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Israelis protest PM’s far-right cabinet for 35th consecutive week

Israelis protested for the 35th straight week against attempts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right cabinet to significantly undermine the independence of the judicial system.

Curfew declared in Iraq’s Kirkuk following deadly unrest

A curfew has been imposed in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk after rival demonstrations by Kurdish and Arab residents descended into deadly violence, officials have confirmed.

Analyst: BRICS, SCO memberships to have not much impact on Iran economy without bans lifted

An international relations expert has weighed in on negotiations over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, as well as the possibility of reaching agreement with the US within the same framework that Iranian President has alluded to in his statements.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 557

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iranian basketball legend Hamed Haddadi retires from national team after two-decade career

Hamed Haddadi captain of Iran’s national basketball team announced his retirement shortly after Iran lost to also-ran Asian side Lebanon, 73-81, in Jakarta on Saturday.

Iranian mobile taxi booking app hacked

A mobile taxi booking app in Iran comes under a hacking attack.

Woman arrested in Iran for killing 7 elderly men

A woman has been arrested in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran for killing 7 elderly men.

Report: Infighting at MKO camp in Albania as some members get help to flee to West

A report from Albania says some members of the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group are fleeing the organization’s camp in the European country to other countries including the US, Canada and Germany.

Turkish foreign minister to visit Tehran on Sunday

Foreign Minister of Turkey Hakan Fidan will travel to Tehran on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.

Iran’s heavy water first in world in terms of quality: Official

A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) stated that Tehran produces the highest quality heavy water in the world. Behrouz Kamalvandi also said that the cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is progressing.

Russian-made combat-training Yak-30 jets apparently in Iran

Images have been posted on the cyberspace suggesting the Russian-made Yak-30 combat-training aircraft has been imported into the country and joined the Air Force.

Veteran Iranian cinematographer dies, aged 71

Prominent Iranian director of photography and a veteran of the silver screen Morteza Poursamadi has passed away.

Iran, Iraq launch construction of joint Shalamcheh-Basra railway project

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani have laid the foundation stone for the cross-border railway line connecting the two neighboring countries.

Iranian Pilgrims on Arbaeen march in Iraq

Pilgrims taking part in the Arbaeen march are now in Iraq heading toward holy shrines in the cities of Najaf, Kadhimiya and Karbala. Arbaeen marks 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein, the third Shia Imam, and his companions.

Putin says to soon meet China’s Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will soon meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss, among other things, the development of humanitarian ties.

Iran envoy: Iranian-Saudi ties to further boost regional cooperation

Iran’s new ambassador to Saudi Arabia says cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh would further enhance regional security and change the meaning of stability.

About the nature and benefits of yoghurt in the Iranian traditional medicine

All recommendations in Iranian traditional medicine are based on modifying one’s nutritional pattern. Many medications in Iranian medicine are made according to the properties of foods and natural substances. Meanwhile, many precautions devised by traditional medicine practitioners have been formed by knowing the medical rules of the properties, advantages and disadvantages of each food.

Israeli minister restricts family visits for Palestinian prisoners

Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he has instructed prison authorities to limit family visits for Palestinian prisoners, in a decision later denied by the prime minister's office.

Armenia, Azerbaijan report border clash casualties

Armenia and Azerbaijan Republic announced that they have sustained casualties in fighting around their common border, northwest of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Any normalization with Israel strategic mistake: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated that Tehran believes any normalization of ties with Israel would be a "strategic mistake.”

Members of anti-revolutionary group captured in southeastern Iran

Iranian security forces have managed to arrest members of an anti-revolutionary group in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, according to Press TV.

Palestinian shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank town

A Palestinian man has been shot and killed by Israeli soldiers during a raid in an occupied West Bank town following a confrontation that saw the destruction of a building.

Protests in Syria over economy target President Assad

Hundreds of people have protested in southern Syria to call on President Bashar al-Assad to step down, capping nearly two weeks of demonstrations that had erupted over poor living conditions but have spiralled into renewed calls for political change.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 556

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Russia’s longest-range nuclear missile on ‘combat duty’

The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, one of Russia's most capable nuclear weapons, has been approved for active duty, Yury Borisov, the head of the Roscosmos space agency, has confirmed.