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Iraq Football Federation lodges complaint against Iranian referee in AFC Asian Cup 2023

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The Iraqi Football Federation has lodged an official complaint with the Organizing Committee of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 against Iranian referee Alireza Faghani, who judged a game between Iraq and Jordan in the quarterfinals of the competitions.
Middle East

Iran says not responsible for any group’s actions in West Asia

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Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has categorically rejected US accusations about Tehran's involvement in anti-American operations in the West Asia region.
Middle East

Good progress’ in Gaza truce, captives negotiations: Qatar

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Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has said “good progress” was made during a meeting between intelligence officials from Egypt, Israel and the United States over the weekend to discuss a possible deal to secure a truce in the Israel war on Gaza and the release of hostages held by Palestinian groups.
Americas

US says not seeking war with Iran after death of 3 servicemen in West Asia

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US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby has stated Washington is not after a war with Tehran following the recent drone attack on a US military outpost in Jordan that killed three American servicemen and injured 40 others.
Middle East

Israeli intelligence accuses UNRWA staff of kidnap, seizing body during October 7 attack

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An Israeli intelligence document that prompted several countries to halt funds for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) includes allegations that some staff took part in abductions and killings during the Hamas-led military operation against Israel on October 7.
Europe

No light at end of Ukrainian tunnel: EU’s top diplomat

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European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has stated that despite the West’s "best efforts to help Kiev and weaken Moscow", sanctions have largely failed to achieve their goals and more cooperation was needed from Central Asian countries to isolate Russia.
Europe

EU envoys agree on plan to use frozen Russian assets

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The EU permanent representatives have agreed on the preliminary proposal of the European Commission on the use of income from frozen Russian assets, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union stated.
Europe

Ukrainian army now numbers nearly 900k soldiers: Zelensky

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There are currently 880,000 people serving in Ukraine’s armed forces, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who insisted that Kiev wants to mobilize even more troops, primarily males who left the country after the start of the war with Russia.
Foreign Policy

Pakistan and Iran create joint mechanism to fight terror

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani say Tehran and Islamabad have agreed to put in place an advisory mechanism and deploy officers on borders in order to fight terrorism.
Foreign Policy

Iran says Tehran, Beijing share same views on Red Sea tensions

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Iran and China believe that the recent developments in the Red Sea are attributed to the spillover from the cruelty being inflicted on Gaza, Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has stated. He was responding to a recent report claiming that China had asked Iran to help rein in Yemeni strikes on ships or risk harming business ties with Beijing.
Europe

Ukraine conflict will turn into World War 3 if Russia not contained: Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he fears the Ukraine conflict will escalate into the third world war if Russian military operation is not contained with support from Kyiv’s Western allies.
Foreign Policy

Iran: Regional resistance groups act independently, do not get orders from Tehran

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Regional resistance groups do not take orders from Tehran, nor does Iran have a role in their decisions to carry out retaliatory operations in defense of Gaza, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated following a deadly drone strike on a US base in Jordan.
Middle East

PA president calls on states to reconsider halt to UN agency funding

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The president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, has urged countries that halted funding the United Nations relief agency in Gaza to reconsider their decision.
Photo of the Day

People jubilating as snow blankets northwestern city of Ardebil

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Heavy snowfall has been occurring in Ardabil, in northwestern Iran, for the past few days, causing disruptions to traffic in the city. The snow in Ardebil has reached a height of over 25 cm, hampering snow removal efforts on roads and internal passages. However, on urban roads, particularly after the winter snowfall, people, especially the youth, engaged in playful activities in the snow.
Int'l Relations

Iran says has no role in deadly attack on US forces in Jordan

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Iran’s mission to the United Nations announced that Tehran has no links to a recent fatal drone strike on US troops in Jordan which killed three American military servicemen.
Middle East

Ceasefire negotiations between Israel, Hamas advancing: Report

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Progress has been made in talks between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas on an exchange of hostages, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority has reported.
Americas

US confirms 8 service members medically evacuated, 34 injured in Jordan attack

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US Central Command has confirmed that eight service members were medically evacuated from Jordan after being wounded in Sunday’s drone attack on a US outpost near the Syrian border.
Middle East

Israel has jailed over 6k Palestinians since start of Gaza war: Report

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Israel has imprisoned at least 6,330 Palestinians since October 7, 2023, when it launched a genocidal war against the besieged Gaza Strip and intensified its raids across the occupied West Bank, Palestinian sources say.
Europe

Britain’s Royal Navy admits to ‘lack of capability’ to target Yemeni positions in Red Sea: Report

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Britain’s Royal Navy has reportedly admitted to a "lack of capability” and necessary missiles to target the positions of Yemen’s forces in the Red Sea, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Middle East

US discussing withholding or delaying arms deliveries to Israel: Report

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The White House is discussing withholding or delaying the shipments of offensive weapons to Israel in order "to compel Tel Aviv to scale back the ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip", NBC News has reported.
Local

Iran executes four terrorists affiliated with Mossad

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Iran hanged early on Monday four members of a terrorist group who were involved in an attempted bombing plot last year that would have targeted Iran’s defense industry facilities in the central province of Isfahan.
Middle East

Arab bloc in Israeli Knesset seeking no-confidence vote in Netanyahu’s government

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An Arab bloc in the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) has announced it will seek a no-confidence vote in the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

UN says freight via Suez Canal down 45%

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Freight through the Suez Canal has plummeted by 45% in the two months since Houthis' attacks on vessels in the Red Sea forced shipping companies to divert shipments, sending shockwaves through global supply chains, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), has reported.
Middle East

Israeli army withdraws 2 reserve brigades from Gaza Strip

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The Israeli army has withdrawn two reserve brigades from the Gaza Strip, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN has reported.
Middle East

First US troops killed in West Asia since start of Gaza war, Biden blames Iran-backed militants

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Three US Army soldiers were killed and at least two dozen service members were injured in a drone attack overnight on a small US outpost in Jordan, Washington has confirmed, marking the first time US forces have been killed by "enemy fire" in the Middle East since the beginning of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip in early October.
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