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Iranian FM says Tehran ready to supply Lebanon with oil and gas

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is ready to supply Lebanon with its oil and gas needs based on international law.

Russia invites Taliban to Afghanistan meeting

Russia has invited Taliban’s representatives to attend the Moscow summit about Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy confirms. The international forum will take place on October 20, nearly two months after the U.S. completed its evacuation mission from the war-torn country.

Iranian FM: US messages not credible for Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said if the other parties to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, are serious in returning to full compliance with the agreement, Iran is also ready to do the same.

US officially admits keeping 3,750 nuclear tips

Washington has published a fact sheet giving an updated count of U.S. nuclear stockpile. As of September 2020, the country’s military maintained 3,750 warheads.

Pentagon chief warns default could harm national security

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns a U.S. debt default could threaten the US national security and that he would have "no authority or ability" to pay contractors on time.

Report: France ‘stole’ 5mn COVID vaccines from U.K.

France swiped five million doses of anti-Covid AstraZeneca vaccine destined for the U.K., according to a report. French President Emmanuel Macron is accused of working with EU chiefs to divert large batch of coronavirus vaccines destined for Britain.

Israel’s FM to discuss Iran during US visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is scheduled to talk Iran in meeting with US officials. Lapid’s visit will take place as talks over the Iran nuclear deal are stalled.

Austrian chancellor accused of bribery

In Austria, the Chancellor is accused of bribery and breach of trust. Police have attacked the offices of his party over the issue. The Chancellor has rejected the accusation politically motivated.

Around two dozen killed, hundreds injured in Pakistan quake

At least 20 people were killed and 300 more injured in a 5.9 magnitude earthquake shaking Balochistan Province in Pakistan early on Thursday. Hundreds are left homeless and death toll is expected to rise.

Iran FM, Lebanon president discuss Zionist threats, bilateral cooperation

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun as first part of his discussions in Lebanon.

IRGC’s Navy holds drill in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy has released footage of a military drill that proves its interception capability and dominance over US and other foreign forces in the Persian Gulf.

Report: Dubai ruler ordered hacking of former wife’s phone via Israeli spyware

A British court says the Dubai ruler had hacked the phone of his ex-wife and members of her legal team after Princess Haya fled to London amid a divorce case and custody battle. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has used NSO Group’s controversial Pegasus spyware in an unlawful abuse of power, according to the high court judge.

Northwestern Iranian cities snow-covered

Early autumn snow has covered the heights of the northwestern Iranian cities of Ardabil and Khalkhal.

Blinken says time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again warned time was running out to restore the Iran nuclear deal. Tehran has stressed it's ready to restart talks to save the landmark agreement, but not under Washington pressure.

NATO to expel several Russian diplomats

NATO has decided to slash the size of the permanent Russian delegation at its headquarters in Brussels in response to alleged "malign activities".

Iranian wrestlers receive hero’s welcome at home

The Islamic Republic of Iran's national freestyle wrestling team returned to a hero's welcome on Wednesday evening after its strong performance at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in Norway.

U.S., Chinese presidents to hold virtual summit by year’s end

Presidents of the U.S. and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, will hold a virtual summit by the end of the year. It will be the first meeting between the two leaders since Biden was elected as the U.S. president.

Iran UN envoy: Tehran will stick to JCPOA if others do

Iran’s envoy to the UN has said the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to the nuclear deal, or JCPOA, provided that the other signatories follow through on their obligations under the agreement.

Iranian FM: Tehran will never hesitate to help Lebanon

Upon his arrival at Beirut airport, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian congratulated the formation of a new government in Lebanon and said that Tehran would never hesitate to help Beirut if requested. He added, "We are absolutely confident that Lebanon will be able to overcome all the difficulties it is experiencing, just as the friendly and brotherly people of Lebanon have so far overcome all the difficult stages they have gone through."

Britons still wrestling with fuel shortage

At least 13 percent of petrol stations in and around London remain empty amid fuel crisis in the U.K., according to an industry boss.

Iran: U.S. sanctions hampering humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva Esmail Baghaei has warned that unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States are hampering humanitarian efforts to help Afghan refugees.

IRGC dismisses Israeli Army chief’s threat as nonsense

The second-in-command of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has dismissed recent threats by an Israeli Army's general against Iran.

Cyclone Shahin causes heavy material damage in southern Iran

An Iranian authority has said Cyclone Shahin which recently hit southern Iran and other countries in the Persian Gulf caused heavy material damage.

Gas price in Europe breaks new record high

The price of gas across Europe surged to a record high on Wednesday amid cold weather, supply concerns and increased demand.

US, China agree to abide by Taiwan agreement

US President Joe Biden and his china’s counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to abide by an agreement on Taiwan amid recent tensions, Washington says.