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UN chief condemns fatal attack on Iran consulate in Damascus

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the Monday missile strike on Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital, Damascus, offering condolences over the death of Iranian military advisors in the incident.

Sisi sworn in for third term as Egypt president

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in for his third term on Tuesday in Egypt's new capital, the largest of the mega-projects that have come to symbolise his rule while stretching the country's finances.

Fire at nightclub in Turkey’s Istanbul kills dozens

At least 29 people have died in a blaze which started during daytime repair work at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday.

Putin says Russia going to get masterminds behind Moscow terrorist attack

The Russian security agencies will track down the masterminds behind the recent terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City concert hall, President Vladimir Putin has stated.

Russia claims Ukraine has lost over 80k troops since January

Ukraine has lost more than 80,000 forces since the beginning of the year, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu claimed on Tuesday, adding that the Russian military is continuing to reduce “the enemy’s combat potential".

Pakistan says reserves right to import gas from Iran despite US objections

Pakistan has stressed it is within its rights to import natural gas from Iran despite the US objections to fresh attempts by Islamabad to revive a 2009 gas supply agreement with Tehran.

Ukraine attacks oil refinery in Tatarstan, deepest inside Russian territory since outbreak of war

Russian authorities say that Ukrainian drones have targeted industrial facilities in the Republic of Tatarstan, marking Kyiv’s deepest raid inside Russian territory since the war broke out.

Ayatollah Khamenei referring to Israel’s raid on Iran consulate in Damascus: We will make them regret committing crime

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that the Israeli regime will pay for striking an Iranian diplomatic mission in the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday.

US responsible for Gaza carnage: Hamas

The Palestinian movement Hamas has stressed the US administration, especially President Joe Biden, is responsible for the Israeli crimes, massacres, and systematic destruction of civilian life in the Gaza Strip.

President Raisi: Israel’s attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus ‘won’t go unanswered’

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has condemned Israel’s attack on Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus, saying the strike that killed several military advisors and commanders will be retaliated.

Iran says sent “important message” to US following Israel’s deadly attack on Syria mission

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated, United States as the Israeli regime’s biggest supporter, should be “held accountable” following a fatal raid by Tel Aviv against Tehran's consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus. He added an important message was relayed to the American administration by Tehran.

Iranian journalist: Iran should strike Israel’s diplomatic missions

Following an Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday, the occupying regime’s diplomatic missions across the world are legitimate targets for Iran, a veteran Iranian journalist says.

White House claims Israel agreed to take US concerns over Rafah into consideration

Israeli officials have agreed to take the United States’ “concerns” about a possible invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip into consideration after a virtual meeting, the White House has announced.

Aid workers including UK, US and Australian citizens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Seven members of a food aid charity have been killed in an Israeli attack in central Gaza, according to their organization. World Central Kitchen (WCK) announced in a statement on Tuesday morning that foreign nationals were among those killed in the raid.

Al Jazeera slams Israel decision to close network, accuses Netanyahu of “inflammatory slanders”

Qatar-based TV network Al Jazeera on Monday condemned the Israeli decision to temporarily close down the network in Israel and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to provide any legitimate evidence to support his claims of its involvement in the October 7 military operation.

White House mulling to approve $18 billion deal to send F-15 jets to Israel

The administration of US President Joe Biden is close to approving the sale of as many as 50 American-made F-15 fighter jets to Israel, in a deal expected to be worth more than $18 billion, three people familiar with the matter told CNN.

Moscow to probe possible US links to terror attacks on Russian soil

An Investigative Committee in Moscow has launched a probe into allegations that Ukraine and its Western backers are involved in terrorist activities on Russian soil. It follows complaints from MPs and public figures last week.

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan’s Jail sentence

A Pakistani court has suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s jail sentence in a case related to “illegal selling of state gifts.”

Renowned Iranian actor Reza Davoudnejad dies aged 44 

Famous Iranian actor Reza Davoudnejad has died of liver failure. 

IRGC issues statement on martyrdom of Iranian military personnel in Israel’s attack in Syria

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement confirming the killing of seven Iranian military advisors in missile attacks by the Israeli regime in Syria.

Iran says reserves right to respond to Israel attack on Damascus mission, warns of “consequences” 

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned the Israeli regime of "consequences", following the regime's deadly air strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus, that saw the killing of several people including a high-ranking military "commander of the resistance front."

Iran alerted Russia of a looming major “terrorist operation” before Moscow attack: Report

Iran had tipped Russia off about ‘terrorist operation’ in the country days before the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, which claimed the lives of over 140, Reuters reported on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

IRGC commander killed in Israel attack on Iran’s consular section in Damascus, Syria 

The Israeli regime has fired 6 missiles from the occupied Golan Heights at Iran’s Consulate General in Damascus, killing General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander of the axis of resistance in the region.

Sources: Iraq revokes passports of anti-Iranian terrorists 

The Iraqi government has revoked the passports of several ringleaders of a terrorist anti-Iranian separatist groups, some sources have revealed.   

Iran calls for Intl. probe into “Israel’s crimes” in Gaza Al-Shifa Hospital

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has called for an immediate international investigation into “Israel’s war crimes” in Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital during the two-week long siege of the medical center by Israeli forces.