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Palestinians mark anniversary of Nakba Day

Dozens of Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of occupied al-Quds under the protection of the Israeli forces, as Palestinians are commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Nakba Day.

Iran says to pursue efforts to remove sanctions but won’t trust enemies

Iranian deputy foreign minister and chief negotiator in the Vienna talks has said Iran is as serious about the sanctions removal talks as it is about mistrusting the enemies.

Analyst: New Emirati ruler could mean more regional tension

An Iranian Middle East analyst says the death of President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed will probably lead to certain changes in the country’s foreign policy strategies.

Iran condemns Israeli assault on Palestinian journalist’s funeral procession

The secretary of the Iranian Judiciary’s Human Rights Headquarters has condemned Israel’s vicious attack on participants in the funeral of slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

President Raisi: Iran follows unity of Shias and Sunnis as strategy not a tactic

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has underlined the significance of unity of Shias and Sunnis in Iran stressing that Sunni compatriots and scholars have a significant place in the history of the country.

Lebanon votes in first election since economic collapse

Polls opened on Sunday in Lebanon’s first election since the country’s economic collapse, a test of whether Hezbollah and its allies can preserve their parliamentary majority amid soaring poverty and anger at ruling parties.

Saudi Arabia executes two Shia youths

Saudi authorities have executed two young men from the Shia-populated Qatif region over trumped-up allegations of involvement in terrorist activities.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 81: Finland officially decides to apply for NATO membership

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:

Iranian lawmaker confirms death of one in Dezfoul unrest

An Iranian lawmaker for the city of Dezfoul in Iran’s Khouzestan Province says a man who was killed during recent protests in the city was not a local.

Mohamed bin Al Zayed elected new UAE president

Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi, was elected by the Federal Supreme Council as the President of the United Arab Emirates, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday.

Iran Covid: 7 killed, 255 infected, no red zone

The Iranian Health Ministry’s Saturday figures show that Covid has killed 7 people in the past 24 hours in the country. The daily caseload also stands at 255.

‘Russia may resort to scorched-earth policy if it fails to topple Kiev govt. in war’

A political commentator says Russia may resort to a “scorched-earth policy” in Ukraine and move to largely destroy the country’s infrastructure if it fails to topple the government in Kiev through its military offensive.

President Raisi urges authorities to brace for new Covid strains

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has urged authorities to maintain their readiness to fight new strains of Covid-19.

Iran blocks over 9,000 bank accounts with illegal foreign currency transactions

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says it has recently blocked more than 9,000 bank accounts suspected of involvement in unlawful transactions of foreign currency and cryptocurrency.

UNSC condemns Israel killing of Al Jazeera reporter

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously condemned the Israeli killing of Palestinian American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank, according to diplomats.

Business activist: Russia taking over Iran’s share of Chinese oil market

The head of a major Iranian energy union warns that Russia appears to be taking over Iran’s share of the Chinese oil market, saying that Tehran should, in return, try to take the place of Moscow in the European market to prevent a decline in its crude sales.

Iran’s color-coded Covid map clear of ‘red,’ ‘orange’ cities as virus wanes

Iran’s color-coded Covid-19 map currently has no zones categorized as high-risk “red” and moderate-risk “orange,” as the coronavirus, which causes the disease, keeps showing signs of waning countrywide.

Iran-made newborn screening kits can detect 46 types of metabolic disorders

The deputy director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the neonatal screening kits developed by the country’s scientists are capable of detecting 46 types of metabolic disorders in newborns.

CBI chief reports rise in Iran’s foreign currency revenues

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the country has witnessed a rise in its foreign currency income over the past months and has thus no problem with allocating foreign currency to the provision of essential goods.

Iran says compromise with Israel emboldens it in violating human rights

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says any compromise with the sworn enemies of the Islamic Ummah, encourages the apartheid Zionist government’s inhumane acts and violations of human rights.

5 killed In Israeli raid on Syria

Israel carried out fresh airstrikes on Syria’s northwestern province of Hama late on Friday, killing at least five people, including a civilian, according to Syrian media.

Raisi offers condolences over passing of UAE’s leader

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has in a message offered condolences on the passing of the United Arab Emirates’ president Sheikh Khalifah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the country’s crown prince.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 80: Ukraine says could win war by year-end

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:

Shamkhani says Iran ready for nuclear deal

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said Iran is ready for a deal in the Vienna talks if the other parties, especially the US, are determined to the negotiating table in Vienna and the 2015 nuclear deal.

Qatari emir thanks Iran for “warm hospitality”

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has thanked Iran for its hospitality during his visit to Tehran.