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Planned meeting between top Russian, US diplomats postponed indefinitely: CNN

The meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which had been in the works for the past few days, has been postponed indefinitely, CNN has reported, citing its sources in the White House.

EU bans transit of Russian gas through the bloc

The European Union member states have agreed to ban the transit of Russian gas through the bloc, the European Council announced on Monday.

Zelensky announces readiness to join Putin, Trump at Budapest summit if invited

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he would be ready to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump at their coming summit in Hungary if he is invited.

Iran says conditions not yet right for talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Beqaei said on Monday that conditions are not currently suitable for direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, stressing that any talks would require mutual respect and recognition of each side’s rights and concerns.

Iran’s Leader slams US as “true terrorist”

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the US as the true embodiment of terrorism”, saying Washington is full of hypocrisy for claiming to fight extremism while supporting deadly wars in Gaza and Iran.

Armed Forces chief: Iran monitoring enemy moves closely; ready to respond

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said Iran is closely monitoring adversaries’ movements and is prepared to respond if necessary, while stressing the country is not seeking war.

Spox: Iran-Russia to continue cooperation with determination

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry responded to remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who said there are no restrictions on military and defense cooperation with Iran, emphasizing that bilateral ties between Tehran and Moscow are expanding in all areas.

Iran, China, Russia cooperate to undermine “snapback” mechanism

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi presented a report to the cabinet on Sunday detailing recent diplomatic actions aimed at countering sanctions and strengthening trilateral cooperation between Iran, China, and Russia to challenge the legitimacy of the so-called “snapback” sanctions mechanism.

US says Ukraine will have to concede territory

Ukraine is bound to lose some of its “property” to Russia in the aftermath of the enduring conflict, US President Donald Trump has stated.

Gaza ceasefire remains in place despite Israeli attacks: US

US President Donald Trump has stated that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains in effect despite repeated Israeli attacks that have left dozens dead in the enclave, emphasizing that Washington wants to ensure continued calm between Israel and Hamas.

Yemen’s Houthis arrest 20 UN staff

Yemen’s Houthi authorities have detained about two dozen United Nations employees after raiding another UN-run facility in Sanaa, the UN has confirmed.

Ukraine claims US ‘ready’ to replace Russian oil, gas supplies to Europe

The United States is prepared to supply European countries with "as much gas and oil as is needed" to replace Europe's dependence on Russian energy imports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians in ceasefire violations: Gaza government

At least 97 Palestinians have been killed and 230 injured by the Israeli military since a ceasefire took effect in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 10, according to the Gaza government.

British army to get powers to shoot down drones near bases

British soldiers will be granted new powers to shoot down drones threatening military bases, according to a report.

Zelensky stresses Putin stronger than Hamas, calls for more pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US President Donald Trump to apply more pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war against its neighbor, saying the Russian president was stronger than Hamas, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC.

Iranian volleyball star still in induced coma

Iranian national team volleyball player Saber Kazemi remains in an induced coma in Qatar, authorities confirmed.

Trusted Baluch community leader shot dead in southeastern Iran; IRGC vows response

Mulla Kamal Salahi Zehi, a respected local mediator and vocal supporter of the Islamic Republic, was shot dead on Sunday in a public square in Iranshahr, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Iran executes convicted Israel spy

The Judiciary of Qom Province, southern Tehran, announced that the death sentence of an individual convicted of espionage for Israel has been carried out following approval by the Supreme Court and the rejection of his clemency request.

Israel bombs Gaza’s Rafah despite ceasefire

Israeli military carried out air strikes on Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday in the latest reported violation of the ceasefire.

Syrian FM to make first official visit to China in November

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani has announced that he will make his first official visit to China in early November on an invitation extended by Beijing.

Iran FM condemns UK parliament’s drone display

The Iranian Foreign Minister has described the display of a drone in the British Parliament— attributed to Iran—as a regrettable scene orchestrated by the Israel lobby and its supporters.

Two Russian banks agree to accept letters of credit from Iranian banks

Two Russian banks have agreed to accept letters of credit (LCs) issued by Iranian banks, according to Eshaq Bandani, Deputy Governor for Foreign Exchange Affairs at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran daily criticizes Tehran’s approach to Taliban, urges support for free elections in Afghanistan

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized the Iranian government’s continued engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, warning that Iranian officials have failed to grasp the serious regional threat posed by the militant group, unlike neighboring Pakistan.

Hamas refutes US claim on Gaza ceasefire violation

Hamas has rejected a statement from the US State Department in which it cited “credible reports” indicating the Palestinian group would imminently violate the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

20 European states demand measures to return Afghans either voluntarily or forcibly

In a letter addressed to Magnus Brunner the Commissioner of Internal Affairs and Migration, twenty European countries have come together to pressure the European Commission to find ways to send back Afghan nationals who are living illegally in Europe, either voluntarily or by force, Belgian minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt has stated.