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Hamas says Israel sabotaging ceasefire negotiations

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Palestinian group Hamas has stressed in a statement Israel’s military incursion into the Rafah crossing in Gaza is aimed at thwarting the continuing ceasefire talks.
Parliament

Tehran’s influence at stake as Iran’s parliamentary election enters 2nd round

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The upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran on May 10 will determine the fate of 45 remaining seats across 22 constituencies nationwide.
Middle East

EU says “no safe zones in Gaza”

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The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has added his voice to mounting criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for ignoring international demands against an attack on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which has become a new focal point in the seven-month war.
Science and Technology

Mazandaran regional water co. completes largest solar power plant in northern Iran

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The Mazandaran Regional Water Company has completed the installation of a solar power plant on the roofs of its office complex buildings in northern Iran, providing a sustainable energy source for the company.
Europe

Putin inaugurated for fifth term as president of Russia

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The inauguration of Vladimir Putin, who is taking the oath of office for his fifth term as president, took place at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday. He stated during his inauguration speech it is up to the West to decide if it wants to engage in dialogue with Russia or pursue endless aggression in an attempt to hamper the country’s development.
Middle East

Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing

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Israeli soldiers have seized control of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital route for humanitarian aid and potential sanctuary for civilians.
Europe

Students stage pro-Palestine protests at five more UK universities

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Students at five UK universities have become the latest demonstrators to stage protest rallies to pressure their institutions into divesting funds from and ending partnerships with Israel.
Americas

US senators threaten ICC with sanctions if they seek Netanyahu’s arrest

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A dozen US senators threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) with sanctions if the body moves forward with an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other Israeli leaders over the war in the Gaza Strip.
Nuclear

Iran’s nuclear chief says talks with IAEA chief constructive

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The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says he had constructive and progressing talks with visiting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.
Security

Senior Iran general says US seeks targeting all Muslim world

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The Commander in Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says the US has targeted all Muslim world, and Iran will reciprocate the move by expanding its war front beyond geographical borders.
Americas

White House confirms US soldier detained in Russia

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A US soldier was arrested in Russia last week, the US Army and the National Security Council confirmed Monday.
Middle East

Ground invasion of Rafah would be “intolerable”: UN chief

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A ground attack against the Southern Gaza city of Rafah would be "intolerable", United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday.
Tourism

IAEA chief tours Iran’s historic Khaju Bridge

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The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, who is in Iran to hold technical talks with Iranian officials and attend a nuclear conference, visited the historic Khaju Bridge in Iran’s central city of Isfahan.
Middle East

Israel declines Gaza ceasefire proposal, continues Rafah attack

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The Israeli war cabinet has unanimously decided to continue military operation in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas on the issue of releasing the hostages, the government’s press office announced on Monday.
Nuclear

Iran FM calls for IAEA impartiality, welcomes close cooperation

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The Iranian foreign minister, in a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, has called for the impartiality of the agency in dealing with Iran's nuclear program and tackling the remaining issues between the two sides.
Americas

US says reviewing Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal, opposes Rafah invasion

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The United States has announced it is reviewing Hamas's response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal, while refusing to provide any details about the deal or what exactly the Palestinian group has agreed to.
Europe

Russia summons British, French ambassadors

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The UK and French envoys in Moscow were summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry amid rising tensions over the Ukraine conflict.
Middle East

Hamas says accepted Qatari-Egyptian proposal for Gaza ceasefire

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Hamas has accepted a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza war put forward by mediators Qatar and Egypt, the Palestinian group announced Monday, although Israel has yet to comment on the proposal.
Incidents

Official: Hundreds of buildings Destroyed in recent fire in northern Iranian village 

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A fire has destroyed 389 houses and commercial properties in a village in the northern Iranian province of Gilan.
Nuclear

Iran’s atomic chief: Tehran ready to transfer nuclear capabilities to other countries 

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The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country is determined to develop its nuclear technology, voicing readiness to transfer it to other states.
Middle East

Israeli offensive in Gaza’s Rafah would compound “unbearable tragedy”: UN

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The head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has repeated urgent calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, warning of "new forced displacement" and an "anxiety of endless suffering" among Gazans.
Foreign Policy

President Raisi calls for disarmament of all anti-Iran groups in Iraq, including Kurdistan

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi urges Iraq’s Kurdistan region to not let its soil be used by the Zionist regime’s mercenaries and anti-Iran groups as a launch-pad for actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Europe

Russia claims US ramped up search for alternative to Zelensky

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The United States has ramped up its search for an alternative to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to Russia’s foreign intel service (SVR). SVR added the West is extremely concerned about the dynamics of public sentiment in Ukraine, noted by increased "apathy" and "distrust of state institutions".
Americas

Around 2,500 arrested at pro-Palestinian rallies at US universities

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Nearly 2,500 people have been detained at pro-Palestinian rallies at college and university campuses across the US, according to reports.
Europe

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons exercise

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Moscow will test its ability to deploy tactical nuclear weapons, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday. The drill will be conducted “in the near future” and was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the statement added.
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