Israel claims has found body of Yahya Sinwar’s brother in Gaza

Israel claimed Sunday to have found the body of Mohammed Sinwar, a Hamas commander and the brother of slain leader Yahya Sinwar, in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

Iranian President warns of enemies’ attempts to sow division among regional countries

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that recent claims by Donald Trump, the US president, about Iran are aimed at creating a negative perception of Iran and inciting conflicts among regional countries.

Iran’s oil exports at $67bn in year to March: Central Bank

Iran’s oil exports reached a 10-year record in the calendar year to late March, according to figures released by the country’s central bank, despite draconian US sanctions.

Top scholars say Israel committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation

A growing number of the world’s leading genocide scholars believe that Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip constitute genocide, according to an investigation by Dutch newspaper NRC.

Iran sentences 7 over Shah Cheragh terror attack; 3 face death penalty

Iranian judiciary officials announced that a court in Shiraz has issued verdicts for seven individuals convicted of supporting deadly terrorist attacks on the Shah Cheragh Shrine. Three of the defendants were sentenced to death.

Iran FM: Palestine most urgent issue in region; Israel chronic threat

The Iranian Foreign Minister described the Palestinian issue as the most important and urgent matter on the regional agenda, stating that the Israeli regime has become a chronic threat to peace and stability in the region—a threat that combines occupation, apartheid, genocide, and access to an arsenal of weapons of mass destruction.

Four Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack in UK freed

Four Iranian men who were detained on suspicion of preparing a terror attack in the UK have been released from custody.

Fatal crash at Tehran’s Azadi racetrack sparks outcry over safety standards

A tragic accident at Tehran’s Azadi motorsport complex has raised serious concerns about racing safety standards in Iran.

Arab Summit in Baghdad calls for urgent aid delivery to Gaza, condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

The 34th Arab League Summit called for the “urgent and unhindered” delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and condemned Israel's ongoing attacks in Syria.

At least three killed as Syrian forces raid Daesh hideouts in Aleppo

Syrian security forces have killed three Daesh fighters and arrested four others in Aleppo, authorities said, the first time the interim government has announced such an operation against the terror group in Syria’s second city.

Iranians mark national day honoring towering polymath Omar Khayyam

May 18 marks the birthday of Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath, and is observed in Iran as “Khayyam Day” in honor of his legacy.

Pakistani PM thanks Iran for mediation in India-Pakistan ceasefire

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for what he called Iran’s compassionate and brotherly efforts in helping reduce tension and pave the way for a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Sharif was speaking to Pezeshkian on the phone on Saturday.

Moscow to host first Russia-Arab summit in October

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited all leaders and the secretary general of the Arab League for the first Moscow-Arab summit on October 15, Russia's news agencies reported on Saturday, citing a statement from the Kremlin.

Iran national team defeat China to claim third place and qualify for Women’s Futsal World Cup

In a decisive performance at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025, Iran’s women’s national futsal team secured a 3–1 victory over China in the third-place playoff match held on Saturday.

Three Iranians in Britain charged after counter-terrorism investigation

Three men have been charged under the UK National Security Act on suspicion of assisting the Iranian foreign intelligence service.

US to reduce its military contingent in Syria to 900: Report

The United States is withdrawing its soldiers from Syria and plans to reduce its contingent there to 900, the Al Jazeera television channel reported, citing an unnamed American official.

Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared: World Bank

The World Bank has announced it will restart operations in Syria following a 14-year pause after the country cleared more than $15m of debt with financial backing from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Iran’s nuclear chief: 25% of IAEA inspections in 2024 targeted Iran, despite just 3% of global capacity

Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, has revealed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted over 450 inspections worldwide in 2024, with roughly 25% of them carried out at Iranian facilities, despite Iran possessing just 3% of the world’s installed nuclear capacity.

Iran signs Treaty on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

Iran has officially joined the Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, becoming the 42nd signatory to the international agreement.

Official: Tehran Dialogue Forum aims to elevate Persian Gulf region’s role in global order

Behrouz Kamalvandi, Deputy for International, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), emphasized the importance of the Tehran Dialogue Forum in enhancing the Persian Gulf region’s position within the international system.

Iran’s club Tractor fans set Guinness World Record for longest applause

Fans of Iranian football club Tractor S.C. have officially set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous applause by spectators.

Putin could meet Zelensky if certain agreements are reached: Kremlin

The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only if certain deals are reached.

UN warns global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather

Global hunger hit a new high last year with the outlook for 2025 “bleak”, a United Nations-backed report announced.

Iran judiciary confirms death sentence for singer Tataloo, says requests for pardon and retrial ‘under review’

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed during a press briefing on Saturday that the death sentence issued against controversial Iranian singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudlou, known as Tataloo, has been finalized and is ready for enforcement.

Trump vows sanctions on Russia if peace negotiations fail, claims Putin is ‘tired’ of war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he still believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that if talks fail, his administration will move forward with sanctions against Moscow.

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