UNSC extends critical aid to Syria
The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to keep a key border crossing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for another six months.
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Saudi Arabia lifts Covid-related restrictions on Hajj pilgrims quota
There will be no limit on the number of pilgrims who can attend the Hajj in 2023, Saudi Arabia has announced, following three years of restrictions on the pilgrimage due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 321
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…
E3 summon Iran envoys over executions
Germany, France and Britain on Monday summoned Iran’s ambassadors to Berlin, Paris and London in protest against the latest executions of anti-government protestors and what they call “Tehran’s deadly crackdown on demonstrations.”
Coronavirus cases on rise in Iran: 135 infected in 24 hours
The number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise again in Iran. Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed 135 people had been infected in the past 24 hours.
Israeli minister orders police to remove Palestine flags from public places
Israel’s new far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has instructed police to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces. He has also called waving the Palestinian national symbol an act of “terrorism”.
Top US diplomats to visit Israel within days, Iran on agenda
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Israel at the end of the month to get a better understanding of the new government’s agenda. Prior to Blinken’s visit, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is expected to arrive in Israel on…
Yemen urges rights groups to stop Saudi ‘genocide’ in border regions
Yemen’s Ministry of Human Rights has strongly condemned Saudi atrocities against Yemeni civilians and African migrants in border areas, calling on international rights organizations to put an end to the Riyadh genocide.
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 320
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 says France has no right to insult other religions
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that France is not entitled to insult any religion and its followers under the pretext of “free speech.” Nasser Kanaani has called on the French statesmen to observe the basic principles of international…