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Iran Leader Names Persian New Year The Year of ’Inflation Control, Growth in Production’ eader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has named the Persian New Year the year of "Inflation Control, and Growth in Production

Israeli Regime’s Minister’s ‘Inflammatory’ Remarks Sign of ‘Racist Zionist Ideology’: Palestinian PM Premier of Palestinian Authority Mohammad Shtayyeh strongly condemned the latest remarks by a far-right Israeli minister who said Palestinians do not exist as a nation, describing them as evidence to the regime’s ‘racist ideology’.

Russian President Meets his Chinese Counterpart in Moscow Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for an official three-day visit, during which he will discuss Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine as well as other issues of bilateral and international interest with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

Taliban Attack ISIS Hideouts in N Afghanistan

Iraqi Kurdistan Region Oil Revenues to be Moved to Account under Federal Government Supervision Oil revenues from Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region will be transferred to a bank account under federal government supervision for the first time since 2002, state news agency INA reported on Thursday, citing the prime minister’s media adviser.

French Police Clash with Protesters Demanding Macron Resign The French police, on Saturday, clashed with protesters rallying for a third straight night in Paris, demanding President Emmanuel Macron resign over controversial pension reforms he assertively champions despite growing public clamor.

Over 100 Cities Rise up in 11th Week of Protests against Israeli PM’s ’Judicial Reforms’ Tens of thousands of protesters poured to the streets in more than 100 towns and cities across the occupied Palestinian territories for the 11th straight week to blast the so-called judicial reforms proposed by Israeli regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli Regime Forces Target Palestinian Agricultural Lands, Fishermen’s Boats in Gaza Strip Israeli regime’s forces targeted on Saturday Palestinians’ agricultural lands and fishermen’s boats in different areas of the besieged Gaza Strip.

13,000 Iranians Killed by West’s Chemical Arms Supplied to Ex-Iraqi Dictator: Official Iran’s top human rights official has deplored the European Parliament’s resolution over the suspected poisoning of some students in Iranian schools, emphasizing that thousands of Iranians lost their lives as a result of the West’s chemical weapons supplied to the deposed Ba’ath regime of Iraq during the 1980-1988 imposed war on Iran.

Pakistan Police Raid Ex-Premier’s House as Khan Heads to Court Pakistan police have raided the Lahore home of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is on his way to the capital, Islamabad, for a court appearance.

French Police Arrest Over 200 People during Protests against Pension Reform The French police arrested more than 200 people at protests against the controversial pension reform in central Paris, French media reported on Thursday, citing a police source.

800,000 North Koreans Volunteer for War against US: Daily North Korea’s state newspaper says hundreds of thousands of the country’s citizens have declared their readiness to fight in a potential war against the United States.

Iran-Saudi Deal Complicates Matters for Israel: Kissinger Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the recent China-brokered rapprochement deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia would complicate matters for the Israeli regime.

China, Iran, and Russia Kick off Naval Drills in Sea of Oman The naval forces of China, Iran, and Russia have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman, as they are teaming up to deepen exchanges and cooperation among their navies.

France Faces Fresh Round of Strikes over Highly Contested Pension Reforms France faces another day of strikes on Wednesday over highly contested pension reforms which President Emmanuel Macron appears on the verge of pushing through despite months of protests.

Iran’s Top Security Official Shamkhani to Visit the UAE on Thursday Ali, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary is set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday at the invitation of the Persian Gulf Arab state’s officials.

Saudi Investment in Iran Could Happen ’Very Quickly’ after Agreement: Minister Saudi Arabia’s finance minister, Mohammed al-Jadaan, said on Wednesday the country’s investments into Iran could happen "very quickly" following an agreement.

UAE Arbitrarily Detains 2,700 Afghan Evacuees: Rights Group Emirati authorities arbitrarily detained 2,700 Afghan evacuees for over 15 months, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.

Europe Decry Israeli Bill Allowing Settlers’ Return to Evacuated Areas A dozen European states condemned Israeli parliament’s approval of a bill that will enable settlers to return to areas of the occupied West Bank evacuated in 2005 as part of the so-called Disengagement Law.