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Israel approves call-up of 400,000 reserve soldiers amid uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire accord

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The Israeli government has approved a bill allowing the military to call up an additional 400,000 reserve soldiers amid delays in the start of negotiations for the second phase of a the Gaza ceasefire accord.
Parliament

Iran’s parliament ousts economy minister, first in President Pezeshkian’s cabinet

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Iran’s Parliament voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati on Sunday, marking the first red card in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration less than seven months into its term.
Europe

NATO Secretary General urges Zelensky to ‘restore relationship’ with Trump following White House clash

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to mend relations with US President Donald Trump following a tense exchange in the White House on Friday.
Economy

Iran’s non-oil exports surge 19% y/y in Apr-Feb: IRICA

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Iranian Customs Office (IRICA) figures have shown that Tehran’s non-oil exports rose by nearly a fifth in the 11 months to late February.
Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, says Saudi league

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Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al-Nassr’s crucial AFC Champions League match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, according to the Saudi Pro League.
Middle East

Israel halts humanitarian aid entry to Gaza after 1st phase of ceasefire ended: Report

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The Israeli government decided to stop the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, just hours after the official completion of the first phase of the ceasefire accord, according to Israeli media.
Europe

Starmer reaffirms UK support for Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky after White House clash

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his support for Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London.
Middle East

Israel accepts US proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire during Ramadan

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Israel has announced that it has agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan and Passover, following a proposal from US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff. The announcement came just hours after the first phase of a ceasefire was set to expire.
Parliament

Iranian parliament begins impeaching economy minister

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The Iranian Parliament on Sunday initiated impeachment proceedings against Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati, with President Massoud Pezeshkian in attendance.
Security

Iran releases 1st footage of Israeli-linked ship seized months ago

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Iran has broadcast the first footage of the Israeli-linked container ship MSC Aries, which was seized by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)’s special naval units in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf last April.
Security

Traffic policemen killed in shooting incident in Iran’s Kerman Province

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Unknown gunmen shot dead two traffic policemen in the city of Rigan in Iran’s Kerman Province.
Europe

Top US diplomat says EU wants another year of war

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Some EU countries would favor the war between Russia and Ukraine to drag on longer in order to  weaken Moscow, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed, stressing that Washington’s goal is to end the hostilities.
Americas

US intel discloses Russia and China seeking to recruit disgruntled federal employees

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Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon, according to four people familiar with recent US intelligence on the issue and a document reviewed by CNN.
Middle East

Hamas refutes Israel’s ‘formulation’ to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire

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Hamas has rejected Israel’s “formulation” of extending the first phase of the ceasefire instead of proceeding to the second phase as originally planned, calling it unacceptable.
Middle East

US approves $3 billion military sales to Israel amid ceasefire negotiations

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Washington has approved potential foreign military sales to Israel worth $3 billion, according to the State Department.
Views

Former Iran MP criticizes Russia’s role in JCPOA collapse, voices skepticism about Lavrov visit

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A former Iranian lawmaker has criticized Russia’s foreign policy and its role in the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, with the West.
Americas

US terminates support of Ukraine energy grid restoration

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The State Department has terminated a US Agency for International Development (USAID) initiative that has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore Ukraine's energy grid following attacks by the Russian military, according to two USAID officials working on the agency’s Ukraine mission.
Europe

UK’s intl. development minister quits over aid cuts

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Anneliese Dodds, the UK’s International Development Minister, has resigned after London announced a massive cut to the international aid budget, warning that it would likely impact programs in the Gaza Strip and Sudan.
Sport

Bodies of four more missing Iranian climbers recovered after avalanche in Kordestan, rising death toll to six

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The bodies of four more climbers who went missing following a series of avalanches in Iran’s western Kordestan province have been recovered, officials confirmed on Saturday, updating the death toll to six.
Middle East

UN head warns coming days are ‘critical’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that "the coming days are critical" for maintaining the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and has urged all parties to uphold their commitments.
Foreign Policy

Iran: PKK leader’s call on group to drop arms ‘important step’ to curb violence

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has welcomed Turkey’s jailed militant leader’s call on his Kurdish group to lay down weapons and dissolve.
Europe

Zelensky ordered to leave White House without signing minerals agreement after Oval Office clash with Trump

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early without signing a mineral deal with the United States following a heated exchange with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Europe

Trump extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine war for another year

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United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for another year certain sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war, according to documents released by the White House.
Middle East

Israeli military admits ‘colossal failure’ in its Oct. 7 attack probe

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The Israeli army has released its findings after months of investigations into the Hamas attack in Oct. 2023, admitting to a "colossal failure" in anticipating the "Al-Aqsa Flood Operation​​​​​​​" launched by the Palestinian group.
Sport

Iranian skiers end Asian Alpine Ski Championship with more medals

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On the second and last day of the 33rd Asian Alpine Ski Championship (under 27 years old) held in China, Iranian skier Zahra Alizadeh Saveh snatched the gold medal and the championship title in the small spiral category in the women's section.
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