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Israel warns to suspend several aid groups operating in Gaza

Israel has warned that it would suspend from January several aid organisations operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to provide details about their Palestinian staff, accusing two Doctors Without Borders employees of links to militant groups.

Regional temperature records broken across globe in 2025: Report

Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record this year, according to AFP analysis based on data from the European Copernicus programme.

Offices, schools in many Iranian provinces shut down on Wednesday due to severe cold

Authorities in Iran have announced widespread closures of government offices and educational institutions in many provinces on Wednesday, following heavy snowfall, rainfall, and a sharp drop in temperatures across large parts of the country.

Kiev discusses with Washington deployment of American troops in Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is holding discussions with US President Donald Trump on the possible deployment of American troops in Ukraine.

FM Araghchi: Iran will not hesitate to respond decisively to any aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran will respond firmly to any act of aggression, stressing the country’s inherent right to self-defense under international law.

10 states warn of ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation

The foreign ministers of 10 nations have expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in the Gaza Strip, saying the situation was "catastrophic".

Iran says ‘narrow window of opportunity’ for dialogue remains open

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran does not fear war, but emphasized that escalation can still be avoided if all concerned parties seize the opportunity for dialogue.

IRGC detains terrorist network in Iran’s southeast

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has uncovered and detained a group linked to terrorist and hostile organizations in the city of Saravan, located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran.

US announces new sanctions against Iran, Venezuela

The administration of President Donald Trump has announced sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, targeting companies that have been involved in the production and sale of drones.

President Pezeshkian meets market leaders, announces one-year relief measures for businesses

Iranian President, Massoud Pezeshkian, met with representatives of trade unions, guilds, chambers of commerce, and market trustees to review the concerns and demands of market activists.

Russia shows no proof of alleged drone attack on Putin home: Ukraine

Moscow has given no "plausible evidence" for its claim that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's homes, Kyiv announced Tuesday.

Israeli president refutes speaking with Trump about Netanyahu pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has rejected a claim by Donald Trump on Monday that the pair had discussed the US president's request for a pardon on corruption charges for Israel's premier.

Netanyahu: Israel seeks “peaceful border” with Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel’s interest lies in maintaining a peaceful border with Syria.

UN secretary-general says ‘get serious’ in grim new year message

The United Nations has urged global leaders to focus on people and the planet in a New Year's message depicting the world in chaos.

Iran president orders Interior Minister to hold talks with protest representatives

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has responded to the protests that took place over the past two days in Tehran and several other cities across the country over inflation and dire economic situation, telling the Interior Minister to talk to the protestors.

Iran Judiciary says assets worth over $35 million equivalent seized in high-profile corruption case

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that all assets belonging to the convicted defendants in the case involving the children of a former first deputy head of the judiciary have been confiscated and transferred to the state.

Iranian daily warns of potential security risks after Afghan general’s funeral in Tehran

An Iranian newspaper has raised security concerns following the funeral and burial ceremony of an Afghan general held in southern Tehran, citing the large presence of former Afghan military personnel.

Trump, top aides asked Netanyahu to change Israel’s policies in West Bank: Axios

US President Donald Trump and his top advisers have asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change Tel Aviv's policies in the occupied West Bank, the Axios news site reported Monday.

Iran labels Canadian Navy a terror group after Ottawa’s IRGC move

Iran has announced that it considers Canada’s navy a terrorist organization, responding to Ottawa’s recent decision to list the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian signals readiness to revise new year budget after parliamentary pushback

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has formally informed parliament of the government’s readiness to introduce key revisions to the draft budget for the Iranian year 1405 (March 2025-March 2026), following the rejection of its general outline by the parliament’s Joint Committee.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s aide vows ‘harsh response’ to any aggression

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly condemned fresh US threats of military assault against the country, vowing a crushing response to any possible onslaught.

North Korea’s Leader touts new rocket launchers capable of targeting South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory producing new multiple rocket launchers capable of striking South Korea, praising their ability to “annihilate the enemy” in a concentrated attack, state media reported on Tuesday.

China must ‘forcefully counter’ US weapons sales To Taiwan: FM

Beijing's top diplomat stressed Tuesday that China would "forcefully counter" large-scale US arms sales to Taiwan, as its military kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around the island.

Saudi-led coalition says it attacked arms shipments from UAE in Yemen

A Saudi-led coalition said on Tuesday it had targeted a large shipment of weapons and combat vehicles destined for separatist forces that were being offloaded from ships at a Yemeni port after arriving from the UAE.

Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more attacks after talks with Netanyahu

United States President Donald Trump has warned Hamas of dire consequences if it fails to disarm, while also threatening to “quickly eradicate” and “knock down” any endeavours by Tehran to rebuild its nuclear programme.