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Dozens of Iranian lawmakers call for production of nuclear weapons

More than 70 members of Iran’s parliament, in a letter to the Supreme National Security Council and the heads of the three branches of government, called for the production of nuclear weapons while urging a review of Iran’s defense doctrine.

Europe refutes key Trump demand over Ukraine war

The EU is not going to impose tariffs on imports from India and China in spite of US President Donald Trump’s request, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated in an interview with Le Soir.

Germany says NATO jets intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea

NATO scrambled two Eurofighter jets over the Baltic Sea after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft was detected flying without a filed flight plan, the German Delegation to NATO has reported.

Iran marks start of school year with ‘Blossom Festival’ for first graders

Iran’s Ministry of Education has launched the new academic year for first‑grade students with the nationwide “Blossom Festival”, held on Monday ahead of the official school opening on Tuesday.

Iranian MP: President Pezeshkian’s New York trip a chance to ease tensions

A senior member of Iran’s parliament has described President Massoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly as a key opportunity to reduce tensions, ease sanctions, and open new diplomatic horizons.

Iran to hold nuclear negotiations with Europe in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi is set to meet with the foreign ministers of Germany, France and UK in New York this week, with the European Union’s foreign policy chief also expected to attend.

Commanders of Iran’s IRGC, Army pledge unified, swift response to any aggression

Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Islamic Republic of Iran Army reaffirmed their strategic unity and warned foreign adversaries against any aggression.

Iran says multi-national projects in Chabahar undeterred by US sanctions

Tehran has announced its joint development projects with New Delhi and other countries in the deep-water port of Chabahar will continue regardless of a recent decision by Washington to withdraw a sanctions waiver granted to the port seven years ago.

Israeli PM says that a Palestinian state ‘will not happen’

A Palestinian state will never be established west of the Jordan River, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated in response to nations that have recently recognized Palestine.

President says Iran expects China to implement global governance initiative in practice

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran expects Beijing to do more to implement its “valuable” initiative regarding global governance to promote multilateralism and counter unilateralism.

Children among 5 killed in Israeli drone attack in Lebanon

An Israeli drone attack has killed five people, including three children, in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon’s Health Ministry has announced, as Israel continues to target its neighbour on a near-daily basis despite a US-brokered truce that took effect in November.

Portugal officially recognizes Palestinian statehood

Portugal has officially recognized the state of Palestine, the country's foreign minister announced in New York on Sunday.

Ayatollah Khamenei congratulates Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team on world championship victory

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has congratulated Iran's national Greco-Roman wrestling team for their decisive victory at the 2025 World Championships in Zagreb.

Britain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian statehood

The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have formally recognised Palestinian statehood, even as Israel plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and intensify its war on the Gaza Strip.

Former MP: Iran should consider talks if Trump requests meeting in New York

Former Iranian lawmaker Ali Motahari has outlined recommendations ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming trip to New York for the UN General Assembly.

From street vendor to world podium: Story of young Iranian wrestler

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Payam Ahmadi, who once drew attention for selling goods on the streets of Izeh, southern Iran, despite already holding a world medal, has once again reached the podium—this time with a silver medal at the 2025 World Championships in the 55kg category.

Iran sends emergency aid to flood-hit Pakistan

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has dispatched a humanitarian aid shipment to assist victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan, the organization announced on Sunday.

NATO ‘must respond accordingly, including militarily’ to Russian provocations: Czech President

NATO must remain united and respond decisively to Russian provocations, Czech President Petr Pavel has stated amid increased Russian violations of the alliance airspace.

NATO was ready to ‘use force’ against Russia: Estonia

NATO's response to Russia's latest provocation demonstrated that the alliance is prepared to use force if necessary, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has told Estonian media outlet ERR.

Syrian president arrives in US for first visit in nearly 6 decades

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in Washington to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader to the United States since 1967, Syria TV reported on Sunday.

President Pezeshkian to visit New York on Tuesday

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New York on Tuesday to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

US deal on Bagram base ‘not possible’: Taliban

An Afghan Taliban government official stated Sunday that an agreement over Bagram air base was "not possible", after US President Donald Trump threatened the country with unspecified punishment if they did not give it back.

Iranian lawmaker: IAEA inspectors barred from bombed nuclear sites

A senior Iranian lawmaker has declared that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will not be allowed to visit nuclear sites that were targeted by US attacks earlier this year.

American senators introduce bill to send frozen Russian funds to Ukraine

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill that aims to send a portion of frozen Russian assets under Washington's control to Ukraine.

Date harvest begins in Ghazavieh, Iran’s Khuzestan province

Farmers in Ghazavieh, a village in the central district of Karun County in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan Province, have begun harvesting dates from the area’s palm groves.