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China says relations with Iran, PGCC never target third party

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has reaffirmed Beijing’s traditional friendly relations with Iran. Wenbin added China’s ties with Iran and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council do not target any third party.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 293

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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 Covid zero-deaths for second straight day

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,658 with another zero-deaths registered over the past 24 hours, the country's health ministry confirmed on Monday.

US says 2 Daesh ‘officials’ killed in Syria raid

The US forces have killed two members of the Daesh terror group in in a helicopter raid in eastern Syria, the US military announced in a statement on Monday without specifying the location of the overnight operation.

Over 11k children killed or maimed in Yemen war: UNICEF

More than 11,000 boys and girls have been killed or injured in Saudi-led war in Yemen - an average of four a day since fighting escalated in 2015, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported.

Palestinian kid killed in Israeli raid on Jenin

Israeli troops killed a Palestinian child during a raid on the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

Russia rejects UK claim of Tehran-Moscow military deal

The Russian embassy in London has roundly dismissed the “inappropriate statements” of British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly over military deal between Tehran and Moscow. Cleverly has claimed that Iran was sending armament and munitions to Russia for its military campaign in neighboring Ukraine.

Israel, UAE ink comprehensive economic partnership agreement

Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially signed a comprehensive economic partnership deal two years into a widely-bashed normalization agreement.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 292

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:

Yemen warns foreign companies against “plundering energy resources”

The minister of oil and minerals in Yemen’s National Salvation Government has warned foreign firms against looting energy resources of the war-wracked Arab country. The Yemeni official stressed that Sana’a will spare no effort to defend its national sovereignty and safeguard Yemen’s public interests and wealth.

Iranian MP warns China against interference in regional disputes

An Iranian MP has said China should avoid meddling in disputes in the Persian Gulf and the West Asia region as this could backfire on Beijing.

Iran reports another Covid zero-deaths in 24 hours

The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,658 with another zero- deaths registered over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Persian leopard spotted at protected area in western Iran for 1st time in over 2 years

A Persian leopard, a rare and endangered species, has been spotted for the first time in over two years at a protected reserve in Iran’s western province of Kermanshah.

Funeral ceremony held in Tehran for late roads minister Rostam Qassemi

A group of Iranian people and officials joined a funeral procession for Rostam Qassemi, the late minister of roads and urban development, in Tehran on Sunday, who died due to illness.

Official: Tehran ranked world’s 21st polluted capital city

An Iranian official says Tehran has been ranked as the 21st polluted capital city in the world, as air pollution in the Iranian capital reaches an unhealthy level once again.

Israel detained 6,500 Palestinians, including minors, in 2022: Report

Israeli military forces have arrested 6,500 Palestinians, including hundreds of women and children, across the occupied West Bank, since the beginning of the current year, according to a report.

Iran foreign minister stresses sovereignty over 3 Persian Gulf islands

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian reiterated that the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa as well as the Greater and Lesser Tunbs in the Persian Gulf are inseparable and eternal parts of Iran.

IAEA chief says ‘glimmer of hope’ remains to restore talks on Iran nuclear deal

There is still slight hope for the revival of dialogue on the Iran nuclear deal also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has said.

Iran condemns [P]GCC-China communique as interference in its internal affairs

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned as baseless allegations in the final communiqué issued at the 43rd session of the Supreme Council of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 291

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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 registers 38 Covid cases, 6 deaths over 24 hours

The Iranian Health Ministry announced on Saturday that 38 new cases of Coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 6 patients have lost their lives in the same period of time.

UK ambassador to Tehran summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry

Iran's Foreign Ministry sommoned the UK ambassador to Tehran for "the continuation of the meddlesome statements of British officials about Iran’s internal developments and their support for terror and rioting and their imposition of illegal sanctions against a number of Iranian nationals."

Russia says US to spend $11bn on cyberattacks against ‘unwanted’ governments

Washington plans to spend around $11 billion next year on carrying out cyberattacks with the aim of controlling unfriendly governments, says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov.

Iranian official hits back at China over statement in Saudi Arabia

The deputy director of political affairs at the Iranian president’s office, Mohammad Jamshidi, slams a joint China-Saudi Arabia statement critical of Tehran’s role in the region, reminding Beijing of Iran’s effective counter-terrorism fight in the region.

US greenlights Ukrainian attacks inside Russia: Report

The US has quietly given Ukraine the go-ahead to launch long-range strikes against targets inside Russian territory, The Times reported on Friday, citing sources. The Pentagon has apparently changed its stance on the matter as it has become less concerned that such attacks could escalate the conflict.