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Iranian Nano kit makes rapid detection of colon cancer easy

An Iranian knowledge-based company has made a significant advancement in disease diagnosis by introducing a nano kit for the rapid detection of colon cancer.

Biden notifies US Congress of proposed $8bn arms package to Israel: Report

The US State Department has "informally" notified the Congress of an $8 billion proposed weapons deal with Israel, including munitions for fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery shells, according to a report.

US says China may have stopped Russia from using nuclear weapons

China may have talked Russian President Vladimir Putin out of deploying nuclear weapons amid Moscow's war against Kyiv, outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated in an interview with the Financial Times.

Former Iranian minister calls for reconsidering decision regarding FATF

A member of the Motalefeh Party in Iran has said the country needs to reconsider its views regarding the acceptance of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) regulations that are aimed at fighting money laundering at an international level.

First private oil dock in Iran’s South Pars commences operations

The first private oil dock in South Pars, located in Kangan, southern Iranian province of Bushehr, has commenced operations with the successful fueling of a Bangladeshi ship.

Iran strongly condemns terror attack in US

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in the US city of New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 people.

Hamas says wants ceasefire agreement in Gaza as soon as possible

A senior Hamas official has stated the new round of indirect talks on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip resumed in Qatar on Friday, adding that the Palestinian armed group is seeking a deal as soon as possible.

Syrian FM to visit Qatar, UAE, Jordan in 2nd foreign trip

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani has announced plans for visits this week to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan. This will be his second trip abroad since taking office in the Syrian interim government following the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad government last month.

Iranian journalist castigates advocates of negotiations with US

Hossein Shariatmadari, the managing director of Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized Iranian officials advocating for negotiations with the US, saying they are either foolish or hand in glove with Americans.

Trump appoints Morgan Ortagus as deputy Middle East special envoy

US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration.

Israeli MPs urge killing of every Gazan without white flag

A group of far-right Israeli lawmakers has called on the military to escalate its already devastating campaign in the Gaza Strip. They have demanded that the Israeli army carry out a "complete cleansing" of the region and destroy all sources of water, food and energy.

UN report warns ‘pattern’ of destruction of hospitals in Gaza by Israel

A "pattern" of destruction of Gaza's hospitals by Israel's army has pushed its healthcare system to the "point of almost complete collapse", the United Nations has warned in a report.

French, German top diplomats meet Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus

The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus, marking the first trip by top European officials to the Arab country since the overthrow of former president Bashar al-Assad late last year.

UN experts urge Israel to stop ‘blatant disregard’ of right to health in Gaza

UN experts have urged an end to the “blatant disregard” of the right to health in the Gaza Strip, following Israel's brutal raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital and the arbitrary arrest and detention of its director, Hussam Abu Safiya.

Biden considered attack on Iranian nuclear facilities: Axios

US President Joe Biden held a high-level meeting several weeks ago to discuss potential military action against Iranian nuclear sites, according to multiple sources cited by Axios.

Ukraine claims Russia lost 430k soldiers in 2024

In 2024, the Russian military sustained its highest-ever losses in manpower and equipment since the onset of the war in Ukraine. Kiev has announced that over the course of the year, Ukrainian forces neutralized 430,790 Russian troops.

Italy’s ambassador to Tehran summoned to Foreign Ministry over detention of Iranian citizen

In response to the continued detention of an Iranian citizen in Italy, Ms. Paola Amadei, the Italian ambassador to Tehran, was summoned on Friday by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Envoy: Iran wouldn’t have supported resistance for 45 years if it intended to withdraw 

The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has emphasized that Iran's continued support for the resistance over the past four decades is a clear indication of its unwavering stance. 

Four countries place orders for Iranian-made advanced polymer production equipment

Innovators from an Iranian knowledge-based company have successfully produced advanced polymer manufacturing devices, which have received purchase orders from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Turkey.

Pictures: 5th anniversary of General Soleimani martyrdom commemorated in Tehran

The 5th anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani was commemorated on Thursday evening at the Mosalla grand prayer hall of Tehran.

Iran deputy parliament speaker: President has no opposition to military operation against Israel

The Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament rejected claims by some that the government and the President oppose the implementation of Operation True Promise 3 against the Zionist regime, stating: "These claims are nothing but lies."

IRGC commander: Resistance will triumph

Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), expressed confidence in the ultimate victory of the resistance movement.

Sources say Trump preparing to intensify activity against Yemen’s Houthis

US President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to increase activity against the Houthis in Yemen once he is sworn in as president on January 20, two sources familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.

Putin orders Russian govt., top bank to work with China on AI tech

President Vladimir Putin has directed the Russian government and the state-owned bank Sberbank to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology partnerships with China, according to instructions published on the Kremlin web portal.

Italy summons Iran envoy over detention of journalist

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday summoned Tehran's ambassador to Rome over the arrest of an Italian journalist in the Iranian capital two weeks ago.