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Russia preparing for new ‘year of war’: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that Russia was preparing to wage a new "year of war" against his country in 2026, after his counterpart Vladimir Putin said Moscow would "certainly" achieve its objectives.

Israel’s PM says approved $35bn gas deal with Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he approved on Wednesday a major gas export agreement with Egypt worth nearly $35 billion.

US approves $11bn in weapons sales to Taiwan in deal likely to anger China

The United States has approved $11.1bn in arms sales to Taiwan, one of Washington’s largest-ever military packages for the self-ruled island, which Beijing has promised to unify with mainland China.

Russia claims Ukraine lost almost 500,000 soldiers in 2025

Ukraine has lost almost 500,000 servicemen this year alone, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has claimed.

Western claims of Russian threat ‘lies and nonsense’: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Western claims of an imminent attack by Moscow as “lies and nonsense”, stressing that such deliberate statements are meant to raise the level of hysteria on the continent.

Iranian president: US sets humiliating conditions for talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has addressed a range of issues during a meeting with prominent political figures in Tehran including the issue of US sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iranian daily warns of security risks posed by large illegal Afghan population

The Iranian daily Jomhouri-e Eslami has warned that the growing presence of Afghan nationals in Iran, particularly undocumented migrants, poses not only economic challenges but also serious security risks.

Iranian actor Hamid Taleghani passes away at 59

Hamid Taleghani, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died after a period of illness caused by liver cancer, Iranian media reported.

Iran, Russia sign foreign ministry cooperation program in Moscow

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation document outlining a program of collaboration between their foreign ministries for the period from 2026 to 2028, following bilateral talks held in Moscow.

FM: Iran not to renounce nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment

Iran's Foreign Minister  stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not relinquish its rights to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including uranium enrichment.

US readies new Russia sanctions if Kremlin rejects peace accord: Bloomberg

The United States is preparing a further round of sanctions on Russia's energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject a peace accord with Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Body of missing Iranian female mountaineer found on Mount Damavand

Iranian media, citing the Mazandaran Red Crescent, say the body of Tahereh Haseli, a female mountaineer who had embarked on a solo ascent of Mount Damavand, was discovered Tuesday at an altitude of 4,600 meters on the southern face of the peak.

American senators introduce bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian oil profits

A bipartisan group of four American senators introduced the Decreasing Russia Oil Profits (DROP) Act of 2025, a bill that would impose targeted sanctions on anyone dealing in Russian oil.

Tehran summons Cyprus envoy over meddlesome remarks on Iranian islands

Tehran has summoned the Cypriot ambassador to express strong protest to the country’s recent meddlesome remarks regarding Iran’s territorial integrity, particularly about the three islands in the Persian Gulf.

FM reaffirms Iran’s determination to defend legal nuclear rights

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran's commitment to defending its legal nuclear rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), saying the Islamic Republic’s nuclear policies have remained within the international legal framework.

Mass grave discovered in former security building in Syria’s Idlib

A mass grave has been found inside a former government security building in the south of Idlib Governorate, according to the Syrian state media outlet SANA.

Trump expands travel ban, targets Syria, Palestine

US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding the scope of his administration’s ban on travel into the United States from various countries, targeting Syria and Palestine.

Brits must be ready to sacrifice ‘sons and daughters’: Military official

The UK’s Chief of the Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, has stressed that the chances of a direct confrontation with Russian forces on UK soil are not “zero” – a speculation dismissed by Moscow as “nonsense.”

UN warns millions facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan

More than 17 million people in Afghanistan are facing crisis levels of hunger in the coming winter months, the leading international authority on hunger crises and the United Nations food aid agency has warned.

US issues ultimatum to Ukraine over Russia war: Telegraph

The United States has given Ukraine a “take it or leave it” ultimatum, warning that an offer of NATO-style security guarantees could be withdrawn if Kiev does not agree to Washington’s proposed peace terms, according to The Telegraph.

South Korean court issues verdict in case involving Iranian track and field team members

A court in South Korea has issued its verdict in the case involving four members of Iran’s national track and field delegation who were arrested during the Asian Athletics Championships.

Iran says no message sent to U.S. for resumption of talks

Iran’s government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says Tehran has not sent any message to the U.S. for the resumption of talks.

Armed attack in Southeast Iran kills four

In an armed clash between militants and law enforcement forces at a checkpoint in Fahraj County, Kerman Province, southeastern Iran, three security and law enforcement personnel and one civilian were killed.

US seeking to investigate Israel’s assassination of Hamas official: Washington

The United States is examining whether Israel violated a Gaza ceasefire by assassinating a senior Hamas official, President Donald Trump has stated.

Authorities struggling to recover bodies from Gaza rubble amid winter storms

Authorities in the Gaza Strip have warned that stormy weather could spur more war-damaged buildings to collapse and heavy rains are making it more difficult to recover bodies still under the rubble.