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Trump wounded in shooting at Pennsylvania rally

Former US President Donald Trump was injured Saturday evening during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in what the FBI says was an assassination attempt.

Death toll in Israeli strike on Khan Younis rises to 90: health authorities

At least 90 Palestinians, half of them children and women, were killed in an Israeli air raid on tents for displaced people in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on Saturday, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Sunday.

Dozens killed, nearly 300 wounded in Israeli strikes on displaced people in Khan Younis

Dozens have been killed and hundreds wounded in an Israeli attack on a displaced people's camp in Gaza's Khan Younis, according to the government media office.

Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has dealt heavy blows to terrorists 

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says its anti-terrorism unit has hit Takfiri terrorists directly 79 times from May 21, 2024 to July 5, 2024.

Iran Health Ministry: Dengue fever won’t become Corona-like epidemic

Iran’s health ministry allayed public concerns on Saturday over the spread of Dengue Fever in the country by dismissing reports that the disease might spread as an epidemic like the coronavirus.

Poll: Most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign over Hamas attack

Nearly three quarters of Israelis want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign over his government’s failures during the October 7 Hamas incursion, according to a survey published by Channel 12 on Friday.

NATO says Ukraine unable to conduct counteroffensive till end of 2024: Report

NATO believes that its support to Ukraine, agreed at the Washington summit, will not allow Kiev to launch a counteroffensive until at least the end of the year, The New York Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing the alliance's officials.

Washington says may authorize Ukraine to use US weapons to strike deep into Russia

Washington has changed its policy and may authorize the use of its weapons deep inside Russia, US Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh has stated.

Israel, Hamas agree on framework for Gaza ceasefire: Biden

Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas have agreed on a framework for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, US President Joe Biden has claimed.

Kremlin fires back at Biden over Putin comments at NATO summit

The Kremlin fired back at U.S. President Joe Biden over his comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin during his press conference after the NATO summit in Washington, calling the American leader’s remarks “absolutely unacceptable".

Iran president-elect outlines foreign policy, seeks de-escalation with West, praises Russia, China

Reformist politician Massoud Pezeshkian, who won Iran’s snap presidential election earlier this month, has unveiled the contour of his foreign policy principles in his administration.

US imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

Washington has announced new sanctions on several Israeli settlers and affiliated groups, accusing them of involvement in violence or threats of violence targeting civilians, seizure of property, or other actions that threaten security in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli army acknowledges failure to protect settlement during Hamas attack

The Israeli army has admitted its failure to safeguard the Be’eri settlement near the Gaza Strip during the Oct. 7, 2023 surprise attack by Hamas.

News organisations call on Israel to allow open access to Gaza

Over 60 media and civil society organisations have penned a letter urging Israel to give journalists independent access to the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran and Iraq to launch the Khorramshahr-Basra sea line 

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says Iran and Iraq have reached an agreement to launch the Khorramshahr-Basra sea line, in south of the two neighbors. 

Russian ambassador to Tehran: Work on Strategic Partnership Treaty with Iran almost complete 

Alexey Dedov, Russia's Ambassador to Iran says the work on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Moscow and Tehran is almost finished. 

Iran president-elect appoints former FM Zarif as head of transitional council

Iran’s newly-elected President Massoud Pezeshkian, in his first appointment, has designated former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who had a central role in his electoral victory, as the head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations for the transition period.

Iran, Russia preparing several documents to boost cooperation between provinces

Iran and Russia are coordinating for about 15 documents for cooperation between the provinces in both countries, the chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation said on Thursday.

Iran president-elect issues general plea for consultation on cabinet members 

The office of Iran’s President-Elect Massoud Pezeshkian has issued a general plea asking civil institutions, scientific associations, as well as political parties with different affiliations to submit their proposed candidates as members of the incoming administration.

Massive fire in Iran’s southwestern protected area contained

A raging and widespread fire in the southwestern Iranian protected area of Khaeez in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Province was put out on Friday morning after several days of hard work.

Iranian president-elect holds separate phone calls with Serbian, Kurdiastan region presidents

In separate telephone conversations with the President of Serbia and the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Iran's President-elect Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to respecting the territorial integrity of all countries and expressed a strong desire to deepen relations with both Serbia and Iraq.

Iranian parl. speaker declares full readiness for BRICS cooperation

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker announced the comprehensive readiness of both Iran's government and parliament to collaborate with BRICS member states.

US official says Washington to resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel

US President Joe Biden's administration will resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel amid the war in the Gaza Strip but will continue to hold back on supplying 2,000-pound bombs over concerns about their use in the densely populated enclave, an American official has stated.

Moscow plans ‘response’ to contain ‘serious threat’ from NATO: Kremlin

Russia is planning "response measures" to contain the "very serious threat" from NATO, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

President-elect: Iran ready for constructive dialog with regional Arab states

Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has invited the regional Arab countries to engage in “constructive dialog” and joint endeavors with Tehran towards enhancement of unity, security, stability and prosperity across West Asia.