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Biden feared ‘radical’ Ukrainians would assassinate him in Kiev

Outgoing US President Joe Biden revealed in an interview with MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell that he feared being murdered by Ukrainian radicals during a visit to Kiev in 2023.

Iranian pres.: Iran and Russia do not need the West 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the strategic partnership treaty between Iran and Russia shows Tehran and Moscow oppose interference by foreign actors to determine the two nations’ role.

Rosatom: Iran, Russia to enhance nuclear energy collaboration

Iran and Russia have plans to deepen their cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, the CEO of Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, revealed following talks on Friday.

World’s largest turquoise mine located in Iran

The world's largest and finest turquoise mine is situated on the southern slopes of the Binalud mountain range, in northeastern Iran.

Over 70% of Israelis support Gaza ceasefire: Poll

More than 70 percent of Israelis support the ceasefire accord with the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, brokered through international mediation, according to a survey.

Senior researcher: Trump, Pezeshkian can clinch ‘historic deal’

Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a researcher at Princeton University, believes that Iran and the US can reach a sustainable agreement by adhering to certain principles.

Israel’s attacks in Gaza kill over 120 Palestinians since ceasefire announcement

The number of Palestinians killed by Israel in the Gaza Strip since the announcement of the ceasefire rose to 123, according to the Gaza Civil Defense Directorate on Saturday.

US secretly invested in Ukraine’s UAV program: NYT

The United States has played a crucial but secret role in helping Ukraine develop its drone industry following Kiev's disastrous counteroffensive in 2023, officials told the New York Times, citing information that has been declassified by the administration of President Joe Biden.

Judiciary: Two prominent judges shot dead in Iran

An armed infiltrator in Iran’s Supreme Court carried out on Saturday morning a planned assassination of two veteran judges “known for their fight against crimes against national security, espionage, and terrorism,” the Media Center of the Judiciary announced.

Iranian Army: Gaza ceasefire strengthens resistance’s resolve

The Iranian Army has issued a statement celebrating the recent ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting that the significant victory strengthens the resolve of the resistance and makes the struggle for freedom more purposeful.

Iranian FM: Strategic partnership with Russia primarily economic

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has announced that the comprehensive strategic partnership signed on Friday between Iran and Russia is primarily economic in nature.

Iranian gov’t likely initiating key nuclear negotiations: National security commission member

A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament has indicated that the government may be initiating significant nuclear negotiations, without informing the parliament.

UNICEF says Gaza ceasefire ‘critical and so overdue’ as 35 children killed daily

The UNICEF spokesperson on Friday said the Gaza ceasefire deal is "critical and so overdue" as around 35 children have been killed daily in the enclave over the past 14 months.

Poland told Israeli PM should be detained if he attends Auschwitz event: Report

Poland’s government is facing possible legal action after it announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested if he attends a Holocaust anniversary event at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

France calls on Israel to accelerate troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Israel to accelerate its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon as a deadline for the pullout nears under the terms of a ceasefire that ended a war with Hezbollah last year.

Iran’s executive VP: Approval of FATF will alleviate sanctions pressure

The Iranian executive vice president says that the government is persistently pursuing the approval of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which will significantly reduce the pressures resulting from sanctions.

Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire agreement with Hamas

Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has approved a deal with Palestinian group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after more than 460 days of war in which Israeli forces have killed more than 46,788 Palestinians and wounded 110,453.

Iranian official optimistic direct talks with US can lead to deal in 3 months

The Iranian President's representative for coordinating maritime development policies has reiterated the need for direct negotiations between Iran and the US, estimating that reaching an agreement could take two to three months once negotiations begin.

US flag removed from Iranian government yard to ease tensions

The US flag, which had been painted on the ground in the Iranian government yard for visitors to step on as a sign of protest, has recently been removed.

Iran, Russia ink comprehensive strategic partnership deal

The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership deal for long-term cooperation.

Russia claims has liberated majority of territory Ukraine occupied in Kursk

Russian forces have recaptured more than 63% of the territory in Kursk Region previously occupied by the Ukrainian military, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. This equates to 801 sq. km out of the 1,268 sq. km seized by Kiev’s troops during its August incursion, it added.

Iranian president: Strategic partnership treaty with Russia will boost ties in all areas

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the strategic partnership treaty between Iran and Russia will serve as a basis for the expansion of bilateral ties.

Iranian vice president Zarif: Trump is not a giant; we are bigger than that

Iran’s former foreign minister and current vice president for strategic affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, believes Iran should not view incoming US President Donald Trump as an insurmountable threat.

President Pezeshkian lays wreath at Unknown Soldier’s Tomb in Moscow

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian began his official visit to Moscow by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

BRICS, SCO effective in countering Western sanctions, says Iranian official

The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry says that the importance of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is increasing daily, emphasizing that the organizations are effective in neutralizing Western sanctions.