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Israeli Regime Ban on Aid Groups Threatens ‘Horrific’ Consequences in Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime has imposed a new registration system on international aid organizations working in Gaza, a move aid groups say will sharply restrict humanitarian access and worsen an already catastrophic situation in the besieged enclave.
Israeli Regime Records Lowest Population Growth on Record
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime has posted its weakest population growth since its establishment, with new analysis showing the growth rate fell this year to about 0.9%, signaling a significant demographic slowdown.
Somalia Warns Israeli’s Somaliland Recognition Could Fuel Gaza Displacement Plan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the Israeli regime’s decision to recognize Somaliland was “unexpected and strange” and could be connected to plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza.
Israeli Regime Kills Palestinian Girl in Gaza, Injures Two
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Palestinian girl was killed and two others were injured on Tuesday when the Israeli regime carried out fresh attacks in the Gaza Strip, medical sources said, in another violation of a ceasefire that has been in effect since Oct. 10.
Europeans Voice Alarm As Gaza Crisis Deepens Under Israeli Regime Pressure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – European nations, Canada and Japan on Tuesday finally awakened to what they described as “serious concerns” over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
UAE Announces End to Its Military Presence in Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it has ended the remaining presence of its forces in Yemen, declaring the move voluntary and coordinated with partners, amid sharp political and military tensions.
China Rejects Israeli Recognition of Somaliland, Backs Somalia’s Territorial Unity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China said on Monday it opposes any attempt to divide Somalia, reaffirming its support for the country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, after the Israeli regime recognized the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Turkey Kills Six Daesh Militants in Yalova Counterterrorism Operation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey’s interior minister said on Monday that security forces killed six Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) militants during a counterterrorism operation in the northwestern province of Yalova, after the suspects opened fire on police.
Israeli Regime Intensifies West Bank Assaults, Leaves Widespread Damage in Qabatiya
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Israeli regime on Monday carried out widespread military raids across the occupied West Bank, arresting dozens of Palestinians and later withdrawing from the town of Qabatiya near Jenin after two days of operations that caused extensive destruction, Palestinian sources said.
Harsh Winter Deepens Gaza Misery after More Than Two Years of War, UNRWA Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Harsh winter weather in the Gaza Strip is worsening the suffering of civilians after more than two years of war by the Israeli regime, the head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said on Sunday.
Israeli Regime Kidnaps Six Syrians in Southern Quneitra Countryside
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli regime forces kidnapped six Syrian youths on Sunday in the southern countryside of Quneitra, Syrian official media reported, describing the incident as a fresh violation of Syria’s sovereignty carried out under a flimsy pretext.
Multiple Nations Condemn Israeli Regime’s Recognition of Somaliland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Representatives of 21 countries condemned and rejected the Israeli regime’s decision to recognize Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move violates international law and threatens stability in the Horn of Africa.
Israeli Regime Police Officer Injured in Car-Ramming Incident in Occupied Al-Quds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Israeli regime police officer was injured on Sunday in a car-ramming incident in occupied Jerusalem al-Quds, according to reports by Israeli media.
Israeli Regime Tightens Siege on Qabatiya, Moves to Demolish Palestinian Homes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime has continued its siege of the Palestinian town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, escalating collective punishment measures that include home demolitions and sweeping military raids, Palestinian sources said.
Israel Detains Santa amid Raid on Haifa Christmas Celebration
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli police have arrested a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus during a raid on a Christmas celebration in the northern city of Haifa.
Myanmar to Hold First General Election in 5 Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an exercise that critics say will neither restore the country’s fragile democracy undone by a 2021 army takeover, nor end a civil war triggered by the nation’s military rule.
US Attacks ISIL in Northwest Nigeria, Trump Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The US has carried out an air strike against ISIL (ISIS) fighters in northwest Nigeria, US President Donald Trump said.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs Record Defense Budget That Aims to Deter China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region.
