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Kiev refutes Putin-Zelensky meeting in Moscow

Kiev has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal that he meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow.

Hamas says agrees to formation of ‘independent administration of technocrats’ to run Gaza Strip

The Palestinian group Hamas announced Wednesday that it has agreed to the formation of an independent national administration made up of technocrats to run the Gaza Strip.

Former Iranian President Rouhani urges national strategy based on people’s will, not mere slogans

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the drafting of a new national strategy that reflects the demands of the people and avoids reliance on slogans.

Official says Iran still under cyber attacks two months after Israel’s assault

A senior Iranian official responsible for internet monitoring operations has confirmed that the country is still under recurrent cyber attacks more than two months after the end of a 12-day military aggression by the Israeli regime.

Iranian lawmakers urge withdrawal from NPT amid rising tensions

Sixty members of Iran’s parliament have called on the government to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and to halt any negotiations requested by the US or the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran seeks guarantees before resuming talks with US, EU troika

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said Tehran requires firm guarantees against future attacks before entering a new round of negotiations with the US.

Israeli drones drop grenades near peacekeepers in Lebanon: UNIFIL

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced that Israeli drones have dropped four grenades close to its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon near the border with the occupied territories.

Pentagon chief: US seeking ‘deter’ Russia and China

The United States is seeking to restore deterrence against both Russia and China, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has stated.

Trump warns Putin on Ukraine war

United States President Donald Trump has issued a thinly veiled threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, warning of unspecified consequences if he is unhappy with Moscow’s next steps in the conflict.

Putin says ready to host Zelensky in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his readiness to host Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow. Holding meetings for the sake of meetings is a “path to nowhere,” however, and such talks must be meaningful, he stressed.

Foreign peacekeepers ‘unacceptable’ in Ukraine: Russia

Moscow is not open to foreign peacekeeping troops securing a ceasefire or peace accord in Ukraine, Russian state media reported, citing Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

Trump urges Hamas to free all 20 hostages in Gaza ‘immediately’

US President Donald Trump has called on Palestinian group Hamas to immediately release captives held in the Gaza Strip, warning that "things will change rapidly."

Rare footage of endangered Persian leopards captured in Iran’s Bamou National Park

A rare video has documented two Persian leopards playing in Bamou National Park, a protected area in southern Iran.

Over 1.2 million illegal Afghans return from Iran this year

Deputy Commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Force Brigadier General Ghassem Rezaei says 1.2 million undocumented Afghan nationals have returned to Afghanistan since the beginning of this year.

Illegal settlers’ unit paid $1,800 a day to demolish Gaza homes: Haaretz

An irregular militia of illegal settlers from the West Bank has been operating in the Gaza Strip to demolish houses in the enclave under the supervision of the Israeli army, according to a report by Haaretz newspaper.

Israel says plans to annex 82% of occupied West Bank

Israel plans to annex 82% of the occupied West Bank to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has stated.

UN Committee says at least 21k Gaza children disabled during war

At least 21,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been disabled since the war began on October 7, 2023, a United Nations committee announced Wednesday.

Iran says oil sales unaffected by potential snapback sanctions

Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, stated that the potential reactivation of UN sanctions by the EU, or “snapback,” would not impact the country’s oil exports beyond existing US unilateral restrictions.

Minister: No ban on entry of foreign tourists to Iran

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, clarified that there are no restrictions on foreign tourists entering Iran, rejecting reports of limitations on solo travelers without guides.

Iran denies shift from nuclear to missile talks, blames US for stalled negotiations

Iran’s government has dismissed claims that Western demands in nuclear negotiations have shifted to include missile-related issues, emphasizing that the US is primarily responsible for creating a tense diplomatic environment.

Renowned Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian cancels planned street concert in Tehran

Iranian classical and pop singer Homayoun Shajarian has canceled his highly anticipated street concert at Azadi Square in Tehran, citing concerns over crowd management and safety.

Iranian judiciary confirms rapper Tataloo’s repentance; says case could be submitted for pardon

The spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary, Asghar Jahangir, announced on Wednesday that musician and rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo’s repentance has been officially confirmed, opening the possibility for his case to be submitted for a pardon to the Leader.

Israeli military calls up reserves amid fears of low turnout and falling morale

Israel was set on Tuesday for its biggest call-up of reservists since the beginning of its war on the Gaza Strip as concerns mount over a lack of numbers and dwindling morale within the army.

Xi oversees China’s massive military parade with Putin, Kim, Pezeshkian in attendance

China has flexed its military muscle at a huge military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, displaying its latest generation of stealth fighters, tanks and ballistic missiles amid a highly choreographed cast of thousands.

US obstructing negotiation path by raising ‘unrealizable’ demands: Iran’s top security official

Iran's top security official says the United States is blocking potential talks by raising “unrealizable” demands, including restrictions on Iran’s missile program.