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100 journalists killed since start of war: Gaza media office

At least 100 journalists have been killed since Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip began on October 7, according to new figures released by the government media office in Gaza.

Ukrainian troops say facing acute ammunition shortage

The Ukrainian army is facing an acute shortage of ammunition, hampering its counteroffensive operations while Russia does not seem to have the same problem, the Washington Post has reported, citing forces deployed on the frontlines.

Gazans facing starvation: WHO chief

Residents in Gaza City are facing starvation and selling their possessions for food, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned.

Iran summons Russia charge d’affairs over Moscow stance on trio PG islands row

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian charge d'affairs to protest the contents of a joint statement issued by some Arab states and Moscow at the 6th Arab-Russia Cooperation Forum over the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian MP slams Russia on three Persian Gulf islands 

A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s parliament has criticized Russia for its recent stance on the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, saying history shows that Russia only care about their own interest.

Official: Up to 10k best nurses of Iran have migrated

The head of the nursing council organization of Iran says "wrong policies" toward the profession has disillusioned nurses in Iran and called for those responsible for those policies to be held accountable.

Iran’s president: Hamas is an elected govt., represents people of Gaza 

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for a referendum in Palestine so that the Palestinians decide their fate.

Iran, Egypt presidents call for mutual efforts to end Gaza war

In their first phone call, the presidents of Iran and Egypt have urged closer mutual attempts and employment of all capacities to put an end to the Israeli bombardments of the besieged Gaza Strip.

Saudis overwhelmingly say Arab countries should severe ties with Israel amid Gaza war

A new poll has found that 96 percent of Saudi nationals believe that Arab nations should cut ties with Israel in response to the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip, and that the popularity of Hamas has grown significantly amid Israel's devastating military offensive on the embattled territory.

US ‘alert to risks’ of Houthi strikes on global economy

The director of the White House’s Economic Council Lael Brainard has stated that President Joe Biden’s national security team is very focused on Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea amid the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. Several shipping companies have announced they will pause all journeys through the Red Sea after a series of raids by Yemen’s fighters.

Two-thirds of Israelis want Gaza ceasefire agreement: Poll

Sixty-seven percent of Israelis are in favour of an exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli captives of Hamas that would bring about a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a Lazar Institute poll published by Israeli daily Maariv.

Iran says UNSC resolution on Gaza positive step, but insufficient

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has lauded as positive the United Nations Security Council resolution that demands immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip but stressed it is not enough for Palestinians in the besieged territory.

Veteran Iranian journalist urges Russia to apologize for stance on three Iranian islands

The managing editor of Iranian principalist daily Kayhan has decried Russia’s support for Arab countries stance on the three Iranian islands of the Lesser Tunb, the Greater Tunb and Abu Musa, demanding the Kremlin apologize to the Iranian government.

Iran Leader: U.S. shamelessly vetoed UN resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has lashed out at the United States for blocking a UN Security Council resolution on the establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Analysis shows Israel has dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza

In the first month of its war on Gaza, Israel dropped hundreds of massive bombs, many of them capable of killing or wounding people more than 1,000 feet away, analysis by CNN and artificial intelligence company Synthetaic have suggested.

Iranian MP reacts strongly to Russia’s support for Arab states’ stance on three Iranian islands

An Iranian lawmaker has shown a strong reaction to Russia’s alignment with Arab countries regarding the three Iranian islands of the Lesser Tunb, the Greater Tunb and Abu Musa in the Persian Gulf.

UN Security Council passes resolution on Gaza aid delivery as US, Russia abstain

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza, following several delays over the last week as the United States lobbied to weaken the language regarding calls for a ceasefire in the besieged strip.

335k kids in Gaza Strip at high risk of preventable death due to food insecurity: UNICEF

Children in the Gaza Strip under the age of 5 — about 335,000 kids — are at high risk of severe malnutrition and preventable death, as the risk of famine conditions continues to increase, according to a UNICEF statement on Friday.

Sources say US wants $300 billion of Russian assets for Ukraine

The White House has reportedly begun “urgent” discussions with Western allies on seizing frozen Russian assets and using them to help Ukraine, The New York Times has reported, citing anonymous sources. The alleged move comes as the West struggles to greenlight new aid packages for Kiev.

Turkey captures hundreds for alleged Daesh links

Turkish police and counterterrorism squads arrested 304 people suspected of ties to the Daesh terrorist group, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced.

Entangled leopard returns to habitat after rescue operation near Tehran 

A wildlife rescue team has saved a leopard entangled in a barbed wire fence of a garden in the city of Firouzkouh, northeast of the capital Tehran. 

Iran FM to Lavrov: Three Persian Gulf islands inseparable parts of Iran 

The Iranian foreign minister has told his Russian counterpart that the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are inseperatable parts of Iran. 

President Raisi in Iran border town, meets Turkmens 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with people of Moraveh Tappeh on the second day of his visit to Golestan province in northern Iran.

Ex-MP says Iran’s foreign policy on Russia ‘naïve’ 

Ex-MP says Iran’s foreign policy on Russia ‘naïve’ 

Iran’s candidate in Oscars bowed out of cinematic event

The feature-length movie The Night Guardian which was selected to represent Iran for the 2024 Oscars was not included among the shortlisted candidates for the next round of the cinematic ceremony released on Friday.