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Ukraine claims it hit Russian patrol ship, oil platform in Caspian Sea

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Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Friday, the SSO has reported on Saturday.
Middle East

Pentagon declassifies Syria ‘vengeance’ attack against Daesh

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The Pentagon has released combat footage showing US and allied forces carrying out large-scale strikes against purported Daesh terrorist targets in Syria, as part of Washington’s retaliation for the recent killing of American personnel.
Asia

Pakistan court hands Ex-PM Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case

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A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan's lawyers have confirmed.
Middle East

US drafts $112bn Gaza reconstruction plan: WSJ

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Tump’s son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, have designed a project of rebuilding the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing sources.
Culture

Ashraf Boroujerdi, prominent Iranian reformist and cultural figure, passes away

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Ashraf Boroujerdi, a well-known reformist political activist, advocate for women’s and civil rights, and sister of MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi, has passed away.
Religion

Commemorative stamp marking Prophet Muhammad’s 1,500th birth anniv. unveiled

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In a ceremony marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a commemorative postage stamp was unveiled in Tehran with the participation of Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.
Middle East

UN chief condemns Houthi detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the detention of 10 more UN staff members by the Houthis in Yemen, accused of espionage for Israel and the US.
Asia

China threatens ‘forceful measures’ over US weapons sales package to Taiwan

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China's military will step up training and "take forceful measures" to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the defence ministry announced on Friday in response to a planned $11.1 billion US arms sales package to Taiwan.
Security

Iran executes man convicted of espionage for Israel

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Aqil Keshavarz, an operative of the Zionist regime’s intelligence service, the Mossad, and the regime's army, was executed in Iran.
Middle East

UN warns Gaza hunger gains are ‘fragile’ as 1.6M still face extreme food insecurity

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that while famine in the Gaza Strip has been averted, the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, with more than 75% of the population facing acute food insecurity and critical risks of malnutrition.
Foreign Policy

Iran condemns Canada’s sanctions as ‘baseless’ and ‘meddlesome’

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An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has slammed Canada’s latest sanctions on Iranian officials, calling the move “baseless,” “meddlesome,” and devoid of legal or moral legitimacy.
Incidents

Red Crescent: 24 Iranian provinces affected by weather-related disasters

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The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced on Friday that 18,000 people affected by snowstorms, blizzards, and flooding, particularly in the southern regions of the country, have benefited from the Red Crescent’s relief operations.
Nuclear

Former Iranian nuclear chief proposes reframing Iran-US talks to break deadlock

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Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and ex-head of the Atomic Energy Organization, has proposed a key diplomatic approach to revive negotiations between Iran and the US by changing the framing of talks rather than their substance.
Europe

EU ‘will have to give back’ Russian assets: Putin

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The EU will eventually have to return Russia’s sovereign assets frozen under Ukraine-related sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has stated. He warned the bloc against tapping the funds, saying the move would cause reputational damage and risk undermining the foundations of the modern financial system.
Incidents

Iranian Red Crescent rescuer dies while saving flood victims in Jahrom

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An Iranian Red Crescent rescuer lost his life during rescue operations amid severe flooding in the southern city of Jahrom, officials said on Friday.
Local

Iran sets new rules for Afghan workers, allows 9-month employment period

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Iran’s Interior Ministry has announced new regulations governing the employment of foreign workers, particularly Afghan nationals, allowing them to work in Iran for nine months under a formal work visa before returning to Afghanistan for a three-month period.
Europe

EU agrees on $105bn loan to support Ukraine against Russia

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European Union leaders have agreed to provide an interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa has stated.
Asia

Senior PM aide says Japan needs nukes

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Japan needs to consider developing its own nuclear weapons, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has told journalists.
Middle East

Israeli ex-premier confirms Telegram account hacked

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Israel's former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who is planning another run for office, confirmed that his Telegram account had been hacked, as Israeli media claimed the breach was carried out by an Iran-linked group.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia agree on three-year roadmap to expand cooperation

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the Islamic Republic and Russia have agreed on a three-year roadmap to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Middle East

Saudi Arabia, France, US to discuss Lebanese army support in Paris meeting

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A trilateral meeting between France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States on Lebanon will be held in Paris to discuss support for the Lebanese army and to set a date for a new international conference. Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal will attend.
Europe

EU kicks off summit on Russian fund plan for Ukraine

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EU leaders kicked off a make-or-break summit Thursday on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition.
Nature and Wildlife

Red shores of Iran’s Hormuz Island capture global media attention

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Following heavy rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island, the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf in southern Iran turned a striking blood-red, drawing widespread attention from international media and social networks.
Europe

US ‘pressuring’ EU not to use frozen Russian funds for Kyiv: Ukraine official

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President Volodymyr Zelensky will be in Brussels on Thursday to convince European partners to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv, despite Washington pressuring EU countries against the plan, a Ukrainian official told AFP.
Foreign Policy

Iran condemns “unlawful actions” of the US against Venezuela as piracy

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The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the threatening statements and actions of the US against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including threats of a naval blockade and preventing the lawful export of Venezuelan oil.
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