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UNESCO Affirms the Cyrus Cylinder’s Status as A Universal Icon of Human Rights UNESCO’s General Conference has formally acknowledged the Cyrus Cylinder as a universal symbol of freedom, justice, and cultural diversity

Drone Strike by Israel Kills One, Wounds Another in Southern Lebanon One killed and another injured in Burj Rahhal, southern Lebanon, after an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle

Tehran, Beijing Explore Deeper Strategic Cooperation Araghchi and Wang Yi reaffirmed their nations’ resolve to deepen strategic ties and work together against unilateral policies and regional instability

Possible Discussions with Washington Restricted to Nuclear Matters Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran will limit any talks with Washington strictly to the nuclear issue

Mamdani Overcomes Billionaire-backed Challenge, Deepening Democratic Rift Zohran Mamdani has secured New York City’s mayoralty on a progressive platform, igniting divisions within the Democratic Party

Government Closure Reaches New Record with Congress Locked in Political Standoff Now in its 36th day, the US government shutdown has set a new record, as another Senate attempt to advance a funding bill has collapsed

Iraq Ties Resistance Disarmament to US Exit Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani insists resistance disarmament depends on US troop withdrawal

UN Chief Slams Gaza Truce Breaches as Israel Targets Khan Younis Fresh Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza have reportedly violated the delicate ceasefire in place for the past three weeks

Rallies in 900+ Iranian Cities Mark US Embassy Takeover Anniversary Large crowds across Tehran and more than 900 cities commemorated the 1979 US Embassy seizure, observed as the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance

Trump Misreads Nuclear Strategy as Rivals Modernize Trump’s proposal to revive nuclear testing could reshape global deterrence norms. Here’s what’s at stake for US and world security

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran–US Conflict Is “inevitable” Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that tensions between Tehran and Washington are inherent

Iran’s Military Affirms Its Capability to Counter Threats The Iranian Army affirmed its firm commitment to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity, national security, and the Islamic Republic

Tehran Declares “Real Regional War” With Israel, Rejects US Negotiations According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, the region is experiencing “a real war” with the Israeli regime, moving well beyond simple threats

Yemen Vows Response to Israeli Regime, According to Ansarullah Ansarullah Political Bureau member Mohammed al-Farah asserts that Yemen is fully prepared to respond to Israeli aggressions

Lebanese Military Deploys Troops Near Southern Border in Response to Israeli Activity In response to Israeli military activity near the border, the Lebanese army has deployed forces to the southern town of Meiss al-Jabal

Israel Keeps Striking Gaza During Truce; West Bank Deaths Rise Despite a fragile ceasefire that began in early October, the Israeli military has launched a new series of airstrikes across various areas of the Gaza Strip

Larijani Urges the Country to Unite in Order to Compel the US To Reconsider ran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary stated that unconditional concessions won’t sway adversaries

UNICEF: Thousands Escaping Sudan’s El Fasher Forced to Flee on Foot Without Food or Water Following the RSF’s seizure of El Fasher, UN agencies highlight rising civilian deaths, mass displacement, and worsening humanitarian conditions

Gaza Death Toll Reaches 68,865 As Israeli Ceasefire Breaches Continue Israeli forces have continued their demolitions, now targeting residential neighborhoods in southeastern Khan Younis