Iran condemns Charlie Hebdo’s insulting cartoons, promises “firm response”
The Iranian foreign minister has condemned a French magazine for its publication of insulting cartoons of Iran’s leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Just 224 farmers paid under post-Brexit farming scheme last year
Exclusive: Leaked figures show tiny fraction of England’s farms received payment under sustainable farming incentiveJust 224 farmers in England were paid under the government’s flagship post-Brexit nature-friendly agriculture scheme last year, the Guar…
Iranian VP: Saudis ready to resume talks with Iran
The Iranian vice president for parliamentary affairs says Saudi Arabia is ready to resume negotiations with Iran.
Peers set to slow down attempts to scrap thousands of EU laws
Plans by the government to review up to 4,000 pieces of EU legislation could be delayed by the LordsMembers of the House of Lords are preparing to slow down attempts to axe thousands of pieces of European Union legislation, with some warning there is n…
Iran condemns desecration of al-Aqsa by Israel
The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned the desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque by a cabinet minister of Israel.
Iranian president, IRGC commander vow revenge for murder of General Soleimani
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the Islamic Republic will definitely exact revenge on those who were behind the assassination of late Quds Force Commander General Qassem Soleimani.
Brexit: Northern Ireland protocol ‘perhaps a bit too strict’, says Varadkar
Irish PM says he understands unionists’ concerns and he will be ‘flexible and reasonable’ on matterThe Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, has said mistakes were made on all sides in the handling of Brexit, vowing to be “flexible and reasonable” when a…
Chagos Islanders demand say as UK-Mauritius sovereignty talks begin
Lobby group says future being decided ‘without the involvement of the actual community itself’Descendants of the people of the Chagos Islands have claimed their views are being ignored as the prime minister of Mauritius announced the start of talks wit…
Foreign Ministry: No one can offer evidence of Iran’s role in Ukraine war
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says none of the parties that have accused Iran of involvement in the war in Ukraine has offered any evidence to support their claim, amid accusations that Iranian drones were used by Russia.
Aide to Iranian FM: Iran wants good relations with neighbors including Saudi Arabia
An aide to Iran’s foreign minister has said Iran is open the normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia.