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UK detains eight men including seven Iranians over suspected terrorist plot

UK police have arrested eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, on suspicion of “terrorism offences”, police have announced.

Hamas releases video of injured Israeli captive in Gaza

The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, has released a video showing an Israeli captive in the Gaza Strip, identified by Israeli media as Maxim Herkin.

Iran’s decorated wrestler Yazdani to miss 2025 World Championships

Iran’s most decorated freestyle wrestler of the past decade, Hassan Yazdani, has announced he will not compete in the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Croatia as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

Russia responds to Ukraine’s Victory Day threats

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s refusal to join Russia in observing a 72-hour ceasefire to mark the Victory Day celebrations exposes Kiev’s “neo-Nazi essence” and amounts to a threat by an “international-level terrorist,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Senior analyst: Deep gaps could derail Iran-US talks

Amir Ali Abolfat’h, a senior Iranian analyst of US affairs, says the delay in the latest round of Iran-US negotiations was foreseeable, given the deep-rooted differences between the two sides.

57 Palestinians in Gaza dead from starvation amid Israeli blockade

At least 57 Palestinians have died from starvation since October 2023 due to Israel’s ongoing siege of the Gaza Strip, the Government Media Office in the enclave announced.

Official: Iran advances key AI document implementation

A significant portion of Iran's Artificial Intelligence (AI) document has been implemented by the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, according to the Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution.

UN calls for independent probe into Gaza aid ship attack

The United Nations human rights office has urged an independent investigation into the drone attack on a Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters off Malta and renewed its call for Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza, which it says constitutes "collective punishment."

Israeli military calls up tens of thousands of reservists to expand Gaza war

The Israel army has announced that it was sending call-up orders to tens of thousands of reservists to expand its offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Trump could skip NATO upcoming summit over tensions with Europe: Spiegel

United States President Donald Trump could snub NATO’s upcoming summit unless European member states commit to significantly higher defense spending, Der Spiegel has reported.

Dust storm in southern Iran sends over 800 to hospitals due to respiratory, cardiac issues

A severe dust storm in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan has resulted in 802 individuals seeking medical attention over the past 24 hours, primarily due to respiratory and cardiac complications, according to Dr. Meysam Moazzi, Deputy Director of Treatment at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences.

Families of missing victims rally outside site of Iran port blast

A group of 30 to 40 people have gathered in front of the main entrance of Shahid Rajaee Port, in southern Iran, seeking answers about their missing family members a week after the explosion at the port.

India blocks Pakistani exports, transit amid tensions

New Delhi has imposed a ban on imports and transit of Pakistan-produced goods, the Indian Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced in an order.

Ukraine refutes Russia’s Victory Day truce proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russia's proposal for a three-day ceasefire on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II.

Pakistan says successfully test-fired ballistic missile as tensions with India rise

Pakistan’s military announced it has successfully test-fired a ballistic missile as tensions with New Delhi over a deadly shooting attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month remain high.

Israeli military prepares mass reserve call-up to expand Gaza offensive amid shortage of soldiers: Report

The Israeli army is preparing for a large-scale mobilization of reserve forces in anticipation of expanding its ongoing onslaught on the Gaza Strip amid a growing crisis in troop numbers and escalating public tensions over the fate of Israeli captives held in the besieged enclave, according to a report.

Paper: Iran may reduce uranium enrichment to civilian levels, no full nuclear disarmament

Iran may be willing to reduce its uranium enrichment to civilian levels and allow independent verification, but will never agree to complete nuclear disarmament, according to a report by Kayhan newspaper.

US approves $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related support for $3.5 billion, the Pentagon announced in a statement on Friday.

Data: Iran faces longest sustained high inflation in modern history

Iran's economy has entered uncharted territory as official data confirms the country is experiencing its longest continuous period of high inflation, with prices rising over 30% annually for seven consecutive years, Donya-ye Eghtesad economic paper reported on Saturday.

US approves possible sale of F-16 training, sustainment for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of F-16 training and sustainment, along with related equipment, to Ukraine for $310 million, the Pentagon has announced.

Spring tea harvest begins in Iran’s Tonekabon

The first harvest of spring green tea leaves has commenced across 500 hectares of tea gardens in Tonekabon County, northern Iran.

US, Israel near agreement on aid delivery to Gaza: Axios

The United States, Israel and representatives of a new international foundation are close to a deal on how to resume the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip without it being controlled by Hamas, Axios reported on Friday, citing two Israeli officials and one U.S. source.

Gaza Children ‘face growing risk of starvation, illness, death’ as Israeli aid blockade continues: UNICEF

The head of United Nations children's fund UNICEF has raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions for children in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iranian teen weightlifter wins medals, breaks records at world championships

Alma Hosseini, a teenage weightlifter from Mazandaran, Iran, won two medals at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Peru.

US prepares economic options against Russia: Bloomberg

American officials prepared a number of options for U.S. President Donald Trump to increase economic pressure on Moscow in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin continued reluctance to end the war against Ukraine, Bloomberg has reported, citing undisclosed sources.