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Middle East

PA president lifts ban on operations of Al Jazeera TV inside Palestinian territory

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Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau chief has announced that the news channel could resume working in the Palestinian territories after president Mahmoud Abbas lifted a ban in place since January.
Middle East

Hamas frees dual US-Israeli national and soldier Edan Alexander

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Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual United States-Israeli national and soldier, as the Palestinian group seeks to revive ceasefire negotiations and an end to Israel’s blockade of the besieged and bombarded Gaza Strip.
Americas

White House notifies US Congress of $1.45bn in proposed arms sales to UAE

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The US State Department notified Congress on Monday of two proposed weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates totaling an estimated $1.45 billion as President Donald Trump embarked on a four-day Middle East tour.
Middle East

Syria’s president proposes Trump Tower in Damascus, peace with Israel for sanctions relief: Reuters

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Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has reportedly offered to build a Trump Tower in Damascus, establish peace with Israel, and grant the US access to Syria’s oil and gas, as part of his bid to secure sanctions relief from Washington, Reuters has reported.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian slams intl. community’s silence on Israel’s atrocities

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned the ongoing crimes by the Zionist regime, criticizing the silence of the international community and the UN toward Tel Aviv's atrocities.
Middle East

Famine stalking across besieged Gaza Strip, 500k face starvation: Report

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Israel’s blockade threatens the entire population of the Gaza Strip with famine, putting 500,000 people at risk of starvation, a global hunger monitor has warned.
Middle East

EU sees Syria instability as terror risk for bloc: Reuters

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The situation in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal European Union counterterrorism document seen by Reuters which warned that the terror threat level in the bloc remains high.
Incidents

Death toll from Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port explosion rises to 58

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Authorities in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province have confirmed that the death toll from the recent explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port has risen to 58, following the death of another injured victim.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MP: Nuclear talks with US respectful, constructive

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The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has described the latest round of talks between Iran and the US as “positive and constructive”, noting however that no formal agreement has been reached so far.
Middle East

Anti-Turkey Kurdish group PKK disbands after 4 decades of conflict

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The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband and end its armed struggle for autonomy, following a call in February by its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan.
Healthcare

Iran sounds alarm over sharp decline in birth rate

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Iran is facing a mounting demographic crisis, as new data from the Ministry of Health reveals a 7% drop in national birth rates over the past year, despite a growing population of married women.
Nature and Wildlife

Rose harvest festival celebrates agriculture, tourism in Babol

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A month-long festival celebrating the harvest of Damask rose (Gol-e Mohammadi) is underway in northern Iranian city of Babol, aiming to showcase the region’s agricultural strengths and encourage tourism development.
Science and Technology

5G internet will be available in Iran’s metropolises by March: Minister

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Iran will provide access to 5G internet to its metropolises by the end of the current Persian calendar year in late March, the Iranian minister of Information and Communications Technology has announced.
Environment

Iran faces severe water crisis as dam reserves drop by 20%

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Iran is facing a critical water shortage, with dam reserves across the country dropping 20% compared to last year, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Energy.
Cultural Heritage

Iranian archaeologists uncover prehistoric and early metallurgy sites in central Kerman plain

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A new archaeological survey in the Mahan district of Kerman Province, southeastern Iran, has revealed a series of significant findings, including Paleolithic sites, evidence of early metal smelting and casting, ancient nomadic settlements, and hand-carved shelters.
Middle East

Study puts true death toll in Gaza war at around 110,000

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A new report suggests that up to 109,000 people have been killed since the start of Israel's military campaign across the besieged Gaza Strip in October 2023.
Asia

Taliban bans game of chess

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Taliban government has banned the game of chess across Afghanistan, arguing that it is incompatible with Islamic Sharia laws. The decision was announced on Sunday.
Middle East

Israel asks ICC judges to withdraw PM arrest warrant 

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Tel Aviv has asked judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw arrest warrants against Israel's Prime Minister and Defence Minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war.
Middle East

Israel is prolonging war, hindering hostage agreement: US

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US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East has stated that Israel is prolonging the war in the Gaza Strip and reaching a new ceasefire and hostage deal is the correct next step to take.
Healthcare

Health officials warn of new COVID-19 surge in Iran

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Iranian health authorities are raising the alarm over a fresh increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, urging vulnerable groups to adhere strictly to health protocols.
Sport

Tehran to host world’s largest street football tournament Friday

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The Iranian capital is set to host what is being hailed as the world’s largest street football (Gol Koochak) tournament on Friday at Velayat Park.
Security

Former IRGC commander: Diplomacy as essential as military strength for Iran’s security

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Former IRGC Navy Commander and foreign policy expert Hossein Alaei has emphasized that diplomacy is a critical pillar of national power, arguing that Iran must balance its military development with strong diplomatic engagement, even amid tensions with the US.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian says Iran seeks agreement in negotiations with US

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran’s participation in indirect talks with Washington proves that it is committed to peace and serious in reaching an accord.
Foreign Policy

Iran former FM Zarif: Diplomacy requires patience; we must support negotiating team

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Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized the importance of patience in diplomacy amid negotiations with the US, urging public support for the country’s current negotiating team.
Middle East

Hamas confirms it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will soon be freed in the Gaza Strip, a senior Hamas official has told Reuters, a move key Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt described as an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire negotiations in the war-torn enclave.
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