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Israel leaving Gaza economy in ruins: Report

Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has completely destroyed the besieged enclave’s economy, CNBC News has reported, citing experts.

Israeli soldiers gun down 6 Palestinians in West Bank

The Palestinian Health Ministry has confirmed that the Israeli military killed six Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Use of Ruble, Lira in Ankara-Moscow trade increases: Turkish Trade Minister

The use of the Turkish lira and the ruble in trade between Russia and Turkey has significantly raised over the past few years, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat has stated.

39 more Palestinian inmates released in exchange for 13 Israelis freed by Hamas

Israel has released a second batch of 39 Palestinian prisoners under a swap deal with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas as a temporary ceasefire continues across the Gaza Strip following nearly seven weeks of Israeli bombardment. Hamas has also freed 13 Israeli captives.

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv for Hamas-held captives

An estimated 100,000 people have demonstrated in Tel Aviv to call for the release of all hostages held by Hamas, on the second day of a truce between the Palestinian group and Israel.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Israeli soldiers carry out deadly raids in West Bank amid Gaza truce

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Report: Iranian cleric sentenced to jail for insulting Imam Khomeini 

Ensafe news, an Iranian online media outlet, says Hojatoleslam Shahabeddin Haeri Shirazi, has been sentenced to several years in jail by a court designated for clerics.

Hamas lauds Iran’s diplomatic efforts for Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has hailed Iran’s major contribution to diplomatic attempts that led to a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip between the group and Israel.

Report: Iranian striker Taremi in radar of a Saudi soccer club 

Reports say a Saudi soccer club has offered to pay Iranian international footballer Mehdi Taremi 13 million euros for his transfer to the club.

Iran confirms mediation for release of Thai nationals by Hamas

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has confirmed reports that Tehran mediated the release of Thai hostages by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.

Iran has solar panel production plant in Yazd

Iran has its first and largest factory for the production of photovoltaic panels in the central province of Yazd.

IAEA declines to issue resolution against Iran 

The Board of Governors of the UN atomic oversight body, the IAEA, has ended a session inconclusively after Western governments, in a u-turn, backtracked a decision to issue a resolution against Iran over its nuclear program.

Famous Iranian actress Bita Farahi dies aged 65

Famous Iranian actress Bita Farahi has died of a heart and renal disease at Dey Hospital in Tehran. Farahi’s family confirmed the news.

Over 3,100 arrested in West Bank since October 7: Prisoner rights group

More than 220 Palestinians have been killed and at least 3,160 others arrested by the Israeli army in occupied West Bank since early October, according to Palestinian figures.

Israeli intelligence was warned about October attack: Report

Israeli intelligence received a detailed report on an impending attack by Hamas shortly before the Palestinian group’s actual raid on October 7, the Financial Times has reported, citing persons familiar with the matter.

US troops in Iraq, Syria under fresh attack, 73 times since mid- October: Report

The US forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 73 times since October 17, Fox News reported citing a Pentagon source.

US, Germany planning to nudge Ukraine to negotiating table: Report

The United States and Germany want to push Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky toward talks with Russia by providing Kiev with only just enough weapons to hold the current frontline, the Bild  newspaper has reported, citing sources in the German government.

13 Hamas-held captives and dozens of Palestinian inmates released

Israel has released 39 Palestinian women and children prisoners after Hamas freed 13 civilian captives in exchange under a Qatar-mediated deal that also includes a four-day truce in the Gaza Strip.

Pakistan seeking BRICS membership despite India roadblock

Pakistan has formally sought membership in BRICS, the grouping of five emerging economies that includes rival India alongside Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa. It comes at a time the body is fast gaining the status as the leading bloc of the Global South.

Israel couldn’t have continued Gaza war without US support: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Israel would not have been able to continue its war on the besieged Gaza Strip if it were not for the United States’ support.

Gaza war to cost Israel $48 billion: Report

Israel’s war on the besieged Gaza Strip is estimated to cost Tel Aviv about $48 billion, leaving it highly dependent on bond markets, a report has revealed.

Majority of Americans support Ukraine ceasefire: Survey

Americans would overwhelmingly support a ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the results of an Economist/YouGov poll. The survey also found that US residents trust Israel more than Russia not to target civilians during the hostilities.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: 42 Palestinians, 14 Gaza hostages to be freed

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Israeli soldiers open fire at Palestinian civilians in Gaza despite ceasefire

Israeli soldiers have opened fire at Palestinian civilians who were trying to return to their homes in northern Gaza shortly after the start of the four-day truce between Tel Aviv and Hamas, an AP journalist has reported from the scene.

Iran crowned champs in 2023 Junior World Weightlifting Championships

Iranian athletes have been crowned the champions in 2023 Junior World Weightlifting Championships held in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.