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Council of Europe alarmed By ‘large numbers’ of British arrests over Palestine Action

The Council of Europe has announced it was alarmed over the "large numbers" of people being detained in the United Kingdom for their support of banned pro-Palestinian organisation Palestine Action.

‘Surprising’ drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months: Kiel Institute

Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published has found.

Iran FM Rejects Trump’s Claim Being a Peacemaker

Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi referring to US President Donald Trump’s support for the crimes of the Zionists, said it is hard to call someone a “president of peace” while they fuel endless wars and stand beside war criminals.

Zelensky’s presidential reelection chances fading: Survey

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky could face defeat in a hypothetical presidential election, not only to former armed forces commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny, but also to military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov, according to a new opinion poll published Monday.

Italy says closer to recognizing Palestine after Gaza deal

Rome is closer to recognizing the state of Palestine following a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated.

Iranian parliament rejects urgent motion to suspend CFT accession process

Iran’s Parliament on Tuesday voted against a motion to debate urgently a proposal that would have barred the government from submitting documents related to the country’s accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Iran’s former FM Zarif: Direct negotiations with US ‘only real solution’

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the only viable path to resolve Iran’s disputes with the US is through direct and genuine negotiations.

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai Dies at 84

Celebrated Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Nasser Taghvai, best known for directing the classic television series My Uncle Napoleon, has passed away at the age of 84.

MI5 warns UK politicians about ‘overt flattery’ from Russian and Chinese spies

MI5 has issued guidance to British politicians and their staff on how to spot potential Russian or Chinese spies in their day-to-day activities.

Russia could attack EU at any moment: Germany’s top spy

Germany’s new foreign intelligence chief has described Moscow as a direct threat to the EU, warning Russia's “icy peace” with the bloc could escalate into “heated confrontation” at any moment.

A country with 16 neighbors ‘cannot be easily sanctioned’: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Tehran is well capable of overcoming pressures and will never bow to force and bullying.

Israel releases nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire agreement

Almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli detention  under the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Iran: US largest producer of terrorism, greatest supporter of genocidal Zionist regime

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the US is the world's largest producer of terrorism and the supporter of the terrorist and genocidal Zionist regime, adding the Iranian people will never forgive or forget the brutal American crime of assassinating Martyr General Qassem Soleimani who played an unparalleled role in combating the Daesh terrorism manufactured by the US.

“Group sexual assault charges against Iranian athletes in S. Korea dropped”

The Iranian Athletics Federation says the charges of group sexual assault involving members of the national athletics team in South Korea have been dropped after new evidence was presented in court.

FATF invites Iran for direct talks after 6 years

After six years, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally invited Iran’s Financial Intelligence Unit chief Hadi Khani for direct negotiations aimed at normalizing Tehran’s case and potentially removing the country from the FATF blacklist, ILNA reported.

Netanyahu praises Trump as ‘Israel’s greatest friend’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised US President Donald Trump as “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House.”

Iranian army chief: 12-Day war taught us lessons equal to 12 years

Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said the recent 12-day war was as instructive as twelve years of experience, emphasizing that the Iranian armed forces have drawn significant strategic lessons from it.

NATO conducts nuclear drills

NATO kicked off its annual nuclear exercise in the Netherlands on Monday. The bloc’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, has stated the drills are necessary to send a “clear signal to any potential adversary.”

Russia ‘gambling with war’ through airspace violations: EU

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas has warned that Moscow is "gambling with war", after a spate of Russian drones and military jets crossed into the bloc's airspace.

Tasnim exclusive images: Dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed from Israel’s Ofer prison as exchange begins

The exchange of Palestinian and Israeli prisoners began early Monday, with large numbers of Palestinian detainees released from Israel’s Ofer Prison near the Beitunia settlement, according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.

Kurdish leader says reached first deal on merging forces with Syria’s army

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi has announced that he has reached a "preliminary agreement" with Damascus on the integration of his troops into Syria's military and security forces.

Hamas releases all living Israeli hostages in Gaza Strip

The Palestinian group Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, concluded on Monday the release of 20 living Israeli captives.

Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT and safeguards, criticizes Europe’s “hostile” approach

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and is fully committed to its Safeguards Agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Ukraine to get Tomahawks if ‘war not settled’: US

US President Donald Trump has stated that he might talk to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about the possibility of sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kiev. He did not elaborate on whether he has made the decision, speaking to reporters on Sunday.

Isreal’s war on Gaza ‘over’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has declared to reporters that the war in the Gaza Strip “is over".