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Temporary ceasefire declared after Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire amid deepening hostilities between the former allies after deadly clashes erupted on the border overnight, Pakistani officials have announced.

NATO must purchase more US arms for Ukraine: Pentagon chief

European NATO members should buy more American-made weapons to sustain Ukraine’s war effort against Russia, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting of the bloc’s defense ministers.

‘No winners’ in trade war: China

China announced on Wednesday that trade wars had "no winners", after US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could stop buying cooking oil from Beijing.

WFP warns aid cuts risk pushing 13.7mn into extreme hunger

The United Nations World Food Programme warned Wednesday that "staggering" cuts to its funding risked pushing up to 13.7 million people currently receiving food aid into "emergency" levels of hunger -- one step before famine.

Iraqi parliamentary candidate killed

An Iraqi parliamentary candidate was killed and three of his bodyguards were wounded when a bomb exploded near his car close to the capital Baghdad, a security source has confirmed.

AEOI chief: Iran’s ties with IAEA based on parliamentary law; agency has not condemned attacks on nuclear sites

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Wednesday that Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is strictly governed by laws passed by the Iranian parliament.

Iran’s FM: US, E3 claims on anti-Tehran resolutions having no legal validity

Iran’s Foreign Minister emphasized that the claims made by the United States and the three European countries — the United Kingdom, France, and Germany...

Kiev mayor warns of ‘difficult’ winter amid Russia attacks

Residents of Kiev should prepare for possible blackouts this winter by stocking up on supplies and warm clothes, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has warned, amid recurring Russian strikes on energy sites.

Execution halted at last moment in case of murdered Tehran University student

The planned execution of a man convicted of murdering Tehran University student Amir Mohammad Khaleghi was halted at the last moment on Wednesday morning, according to the victim’s family lawyer.

Trump announces start of ‘phase 2’ of Gaza ceasefire accord

US President Donald Trump announced the start of “phase two” of the Gaza ceasefire agreement on Tuesday, following the release of 20 Israeli hostages under the first stage of the deal brokered by the US, Qatar, Turkey and Egypt.

Municipality spox: Over 300,000 housing units in Gaza completely destroyed

The spokesperson for Gaza City Municipality says during two years of the Zionist regime’s war on Gaza, more than 300,000 housing units have been completely destroyed and another 200,000 partially damaged, leaving hundreds of thousands of families displaced.

Syrian president to pay first visit to Russia

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Russia for a series of official meetings, according to sources close to the Syrian government.

Israel receives bodies of 4 captives from Red Cross in Gaza: Report

Israel has confirmed that it received the bodies of four hostages from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) inside the Gaza Strip.

UN says Gaza Strip reconstruction to cost $70bln

The reconstruction of the Gaza Strip will require as much as $70 bln, Jaco Cilliers, the Special Representative of the Administrator for the Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People, has stated at a briefing.

Denmark embassy in Tehran: No demand for foreign nurses

The Embassy of Denmark in Tehran has stated that contrary to popular belief in Iran, Denmark currently has no demand for foreign nurses.

Iranian court issues verdict in espionage case involving 2 French nationals

Branch of the Islamic Revolution Court of Tehran has issued its preliminary verdict against two French nationals arrested on espionage charges in March 2023.

Council of Europe alarmed By ‘large numbers’ of British arrests over Palestine Action

The Council of Europe has announced it was alarmed over the "large numbers" of people being detained in the United Kingdom for their support of banned pro-Palestinian organisation Palestine Action.

‘Surprising’ drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months: Kiel Institute

Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published has found.

Iran FM Rejects Trump’s Claim Being a Peacemaker

Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi referring to US President Donald Trump’s support for the crimes of the Zionists, said it is hard to call someone a “president of peace” while they fuel endless wars and stand beside war criminals.

Zelensky’s presidential reelection chances fading: Survey

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky could face defeat in a hypothetical presidential election, not only to former armed forces commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny, but also to military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov, according to a new opinion poll published Monday.

Italy says closer to recognizing Palestine after Gaza deal

Rome is closer to recognizing the state of Palestine following a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated.

Iranian parliament rejects urgent motion to suspend CFT accession process

Iran’s Parliament on Tuesday voted against a motion to debate urgently a proposal that would have barred the government from submitting documents related to the country’s accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Iran’s former FM Zarif: Direct negotiations with US ‘only real solution’

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the only viable path to resolve Iran’s disputes with the US is through direct and genuine negotiations.

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai Dies at 84

Celebrated Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Nasser Taghvai, best known for directing the classic television series My Uncle Napoleon, has passed away at the age of 84.

MI5 warns UK politicians about ‘overt flattery’ from Russian and Chinese spies

MI5 has issued guidance to British politicians and their staff on how to spot potential Russian or Chinese spies in their day-to-day activities.