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Iran warns ‘moving goalposts’ could derail Tehran-Washington negotiations

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has warned that making fundamental mistakes could disrupt the talks between Iran and the United States.

Taremi’s strike against Milan in Serie A voted as best goal of year

Iranian international footballer Mehdi Tarem’s strike against Milan has been voted as the best goal of the Persian year of 1403 in a competition entitled “Iran’s Champion: held by the national Iranian Radio and Television station, IRIB.

Gaza has become ‘mass grave’ for Palestinians: MSF

As Israel resumes and expands its onslaught on Gaza by land, air, and sea, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Wednesday denounced the mounting toll on Palestinian civilians and aid workers, saying the enclave has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians.

Trump tariffs will mean world uses less oil in 2025: IEA

The world will use less crude oil than expected this year due the “substantial risks” posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs to the global economy, according to the global energy watchdog.

At least 1,400 medical personnel killed in Gaza war: Health Ministry

At least 1,400 medical personnel have been killed during Israel's onslaught on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Health in the besieged enclave has announced.

Trump admin. seeking to cancel ‘almost all’ funding for NATO, UN: NYT

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a budget proposal that would eliminate “almost all funding for international organizations like the United Nations and NATO”, the New York Times has reported, citing officials and an internal memo.

Sanctions-hit aging fleet, equipment blamed for Tehran metro incident

A train operating in the Iranian capital Tehran experienced a breakdown on Wednesday morning that forced passengers to walk approximately three kilometers along the rail tracks to reach the nearest station.

Veteran Iranian journalist says US has “crossed red lines” in nuclear talks

The chief editor of Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has sharply criticized the US following the first round of indirect nuclear negotiations on Saturday in Oman, accusing Washington of failing its initial "truth test" by violating established red lines.

Iran’s FM to handover Ayatollah Khamenei’s written letter to Putin

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will deliver the written letter of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip to Moscow.

Judiciary: Death sentence for controversial Iranian singer Tataloo undergoing final appeal

Iran’s judiciary confirmed that the Iranian pop singer Amirhossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, faces a potential death sentence currently under review by the Supreme Court, but dismissed his recent claim of imminent execution as premature.

US blocking G7 statement denouncing Russia’s attack against Sumy: Bloomberg

The U.S. has told the other G7 member states it would not support a joint statement condemning Russia's deadly attack on Ukraine's Sumy last week so as not to disrupt peace efforts, Bloomberg has reported, citing undisclosed sources.

Witkoff overstepped his authority when discussing Ukraine’s territory: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply reacted to a statement from US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who said a Ukraine peace deal will include settling the issue of Crimea, the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions.

Argentina Envoy Summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over AMIA Allegations

In reaction to the "unlawful and internationally inappropriate" actions of the Argentine Prosecutor’s Office in accusing high-ranking Iranian officials, Issa Kameli, Director General for the Americas at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, summoned Argentina’s Chargé d’Affaires in Tehran. 

WHO says member states reached deal to tackle future pandemics

The Members of the World Health Organization have reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations, the organisation announced on Wednesday.

Iranian chess players make history, secure three spots in FIDE World Cup

Iranian chess players delivered an outstanding performance at the West Asian Zonal Championships, earning three coveted spots in the upcoming FIDE World Cup.

Israel has killed over 70 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire: UN

The United Nations has announced at least 71 civilians have been killed by Israel in Lebanon since a ceasefire was struck at the end of last year.

Trump’s envoy reverses stance on Iran nuclear enrichment

US President Donald Trump’s foreign envoy Steve Witkoff has backpedaled comments he made a day earlier about the US position on nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Iranian president expresses gratitude to outgoing strategic deputy Zarif, appoints Esmaeili as successor

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has expressed his appreciation for the contributions of Mohammad Javad Zarif during his tenure as Strategic Deputy to the President who stepped down, largely due to the far-right Perseverance Front's pressure, over his children’s American citizenship.

Gaza death toll surges past 51,000 as Israel continues onslaught

Israeli air attacks on the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll from the war since October 2023 to 51,000, the Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

US says Russia open to Ukraine peace deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to a “permanent peace” agreement with Ukraine, United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has stated.

Iran warns Israel seeks eradication of Palestine, urges UN Security Council intervention

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, has warned about Israel's plans to annihilate the Palestinian nation, calling on international bodies, particularly the UN Security Council, to stop the Zionist regime's crimes and its genocide of Palestinians.

Iran Leader says national issues must not be tied to Oman talks, highlights distrust of US

The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, referring to the recent Iran-U.S. talks in Oman, emphasized that the country's affairs must not be tied to negotiations, and neither excessive optimism nor pessimism should be adopted toward the talks.

IRGC: Iran’s defense capabilities ‘non-negotiable’

A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that Iran's national security and military capabilities are not up for any negotiations under any circumstances.

US says approved sale of Eitan PowerPack engines to Israel

The US State Department approved the potential sale of Eitan Powerpack engines and related equipment to Israel, the Pentagon has announced.

European energy giants consider restoring gas supplies from Russia’s Gazprom: Reuters

A number of energy companies in France and Germany are considering resuming gas supplies from Russia amid the war in Ukraine, Reuters has reported.