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Iran rejects G-7 ministerial meeting statement regarding Gaza, nuclear work, Ukraine

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has dismissed as unfounded and categorically condemned allegations in a joint communiqué by foreign ministers of the G-7 group regarding the Israeli war on Gaza, Iran’s nuclear program as well as alleged Tehran’s military help to Russia in the war on Ukraine.

Zelensky: Ukraine has plan to continue counteroffensive against Russia

Kiev has a strategy to continue its stalled counteroffensive push against Moscow and will try to yield victories shortly, President Vlodymyr Zelensky says.

Yemen says to keep up military operations against Israel until end of Gaza war

Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement has vowed to continue military operations in support of the people of the Gaza Strip until Israel ends its onslaught on the besieged Palestinian territory.

Something “clearly wrong” with Israel’s Gaza military operation: UN chief

The number of civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip during the past month of war between Israel and Hamas means something is "clearly wrong" with Israel's military operation, the United Nations secretary general has cautioned.

Pentagon says US launched new air strike in Syria

The United States carried out military raids in Syria in response to repeated attacks against American forces stationed in Iraq and Syria, The Pentagon announced late Wednesday.

Prisoner swap a priority: Hamas

Abu Obeida, a spokesman for the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, has stated the issue of the captives remains a priority for Hamas.

Iran president arrives in Uzbekistan to attend ECO conference

The Iranian president has arrived in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, to attend the 16th messing of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).

Iran’s ex-FM Zarif: Russia benefiting most from Gaza war

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammadjavad Zarif says Russia has gained the most benefits from the recent conflict in Gaza.

Hamas says Gaza governance ‘pure Palestinian affair’

Hamas has announced the governance of the Gaza Strip is a “pure Palestinian affair”, in response to US statements that the movement could not be part of the ruling equation in the enclave.

Israel’s unemployment rate climbs sharply amid Gaza war

The number of unemployed people in Israel rapidly raised in October amid the ongoing Israeli war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Russia says west has lost billions trying ‘to teach Moscow a lesson’

EU businesses have lost at least €250 billion ($266.6 billion) due to the sweeping sanctions imposed on Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated.

Azerbaijan says does not need another war with Armenia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has stated that his country does not need a new war with Armenia.

Putin says NATO seeking to go beyond its geographical boundaries, violating own doctrines

NATO aspires to expand its geographical boundaries, including into Asia, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Thousands flee Israeli strikes in northern Gaza

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 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 10,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Daesh kills 30 in Syrian desert

Daesh militants have killed at least 30 Syrian pro-government fighters and soldiers stationed in three different desert regions of Syria, stressing the terror group’s persistent threat years after its territorial defeat.

Kremlin warns confiscating Russian assets in US illegal

Russia will legally challenge the expropriation of its reserves in the West and will prepare a response in accordance with its interests, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told reporters.

EU approves start of Ukraine membership negotiations

The European Commission has recommended launching membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova once the two countries have concluded reforms required by the bloc.

US says ‘not encouraging’ Ukraine peace talks

The US is not pushing Ukraine toward negotiations with Russia, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel has insisted, commenting on media reports claiming that such efforts are taking place behind closed doors. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky said that at least some of Kiev’s Western backers are likely engaged in back-channel communications with Moscow.

Minister: Iran must enjoy its share of Hirmand River water

Iran’s minister of energy has said the country must enjoy its right to the water of Hirmand River on the border with Afghanistan.

Iran and Tajikistan sign 18 MoU’s and agreements 

Iran and Tajikistan have signed 18 cooperation documents while a joint statement was issued by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Tajik counterpart Imomali Rahmon.

Heavy rains cause flooding in Iran, more expected

Heavy downpours have triggered floods in 13 provinces across Iran. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties as a result of the flooding.

Normalization talks with Israel ‘still on table’: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has stated negotiations toward a normalisation of ties with Israel remain on the table, though they have always been “contingent on a pathway to a peaceful resolution of the Palestinian question”.

Iranian president says world disillusioned with intl. bodies, citing Gaza carnage

The Iranian president castigated international organizations for their failure to restore peace to the world and stop aggression against weaker nations, citing the ongoing Israeli carnage in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza suffers most air raids in a month in Middle East since 2020

The besieged Gaza Strip has experienced the highest number of air strikes recorded within a single month for any country or territory in the Middle East going back to 2020, according to a data analytics firm tracking Israel’s assault.

Iran UN envoy: Tehran has no links to reprisal attacks on US bases

The Iranian permanent representative to the United Nations says Iran has never been involved in any attack against military bases in Syria and Iraq that house American troops.