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Adult brown bear spotted in Iran’s Gilvandroud forest heights

In a recent development, footage capturing the majestic presence of an adult brown bear has been released, shedding light on the remarkable wildlife thriving in the forest heights of Gilvandroud in Guilan Province, northern Iran.

Tajikistan vows cooperation with Iran over Shiraz terror attack

Tajikistan has pledged to cooperate with Iran following the recent terrorist attack at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz which was carried out by a Tajik national.

Iranian daily slams government’s ‘double standards’ in US policies

The administration of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi pursues double standards in dealing with the United States, an Iranian newspaper has claimed, citing the government’s handling of a recent agreement with Washington over frozen funds and release of detained nationals as evidence.

Dozens killed in fire at fuel station south of Russia

A fire and explosion at a petrol station in the southern Russian region of Dagestan has killed at least 35 people, including children, and injured at least 100 more, regional medics have confirmed.

Poll shows Israel under Netanyahu on verge of collapse

A majority of Israelis believe Israel is on the verge of economic, social and political collapse due in large part to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to shake up the judicial apparatus.

Israeli soldiers kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli forces have killed two young Palestinians during a raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, medical sources told Reuters.

UN rights experts denounce idea of ‘reformed’ Taliban

More than 30 independent UN human rights experts have called for the international community to recommit to support the people of Afghanistan. They made the call in a statement issued on Monday marking two years since the Taliban took power.

Iranian filmmaker Roustayi given six-month sentence

Iranian film director Saeed Roustayi has been sentenced to 6 months in prison on the charges of “propaganda against the government” and production and screening of controversial movie Leila’s Brothers at the Cannes Film Festival.

UN, EU condemn Iran’s shrine terrorist attack

Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the United Nations secretary-general, as well as spokesperson for the external affairs of the European Union Peter Stano have condemned the terrorist attack on a holy shrine in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz.

US, some European states orchestrated 2022 riots: Iran president

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has lashed out at Washington and some European countries for “orchestrating the riots” that broke out last year across Iran over the death of 22-year-old Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini.

Hezbollah threatens to return Israel to “stone age” in any war with Lebanon

The leader of Hezbollah resistance movement, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has warned Israel that in case of a new war with Lebanon, the Zionist regime will be sent back to the “Stone Age.”

Death toll rises to 2 in Shiraz terror attack

The death toll from Sunday’s terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz has risen to two, as a man who was critically injured during the raid has succumbed to his wounds.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 538

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:

Iran displays indigenous military equipment at Russian Military Expo

The Iranian Defense Ministry has put a number of domestically-developed military systems and weapons on display at the International Military Forum ARMY-2023 in Russia.

High-ranking Iranian military delegation in Moscow

A high-ranking Iranian military delegation headed by Vice-Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff General Aziz Nasirzadeh on Monday arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian officials. 

Amirabdollahian: Iran and US engaged in talks for months, Tehran not to accept temporary nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Iran and the US have been engaged in indirect talks for months. He said Iran never seeks a temporary or little-for-little nuclear deal deal with the westml.

One killed in Istanbul shipyard blast

An explosion has rocked a shipyard in the Turkish city of Istanbul, leaving one person dead and another injured, local authorities have confirmed.

Russia ruble sinks to 100 against dollar for first time since March 2022

The Russian ruble has slumped to its lowest level versus the US dollar since March 2022, touching 101 against the American currency on Monday.

Shah Cheragh assailant from Tajikistan, terrorists safe house identified

Ten suspects linked to an armed terrorist attack on Sunday at the Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz have been arrested so far, a top judiciary official announced.

Iran says received guarantees for release of its frozen assets

Tehran has received the “necessary guarantees” that its assets blocked abroad due to the US sanctions will be unblocked under an agreement mediated by regional friends, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani told reporters on Monday.

New footage released from Shah Cheragh terrorist attack

A video has been released that shows the Daesh terrorist enter Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz.

8,000 children killed during Saudi-led war on Yemen: Report

The Saudi-led military onslaught against Yemen has left at least 8,000 minors dead in the impoverished nation, Minister of Human Rights in Yemen's National Salvation Government Ali al-Dailami has confirmed.

Iran speaker: Fomenting insecurity and instability, enemies’ permanent plot

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has condemned the Sunday night terrorist attack on a holy shrine in Shiraz, saying fomenting insecurity and instability is the permanent project of the enemies.

No Jerusalem base for Saudi ambassador to Palestinian Authority: Israel

Israel rejected the idea of a diplomatic base in Jerusalem for Riyadh’s envoy to the Palestinian Authority (PA), who recently presented his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s diplomatic adviser Majdi al-Khalidi.

US ‘failing to challenge Egypt rights abuses’ since Rabaa massacre: Report

A new report has suggested that the United States is not doing enough to support human rights in Egypt since the killing of over 900 pro-democracy protesters a decade ago in Cairo.