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US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey call for restraint in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

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The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy has stated after talks in the US city of Miami.
Foreign Policy

Iran FM: Talks with US depend on readiness for a fair agreement, not dictation

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the US will only resume if Washington demonstrates readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms.
Middle East

PM claims Lebanon close to completing disarmament of Hezbollah

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Lebanon is close to completing the disarmament of Hezbollah in the south of the Litani River before a year-end deadline as part of a ceasefire accord with Israel, according to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Europe

Zelensky says ‘strength’ to end war with Putin exists with Trump

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky once again called on American President Donald Trump to take an active role in negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine, as uncertainty continues to grow around the fate of ongoing U.S.-led peace negotiations.
Europe

US intelligence indicates Russia’s war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

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U.S. intelligence reports continue to warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to capture all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of Europe that belonged to the former Soviet empire, six sources familiar with U.S. intelligence have claimed, even as negotiators seek an end to the war that would leave Russia with far less territory.
Europe

Ukraine’s election format is not for Putin to decide: Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday stated that Moscow had no say in the organisation of elections in the country, after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested halting strikes for Kyiv to hold a presidential ballot.
Europe

European taxpayers to foot €3bn yearly for Ukraine loan: Politico

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EU taxpayers will have to pay €3 billion a year in borrowing costs to finance Kiev’s collapsing economy and military under a newly approved loan scheme, Politico has reported, citing senior bloc officials.
Asia

UN releases report on security situation in Afghanistan under Taliban

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The United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team evaluated the security situation in Afghanistan in its 16th report, warning that the ISIS threat persists in Afghanistan despite improved security.
Nature and Wildlife

Authorities warn residents in Iran’s southeast to watch for local crocodiles after heavy rains

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The head of Iran’s Department of Environment in Sistan and Baluchestan Province has warned residents to remain cautious following above-normal rainfall and flooding of seasonal rivers, which may increase wildlife movement, particularly the short-snouted crocodile known locally as the Gando.
Europe

Ukraine claims it hit Russian patrol ship, oil platform in Caspian Sea

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Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) carried out kamikaze drone strikes on a Russian patrol ship and an oil platform in the Caspian Sea on Friday, the SSO has reported on Saturday.
Middle East

Pentagon declassifies Syria ‘vengeance’ attack against Daesh

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The Pentagon has released combat footage showing US and allied forces carrying out large-scale strikes against purported Daesh terrorist targets in Syria, as part of Washington’s retaliation for the recent killing of American personnel.
Asia

Pakistan court hands Ex-PM Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case

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A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan's lawyers have confirmed.
Middle East

US drafts $112bn Gaza reconstruction plan: WSJ

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Tump’s son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, have designed a project of rebuilding the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing sources.
Culture

Ashraf Boroujerdi, prominent Iranian reformist and cultural figure, passes away

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Ashraf Boroujerdi, a well-known reformist political activist, advocate for women’s and civil rights, and sister of MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi, has passed away.
Religion

Commemorative stamp marking Prophet Muhammad’s 1,500th birth anniv. unveiled

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In a ceremony marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a commemorative postage stamp was unveiled in Tehran with the participation of Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.
Middle East

UN chief condemns Houthi detention of 10 more UN staff in Yemen

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the detention of 10 more UN staff members by the Houthis in Yemen, accused of espionage for Israel and the US.
Asia

China threatens ‘forceful measures’ over US weapons sales package to Taiwan

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China's military will step up training and "take forceful measures" to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the defence ministry announced on Friday in response to a planned $11.1 billion US arms sales package to Taiwan.
Security

Iran executes man convicted of espionage for Israel

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Aqil Keshavarz, an operative of the Zionist regime’s intelligence service, the Mossad, and the regime's army, was executed in Iran.
Middle East

UN warns Gaza hunger gains are ‘fragile’ as 1.6M still face extreme food insecurity

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that while famine in the Gaza Strip has been averted, the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, with more than 75% of the population facing acute food insecurity and critical risks of malnutrition.
Foreign Policy

Iran condemns Canada’s sanctions as ‘baseless’ and ‘meddlesome’

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An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has slammed Canada’s latest sanctions on Iranian officials, calling the move “baseless,” “meddlesome,” and devoid of legal or moral legitimacy.
Incidents

Red Crescent: 24 Iranian provinces affected by weather-related disasters

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The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced on Friday that 18,000 people affected by snowstorms, blizzards, and flooding, particularly in the southern regions of the country, have benefited from the Red Crescent’s relief operations.
Nuclear

Former Iranian nuclear chief proposes reframing Iran-US talks to break deadlock

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Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and ex-head of the Atomic Energy Organization, has proposed a key diplomatic approach to revive negotiations between Iran and the US by changing the framing of talks rather than their substance.
Europe

EU ‘will have to give back’ Russian assets: Putin

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The EU will eventually have to return Russia’s sovereign assets frozen under Ukraine-related sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has stated. He warned the bloc against tapping the funds, saying the move would cause reputational damage and risk undermining the foundations of the modern financial system.
Incidents

Iranian Red Crescent rescuer dies while saving flood victims in Jahrom

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An Iranian Red Crescent rescuer lost his life during rescue operations amid severe flooding in the southern city of Jahrom, officials said on Friday.
Local

Iran sets new rules for Afghan workers, allows 9-month employment period

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Iran’s Interior Ministry has announced new regulations governing the employment of foreign workers, particularly Afghan nationals, allowing them to work in Iran for nine months under a formal work visa before returning to Afghanistan for a three-month period.
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