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Russia, China reach shipping agreement with Yemen’s Houthis: Report

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The Yemen-based Houthi fighters have told Moscow and Beijing that their ships can sail freely through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without fear of being attacked, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources.
Europe

UK sources say Kiev ‘disappointed’ with London over war with Moscow

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Ukraine is “disappointed with Britain’s stance” on the conflict with Russia, sources in the UK defense sector have told the Daily Mail.
Middle East

Gaza war shows “the failure of humanity”: EU top diplomat

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European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has stated that the situation in the Gaza Strip is "not (just) a humanitarian crisis," but "the failure of humanity".
Americas

CENTCOM chief expresses deep concern about Iran-China-Russia alliance

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The head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Kurilla has expressed concerns over the growing alliance between Tehran, Beijing and Moscow.
Europe

Ukraine may soon ‘fall’: Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron believes that Ukraine’s fall is imminent, the European edition of Politico has reported, referring to its sources.
Middle East

UN chief to EU: Stop adopting ‘double standards’ on Ukraine and Gaza

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked the European Union leaders to show the same concern for civilians in the Gaza Strip as in Ukraine. While the EU has funnelled tens of billions of euros into repelling Russian forces in Ukraine, it is only now preparing to formally ask Israel not to invade Rafah in Gaza.
Cultural Heritage

Nowruz, a millennia-old tradition

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Nowruz, which marks the beginning of Persian New Year and the arrival of the spring, has been celebrated for thousands of years.
Middle East

World will be judged for children suffering in Gaza Strip: WHO chief

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The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has stated that the world will be judged for the suffering of children in the Gaza Strip.
Foreign Policy

Israel trapped in Gaza quagmire: Iran FM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says that the Zionist regime has gotten stuck in a crisis in the Gaza Strip, adding that the era of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come to an end.
Middle East

US urges Qatar to pressure Hamas with expulsion from Doha as Gaza ceasefire negotiations stalled

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a stern message to Qatar earlier this month: Tell Palestinian group Hamas that they must deliver on a hostage and ceasefire deal that would halt the war in the Gaza Strip or risk getting kicked out of Doha where senior members of the group are based, two US officials told CNN.
Middle East

UN: Satellite images show 35% of Gaza’s buildings destroyed or damaged

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The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) has compared high-resolution satellite images of Gaza collected on February 29 with images taken before and after the start of the latest conflict.
Europe

Russia announces new gains in Donbass, eastern Ukraine

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The Russian Army has captured the village of Tonenkoye in Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday, referring to the self-proclaimed republic in eastern Ukraine. Tonenkoye has seen intense combat over the past few weeks, following the taking of the key Donbass town of Avdeevka in mid-February.
Sport

World Cup Qualifiers: Iran dominates Turkmenistan 5-0

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Iran’s national football team overwhelmed Turkmenistan with a commanding 5-0 victory at Tehran's Azadi Stadium, securing their second win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Incidents

Nowruz traffic tragedy: 271 killed during car accidents in Iran

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Commander of Iran’s traffic police says as of 8 am on Thursday 271 people had died in Nowruz car accidents.
Europe

Russia conducts largest missile strike on Ukraine capital in weeks

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Russia launched its largest missile attack in weeks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday, injuring more than a dozen and damaging schools, residential buildings and industrial facilities, officials have confirmed.
Middle East

685 medical workers killed in Gaza by Israel: WHO

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Since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip, 685 healthcare workers have been killed by the Israeli military, and 902 have been injured, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Sport

Iranian snooker sensation: Vafai’s triumph over world no. 1 stuns audience

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In a historic moment for Iranian sports, Hossein Vafai has etched his name in the annals of snooker history with an astonishing victory over "Rani O'Sullivan," the reigning world number one, in the 2024 World Open Snooker Tournament.
Americas

Donors warn Biden’s Gaza policy ‘increasing chances’ of Trump victory

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A group of more than 100 donors for the US Democratic Party sent a letter to President Joe Biden, warning him that his "unconditional support" for Israel's war on the besieged Gaza Strip is increasing his odds of losing the upcoming presidential election.
Cinema

Iranian actress Yekta Nasser alleges domestic abuse, child kidnapping in emotional video

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Renowned Iranian actress Yekta Nasser has made shocking allegations in a recent video, revealing a decade-long ordeal of domestic abuse and her struggle to recover from a two-year-old divorce.
Europe

UK says its forces won’t ‘fight side by side’ with Ukrainians against Russia

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London has no plans to send troops to fight Russia alongside Ukrainian soldiers, a UK government spokesman has stated.
Europe

Germany says not to let Putin dictate peace terms in Ukraine

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Berlin will not let Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly alter Ukraine’s borders or impose the terms of peace, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed.
Environment

Water level in Lake Urmia has improved after recent rainfalls

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With a 50 percent increase in rainfalls in the catchment area of the receding Lake Urmia in Iran’s northwest compared to last year and the release of the water rights from upstream dams, the lake is in better condition now.
Cultural Heritage

Iran seeking to reclaim artifacts looted from Jiroft

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Iran is seeking to get back the ancient artifacts stolen over two decades ago from the country’s southeastern city of Jiroft and illegally smuggled out of the country.
Americas

Senate Democrats urge ‘bold’ US push on Palestinian state

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More than a third of the US Senate's Democrats have called on the administration of President Joe Biden to take "bold" action toward establishing a Palestinian state, in the latest pushback against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Culture

Nowruz commemorated at United Nations

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Envoys and diplomats from Iran and eleven other countries held a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the Persian New Year, Nowruz, at the United Nations with the president of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in attendance.
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