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MSF warns Gaza healthcare system ‘totally collapsed’

The Emergency Coordinator at Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Marie-Aure Perreaut, has warned that the Gaza healthcare system has now “completely collapsed”.

Gaza destruction worse than In WWII Germany: EU foreign policy chief

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has sounded a serious alarm about the extent of destruction caused across the besieged Gaza Strip as a result of Israel's war on the Palestinian territory.

Israeli soldiers ‘arbitrarily’ detain Palestinian women and girls from Gaza

The Israeli army has arbitrarily arrested dozens of women and girls from Gaza without disclosing their whereabouts or the charges they face, Palestinian groups and families have confirmed.

Israel used US-supplied internationally banned weapons in Lebanon: Report

Israel has used US-supplied internationally banned white phosphorus munitions in an October attack in southern Lebanon, according to a Washington Post investigation.

General strikes in East Jerusalem, West Bank, Lebanon in support of Gaza

General strikes were declared Monday in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Lebanon in a display of solidarity with Gaza, as Israel's war on Gaza continues in the besieged enclave.

Israel accused of staging footage of stripped Palestinians surrendering weapons

Israel's military has been accused of staging footage showing stripped Palestinian men handing over weapons in the Gaza Strip.

European commission president issues reality check on Ukrainian membership

Ukraine’s possible accession to the EU will not be on the agenda at the bloc’s summit this week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. She added that the 27 leaders of the European Union would merely discuss whether to launch membership talks with Kiev, with the road to actual accession likely to be lengthy.

Iran downplays reports on President Raisi’s postponement of trip to Turkey

Ira’s Foreign Ministry has rejected reports that the Iranian president called off an announced meeting with his Turkish counterpart to protest Ankara’s ‘lackadaisical’ stance on Palestine.

Iran to put MKO members on trial

The trial of members of the anti-Iran terrorist cult Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) will start Tuesday, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said.

US support for Israel ‘root cause of Gaza genocide’: Iran parliament speaker

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stressed the United States’ military, media and diplomatic support for Israel is the driving force and the root cause of the regime’s genocide in Gaza.

Israeli military confirms 100 soldiers killed in Gaza

Three Israeli soldiers have been killed fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of Israel's so-called Defense Forces  killed during the ongoing military operation in the enclave to 100, the IDF confirmed Monday.

Israel says 12k missiles fired by Hamas since early October

At least 12,000 missiles have been fired by Hamas from the Gaza Strip at Israel since October 7, Israeli Government Spokesman Eylon Levy has stated.

Firefighters working to contain blaze in Birjand mini-refinery

Rescue teams and firefighters are scrambling to contain a massive fire after two explosions rocked a small hydrocarbon refinery in a special economic zone in Iran’s eastern city of Birjand.

Hamas says to free Israeli captives only if demands are met

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has stressed it will never buckle under the pressure of incessant Israeli attacks on Gaza to release Israeli captives it took in early October unless its demands are met.

Russia says Israel cannot carry out ‘collective punishment’ of Gazans

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated it is unacceptable that Israel is using Hamas’s October 7 offensive as justification for a collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza. He has called for international monitoring of the situation on the ground in the besieged strip.

Americans see Ukraine as a burden: Polls

Americans are increasingly turning against funding Ukraine’s conflict with Russia, two recent opinion polls have shown. Partisan divisions have had a serious impact on attitudes towards the provision of aid in the United States.

WHO confirms almost 450 attacks on health services in Gaza, West Bank since early October

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has confirmed nearly 450 attacks on health services in Gaza and the West Bank since Oct. 7. He cautioned "now the work of the health workers is impossible".

Yemen blocks Israel-bound ship in Red Sea, forces it to turn back

The Yemeni Armed Forces blocked the passage of a merchant vessel bound for the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories as it was sailing in the Red Sea, after declaring a decision to block the passage of all ships heading toward Israeli ports in support of the Gaza Strip.

Putin says Ukraine’s leaders have gone ‘totally crazy’ 

Persistent persecution of ethnic Russians in Ukraine was one of the key reasons behind the decision to launch the military operation in February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained. He stated that he believes the authorities in Kiev have since gone completely “crazy”.

Hamas part of Palestinian political landscape: PA premier

The Hamas group is part of the Palestinian political landscape, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh stated Sunday.

Iran calls on EU to adopt measures to stop Israel’s attacks against Gaza

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian urged the European Union to work for a permanent end to Israeli atrocities towards the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Saudi envoy to Iran attends Majid Entezami’s orchestra performance

Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Iran, recently attended the captivating performance of Iran's National Music Orchestra at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

Swedish facing trial in Iran for “gathering intel for Israel”

The trial of a Swedish individual accused of intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime of Israel commenced with the first hearing held at Branch 26 of the Islamic Revolution Court in Tehran.

Iran’s Raisi: U.S. primary supporter of killing of women, children in Gaza

Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi's official social media account on X reacted to America's decision to veto a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Divisions over Gaza ‘paralyzed’ UNSC: Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he regrets the Security Council’s failure to demand a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, condemning the divisions that have “paralyzed” the world body.