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ICRC says searching for 15k people missing due to Ukraine war

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is currently trying to locate about 15,000 people who went missing during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and is working with all relevant authorities, including those in Moscow, ICRC Director of Operations Martin Schuepp told Sputnik.

West seeking to spread military conflict to Asia-Pacific: Russia

The West is now seeking to expand the current European conflict, that it is responsible for, to Asia, Russia's Defense Minister has warned. Sergey Shoigu was speaking at China’s biggest annual military diplomacy event, the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, on Monday.

Iran top cmdr.: Referendum only solution to Palestine issue

A ranking Iranian military commander says Iran’s proposal of holding a referendum for all Palestinians to decide about their future is the only solution that can put an end to the decades-long Palestinian issue.

‘Stop purifying the Taliban’, Iranian daily warns of refugees influx.

Although Iranian officials are scrambling to allay public concerns over the massive influx of Afghan refugees to Iran and also the government’s recent moves to approach the Taliban administration in neighboring Afghanistan, calls are growing that the trend has to stop.

19 MKO terrorists nabbed in southeastern Iran

Iranian Security forces have arrested 19 members of anti-Iran terrorist Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO), who were engaged in "sowing discord among locals and planning to assassinate religious leaders" in the southeastern Iranian Sistan and Baluchestan Province, intelligence officials announced on Monday.

Israeli attacks destroyed over 200 schools, 47 mosques in Gaza: Report

The Israeli air strikes on Gaza have destroyed 47 mosques and seven churches, razing over 200 schools in the besieged sliver, according to the government in Gaza.

Israeli military says struck Syria, Lebanon

Israel has carried out strikes against military infrastructures in Syria and Lebanon, its military has announced, amid concerns Tel Aviv's offensive against Hamas could devolve into broader conflict across the Middle East.

US says has no intention of sending combat forces to Israel or Gaza

US Vice President Kamala Harris has said in an interview that the United States has “absolutely no intention” of sending American combat troops into Israel or Gaza amid fears over a wider regional conflict.

US Marine rapid response force moves toward eastern Mediterranean: Report

A US Marine rapid response force is moving toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea, according to two officials — amid concerns over the war in Gaza broadening into a regional conflict.

Israeli airstrikes caused extensive damage to Gaza hospital: Aid organization

Israeli air raids have “caused extensive damage to hospital departments and exposed residents and patients to suffocation” at the Al-Quds Hospital, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society has confirmed.

Risk of expanding Middle East conflict is real: US

The US sees an "elevated risk" of a spillover conflict in the Middle East as armed groups continue targeting American troops stationed in the region. Iran denies being behind the strikes.

More children’s deaths in Gaza in 21 days than annual total since 2019: Save the Children

More children have now been killed in Gaza in the last three weeks than the total killed in conflicts around the world in every year since 2019, the nongovernmental organisation Save the Children has reported.

ICC prosecutor warns keeping aid from Gaza could be a crime

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan has stated preventing access to humanitarian aid could be a crime, after visiting Egypt's Rafah crossing with Gaza, the main entry point for international aid to the strip.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Israeli bombardment ongoing across Gaza, residential buildings destroyed

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 8,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Israel’s PM to face defeat in Gaza ‘greater than what he fears’: Hamas

The Palestinian group Hamas has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against any plans to expand Israel's ground invasion of the Gaza Strip more than three weeks into the bombardment of the besieged enclave.

Israel limits scope of Gaza ground invasion after US intervention: Report

The Israeli military has scaled back its ground incursion against the Palestinian armed group Hamas in the Gaza Strip following consultations with senior White House officials, the New York Times has reported, citing sources.

Iran FM: Tehran plays no role in Hamas response against Israel

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, emphasized in an exclusive interview with CNN that while Iran supports Palestine, it played no part in the Al-Aqsa storm operation against Israel on October 7th.

Iran’s Jews religious leader: Occupying Jerusalem counters Jewish teachings

The religious leader of Jews in Iran, Rabbai Youne Hamami Lalehzar emphasized that the Jewish faith does not advocate the occupation of Jerusalem.

Essence of autumn: pomegranate harvesting in western Iran

Ahmad Riyahi Dehkordi’s captivating picture report brings to life the vibrant essence of Mashayekh village's deep connection with pomegranates, a beloved autumn fruit interwoven into the locals' livelihoods for generations.

Funeral ceremony held for Armita Geravand amid disruptions, controversy

Today marked the somber funeral ceremony for Armita Geravand, a young student whose tragic accident sparked controversy and media scrutiny.

Russia says dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted Crimea

Several dozen Ukrainian drones have been spotted and destroyed over the Black Sea and the northwestern part of the Crimean Peninsula, the Russian military confirmed on Sunday.

Iran sends 5th aid shipment to quake-hit areas in Afghanistan

Iran has dispatched its fifth consignment of relief aid to people in earthquake-stricken areas in neighboring Afghanistan.

Iranian diplomat: Iran free to do any missile activity as UN restrictions expire

A senior Iranian diplomat says Iran is now facing no restrictions with regards to its missile activities given that the country is no longer facing any prohibitions in that sector.

Internet, phone services return to Gaza after Israeli communications cutoff

Internet and phone services are returning to the Gaza Strip following a communications blackout that humanitarian groups had warned could be used as a cover for war crimes.

Hamas says ready for ‘immediate’ prisoner swap with Israel

Hamas’s leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, has stated that the group is ready for an “immediate” prisoner exchange with Israel.