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Healthcare

Iran health official warns of unprecedented decline in fertility, rapid shift toward aging society

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A senior Iranian health official has warned that Iran is experiencing one of the fastest fertility declines in the world, placing the country on track for a rapid demographic transition toward an aging population.
Europe

Some US proposals unacceptable: Russian presidential aide

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The conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was constructive, very useful, and substantive, Russian Presidential aide, Yuri Ushakov, has stated. But he added that some American proposals aren't acceptable to Moscow.
Middle East

Iraqi president calls for strengthening ties with Iran

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Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad-Kazem Al Sadegh, has stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries.
Europe

Putin slams EU ‘fantasy’ of Russian defeat

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The EU is still clinging to the “fantasy” of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, President Vladimir Putin has stated. He warned that while Moscow has no intention of warring with the bloc, the consequences would be dire if it attacked Russia.
Middle East

Middle East needs ‘new attitudes’ to reject violence: Pope

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Pope Leo XIV told a crowd in Lebanon on Tuesday that the Middle East needed new approaches to refuting violence and overcoming divisions, while urging Christians in the region to "have courage".
Nature and Wildlife

Autumn colors draw visitors to Alishtar in Iran’s Lorestan

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Autumn has brought a wave of color to Lorestan Province, turning the region into one of Iran’s most scenic seasonal landscapes.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: military pressure cannot force Iranian nation to surrender

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that foreign adversaries should understand they cannot force the Iranian nation into submission through military pressure. The president emphasized the resilience and determination of the Iranian people in the face of recent crises.
Europe

Ukraine will have to make ‘painful concessions’ to achieve peace: Germanغ

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An end to the Ukraine war will most likely require “painful concessions” from Kiev, including on territorial issues, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has stated. Its chance to stop the hostilities has “never been greater” than now, he told Neue Osnabrucker Zeitung (NOZ) on Tuesday.
Europe

France wants direct role in Ukraine war: Russia

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France is still exploring ways to directly involve itself in the Ukraine war, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has announced, citing a new government decree that authorizes the use of private military companies to assist foreign states engaged in armed conflict.
Judiciary

Iran Actors Guild criticizes treatment of detained performers in publicized arrest case

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The Iranian Actors Guild has issued a statement expressing “deep regret and concern” over the recent arrest of several well-known actors during a private gathering and the subsequent media coverage of the incident.
Cinema

Fajr International Film Festival continues into sixth day in Shiraz

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The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival entered its sixth day on Tuesday in southern Iranian city of Shiraz, featuring a full schedule of screenings, panel discussions and critical review sessions at the Honar-e Shahr-e Aftab cultural complex.
Nuclear

Iran’s interaction with IAEA in accordance with law: Govt. spokeswoman

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Iranian Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has reiterated that Tehran’s interaction with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is based on the law enacted by the parliament.
Europe

US objects to using Russia’s immobilized assets for Ukraine loan: Politico

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The administration of US President Donald Trump has opposed the European Union’s initiative to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine via a reparations loan, Politico Europe has reported, citing two senior European diplomats.
Europe

Turkey says Russian-flagged tanker attacked in Black Sea

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A Russian-flagged tanker en route to Georgia has been attacked in the Black Sea, Ankara has confirmed. Last week, Russian authorities accused Kiev of carrying out drone attacks on commercial vessels in the area.
Europe

ECB balks at €140bn Ukraine payout backed by Russian frozen assets: FT

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The European Central Bank has refused to support a proposed €140 billion payout to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets held at Belgium’s Euroclear, the Financial Times has reported, citing officials familiar with the discussions.
Judiciary

Iranian court orders US to pay over $22 billion for role in 2022 unrest

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Iran’s Judiciary announced on Tuesday that a Tehran civil court has issued a wide-ranging verdict ordering the US government, senior American officials, affiliated institutions and individuals to pay more than $22 billion in damages over Washington’s support for the 2022 unrest in Iran.
Europe

Fifteen EU states to dispatch weapons worth billions of euros to Kiev under SAFE plan: EC

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Fifteen EU countries will send arms and military equipment worth billions of euros from the EU's SAFE militarization program (formerly ReArm EU) to Kiev, European Commission representative Thomas Regnier has stated.
Cinema

Iranian film director Asghar Nasiri dies at 63

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Iranian film director and producer Asghar Nasiri has died due to severe respiratory complications, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
Americas

Trump says he’s ‘very satisfied’ with Syrian president

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US President Donald Trump has stated that he is “very satisfied” with Syria’s new government since it took over.
Europe

Russia claims captured key logistics hub in eastern Ukraine

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Russia has claimed that it has captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub that has been under siege for almost two years.
Europe

Russia responds to NATO pre-emptive attack threat

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A recent statement by a NATO general that the bloc could consider a “pre-emptive strike” against Moscow shows that it is seeking escalation and wants to derail the Ukraine peace process, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.
Asia

British special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan: Report

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UK special forces in Afghanistan executed suspects without facing repercussions despite widespread knowledge of their behavior in the army chain of command, a former senior British officer told a public inquiry.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM: U.S. “excessive demands” blamed for stalled Tehran–Washington talks

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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has blamed US “excessive demands” for the failure of recent Tehran–Washington nuclear negotiations, saying certain actors inside the United States “did not want the talks to succeed,” ultimately preventing any outcome.
Local

Fatal crash kills Iranian VP’s wife, daughter declared brain-dead

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The death of the spouse of Iran’s Vice President Esmaeil Saghab Esfahani and the brain-death of his daughter mark a tragic outcome of a major road accident involving his family.
Europe

World’s biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level: Report

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The world’s biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services in 2024 as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as countries’ rising military spending, according to a report released Monday.
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