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Trump quietly pressuring US Senate to weaken Russia sanctions: WSJ

The White House is urging Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to soften his sanctions bill against Moscow, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing congressional staffers.

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.

Informed sources: Iran extracts huge volume of strategic documents from Israel

According to reports aired by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Iranian intelligence services have successfully extracted a large volume of highly sensitive and strategic documents from occupied Palestine, including detailed information related to the Zionist regime's nuclear facilities and projects.

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".

Report: Iran football club Esteghlal appoints Brazilian coach Fabio Carille as head coach

Iranian football club Esteghlal has reportedly reached an agreement with Brazilian manager Fabio Carille to take over as head coach ahead of the new season.

Tehran struggles under the weight of internal migration, new report finds

A new report by the Tehran Municipality’s Center for Studies and Planning reveals that decades of centralized development and neglect of peripheral regions have turned the Iranian capital, Tehran, into a magnet for internal migration at great cost, according to Shargh daily.

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.

Millions in Iran mark Eid al-Adha with prayers, reflection amid global Muslim observance

Millions of Iranians joined Muslims worldwide on Friday to observe Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar.

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.

Iran Says US Veto of UNSC Gaza Resolution Sign of Moral Decline

The Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the US action in blocking a UN Security Council resolution aimed at ending the Israeli regime’s genocide in Gaza is not only a blatant disregard for the will of the international community and the people of the region, but also a sign of the moral decline of American decision-makers.

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.

Iran’s defense minister warns Israel against any military action

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has issued a stark warning to Israel, declaring that even the slightest military move by Tel Aviv against Iran would result in the destruction of the Israeli regime.

Killer of Iranian park ranger arrested in surprise operation

Iranian police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting Hedayatollah Didban, a senior park ranger in the Khaeez Protected Area, in a surprise raid in a neighboring province. The suspect confessed to the crime and led authorities to the ranger’s stolen weapon and equipment.

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.