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22-year-old Iranian wrestling prodigy named world’s strongest Greco-Roman wrestler

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22-year-old Iranian wrestling sensation Saeed Esmaeili, a world and Olympic gold medalist, has been named the most dominant Greco-Roman wrestler in the world for 2025.
Asia

China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields: US

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China is likely to have loaded over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks, according to a draft Pentagon report which highlighted Beijing's growing military ambitions.
Nature and Wildlife

Maharloo Pink Lake comes back to life as flamingos return after autumn rains

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Heavy autumn rainfall in Iran’s Fars Province, averaging 86.4 millimeters, has replenished the long-dried Maharloo Pink Lake, restoring its striking natural color.
Europe

EU deplores China dairy duties as ‘unjustified’

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Brussels hit back on Monday at Beijing’s decision to slap duties of up to 42.7 percent on some dairy products from the European Union, calling the move “unjustified.”
Asia

China says Japan’s nuclear ambitions undermine stability in Asia Pacific

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The Japanese leadership’s statements about Tokyo’s potential possession of nuclear weapons pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and challenge the post-war world order, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian has stated at a briefing.
Europe

Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026: Report

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The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis, according to a report by AFP.
Europe

Russia says US intelligence conclusions cited by Reuters ‘not true’

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Moscow said on Monday that U.S. intelligence was wrong to believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to seize all of Ukraine and parts of Europe that were once part of the former Soviet Union.
Healthcare

Report: Dengue fever cases surge in southern Iran, raising public health alarm

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A sharp rise in dengue fever cases in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has raised serious concerns among health authorities, with infections increasing more than twelvefold compared to last year, Sharq reported.
Security

Iran Army Chief: Armed forces closely monitor enemy moves, will respond decisively to any aggression

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The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army says the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitor all enemy movements and will respond decisively to any act of aggression.
Energy

IEA figures show increase in Iranian oil production

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International Energy Agency (IEA) data show that Tehran has increased its oil production by a significant amount over the past year despite continued US sanctions aimed at restricting the country’s ability to produce and export crude oil.
Security

Foreign Ministry Spokesnan: Iran missile program developed for national defense, not negotiation

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the country’s missile program has been developed to defend Iran’s sovereignty and is not subject to negotiation, emphasizing that Iran’s defensive capabilities are in no way open for discussion.
Europe

Ukraine remains ‘fully committed to achieving a just and sustainable peace’: US

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US special envoy Steve Witkoff has stated that Russia and Ukraine are committed to achieving peace amid negotiations on ending the ongoing war between the two countries.
Europe

Macron ‘betrayed’ Merz over Russia assets: FT

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French President Emmanuel Macron “betrayed” Friedrich Merz by failing to back the German chancellor’s push to steal Russian assets frozen in the EU to fund Ukraine, the Financial Times reported.
Middle East

Gaza health ministry reports ‘alarming’ medicine shortages

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Gaza’s Ministry of Health has appealed for increased drug, medical consumables and laboratory supplies, warning of severe shortages after more than two years of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in the besieged Strip and a crippling blockade.
Middle East

Israeli army plans to arm 10,000 reserve soldiers at home: Report

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The Israeli army plans to arm about 10,000 reserve soldiers with firearms that will be kept permanently in their homes, a step described as a lesson drawn from the Oct. 7, 2023 events, the daily Yedioth Ahronoth has reported.
Middle East

Israel conducts new raids in Syria’s Quneitra

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Israeli soldiers have advanced into the Quneitra area of Syria’s occupied Golan Heights and set up two military checkpoints, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
Culture

Iranians mark Yalda Night with ancient traditions

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Iranians and Persian-speaking communities across the region celebrated Yalda Night on Sunday, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, with time-honored traditions centered on togetherness, poetry and hope.
Sport

Rooftop football skills of two Iranian village teenagers go viral

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A video showing the football skills of two teenage boys from a rural area in Iran has gone viral on social media.
Europe

Chances of peace not improved by European and Ukrainian changes to US proposals: Russia

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy aide has stated that he was sure the chances of peace in Ukraine were not improved by changes to U.S. proposals made by the Europeans and Ukraine, Interfax reported.
Media

Two Iranian photographers among UNICEF photo award honorees

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Two Iranian photographers have been recognized among the honorees of the 2025 UNICEF Photo of the Year awards, with their works focusing on the lives and experiences of children.
Foreign Policy

US actions against Venezuela violating intl. law: Iran

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has described US actions undermining maritime security in the Caribbean and threats to use force against Venezuela as a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Middle East

Armed factions to collaborate on weapons: Iraq top judge

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The head of Iraq's highest judicial body has stated that the leaders of armed factions have agreed to cooperate on the sensitive issue of the state's monopoly on weapons.
Asia

Japan’s nuclear ambitions should be stopped ‘at any cost’: North Korea

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North Korea has announced that Japan's nuclear ambitions "must be prevented at any cost", after a Japanese official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons.
Custom

Iran welcomes Yalda Night with crowded streets, warm spirits, and rising costs

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Iranians across the country are preparing to mark Yalda Night on Sunday with lively gatherings, bustling markets, and a strong sense of tradition, as families and friends came together to celebrate the longest night of the year despite ongoing economic pressures.
Middle East

Half a million Palestinians have lost jobs since start of Gaza war

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More than half a million Palestinians have lost their source of livelihood in the West Bank and Gaza since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023, according to a report by a trade union.
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