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Results of US-Iran negotiations in Oman reassuring: Russian diplomat

Russian Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov has described the results of Saturday’s US-Iran talks in Oman as "reassuring."

Iran’s Parviz Khan Customs records $996 million in exports to Iraq

Parviz Khan Customs in Iran’s western Kermanshah Province reported a remarkable performance in 2023, achieving exports valued at $996 million and totaling 2.878 million tons of goods to Iraq.

Washington ‘demands control’ from Kyiv of key pipeline carrying Russian gas: Reuters

The United States has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to Europe, according to reports, in a move described as a colonial shakedown.

Trump extends Russia sanctions for another year

President Donald Trump has prolonged US sanctions on Russia for 12 months, based on the supposition that Moscow still poses a serious threat to the country’s national security.

Israeli military cuts off Gaza’s Rafah

The Israeli army says it has completed the construction of "the Morag Corridor", which cuts off the city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, as it is expanding attacks on the southern part of the Strip.

Negotiations with Iran “going OK”: Trump

US President Donald Trump declined to weigh in substantively on high-stakes talks in Oman to reach a new nuclear deal with Iran, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that discussions are “going OK.”

White House says Iran talks positive, constructive

The White House called Saturday's negotiations between US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy and Iran’s foreign minister a step in the right direction,  confirming plans for follow-up talks next week.

Iran says talks with US held in constructive atmosphere, negotiations to continue next week

Iran says the first round of nuclear talks with the US was held in a constructive atmosphere in the Omani capital, Muscat, and that the two sides have agreed to pursue the negotiations next week.

At least 500 children killed since Israel broke Gaza ceasefire: Palestinian official

At least 500 Palestinian children have been killed by sustained Israeli air raids and bombardments in the Gaza Strip since Israel broke the ceasefire with Hamas last month, according to Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson of the Gaza Civil Defence.

Syrian new president affirms commitment to dialogue, diplomacy

Syrian new President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has reaffirmed Damascuss strong commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as essential tools for resolving conflicts and promoting regional and global stability.

Iran-US negotiations get underway in Oman

Indirect talks between Iranian and US delegations, brokered by Oman, kicked off in the Omani capital, Muscat, on Saturday.

Vibrant spring tulips bloom in Tehran’s Iranian Garden

The Iranian Garden in Tehran is now adorned with colorful spring tulips, creating a stunning natural display.

Only six Western countries willing to deploy troops to Ukraine: AFP

Only six Western states have pledged to send military forces to Ukraine after the hostilities between Kiev and Moscow end, AFP has reported, adding  most of Ukraine’s supporters are reluctant to make any promises.

American judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

A United States immigration judge has ruled that the deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil can proceed, a month after the Columbia University graduate student was arrested over his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.

UK deeply involved in Ukraine war: The Times

Britain’s military leadership has played a far more extensive and covert role in the Ukraine war than previously known, not only designing battle plans and supplying intelligence, but also authorizing secret troop deployments inside the country to provide weapons training and technical support, according to a report by The Times.

Israeli evacuation orders leaving civilians with shrinking space to live in Gaza: UN

The United Nations has warned that Israel's latest evacuation orders are leaving Palestinians with shrinking space to live in the Gaza Strip, further worsening the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave.

Trump ‘frustrated’ with Russia, Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that U.S. President Donald Trump has been "continually frustrated" with both Ukraine and Russia as peace negotiations continue to drag on.

Iranian vice president: Economist Tayebnia top candidate for vacant economy minister position

Iran's Executive Deputy President Jafar Ghaem-Panah has announced that former economy minister and senior economist, Ali Tayebnia, has been proposed as the main candidate for minister of economic affairs and finance.

Red Cross chief warns Gaza ‘hell on earth’

The president of the Red Cross has described the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as "hell on earth" and warned that its field hospital will run out of supplies within two weeks.

Indirect Iran-US talks in Oman in a nutshell

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program will begin later on Saturday in Muscat, Oman. The talks will be facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

Russia reveals content of Putin’s talks with Trump envoy

The discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the White House special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday involved “aspects of the settlement of the Ukraine conflict", the Kremlin announced.

Ukraine’s European allies say Russian onslaught pushing peace out of reach

Peace is out of reach for Ukraine due to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing offensive, European defense ministers stressed Friday, even as the United States pushed ahead with talks with Moscow.

Former Iran FM Salehi on eve of Oman talks: Negotiation always better than war

Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and nuclear chief, has said that "negotiation is always better than war," especially as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington are scheduled to begin in Oman on Saturday.

Senate report warns Trump weakening US defenses against foreign interference

The administration of President Donald Trump has weakened tools the US government uses to combat foreign-influence campaigns, even as covert attempts by Saudi Arabia and other “malign actors” to influence American policy are growing in “scope, sophistication, and reach”, according to a new Senate report.

Trump’s envoy says US ready to seek compromise in talks with Iran

Washington is open to seeking a compromise in talks with Iranian authorities, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has stated ahead of high-level negotiation in Oman.