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Iran holds Arbaeen ceremony honoring fallen defenders

The Arbaeen ceremony commemorating Iran’s “Martyrs of Power” was held on Thursday morning at the Grand Musalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, bringing together a wide array of mourners including members of the public, families of the martyrs, and senior civil and military officials.

Iraqi popular mobilization forces on high alert to secure Arbaeen pilgrimage

Units of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as al-Hashd al-Shaabi, have been placed on high alert across several provinces, including Karbala, Najaf, Basra, and Diyala, to conduct comprehensive field security inspections along the pilgrimage routes in preparation for Arbaeen.

More than 800 athletes killed in Gaza amid Israeli war

Over 800 athletes have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel’s offensive in October 2023, as the sports community continues to suffer under bombardment, famine and the collapse of infrastructure, according to Palestinian officials.

Hundreds of former Israeli security chiefs, diplomats warn Netanyahu against full Gaza reoccupation

Hundreds of former Israeli security chiefs and diplomats have warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against proceeding with plans for the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip.

Another Palestinian baby dies of severe malnutrition in Gaza due to Israeli blockade

A Palestinian infant on Thursday died of severe malnutrition resulting from Israel’s starvation policy in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to medics.

Iran’s top military commander warns US, allies against provoking conflict

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has issued a sharp warning to the US and its allies, questioning whether they are willing to jeopardize their future for the sake of supporting the Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran denies rumors of talks with U.S.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has firmly dismissed reports regarding potential negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Iran’s Leader appoints Ali Larijani as his representative to top security body

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed veteran politician Ali Larijani as his representative to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).

Iran’s health minister: 5,700 injured in conflict with Israel, international complaint planned

Iran’s Minister of Health, Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, announced that approximately 5,700 people were injured during the recent 12-day conflict with the US-Israeli alliance, and called for international legal action against violations of humanitarian principles by Israel.

Iran’s IRGC vows decisive response to any US-Israeli assault

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced it is fully ready to deliver a forceful response to any threats posed by adversaries, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding Iran’s sovereignty and security.

Trump plans to meet Putin within days: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as early as next week and intends to hold a trilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Putin shortly after, the New York Times (NYT) has reported.

Brazil’s president proposes BRICS leaders meeting to respond to Trump

Brasília will discuss a response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs with other BRICS nations, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters in an interview published on Wednesday.

American soldier charged with espionage after attempting to share sensitive data on US tanks with Russia

An active-duty American soldier has been arrested and charged with espionage-related offenses after attempting to share sensitive information about Abrams tanks with Russia, the Justice Department announced.

Renowned Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian in critical condition, reportedly in coma

Master Iranian painter Mahmoud Farshchian has reportedly fallen into a coma and is currently hospitalized in the US, according to media.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating snapback mechanism threat

An Iranian newspaper has urged policymakers to take the threat of the UN “snapback” mechanism seriously, warning that dismissing it as symbolic, similar to rhetoric used during former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s era, could have grave consequences for the country.

Trump declines to call Witkoff–Putin meeting a breakthrough, warns of more secondary sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump has declined to describe a meeting between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a breakthrough, noting that additional U.S. secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners are likely to be imposed.

Trump signs order imposing additional 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil trades to pressure Moscow into peace accord

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on imports from India in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, the White House announced

Iran’s foreign minister warns Europe against snapback mechanism

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that activation of the UN "snapback" mechanism by European countries could lead to political and diplomatic setbacks, though its economic impact on Iran would be limited.

Iranian president pays tribute to children killed in Israeli attacks

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian attended a memorial ceremony on Wednesday honoring children killed during the 12-day conflict involving Israeli military.

Iran confiscates large US-made arms smuggled by groups linked to Mossad

Iran’s Intelligence Department in Sistan and Balouchestan province announced the seizure of the largest shipment of US-made weapons discovered in southeastern Iran to date smuggled by groups linked to Israel's Mossad.

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco shed $800bn in market value since 2022 peak

Saudi Arabia's Aramco has lost around $800bn of its market value since its peak in 2022, a drop of nearly 40 percent.

Over 7,000 air pollution-related deaths in Tehran in 2024

According to a study by the Air Quality and Climate Change Research Center at Tehran's Shahid Beheshti University, long-term exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) in Tehran led to 7,342 deaths in 2024.

Almost 80,000 Israeli soldiers rehabilitated since start of Gaza war

The Israeli Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Department announced Wednesday it has received 80,000 soldiers since the outbreak of the war in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, including 26,000 for mental illnesses.

Hezbollah labels Lebanon’s government decision to disarm non-state groups ‘grave sin’

The Lebanese group Hezbollah on Wednesday denounced Beirut's decision to disarm non-state groups as a “grave sin".

Political Party chief: Larijani’s moderate approach a positive shift for policy-making

Deputy Secretary General of Iran's Moderation and Development Party Mahmoud Vaezi has hailed the appointment of former parliament speaker Ali Larijani to a key decision-making position within the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations.