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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.

Israel admits nearly 900 soldiers killed in war on Gaza

The Israeli army has published its first official death toll since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, announcing 891 officers and soldiers have been killed, Yedioth Ahronoth reported.

Iranians mark 5th anniversary of Lt. Gen. Soleimani martyrdom

Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the southeastern province of Kerman to pay homage to the top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated five years ago in a US drone attack in Iraq.

Syria FM in Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip

Damascus’s top diplomat expressed hope to open a "new, bright chapter" with Saudi Arabia during his visit to the kingdom, marking the first foreign trip for Syria’s new rulers.

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among top international goal scorers

In a recent ranking by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Sardar Azmoun from Iran has secured his place among the top 20 international goal scorers.

Iran says ready for talks with world powers, never left negotiating table

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Tehran’s readiness for talks in a fair manner with world powers on the removal of sanctions.

Iran’s oil exports ramped up in second half of December: Report

Iran’s oil exports rebounded sharply in the second half of December after a slump reported earlier in the month, according to an announcement by a major international tanker tracking service.

Aide to Iran Leader: Unlikely for Syria to establish democratic gov’t, Hezbollah rebuilt itself

An advisor to the Iranian Leader is pessimistic about the developments in Syria, expressing doubt about the establishment of a democratic government in the Arab country, citing the violent behavior in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Israel seeking to occupy Gaza City: Report

Tel Aviv is considering ordering the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to occupy Gaza City, local media has reported.

Tehran summons Riyadh envoy to protest execution of 6 Iranian nationals

Iran has summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Tehran to strongly protest the execution of six Iranian nationals convicted of drug trafficking in the Kingdom.

Palestinian Authority temporarily bans Al Jazeera, citing “inciting material”

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has temporarily suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the occupied West Bank over 'inciting material,' according to the news agency Wafa.

Ex-Israeli defense chief resigns from Knesset

Israel's former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced his resignation from the Knesset in a televised statement. It comes nearly two months after he was removed from his post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Ukraine’s Navy claims destroyed 37k Russian drones in 2024

Ukrainian naval units have destroyed over 37,000 Russian drones in the year 2024, the European country's Navy has reported.

Iran says new round of talks with E3 to be held in mid-January

An Iranian official has announced that a new round of talks between Tehran and the European troika will be held on January 13.

Iranian minister: Push for lifting restrictions on social media will continue

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi said the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian is working to lift restrictions on all social media platforms.

Iran and Ankara University to bolster cultural and scientific ties

Iranian Cultural Attaché in Turkey Seyed Ghasem Nazemi has discussed the expansion of cultural and scientific collaborations with the Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History, and Geography during a meeting with Erfan Albayrak, the dean of faculty.

Ayatollah Khamenei honors Lieut. Gen. Soleimani ahead of martyrdom anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised as “unique” the sacrifices of Iran’s top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated alongside his companions in a 2020 US drone attack in Iraq.

Iranian culture minister congratulates Christians on Christmas, New Year

Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyed Abbas Salehi, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians in Iran on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ and the New Year.

Hendurabi Island: A hidden gem in Persian Gulf

Hendurabi, a small island covering approximately 22.8 square kilometers, is part of the Kish district in Bandar-e Lengeh County, in southern Iran.

US has spent $22bn supporting Israel’s army since start of Gaza War: SIPRI

Since early October 2023, the United States has spent more than $22 billion on supporting Israel’s military operations, including in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, a report says.

2025: Challenges and opportunities for West Asia

In an interview with Iran Newspaper, Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati highlighted the main foreign policy challenges for West Asia in the New Year.

Daily: Retaliation against Israel an ‘opportunity’ for Iran

The Tehran-based principalist newspaper Vatan-e Emrooz has published an editorial emphasizing that Israel's continued threats against Iran present both a danger and an opportunity.

Former Iranian president Rouhani renews call for ‘listening to people,’ ‘engaging with world’

The former president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, has emphasized the importance of listening to the people's opinions and engaging constructively with the world to solve the country's problems.

Official: There’re 23k victims of terrorism in Iran

The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that there are 23,000 victims of terrorism in the country. Kazem Qaribabadi has emphasized that Iran is the largest victim of terrorism in the world.