in Lebanon, Palestine

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League will start later on Monday at Iran's proposal, with the aim of ending the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Palestine.

Iran urges expulsion of Israel from UN

Iran's Foreign Ministry called Sunday for an arms embargo on Israel and the expulsion of the regime from the United Nations, following a deadly attack in Syria.

Riyadh summit can help stop Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon: Iran’s president to Saudi crown prince

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed confidence that an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League in Riyadh will yield "effective and tangible" outcomes in halting  Israel's aggression in Gaza and Lebanon.