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Europe

France among six more states to formally recognise Palestinian statehood

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The leaders of six countries have moved to recognise Palestinian statehood at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York.
Europe

US vows to ‘defend every inch of NATO territory’

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Washington's new envoy to the United Nations has vowed to "defend every inch of NATO territory" as he addressed an emergency meeting over an incursion by Russian jets into Estonia's air space.
Europe

Hungary calls for deal to lower risk of war with Russia

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Ending the Ukraine conflict would entirely diffuse the risk of escalation between NATO and Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an interview with TASS on Monday.
Security

Tehran governor announces deportation of 1.4 million illegal foreign nationals

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Tehran’s governor has announced that since the beginning of this Persian year, 6 months ago, approximately 1.4 million illegal Afghan nationals have been deported from Iran.
Europe

Nuclear chief: Iran to continue its programs within safeguard obligations

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Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami says he is hopeful that his visit to Moscow will mark a turning point in bilateral relations between Tehran and Moscow.
Asia

North Korean leader teases ‘secret weapons’

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hinted that the Asian country has developed “secret weapons” to bolster deterrence against the US and its allies.
Europe

France warns against seizing frozen Russian assets

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French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against the idea of seizing frozen Russian funds, warning that doing so could backfire on the West and undermine global stability and security.
Middle East

Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s overthrow

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Syria will elect a new People’s Assembly on October 5, the first parliament to be chosen since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year.
Nuclear

Dozens of Iranian lawmakers call for production of nuclear weapons

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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

Europe refutes key Trump demand over Ukraine war

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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.
Europe

Germany says NATO jets intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea

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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.
Education

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

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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.
Views

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

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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.
Foreign Policy

Iran to hold nuclear negotiations with Europe in New York

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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.
Security

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

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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.
Economy

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

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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.
Middle East

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

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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.
Foreign Policy

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

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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.
Middle East

Children among 5 killed in Israeli drone attack in Lebanon

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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.
Europe

Portugal officially recognizes Palestinian statehood

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

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

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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.
Middle East

Britain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian statehood

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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.
Foreign Policy

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

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

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

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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.
Incidents

Iran sends emergency aid to flood-hit Pakistan

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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.
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