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Haniyeh: Israel will be held responsible for assassination of al-Arouri

Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh has stated Israel will be held responsible for the assassination of senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri. He called the action as “a complete act of terrorism and a violation of Lebanon's sovereignty".

Iran’s UN Envoy: Israel fully responsible for moves against Islam Republic

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has held the Israeli regime to account for its moves against the Islamic Republic of Iran following the recent Israeli threats against Tehran.

Only 15% of Israelis want Netanyahu to serve as PM after Gaza war: Report

Only 15 percent of Israelis want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remain in office after the Gaza war, according to a survey.

Iran warns against new “Israel adventurism” following Hamas leader assassination in Beirut

The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry has warned against Israel's adventurism following the Tuesday assassination of a high-ranking leader of the Palestinian movement Hamas in Beirut.

Survivors of Hamas attack sue Israeli security forces, over 22k Palestinians killed

A group of wounded survivors of the Hamas-led attack on a music festival on 7 October in southern Israel are suing Israeli security troops over negligence on part of the Israeli forces. Israel has killed more than 22,000 Palestinians since early October.

Container shipping companies’ stocks soar amid Houthi strikes off Red Sea

The stock prices of some container shipping companies have rallied by double digits as Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Israel-bound vessels in the Red Sea sparked concerns that the vital waterway to global trade is becoming inaccessible.

Iran launches 1st cryogenic loading arm, highlights petrochemical industry’s path to self-sufficiency

Deputy  Iranian Minister of Oil and CEO of Iran's National Petrochemical Industry Company, Morteza Shahmirzaei, marked a milestone on Monday at Asalouyeh Port, along the Persian Gulf, where Berth No. 17 Phase 2 witnessed the inauguration of Iran's first locally crafted cryogenic loading arm.

Hamas deputy leader killed in Israeli drone attack in southern Beirut

Hamas’s deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri was killed in an Israeli drone strike in the Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh on Tuesday.

Iran-Manufactured exhibition transitions focus to industry, offers tax credit incentive

The 11th edition of the renowned Iran-Manufactured Exhibition took a pivotal turn this year, aligning its focus towards the industrial landscape.

Powerful explosions reported in several Ukrainian cities

Powerful explosions rocked several Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, according to local officials. The reported strikes came after Moscow accused Kiev of carrying out deadly “terrorist attacks” on Belgorod, vowing retaliation.

Gaza death toll surges past 22,000: Health Ministry

The number of people killed in Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip has reached 22,185, the enclave’s Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Turkey arrests dozens for allegedly spying for Israel’s Mossad

Turkish police have detained 33 people based in the country for allegedly spying on behalf of Israel, Justice Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday.

More than 48k Israeli settlers stormed al-Aqsa Mosque in 2023: Report

Over 48,000 Israeli settlers stormed the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem last year, according to the authority overseeing the holy site.

Iran’s Judiciary urges Iraq to extradite 38 MKO terrorists

Kazan Gharibabadi, Secretary-General of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran said Iran has requested Iraq to extradite 38 terrorists from the notorious Mujahedeen-e Khalq Organization, commonly known as MKO or Munafeqeen.

Iran dismisses reported extraction of lithium from shrinking Lake Urmia

An Iranian official has categorically rejected reports suggesting that Lake Urmia has been purposefully neglected to let the body of water dry up and allow for mining of much-coveted lithium.

Iranian daily harshly criticizes Russia’s stance on Gaza

An Iranian daily says Russia’s position on Gaza amid the months-long Israeli genocide of Palestinians in the besieged territory has been aligned with the US, warning officials in Tehran that Moscow is not a reliable partner in the international arena. 

US pulls back largest aircraft carrier from Mediterranean

The US Navy is pulling the world’s largest warship, sent to the eastern Mediterranean Sea after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, back to the United States as it reevaluates its global force requirements, the US Sixth Fleet has announced in a statement.

Yemen says resolved to counter foreign forces in regional waters

The Yemeni parliament has stressed the country’s resolve to counter any military presence of the US and the UK in regional waters. The warning came after several members of the Yemeni navy were killed in a recent attack by the US troops in the Red Sea.

Islamic Jihad: Israel’s plan to forcefully displace Palestinians shows Tel Aviv committing genocide in Gaza

The Islamic Jihad has strongly condemned Israel's plan to forcefully displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to other countries, stressing it proves that the regime is committing genocide in the besieged enclave.

Putin says Russia to ramp up attacks on Ukraine

The president insisted that Moscow will not retaliate in kind with indiscriminate attacks on civilians, but will focus instead on Ukraine’s military sites. The president...

Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down key part of judicial overhaul

The Israeli Supreme Court has nullified a controversial clause of the judicial bill proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that had taken away the court's ability to overturn government decisions.

Israel says Gaza war won’t end in 2024

Israel will continue to wage war in Gaza throughout 2024, the spokesperson for the so-called Israeli Defense Forces Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has stated. More than 21,000 Gazans have been killed so far in Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip.

New year in Gaza starts with shelling as Israel announces partial troop withdrawal from besieged strip

The new year began with continued Israeli bombardment flattening homes across the Gaza Strip and a flurry of rockets targeting Tel Aviv at midnight.

Hacking group says not to sell data of Iran food ordering platform

A hacking group which recently did an attack on SnappFood has claimed that it will not sell the data of the leading Iranian online food ordering company following negotiations between the two sides.

Iranian warship enters Red Sea amid regional tensions

Iran’s Alborz destroyer has passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea amid rising tensions in West Asia.