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Israel’s war against Hamas amounts to war on democracy: Iran’s president

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Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the role played by Hamas in the Gaza Strip as the enclave’s legitimate government. He also stated that the war against the Palestinian resistance movement is tantamount to waging a war on democracy.
Nature and Wildlife

Extraordinary Mazandaran: where history, nature unite!

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Nestled in the heart of Iran, Mazandaran province stands as a testament to history and natural beauty. With its rich heritage and stunning landscapes, this region continues to captivate both locals and visitors alike.
Middle East

Gaza war to cost Israel $51bn: Report

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Israel’s war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip will cost as much as 200 billion shekels ($51 billion), the Israeli Calcalist business newspaper has reported, citing preliminary finance ministry figures.
Security

Iran-Taliban intel operation foils drone attack by Israeli Mossad

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A joint operation by the Iranian Intelligence Ministry and the Taliban has thwarted a drone attack by the Israeli spying service Mossad in eastern Iran.
Middle East

Hamas says dozens of captives lost due to Israel’s airstrikes

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The military wing of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has confirmed more than 60 captives in the Gaza Strip are lost due to the Israeli air raids against the blockaded territory.
Middle East

One Palestinian killed every four minutes in Gaza: Health ministry

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Palestine's health ministry says one Palestinian is killed every four minutes in Israeli war on Gaza, that started early October.
Middle East

Protests target Netanyahu over release of captives

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Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in Israel as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his government’s lack of preparedness for the October 7 attacks by Palestinian group Hamas and its handling of the ensuing captive crisis.
Europe

Zelensky says Ukraine won’t talk to Russia

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Kiev is not willing to hold any talks with Moscow, Ukranian President Vladimir Zelensky has stated during a joint press conference with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He also denied recent media reports that Ukriane’s Western backers are pushing it to engage in negotiations.
Middle East

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Dozens killed in Israeli bombing of Gaza camp

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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 9,400 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.
Transportation

Former president Rouhani denies claiming credit for inauguration of airport in Kurdistan

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Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has denied a claim by Minister of Roads Mehrdad Bazrpash that he had claimed credit for the inauguration of an airport in the northwestern city of Saqez during his tenure.
Europe

Kremlin laughs off Putin body double rumors

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The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has dismissed speculation that it could be using body doubles of President Vladimir Putin for some events, ridiculing such claims as “amusing".
Asia

BRICS trade surges ahead of enlargement: Report

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The five current members of the BRICS group increased trade by 56% from 2017 to 2022, reaching some $422 billion worth of turnover last year, Bloomberg has reported.
Foreign Policy

Iranian and Brazilian FMs call for ceasefire in Gaza

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, have exchanged views over Gaza's latest developments on the phone, calling for a ceasefire in the enclave.
Middle East

Gaza health ministry dismisses Israeli claims about Hamas fighters using ambulances

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The health ministry in the Gaza Strip has rejected Israeli military allegations that an ambulance struck on Friday was being used by Hamas operatives.
Europe

West probing Ukraine for concessions to Russia: Report

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Western officials are engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with Kiev about potential peace negotiations with Moscow, trying to find out what concessions Ukraine might agree to, in order to end the conflict, NBC News reported on Saturday, citing sources.
Americas

US announces $425mn military assistance package for Ukraine

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The US Department of Defense announced a new $300 million military assistance package for Ukraine in addition to a $125 million drawdown, according to a release.
Local

Iran rejects reports it plans to house Afghan asylum-seekers expelled from Pakistan

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An Iranian official has denied reports that a UN authority had announced Afghan asylum-seekers expelled from Pakistan would be housed in Iran.
Local

Iranians hold nationwide rallies to mark U.S. Embassy takeover anniversary

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Cities across Iran are witnessing rallies to mark National Student’s Day, which is the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran, also known as the National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance.
Middle East

US responsible for attack on Gaza refugee center: Hamas

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Palestinian movement Hamas has assigned responsibility for the deadly strike on a refugee facility in the Gaza Strip also to the United States and President Joe Biden, which provides assistance to Israel.
Europe

Putin says western states ‘changing tune’ on defeating Russia

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Western nations, which previously insisted that Ukraine should defeat Russia on the battlefield, are gradually changing their position, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated.
Middle East

Pentagon confirms US spy drones flying over Gaza Strip

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The US military has acknowledged carrying out “unarmed” drone flights over the Gaza Strip, saying the UAVs were deployed to help locate hostages taken by Hamas.
Middle East

Israel vows to use ‘all power’ to bomb Gaza Strip after US’ call for humanitarian pause, more than 9k killed

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Israel will not change its approach to the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a press conference on Friday. The Israeli army will go on with its relentless bombing campaign against the Palestinian enclave, he said, adding that Tel Aviv will not agree to any pause in the hostilities unless the Israeli hostages are freed. More than 9,000 Palestinian civilians have been killed so far.
Middle East

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Israel fires missile at Gaza house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

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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 9,200 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.
Europe

UK foreign secretary urges Iran efforts to prevent spread of war

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British foreign secretary James Cleverly has urged Iran to make efforts to prevent the expansion of the Gaza war.
Middle East

Gaza health ministry says several killed, injured in Israeli attack on ambulance convoy

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Several people were killed and dozens of others injured in an Israeli attack on an ambulance convoy near the al-Shifa Hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip on Friday, according to the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza.
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