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South Sudan denies talks on resettling Gazans

South Sudan has denied media reports that it is in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from war-torn Gaza to the East African nation. Reports indicate that Tel Aviv is seeking agreements with third countries to accept people displaced from the besieged enclave.

OPEC data shows Iran’s oil output fell slightly in July

Tehran’s oil production fell slightly in July as output continued to suffer from the impacts of a war Iran fought with Israel in June, and despite a general rise in production by members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed: Trump

President Vladimir Putin will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine at his summit with Donald Trump in Alaska, the US president stated on Wednesday.

German manufacturer mulls relocating to US to avoid weapons embargo against Israel: Report

German automotive manufacturer Renk, which produces tank transmissions and engines for the Israeli military, is considering moving production to the United States after Berlin arms embargo on Tel Aviv.

Iranian National Security chief meets Hezbollah leader in Beirut before returning home

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, met with Ali Larijani, the newly-designated Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and his accompanying delegation on Thursday during Larijani’s visit to Lebanon.

Arbaeen pilgrimage walk for those unable to travel to Iraq held nationwide in Iran

The annual Arbaeen pilgrimage walk for those unable to travel to Iraq was held on Thursday, taking place simultaneously across Iran.

Israeli air attacks on Tehran killed inmates in ‘apparent war crime’: HRW

Israeli air attacks on Tehran’s Evin prison in June killed scores of detainees, visitors and staff in what Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called an “apparent war crime”.

Aid groups slam Israel’s ‘weaponisation of Gaza relief’

More than 100 aid groups say Israel is obstructing life-saving aid from entering the Gaza Strip, resulting in vast quantities of relief supplies remaining stranded in warehouses across Jordan and Egypt as more Palestinians starve.

Iran defeats Chinese Taipei 78-75 to reach FIBA Asian Cup Semifinals

Iran’s national basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to beat Chinese Taipei 78-75 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Cup, securing a place among the tournament’s top four teams.

European leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway

Britain, France and Germany, co-chairs of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing", have set out their position on the pathway to a ceasefire in Ukraine in a statement released after a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson meets UK ambassador in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei met with UK Ambassador to Iran, Hugo Shorter, in Tehran on Wednesday, as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements with ambassadors and heads of missions based in the Iranian capital.

Ukraine downplays Putin-Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, will not be able to decide the fate of Ukraine during their highly anticipated Alaska summit unless Kiev consents to it, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told reporters.

Iran Leader advisor warns of appropriate response to agents of insecurity in Caucasus

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's leader on international affairs warned that the Islamic Republic will give an appropriate response to any move that would compromise its national security as a result of the presence of extra-regional players in the Caucusus.

Israel army says approved plan for new Gaza offensive

The Israeli military announced Wednesday it had approved the "framework" for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, days after the security cabinet called for the seizure of Gaza City.

UK MPs urge London to disclose if it holds spy plane footage of Israel’s journalist killings

The British government faces mounting scrutiny over its military cooperation with Israel after the Israeli targeted killing of six journalists in an strike on Sunday in Gaza.

Larijani reaffirms Iran’s support for Lebanon’s unity and resistance

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has underlined Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s unity, independence, and resistance during a visit to Beirut.

Iran embassy in Iraq condemns US interference in Tehran-Baghdad cooperation

The Embassy of Iran in Iraq has strongly condemned statements by the US State Department spokesperson opposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and Iraq.

Iran says detained 21,000 ‘suspects’ during 12-day war with Israel

Iranian police arrested as many as 21,000 “suspects” during the country’s 12-day war with Israel in June, a law enforcement spokesperson confirmed.

Israel in talks with South Sudan to forcibly transfer Gazans: AP

Israel is reportedly negotiating with South Sudan to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, advancing its mass expulsion agenda as Gaza lies in ruins after months of bombardment.

UN warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by their armed forces

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has put Tel Aviv and Moscow “on notice” that their armed forces and security personnel could be listed among parties “credibly suspected” of committing sexual violence in conflict zones.

No surrender to pressure; prepared until threats end: Iran nuclear head

Iran’s nuclear chief has vowed that Tehran would remain unbowed in the face of bullying powers’ excessive demands regarding its nuclear program.

E3 willing to reinstate sanctions on Iran: FT

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have told the United Nations they are ready to reinstate sanctions on Iran if it does not return to negotiations with the international community over its nuclear programme, the Financial Times daily has reported.

Zelensky says he would not withdraw Ukrainian soldiers from Donbass

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine cannot withdraw its troops from Donbass, as it fears a "future offensive" from there.

Rare footage captures brown bear nursing 3 cubs in Iran

A rare moment of a mother brown bear nursing her three cubs in Iran’s Central Alborz mountains has been captured and shared by park ranger Jafar Panahpour.

Iran defense minister: Israel heavily censoring extent of damage

“The Zionist regime is heavily censoring the extent of the damage, but they themselves know well the blow they suffered,” said Iran’s Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, referring to Iran's retaliatory attacks on Israel during the recent 12-day war.