Pars Today – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Monday that Cuba has requested to join South Africa’s lawsuit against the Zionist regime for genocide in the Gaza Strip.
A new missile attack by Yemen on the Occupied Territories, the martyrdom of a female journalist in Gaza, Cuba’s request to join South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ, ongoing international protests to stop the war in Gaza, the arrest of 50 looters and saboteurs during the Los Angeles wildfires, and an agreement between Iran and three European countries to resume sanctions-lifting negotiations are among the latest news highlights from Iran and around the world covered in this Pars Today news package:
Israeli general pursued in Italy
In the ongoing global pursuit of Israeli war criminals, a high-ranking officer of the Zionist regime (Major Ghassan Alian), who traveled to Italy to attend a confidential meeting, faced an arrest warrant filed by a human rights organization.
New missile attack by Yemen on Occupied Territories
According to al-Alam, the Yemeni armed forces targeted a vital Zionist regime site in the occupied Jaffa region on Monday night in support of the oppressed Palestinian people. The operation was carried out using the “Palestine-2” ballistic missile. Zionist media reported that 11 Zionists were injured in the Yemeni missile attack.
Martyrdom of a female journalist in Gaza
Palestinian journalist Ahlam Nafez al-Talouli was martyred on Monday night due to an airstrike by the Zionist regime on the “Al-Ghafri Junction” in central Gaza. Ahlam Nafez al-Talouli is the 204th journalist martyred since the Zionist regime’s military aggression on Gaza began on October 7, 2023.
Cuba requests to join South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ
The International Court of Justice announced on Monday that Cuba has requested to join South Africa’s lawsuit against the Zionist regime for genocide in the Gaza Strip.
The ICJ stated: “Cuba has activated Article 63 of the ICJ Statute to intervene in the case related to the application of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip.”
Continued international protests to stop the war in Gaza
Cities around the world, including Montreal (Canada), Paris (France), Ulsan (South Korea), and Helsinki (Finland), have witnessed ongoing protests in recent days demanding an end to the war in Gaza.
Arrest of 50 looters and saboteurs during Los Angeles wildfires
U.S. authorities announced the arrest of nearly 50 individuals in recent days for looting and sabotage in neighborhoods affected by widespread wildfires in Los Angeles.
Seoul announces close cooperation with Tokyo to reduce historical tensions
South Korea’s Foreign Minister stated that the country is working closely with Japan to reduce tensions stemming from historical issues related to World War II and to strengthen bilateral relations.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, after meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yoko Kamikawa, emphasized Seoul’s commitment to easing historical tensions with Japan and said, “We will work closely to reduce these tensions and develop future-oriented relations.”
Islamic Republic of Iran supports Venezuela’s legitimate government
Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a congratulatory message to Nicolás Maduro on the start of his third presidential term, stated: “The Islamic Republic of Iran supports Venezuela’s legitimate government and is ready to strengthen bilateral relations.”
Agreement between Iran and three European countries to resume negotiations
The Legal Deputy of Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced an agreement between Iran and three European countries to resume negotiations on lifting sanctions. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, wrote on X:
“The third round of Iran-E3 talks was held in Geneva. The talks were serious, frank, and constructive. We discussed ideas involving certain details in the sanctions-lifting and nuclear fields that are needed for a deal. Sides concurred that negotiations should be resumed and to reach a deal, all parties should create and maintain the appropriate atmosphere. We agreed to continue our dialogue.”
Official addition of 1,000 strategic drones to Iran’s Army
In a ceremony attended by the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army and the Minister of Defense, 1,000 strategic, stealth, and anti-fortification drones designed and produced by the Iranian Army and Ministry of Defense were officially added to the Iranian Army’s combat organization.
These drones feature capabilities such as “a range of over 2,000 kilometers,” “high destructive power,” “the ability to penetrate defense layers with very low RCS,” “extended flight endurance,” and “self-reliance from start to finish (AI-based).” They are designed to carry out specific missions, enhance border surveillance, and increase the combat and destructive capabilities of Iran’s drone fleet against distant targets.
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