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Middle East

Remains returned by Hamas from Gaza not those of Israeli hostages: Report

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The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to Israel through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Friday night do not belong to Israeli hostages, according to a report.
Europe

‘Secret’ Ukraine meeting set for Spain: El Mundo

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Ukraine’s European backers will secretly meet in Madrid next week to coordinate endeavours to increase support, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported on Friday.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s FM warns Israel of “heavy, irreparable” defeat in any new war

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the Zionist regime, saying Iran is prepared for any contingency and that Israel would suffer a “heavy and irreparable” defeat in any future war.
Europe

Turkish prosecutors hand several people life sentences over ski resort blaze

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A Turkish court has sentenced 11 people to life in prison over a fire that killed nearly 80 people at a hotel in a ski resort in northwest Turkey’s Bolu mountains in January.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s deputy FM says negotiations with pre-set results hold no value

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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has stressed that any talk must yield “balanced” outcomes, warning that discussions based on predetermined conclusions are “meaningless.”
Americas

Venezuela pursuing military aid from Iran, Russia, China: WaPo

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Caracas has requested assistance from Tehran, Moscow and Beijing to strengthen its defenses amid the ongoing standoff with the US, the Washington Post claimed on Friday, citing US government documents.
Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis say detained UN staff will be tried over Israeli links

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Yemen’s Houthi-run government will put dozens of arrested United Nations staff on trial, alleging that they have spied for Tel Avov or had links to an Israeli air attack that killed the prime minister, according to officials.
Sport

Professor Samii: No surgical intervention possible for Iranian comatose volleyball star Saber Kazemi

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Professor Majid Samii, the world-renowned neurosurgeon, has announced that surgery is not possible for Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi due to the severity of his brain injury.
Judiciary

Lawyer Confirms Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi’s trip to Canada, denies rumors of migration

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The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi, who has been accused of sexual assault, has confirmed that his client recently traveled to Canada, rejecting claims that Jamshidi has permanently left the country or plans to emigrate.
Persian Gulf

Iran designates Azar 9 as national day of Persian Gulf trio islands

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Iran has officially designated Azar 9 in the Persian calendar, which falls on November 30 this year, as the National Day of the Three Islands, Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, in the Persian Gulf, following sustained efforts by the Iranian Navy.
Economy

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

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Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions
Environment

Tandoureh National Park: Guardians of Iran’s northern wilderness

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In the remote mountains of Khorasan Razavi Province in northeastern Iran, rangers of Tandoureh National Park patrol one of Iran’s most biodiverse and challenging landscapes.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM condemns US resumption of nuclear tests after Pentagon name change

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized a new directive by US President Donald Trump to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling it a “regressive and irresponsible move” that threatens global peace and security.
Security

Iran’s Hormuz Ballistic Missile Elevates Deterrence in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

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The Iran-made Hormuz ballistic missile — capable of targeting surface vessels and blinding enemy radars — has elevated Iran’s defensive capability in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to a new strategic level as a deterrent tool.
Sport

Iran Returns to World Taekwondo Podium After Eight Years, Finishes Runner-Up in Wuxi, China

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Iran’s national taekwondo team captured the runner-up title at the 27th World Taekwondo Championships, marking its return to the global podium after an eight-year absence.
Europe

EU parliament seeking to block Russian media: Politico

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The European Parliament is considering banning MEPs and staff from accessing RT, Sputnik, and other Russian news outlets through its IT infrastructure, according to a report by Politico.
Foreign Policy

Iran vows to keep window of diplomacy open despite challenges

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering commitment to diplomatic engagement, noting that its channels for dialogue remain active even during challenging times.
Middle East

Hamas ruled out role in Gaza governance, but disarmament talks ongoing: Qatar

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Qatar has announced that Hamas will not be part of the future governance of the Gaza Strip, but the Palestinian group has not yet committed to unconditional disarmament.
Middle East

Reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid: Syria’s president

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stated that his country’s reconstruction should be driven by investment rather than foreign aid, emphasizing Syria’s strategic role in regional stability and its growing economic ties with Saudi Arabia.
Americas

Trump directs Pentagon to start testing nuclear arms on equal basis to China and Russia

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President Donald Trump says that he has instructed the Defense Department (DOD) to immediately begin testing U.S. nuclear weapons on an equal basis to China and Russia. 
Nuclear

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid “baseless remarks” on nuclear program

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi is “fully aware” that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful in nature.
Middle East

Overwhelming majority of Palestinians oppose Hamas disarmament: Survey

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An overwhelming majority of Palestinians are opposed to Hamas's disarmament and are deeply sceptical that US President Donald Trump’s peace plan will lead to a permanent end to Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.
Security

Top Iranian commander: 12-day conflict with Israel proved passive defense is national duty

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Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has emphasized the strategic importance of passive defense, calling it both a legal and national obligation.
Americas

Trump says US and China to ‘work together’ on Ukraine settlement

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US President Donald has stated that he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have agreed that Washington and Beijing will “work together” on a settlement to the Ukraine war.
Sport

Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi declared brain dead; remains on life support

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The Iranian Volleyball Federation’s medical commission has officially confirmed the brain death of Saber Kazemi, a former member of Iran’s national volleyball team.
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