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UK says should help put Ukraine ‘in strongest possible position’ for peace negotiations

London must continue supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, in order to "put Kyiv in the strongest possible position for negotiations", UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated.

US, Germany oppose Ukrainian NATO membership: Report

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s push for Ukraine to join NATO has been meeting resistance from the military bloc’s heavy-hitters, including Germany and the United States, Le Monde daily has reported.

Iran’s official says nuclear power from Bushehr plant equivalent to 13mn barrels of crude oil in 2023

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has stated that in the past year alone, the electricity generated at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran, has resulted in savings equivalent to at least 13 million barrels of crude oil, amounting to approximately $900 million.

Iranian ex-envoy: Turkey, Europe backing insurgency in Syria

As clashes between the Syrian armed forces and militants have been going on for several days, a former Iranian ambassador says no single country can independently dictate the broader political changes in the Arab country.

NATO head wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more military equipment

NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte has argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace negotiations.

Iran envoy condemns US-Israel coordinated attempts to destabilize Syria

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York has emphasized the coordinated efforts of the United States and Israel to destabilize Syria. Amir Saeed Iravani stated that Tehran remains steadfast in supporting the Syrian government and people in their fight against terrorism.

Gaza war causes ‘pandemic of disabilities, highest number of child amputees’: UN

Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip has caused a “pandemic of disabilities” within the blockaded enclave suffering the highest number of child amputees in the world, the head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has stated.

Iran’s military chief sees surge of terrorism in Syria as part of US-Israeli scheme

The chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has warned that the recent surge of terror activities in Syria is part of a “dangerous” US-Israeli plot to weaken the Damascus government.

US carried out air attack in eastern Syria: Pentagon

The US military has carried out a strike in self defense against weapon systems in eastern Syria, the Pentagon has said, adding it was unrelated to the ongoing rebel advances in the country.

US puts sanctions on fleet involved in Iran’s oil exports

The United States has announced new sanctions on what it claims is a “shadow fleet” involved in the export of oil from Iran.

UN raises alarm over Syria crisis as terrorists press Hama offensive

The United Nations has expressed alarm over spiraling violence in Syria as militant groups continue to battle pro-government troops in the central province of Hama.

UN warns Israel’s ‘repeated evacuation orders’ affect 80% of Gaza

The United Nations has reported that Israel's recurring evacuation orders, affecting approximately 80% of the besieged Gaza Strip, have exposed civilians to risk.

One killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon despite ceasefire

An Israeli drone attack has killed one person in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese health authorities, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to enforce the ceasefire with Hezbollah “with an iron fist”.

Advisor to Iran Leader raps Turkey’s foreign policy, reaffirms Tehran’s support for Syria

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader on international affairs, expressed disappointment with Turkey's recent foreign policy direction, saying Turkey has become a tool for the United States and the Zionist regime.

FM Araghchi: Iran to consider sending troops to Syria upon request

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stated that Tehran is prepared to evaluate the possibility of sending forces to Syria if Damascus officially requests assistance.

Over 3,700 Palestinians dead or missing in two months of Israeli offensive in northern Gaza: Media office

More than 3,700 Palestinians have been killed or reported missing during 60 days of Israeli military's onslaught in northern Gaza, the enclave’s media office has reported.

UN says Israel demolished more than 1,500 West Bank facilities in 2024

Israeli soldiers have demolished 1,528 Palestinian-owned structures in the occupied West Bank since the start of the year, according to the latest figures published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

ICC president says threats, sanctions put war crimes tribunal in jeopardy

The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has warned that attacks on the tribunal, which have come largely from the United States and Russia, “jeopardise its very existence”.

Iran FM urges intl. community’s effective reaction to resurgence of terror groups in Syria

Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, the Iranian foreign minister, has called for the international community’s instant reaction to the eruption of terrorism in Syria.

Iran says war in Syria in nobody’s favor

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stated that the eruption of another war in Syria will not benefit anybody, warning against the spread of terrorism to the entire West Asia.

NATO highly unlikely to issue membership invite to Ukraine at upcoming meeting: Report

NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine's call for a membership invitation at at the upcoming meeting, according to diplomats, dashing Kyiv's hopes of a political boost as it struggles on the battlefield and awaits Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Russia responds to Trump’s BRICS threat

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has weighed in on US President-elect Donald Trump’s weekend threat to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if they pursue the creation of a currency to replace the US dollar. The spokesperson stressed that American pressure will only accelerate a growing global trend toward national currencies in trade, diminishing the greenback’s role as a reserve currency.

Israel kills 11 people in Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliates

Israel has killed eleven people in separate attacks in Lebanon as it continues its military onslaught on the Middle Eastern country since the ceasefire with Hezbollah came into effect last week.

Iran dismisses European claims of ‘nuclear weapons’ ambitions

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN has rejected allegations by France, Germany, and the UK regarding Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Official: Afghan nationals make up majority of 8,000 foreign prisoners in Iran, ready for repatriation

Migrants from neighboring Afghanistan form the majority of some 8,000 foreign nationals incarcerated in Iran, the Deputy Minister of Human Rights and International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Justice announced on Tuesday, adding the first phase of transferring the convicts to their home country has initiated.
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