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Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s policy regarding Gaza war: Survey

Sixty percent of Americans disapprove of US President Joe Biden's handling of the conflict in the besieged Gaza Strip, while 42% think Israel has gone too far in its push to fight Palestinian movement Hamas in the tiny enclave, a poll conducted by The Wall Street Journal showed.

Iraqi PM praises Tehran for standing by Baghdad during war with Daesh

The prime minister of Iraq has praised Iran's role in helping the Arab country’s fight against the Daesh terrorist group, saying the two neighbors have many common grounds.

Famine in Gaza deepening, airdropping aid ‘ineffective’: Report

The famine in Gaza is deepening and airdrops of humanitarian aid are “ineffective,” the Palestinian enclave’s media office has announced.

Top Israeli army officials resign amid Gaza war

Israeli Army spokesman Daniel Hagari and several high-ranking officials in the army's intelligence system have resigned over what they perceive as issues related to the "operational and personal" aspects of their duties.

Hamas officials arrive in Egypt for truce talks, no sign of Israel

Hamas officials have arrived in Egypt's capital Cairo for talks on securing a truce in the Gaza war after a US official indicated that Tel Aviv had endorsed a framework for a temporary ceasefire and exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Zelensky says west’s ‘political games’ stalling aid to Ukraine amid war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Kiev’s Western supporters for the delays in allocating funds to help Ukraine’s war push against Russia.

Iran defense minister in Doha to visit Dimex

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani, the Iranian Defense Minister, has touched down in Doha to hold crucial meetings with Qatari defense and military officials.

Iran executes “Mossad agent” for plotting attack on defense ministry workshop

Iran's state television has reported the execution of an individual involved in a plot to blow up a workshop complex of the Ministry of Defense in Isfahan.

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan’s Prime Minister for second time

Pakistani legislators have elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s prime minister for a second time following a controversial election last month which was marred by allegations of large-scale rigging and delayed results.

Israel detains 7,300 Palestinians in West Bank since outbreak of Gaza war

Israeli military forces have arrested at least 7,335 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of its relentless air and ground attacks against the Gaza Strip, which have killed more than 30,000 Palestinians.

6 children among 14 killed in Israeli air raid on Rafah, Gaza

At least 14 Palestinians, including six children, were killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike that targeted a house in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

Persian wolf crowned at 2024 Arnold Classic

Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan has dethroned defending champion Samson Dauda, clinching the award in the Men’s Open at Arnold Classic 2024 that wrapped up on Saturday.

Renowned Iranian movie director Asghar Farhadi receives Belgrade Victor Award

The 52nd Belgrade International Film Festival has conferred its Belgrade Victor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film Art on globally acclaimed Iranian movie director and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi.

UNICEF cautions ‘every minute counts’ as hunger kills children in Gaza

Catherine Russell, the executive director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has once again warned the international community about the impact of the Israeli war on children in the Gaza Strip, stressing they are suffering from acute malnutrition and are on the brink of death.

Israelis rally against Netanyahu’s government, demand release of Hamas-held hostages

Israeli police detained many protesters Saturday for rioting as demonstrators closed Tel Aviv's Begin Street during a downtown rally to demand the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

US airdrops food into besieged Gaza Strip, aid organizations outraged

United States military cargo planes have air-dropped food into blockaded Gaza Strip, in the first of series of aid drops as humanitarian groups criticize Israel for blocking access to the besieged and bombarded enclave.

Scholz, Macron ‘don’t get along’ amid rift over Ukraine war: Report

The relationship between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron has long been strained, but Macron’s recent refusal to rule out sending troops to Ukraine has driven tensions to boiling point, Bloomberg has reported.

UN Security Council voices ‘deep concern’ over Israel fatal raid on Gaza aid convoy

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has expressed “deep concern” after nearly 120 Palestinians lost their lives in an Israeli attack on civilians waiting to receive humanitarian aid in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Israel ‘more or less’ accepts framework agreement for Gaza ceasefire: US

The United States claims Israel has essentially endorsed a framework for a proposed Gaza ceasefire and a captive release deal, and it is now up to the Palestinian group Hamas to agree to it.

Several killed, wounded in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s Odessa

At least seven people have been killed and eight injured in Russia's drone strike on the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odessa, the authorities announced.

Russia says has received no ‘serious’ proposals for talks with Ukraine

Moscow has not abandoned the idea of peace negotiations with Kiev but has seen no genuine desire for this on the part of Ukraine or its Western backers, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated.

Iran parliamentary elections likely to go to run-off

Voting in the parliamentary elections in the Tehran constituency is likely to go to a second round.

Raisi: Having economic ties with Israel tantamount to supporting regime

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi criticized some Muslim countries for their inaction in the face of the Zionists, saying since the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Riyadh, no effective action has been taken to stop the crimes of the Zionists in Gaza, and the economic relations of some regional governments with Israel continue.

UK ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthis in Red Sea, sinks

A British container ship has sunk in the Red Sea almost two weeks after it came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi fighters.

Iran has potential to become energy hub: President Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi expressed Iran’s readiness to become a energy hub, stating that his country could turn into a safe route for the transfer and distribution of natural gas among suppliers and consumers.