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Parliamentary commission approves bill to bolster Iran’s military capabilities

The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved the general outlines of a draft bill aimed at strengthening the country’s armed forces in response to  the “crimes and aggression” of the Zionist regime.

President Pezeshkian: Iran belongs to all citizens—no room for division into ‘insiders’, ‘outsiders’

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized inclusivity, social cohesion, and the importance of mutual respect in governance.

Ex-lawmaker: Iran open to talks with U.S.—but only on own terms

Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has stated that while Tehran should not rule out the possibility of future negotiations with the United States, any such engagement must be based on clear and dignified preconditions in light of the recent twelve-day war.

Russia slams Axios report it backed ‘zero enrichment’ Iran nuclear agreement

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Sunday described reports claiming that President Vladimir Putin had encouraged his Iranian ally to accept a "zero enrichment" deal on its nuclear programme as "defamation".

President Pezeshkian hails Iran’s national unity during Israeli war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has lauded the capabilities of the military forces and the national cohesion as the main factors that led Iran to victory during 12 days of war of aggression imposed by the Zionist regime.

Iranian parliament pass tougher penalties for espionage and collaboration with hostile foreign regimes

Iran’s parliament has approved revisions to a bill intensifying penalties for espionage and collaboration with hostile foreign regimes, including the Zionist regime and the US.

Gaza death toll surges past 58,000 amid relentless Israeli attacks

At least 58,026 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war on the besieged Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

France says to raise defence targets, citing Russia threat

President Emmanuel Macron is on Sunday to set new French defence targets in the face of a menacing Russia and a potential United States disengagement from Europe, his office has announced.

UN warns of sharp rise in malnutrition cases in Gaza

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) warned Sunday of a sharp rise in malnutrition cases across the Gaza Strip following Israel’s tightened blockade and continued prevention of humanitarian aid deliveries.

Sand, dust storms affect about 330 million people in 150 countries due to climate change: UN

A new report by the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has showed that sand and dust storms are leading to “premature deaths” due to climate change, with more than 330 million people in 150 countries affected.

Iran reports severe environmental damage from 12-day aggression by Zionist regime

Iran’s Department of Environment has released a preliminary report detailing the environmental consequences of the recent 12-day military assault by Israel.

Iranian Army announces military drills in Esfahan, warns of possible explosions

The Iranian Army's Esfahan Regional Command has issued a public notice informing residents of scheduled military exercises taking place on Sunday from 8AM to 1M local time.

Iran’s Ettela’at Daily: Calls for assassinating President Pezeshkian, reckless, divisive

Iran’s Ettela’at newspaper has strongly condemned a controversial social media post by a local city council member in Rasht, northern Iran, who suggested that the Zionist regime should assassinate President Masoud Pezeshkian, similar to what happened to late president Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran among top 10 global producers of heavy water

Iran has established its position as one of the world's top 10 producers of heavy water (D₂O), a vital nuclear material second only to uranium in strategic value.

Iran faces severe water shortages as dam inflows drop by 43%

According to the Iranian Energy Ministry’s latest weekly report, inflows into the country’s dams dropped by 43% compared to last year, totaling 22.43 billion cubic meters since the start of the current water year (October 1).

Fars News reveals new details of Zionist regime’s attack on Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meeting

Iran's Fars News Agency has disclosed new details regarding a terrorist attack carried out by the Israeli regime against a high-level meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in Tehran.

Iranian MP: Suspicious microchips found in shoes of IAEA inspectors

A senior Iranian lawmaker says authorities in the country have found microchips hidden in footwear of IAEA inspectors during their visits to Iranian nuclear facilities.

UK: Over 80 protesters arrested at Palestine Action protests

UK police on Saturday detained 86 protesters who were demanding the reversal of a ban on the pro-Palestine direct action group, Palestine Action, according to the campaign group Defend Our Juries (DOJ).

Family of American citizen killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank demands US probe

The family of Sayfollah Musallet, a 20-year-old United States citizen from Florida who was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, urged Washington to launch its own probe into the incident and to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Trump considering dispatching new funds to Ukraine for first time since taking office: CBS News

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering authorizing additional funding for Ukraine for the first time since the start of his term in January, CBS News has reported, citing multiple diplomatic sources.

Syrian, Israeli officials meet in Azerbaijan’s Baku: Diplomatic source in Damascus

A Syrian and an Israeli official met face to face in Baku Saturday on the sidelines of a visit to Azerbaijan by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a diplomatic source in Damascus has confirmed.

Thousands of Israelis protest in Tel Aviv to demand prisoner swap agreement

Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in central Tel Aviv on Saturday to demand a prisoner exchange deal with Palestinians.

North Korea voices ‘unconditional’ support for Russia in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that Pyongyang is ready to “unconditionally support” all actions taken by Moscow in its war on Ukraine, state media reports, as the two countries held high-level strategic talks.

Iran says in no rush to enter talks with US

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is in no rush to enter ‘ill-considered’ talks with the US, stressing that Tehran prioritizes the Iranian nation’s interests in weighing a possible return to indirect diplomacy with Washington.

Syrian president arrives in Baku for official visit to Republic of Azerbaijan

Syrian President Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has arrived in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for an official visit, Syrian state news agency SANA reported.