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Houthis call on UAE to withdraw its troops from Yemen

A senior member of the Yemen's Houthi Supreme Political Council says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should pull out its troops from the war-torn country. The remarks came after reports of Saudi Arabia informing the Yemeni presidential leadership council of the decision to put an end to the eight-year war in Yemen.

Iran’s Raisi urges convergence in Muslim world to count Israeli atrocities against Palestinians

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said in a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that greater proximity among Islamic nations is needed to confront the brutal actions of Israel against Palestinians.

Moscow charges arrested WSJ correspondent with espionage

Russia has formally charged detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, according to Russian news agencies.

France and China support restoration of talks to salvage JCPOA

Following French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to China, Paris and Beijing issued a joint statement on Friday, supporting negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iran FM: Tehran and Paris agree to resume talks to end challenges

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated that Tehran and Paris have a common stance their negotiations should continue based on mutual respect aimed at overcoming the existing challenges.

At least one killed, many wounded in Tel Aviv attack

An Italian tourist was killed and several others were wounded after a car rammed into a crowd at a popular seaside park in Tel Aviv.

Report: Saudi Arabia intends to end Yemen war, Houthis optimistic about peace

Saudi Arabia has reportedly informed the Yemeni presidential leadership council of its decision to put an end to the 8-year war in Yemen.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 409

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 reports 36 new Coronavirus deaths, highest in weeks

Iran's Health Ministry figures on Friday confirmed 36 new deaths caused by the COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the highest single-day fatalities in weeks.

Iran condemns Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Gaza

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the Israel's attacks against civilian targets in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.

Iran Covid: 36 deaths, fatalities and cases blamed on ignoring health protocols

A member of the scientific committee of the Iranian taskforce to fight Covid says figures show that the number of Coronavirus cases are rising in the country blaming it on ignoring health protocols.

Two Israeli settlers killed, one critically injured in WB shooting

At least two Israeli settlers are killed and another is seriously wounded after they came under a shooting attack in the northern part of the West Bank. It comes amid growing tensions across the occupied Palestinian territories after Israeli forces violently stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and attacked Palestinian worshipers.

Iran FM calls for OIC emergency meeting following Israel raid on al-Aqsa Mosque

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for an OIC emergency meeting after Israeli forces stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City for two cosecutive nights this week.

Israel pounds Gaza and Lebanon amid rising tensions over al-Aqsa

The Israeli army launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Thursday night and Friday morning. The escalation came as the Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and an exchange of fire between Palestinians and Israelis.

CIA chief voices frustration over Saudi relations with Iran, Syria: Report

Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns has reportedly expressed frustration over Riyadh's outreach to Tehran and Damascus.

Biden admin. blames chaotic Afghan withdrawal on Trump

The US government has defended its decision to pull American troops out of Afghanistan, blaming it on the administration of former president Donald Trump. A report released by the government agencies says the 2021 exit highlighted that Washington must better prepare for “high-risk scenarios” in the future.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 408

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:

“China accounts for 31% of Iranian non-oil exports”

The head of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce says the current Persian year of 1402 (starting on March 21) will be better for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Beijing.

Azerbaijan gives 4 Iranian Embassy staffers 48 hours to leave the country

The Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Azerbaijan has given 4 Iranian Embassy staffers 48 hours to leave the country after describing them as persona non grata.

Barrage of rockes fired from Lebanon into Israel following raid on al-Aqsa, casualties reported

Dozens of rockets have been launched from southern Lebanon into occupied Palestinian territories following Israeli forces raid on the al-Aqsa Mosque compound for two nights in a row and attacks on Palestinian worshipers during the holy month of Ramadan.

Iranian president calls for OIC to hold emergency meeting on situation in Palestine

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency session for a joint decision to defend the people of Palestine and counter the acts of aggression by the Zionist regime following its recent invasion of the al-Aqsa Mosque, the third Islamic holy site.

Iran daily Coronavirus deaths rising, 32 killed in 24 hours

The daily death toll from Covid-19 is rising in Iran, with the disease having killed 32 people in the country over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

Israeli officials ‘alarmed’ by US comments about Iran nuclear power: Report

Israel has reportedly lodged protests and sought “clarifications” from the White House, after the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley told American lawmakers that Washington would never allow Tehran to have a “fielded” nuclear weapon, fearing his language indicated a shift in US policy.

UN says Taliban prohibit women from working for United Nations in Afghanistan

A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that the Taliban are banning Afghan women from working for the United Nations in the country, the latest curtailment of women’s rights since the group took over Afghanistan in 2021.

Bright nights of Iran’s capital

As people fast during the day in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, many prefer to take a tour of the Iranian capital after the Iftar time in the evening.