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Iran shuts down German-affiliated “illegal centers” in Tehran

On Tuesday morning, two "illegal centers affiliated with the German government" in Tehran were shut down by order of the Iranian judicial authorities.

Israel attack on Gaza school kills several displaced Palestinians

An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza City has killed at least 10 Palestinians, civil defence officials in the enclave reported on Tuesday.

Biden’s remarks on Gaza ceasefire ‘green light’ for Israel to continue war: Hamas

Hamas has condemned claims by US President Joe Biden that it was backing away from a Gaza truce deal, calling his remarks a “green light” for Israel to continue the war in the besieged enclave which has so far claimed the lives of more than 40,000.

Resigned UK official: Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight

The British civil servant who resigned over concerns London is complicit in war crimes due to its continued arms and military equipment sales to Tel Aviv stated that the Israeli military is committing atrocities “flagrantly, openly and regularly”.

Bodies of six hostages held in Gaza recovered: Israel

The bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas’ October 7 attack have been returned from the Gaza Strip, Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday.

Iran dismisses claims on interfering in US presidential elections as ‘baseless’

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has refuted as ‘baseless’ the allegations that Iran has been interfering in US presidential elections.

Zelensky: Ukraine controlling 92 settlements In Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that his forces now control over 1,250 square kilometres of Russia's Kursk region.

Gazans ‘live among rubble’ amid relentless Israeli attacks: UN

The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has announced some Palestinians have no choice but to live in the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israel across the blockaded Gaza Strip.

Iran president’s pick for trade ministry says ‘rise in non-oil exports’ on agenda

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian’s nominee for the ministry of industry, mine, and trade says developing exports and boosting the country’s trade balance through increasing non-oil exports is a top priority in his program.

Hamas throws cold water on Blinken’s announcement regarding Gaza truce

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan has stated that Benjamin Netanyahu's talk about approving an updated ceasefire proposal in Gaza means that the US administration failed to convince the Israeli prime minister of the previous deal that Hamas had already agreed to back on July 2.

Defense chief pick: Iran has managed to establish deterrence vis-à-vis enemies

Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, who is Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s pick for defense minister, said on Monday that new technologies have weakened the unipolar US-made world order and new powers are emerging in the world including the Islamic Republic of Iran.

US claims Israel accepted latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, putting onus on Hamas

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a final, bridging proposal to finalize a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and put the onus on Hamas to bring the agreement to a close.

Iranian pres, Malaysian PM call for ceasefire in Gaza 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have held a telephone conversation over bilateral ties between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur as well as some other issues of mutual interest.

UN says aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched war on Gaza

More than half of the 280 aid workers killed worldwide in 2023 died during the first three months of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, the United Nations has announced.

HRW: Yemen’s Hodeidah port attack by Israel likely ‘potential war crime’

Last month's Israeli air strikes on Yemen's port city of Hodeidah could constitute a war crime, Human Rights Watch has announced.

UNSC’s inaction root cause of Israel’s crimes against Palestinians: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaaani told reporters on Monday that the inaction of the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, has emboldened Israel to continue its crimes against the people of Palestine.

Iran participates in Russian military exhibition in Moscow

The Russian defense exhibition known as ARMY 2024 was held several days ago in Moscow.

Millions heading for Karbala to observe Arbaeen

Millions of Shia Muslims are heading to Karbala, Iraq to observe the Arbaeen ceremonies, which mark 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam and his companions. 

Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Tel Aviv explosion

The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements claimed responsibility on Monday for a bomb blast in Tel Aviv that Israeli police and the Shin Bet intelligence agency described as "a terrorist attack".

47% of Israeli Jews say Tel Aviv should not obey international law in Gaza: Survey

A new poll has revealed that 47% of Israeli Jews believe Israel should not obey international law and moral values during the course of the current war in Gaza.

Iran says Israel’s crimes in Gaza perpetual shame in civilized world

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaaani has abhorred Israel's crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip, saying such heinous atrocities and violation of the international law mark an eternal shame in the apparently civilized world of today.

Iran parl’t continues reviewing proposed ministers’ qualifications

The lawmakers in the Iranian parliament convened for third day on Monday to vet the qualifications of the cabinet ministers proposed by President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Zelensky says Ukraine aims to create Russia’s Kursk ‘buffer zone’

Ukraine’s military incursion into Kursk aims to create a “buffer zone” to prevent cross-border attacks by Moscow's forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sunday, as his troops blew up a second bridge in the Russian border region.

Deadly blast rocks Tel Aviv, 1 killed

Israeli police are investigating an explosion in Tel Aviv that killed one man and injured another, local media reported on Sunday. Authorities suspect the victim may have been killed by his own bomb in a botched suicide bombing.

Top US diplomat visits Israel, as Hamas, Netanyahu far apart on Gaza ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Israel as part of Washington’s efforts to secure a ceasefire in Tel Aviv’s war on the Gaza Strip, but statements published by both Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office have been dampening the chances of a breakthrough.