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Iranian paper raps oversight body for disqualifying parliamentary hopefuls

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A Tehran-based Iranian newspaper has urged the Guardian Council, an oversight body examining the credentials of electoral hopefuls, to present convincing explanation to the public for disqualifying nominees for the upcoming legislative elections.
Europe

Russia rejects Bloomberg’s claim over Ukraine war as ‘absolutely untrue’

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A Bloomberg report claiming that Moscow has signaled to Washington that it is ready to withdraw its demand for Ukrainian neutrality in exchange for the recognition of its new territories is completely false, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.
Middle East

Houthis say struck British oil ship in Gulf of Aden

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Naval forces of the Houthi movement in Yemen attacked a British oil ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, and the vessel caught fire after it was hit by a missile, Yemen's military spokesman Yahya Saree has stated.
Europe

Putin says Kiev knew Ukrainian POWs were on plane it downed

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Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the GUR, knew there were prisoners of war aboard a Russian military transport plane shot down by Kiev’s forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. He added the full story of the shootdown will “become clear in a couple of days".
Middle East

Palestinian Authority, Hamas hail ICJ’s ruling on Gaza

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Palestinian officials and the Hamas movement have lauded provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice on Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

UN agency probes employees over suspected involvement in October 7 attack on Israel

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The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees announced it has opened an investigation into some employees Israel alleges were involved in the October 7 attacks, and that it has severed ties with those staff members.
Middle East

Israel-linked boycotts hurting US brands in Middle East: Report

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Numerous major Western brands have shed customers and seen profits dented due to boycott campaigns in the Middle East targeting companies seen as supporting Israel in the war in the Gaza Strip, Bloomberg has reported.
Americas

US to station nuclear weapons in UK amid tensions with Russia

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The United States is planning to deploy nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years amid increased tensions with Russia, the Telegraph has reported, citing Pentagon documents.
Foreign Policy

Iranian FM congratulates Palestine, South Africa on ICJ ruling 

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The Iranian Foreign Minister has congratulated Palestinians and South African government on their "success at the International Court of Justice" following its ruling about Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza.
Middle East

ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its first ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel on Friday, ordering Tel Aviv to take all necessary actions to prevent genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Foreign Policy

Pakistani ambassador returns to Tehran 

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Pakistan’s ambassador to Tehran has returned to the Iranian capital after he was recalled by Islamabad following missile strikes by Iran against terrorists’ hideout on Pakistani soil. 
Foreign Policy

Iran president hails South Africa for hauling Israel to ICJ 

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The Iranian president has heaped praise on South Africa for filing a lawsuit against the Israeli regime with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its months-long genocide in the Gaza Strip. 
Nature and Wildlife

Iran tourism: Masuleh looks like work of art after snow

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The Iranian city of Masuleh, a renowned tourism destination, now looks like a painting after the recent snow covered the city in northern Gilan Province.
Local

Iranian politician: Reformists won’t ban elections, not to field candidates either

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A senior member of the reformist movement in Iran says his camp has so far failed to pick efficient candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in March, but will not embargo them either, Khabronline news website reported. 
Security

IRNA: Sources reject WSJ claim US tipped off Iran about Kerman terrorist attacks

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An informed Iranian diplomatic source, who wished to remain anonymous, has dismissed a claim by the Wall Street Journal that the US intelligence had alerted Iran before the deadly twin bomb explosion in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman earlier this month.
Incidents

Fire breaks out at Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, emergency response underway

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Gandhi Hospital in northern Tehran has caught fire, prompting swift action from the local fire department and emergency services.
Tourism

Iran tourism: Khomam Saturday Bazaar shining in Gilan province

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In the heart of Gilan province in northern Iran, the Khomam Saturday Bazaar has emerged as a vibrant economic hub, captivating locals and visitors alike.
Sport

Iranian mountaineer conquers Antarctica’s Mount Vinson

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In a remarkable feat, Andrew Aziz, also known as Amin Aziznia, has etched his name in history as the first Iranian man to conquer the formidable Mount Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak standing at 4,892 meters.
Middle East

Nearly 40% of buildings within planned Gaza buffer zone demolished: Report

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Israel has razed almost 40 percent of the 2,824 buildings in Gaza located within a kilometre of the border, according to a Hebrew University study cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Urban

Battling extremes: Aid workers prepare for weather whiplash in 10 Iranian provinces

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Aid workers are on high alert across 10 provinces in Iran as the Head of the Red Crescent Relief and Rescue Organization issues a weather warning.
Middle East

35% of Americans say Israel committing genocide in Gaza Strip: Survey

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Around 35 percent of Americans believe Israel is carrying out a genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.
Science and Technology

Iran makes multi-phase pumps for oil sector with 40 times more profitability

Golrokh Askarieh -
Knowledge-based companies in Iran have made a multi-phase pump for the oil sector which is 40 times more profitable than the older versions, the Iranian vice president says.
Foreign Policy

President Raisi: Iran-Turkey ties bond of hearts, civilizations

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, fresh from a trip to the Turkish capital, has stressed on the strong ties between the two neighboring countries.
Economy

Iran, Turkey pledge to enhance bilateral trade following president Raisi’s visit

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Tehran and Ankara have jointly declared their commitment to augmenting bilateral trade while also pledging collaborative efforts to achieve peace in West Asia.
Americas

Biden notified US lawmakers of plans to approve F-16 sale to Turkey

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US President Joe Biden has informed congressional leaders that he plans to formally notify the Congress of the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey as soon as Ankara completes the NATO ratification process for Sweden, Reuters reported citing a US official.
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