Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli soldiers in West Bank
A Palestinian man has been shot dead by the Israeli army in the West Bank. This has taken the number of Palestinians killed by the Israeli army this month to 18, including four children.
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Sweden OKs Quran-burning stunt outside Turkish Embassy, Ankara summons envoy
Police in Sweden have announced they will allow the leader of a hard-right political party to burn a copy of the Quran near the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm. Turkey has reportedly summoned the Swedish ambassador over the provocative act.
Saudi Arabia says normalization with Israel to benefit region, urges Palestine state
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says normalizing ties with Israel is in the interest of the whole region. He however noted prior to that, Palestinians should be given their “state.”
CENTCOM confirms drones attack US base in Syria
The US Military’s Central Command has confirmed that one of the country’s bases in a strategic southern Syrian region has come under drone attacks.
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 332
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Mosc…
China’s foreign minister invites Amirabdollahian to Beijing
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held a phone call with the newly appointed Chinese Foreign Minister Chin Gang during which the Chinese side invited Iran’s top diplomat to visit Beijing.
Hezbollah chief says US pursuing maximum pressure against opponents in ME
Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said the United States is pursuing the policy of maximum pressure and sanctions against its opponents in the Middle East region.
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 331
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Mosc…
Iran reports 2 Covid deaths, 98 new infections
The Iranian Health Ministry reported on Thursday that 98 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.
Iraq stadium stampede leaves two dead, dozens injured
Two people were killed and 80 more injured in a stampede ahead of a soccer match in the Iraqi city of Basra on Thursday. The stampede took place near the Jaza’a Al Nakhla Stadium, where Iraq and Oman were set to play in the Persian Gulf Cup final.