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South Korea’s president detained after hours-long standoff at residence

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South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested and is being questioned over his declaration of martial law last month, anti-corruption investigators announced on Wednesday, bringing to an end an early-morning standoff outside his official residence in Seoul.
Middle East

Hamas has replaced almost all killed fighters with new recruits: US

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Hamas has been able to recruit almost as many new fighters as Israel killed during its onslaught on the Gaza Strip, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated in a farewell speech where he confirmed that mediators were "on the brink" of a ceasefire.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM reaffirms non-military objectives in strategic partnership with Russia, emphasizes FATF review to remain technical

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of allowing the Expediency Discernment Council to calmly and expertly review Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issue, which is viewed by the incumbent administration as a major trade for the country’s international relations.
Foreign Policy

Iran ready for talks with second Trump administration, says President Pezeshkian

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran is fundamentally ready to engage in dialogue with the second administration of incoming US president Donald Trump.
Middle East

PM-designate promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’ Lebanon

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Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate has pledged to “rescue, reform and rebuild” the crisis-hit country. Nawaf Salam has also extended an olive branch to Hezbollah, which did not back his nomination.
Europe

Equipping Ukrainian soldiers takes priority over lowering draft age: Zelensky

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Ukraine's immediate focus is on adequately equipping its military, rather than further reducing the draft age, the country's President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.
Middle East

Israel faces ‘generational’ challenge with future American policymakers: Outgoing US envoy

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Tel Aviv faces a “generational” problem as future US policymakers will be shaped by the destruction of the war in the Gaza Strip, the American outgoing ambassador to Israel has stated.
Security

Iranian commander says Navy to receive advanced destroyer, inaugurate strategic military base

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The Navy of the Iranian Army is set to take delivery of the Zagros destroyer, a unique vessel designed for combat and intelligence, as the country prepares to unveil its largest military base in Jask, Persian Gulf.
Europe

Russia claims Ukrainian chemical attack against defense plant foiled

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Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has claimed it has thwarted a Ukrainian terrorist plot targeting the staff of a Russian defense industry enterprise in the city of Yaroslavl.
Europe

Lavrov: Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement not directed against any country

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the Comprehensive Strategic Agreement between Russia and Iran, scheduled for signing on January 17, by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, is not targeted at any third country.
Europe

Approval of US leadership among NATO member states declines: Poll

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Approval of US leadership across NATO member states was lower in 2024 than during the first three years of President Joe Biden’s term in office, according to a Gallup poll.
Science and Technology

Iran to launch first national AI platform demo

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Iran will unveil the first demo of its National AI Platform next week, the assistant to the Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy announced on Tuesday.
Americas

Trump says wants to meet Putin ‘very quickly’ after inauguration

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US President-elect Donald Trump has stated that he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly", adding that the Russian leader "wants to meet" as well.
Foreign Policy

NBC to air Iran president’s ‘important message’ on ‘honorable, equal negotiation’

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The deputy head of Communications and Information of the Iranian President's Office announced on Tuesday that an important message from President Massoud Pezeshkian will be broadcast on Wednesday on NBC, emphasizing Iran's readiness for honorable and equal negotiations.
Europe

Putin failed to meet any of his strategic goals in Ukraine: Biden

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to meet any of his strategic objectives in the war in Ukraine, outgoing US President Joe Biden has stated.
Middle East

Ministry of Energy says Saudi Arabia seeking to enrich and sell uranium

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Riyadh plans to begin enriching and selling uranium, according to the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia.
Nature and Wildlife

Winter delights in Iran’s Sorkhrud: Whooper swans bring joy

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The Sorkhrud Wetland in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province is buzzing with life as it hosts the magnificent whooper swans this winter.
Finance

Official: Iran reconsidering FATF accession to smooth international relations

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The head of the Iranian government's Information Council has announced that joining to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is once again on the agenda to facilitate smoother international relations.
Middle East

De-facto leader says new Syria will be defined by forgiveness and amnesty

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De-facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that the country’s future will be defined by forgiveness and amnesty, demanding people to move away from a mindset of vengefulness and revolutionary agitation.
Middle East

US says Gaza truce agreement ‘possible’ within days as Israel ramps up attacks

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The United States has announced a Gaza ceasefire deal could be struck as early as this week, though the Israeli army continues to strike the Palestinian enclave.
Local

Iran celebrates Father’s Day and Men’s Day with reverence, joy

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Iranians across the nation are celebrating Father's Day and Men's Day on Tuesday with tributes and joyous gatherings, honoring the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam.
Middle East

Hamas is being commanded by Yahya Sinwar’s brother: WSJ

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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) newspaper has published a report, claiming that the Palestinian movement Hamas is being directed by a new potent and evasive “leader”, who is helping the group further invigorate itself.
Middle East

ICJ judge Nawaf Salam designated Lebanon’s PM

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The top judge at the International Court of Justice, Nawaf Salam, has been named as Lebanon’s new prime minister.
Foreign Policy

Iranian deputy FM describes Geneva talks with E3 as “constructive, frank” 

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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says talks between Iranian and European diplomats in Geneva were serious, frank and constructive.
Transportation

Iranian flights to Europe to resume after hiatus 

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Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has announced the resumption of European flights starting from January 31, 2025.
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