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WHO welcomes Gaza ceasefire but warns of immense health challenges ahead

The United Nations health agency has welcomed the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but warned that the besieged enclave’s “health challenges ahead are immense” as residents of the war-torn territory face rising disease and malnutrition.

90 Palestinian freed from Israeli jails

Ninety Palestinians have been freed from Israeli prisons and were greeted by large crowds of jubilant relatives, friends and supporters as they returned home to the occupied West Bank in the first prisoner exchange of the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas following the release of three Israeli captives in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran Judiciary spokesperson: Arrests made following assassination of two senior judges

The spokesperson for Iran's judiciary announced on Sunday evening several individuals have been arrested in connection with the assassination of two prominent judges a day earlier.

Al-Aqsa Storm final nail in Israel’s coffin: Hamas

The Palestinian movement of Hamas has extended its gratitude towards Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthis, and the Iraqi Resistance for their support for the Gaza Strip, saying Operation al-Aqsa Strom hammered the final nail in the Zionist regime’s coffin.

Israeli finance minister threatens to topple government if Gaza not seized

Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened to overthrow the government if it did not occupy the besieged Gaza Strip.

First three Israeli captives in Gaza freed

Israeli authorities have confirmed that Hamas handed over the first three captives as the Gaza ceasefire  took effect.

Iranian court sentences controversial singer Amir Tataloo to death 

Iranian singer Amirhossein Maghsoudlou, known professionally as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death by a court in Iran on charges of "sabb al-nabi" (insulting the Prophet Muhammad).

President Pezeshkian: Iran not seeking nuclear weapons

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has addressed accusations from the West regarding Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, reiterating that “Iran has never sought, is not seeking, and will never seek nuclear weapons,” citing the country's policies and beliefs.

Russia’s 2nd largest bank to open branch in Tehran

VTB Bank, the second-largest bank in Russia, has announced its intention to convert its representative office in Tehran into a full-fledged branch.

Gaza ceasefire ‘biggest defeat’ for Israel: IRGC Quds Force chief

The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has praised the ceasefire accord between the Palestinian movement Hamas and Israel as the biggest defeat for Tel Aviv.

Trump planning early trip to China amid trade war: WSJ

Incoming US President Donald Trump is seeking to visit Beijing in his first 100 days in office to improve relations with President Xi Jinping, as the prospect of a new trade war looms, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing sources.

Iran’s military chief to visit Pakistan

Iran’s highest-ranking military commander is slated to visit Pakistan for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments.

Gaza ceasefire begins after hours-long delay

Guns fell silent in the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday for the first time in around 15 months after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.

Iran’s Miankaleh wildlife sanctuary: A haven for migratory birds

Every winter, thousands of flamingos and various migratory bird species make their way to Miankaleh Lagoon in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

President Aoun: Israel should withdraw from Lebanon by deadline

Lebanon’s new president has demanded that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon by the January 26 deadline set in last year’s Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, during his meeting with the United Nations chief, who is visiting the country partly devastated by war.

Iran president open to direct talks with US, says MP

An Iranian lawmaker says President Massoud Pezeshkian is inclined to negotiate directly with the US to put an end to long-standing differences, including Iran’s nuclear issue.

Iran’s minister: No platform excluded from internet unblocking

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sattar Hashemi, has clarified that all social media platforms are included in the internet unblocking process with no exception.

Iran’s Leader expresses condolences over martyrdom of two senior judges in Tehran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences over the martyrdom of two high-profile Iranian judges in an attack in Tehran.

President Pezeshkian urges probe to identify perpetrators of attack on top judges

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an urgent investigation to identify the perpetrators of a terrorist attack at the Supreme Court building in downtown Tehran, in which two high-profile judges were assassinated.

Ancient shrine in Iran’s Mazandaran crumbles, awaiting philanthropic aid

An ancient shrine in northern Iranian province of Mazandaran, named Darvish, faces collapse due to lack of proper maintenance and funding.

IRGC unveils new naval floating city

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps' (IRGC) Navy has unveiled one of its many floating cities with Major General Hossein Salami, the IRGC’s Commander-in-Chief, attending the unveiling ceremony.

Regional expert outlines key concerns for Iran following Gaza ceasefire

An Iranian Middle East expert has outlined significant points for Iran to consider following the recent Gaza ceasefire, including a crucial shift in the blockaded enclave’s governance, a persistence of regional tensions, and the stability of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Far-right finance minister ‘assured’ Israel would continue war and capture Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, has stated that he was given assurances that the war on Gaza would continue and Israel would launch a "gradual takeover of the entire Strip".

Israeli police: Several wounded in Tel Aviv stabbing attack

Several people were injured in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Israeli police have announced.

Israeli far-right party to leave government in protest of Gaza ceasefire

Israeli far-right party, Jewish Power, announced that it would leave the Israeli coalition government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and that its leader, Itamar Ben Gvir, would step down as national security minister in protest of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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