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Security

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

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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.
Asia

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

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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.
Asia

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

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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.
Middle East

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

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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.
Americas

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

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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.
Europe

Zelensky says Putin “doesn’t want Ukraine to succeed”, contradicting Trump

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin “doesn’t want success for Ukraine,” contradicting an earlier statement from President Donald Trump.
Africa

UN Security Council member states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

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Most United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members have slammed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at a meeting convened in response to the move, which several countries announced may also have serious implications for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Iraq’s new parliament elects Haybat al-Halbousi as speaker

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Iraq’s newly elected parliament has chosen Haybat al-Halbousi as its speaker, marking a key milestone in the formation of the new government following months of political deadlock.
Middle East

Hamas armed wing confirms spokesperson killed by Israel

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Hamas’ armed wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson, Abu Obeida, months after Israel announced he had been killed in an airstrike in Gaza.
Europe

Russia claims Ukraine launched 91 kamikaze drones at Putin’s state residence

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Ukraine fired a barrage of 91 long-range kamikaze drones at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod Region.
Economy

Tehran protests fizzle out as dollar drops 10,000 tomans after central bank shake-up

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Reports from central Tehran indicate that protests triggered by a sharp rise in foreign exchange rates have fizzled out, with normal conditions returning to key commercial districts following changes in the country’s economic leadership.
Asia

UN says Afghan farmers taking heavy hit from opium poppy ban

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Farmers in northern Afghanistan have yet to make up for lost income since the Taliban government banned poppy production for opium three years ago, the United Nations announced on Monday.
Middle East

Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid Israeli siege

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Severe weather is compounding the suffering of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who have already endured relentless bombardment, siege, and loss during Israel’s genocidal war for more than two years, as the regime continues to block vital shelter materials and humanitarian aid from entering the territory.
Americas

US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn: report

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The United States has announced it will contribute only $2bn in United Nations humanitarian assistance – a small fraction of its traditional funding scope – as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to heavily downsize its role in foreign aid.
Security

Iranian Interior Ministry official warns of hostile propaganda amid economic woes

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A senior Iranian Interior Ministry official has warned about the impact of psychological operations on the country’s foreign exchange market.
Europe

Russia agrees with Trump that Ukraine peace negotiations close to finale

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US President Donald Trump is correct to say that Ukraine peace talks are in their final phase, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday.
Economy

Tehran Bazaar businessmen hold protests over economic conditions, soaring currency rates

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On Monday some businessmen in Tehran’s Bazaar closed or partially closed their shops in protest at what they see as the dire economic conditions in Iran and the soaring currency rates.
Asia

China conducts war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy

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Beijing staged live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday, deploying troops, warships, fighter jets and artillery for its "Justice Mission 2025" exercises, as the island scrambled soldiers and showcased U.S.-made hardware to rehearse repelling an attack.
Middle East

Israeli tech sector saw rise in staff seeking relocation abroad due to war: Reuters

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According to a report, requests by Israelis working for multinational companies in Israel to relocate abroad increased over the past year in response to the war on the Gaza Strip.
Foreign Policy

Iran says Araghchi–Witkoff communication remains open, sets conditions for talks

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says communication between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff remains intact, dismissing claims that channels between Tehran and Washington have been cut.
Middle East

Seven Turkish police officers wounded in clash with Daesh terrorists: Report

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Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in a shootout during an operation against alleged Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) fighters, local media reported.
Foreign Policy

Iran rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland as “baseless, destabilizing”

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recognition of Somaliland, calling the move “baseless, meaningless and illegal,” and part of a broader strategy to destabilize the region.
Foreign Policy

FM Araghchi: Resistance-oriented diplomacy foundation of Iran’s foreign policy

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy alone cannot generate national interests without relying on a country’s real sources of power, stressing that a “resistance-oriented diplomacy” forms the foundation of Iran’s foreign policy.
Science and Technology

Iran says plans further satellite launches in February

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Tehran plans to launch several more satellites into space in late February, according to Iran’s space chief, who says the launches may be carried out from new space centers currently being completed in northern and southern Iran.
Middle East

Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a ‘target’: Yemen’s Houthi

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The leader of Yemen’s Houthis has warned any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a “military target”, in the latest condemnation of Tel Aviv’s move to recognise the breakaway region.
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