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Iran-Iraq ties 

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iraq on his first foreign trip since assuming office in July. Pezeshkian held a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Latif Rashid in Baghdad, during which, he called for boosting ties between the two neighbors. He also met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and exchanged views on bilateral and regional issues. The two sides signed 14 bilateral documents in different fields. Iran's president also handed over a letter from Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Al-Sudani. In the letter, the leader extended his appreciation to the Iraqi nation and government for successfully hosting the Arbaeen March. Pezeshkian also held a press conference with Al-sudani in which he expressed hope the two nations would find solutions to counter terrorism and boost regional stability.

US-Israel Gaza genocide 

More than 11 months into the Israeli genocide in Gaza, the regime keeps pounding the besieged territory indiscriminately, killing more Palestinians. The latest Israeli strikes have killed over 64 civilians and wounded 104 others. Regime’s airstrikes targeted Jabalia, in the north, the Nuseirat refugee camp in the center and the southern city of Khan Yunis. Gaza City was bombed, as well. The death toll from the US-Israeli genocidal war on Gaza is nearing 41,100. More than 95000 others have also been injured. The majority of those killed and injured are women and children. Meanwhile, Israel announced the death of two more of its soldiers and injury of seven more in a military helicopter crash in Rafah, the south of the strip. Israel has so far confirmed the death of over 700 its troopers since the regime launched the war on the besieged territory.

Australia pro-Palestine rally 

Australian police have violently clashed with Pro-Palestine protesters outside a military arms convention in the city of Melbourne. Hundreds gathered outside the venue hosting the biennial International Land Defense Exposition, with many chanting pro-Palestine slogans and yelling at delegates attending the conference. Demonstrators then marched through the streets, waving Palestinian flags. The police claim that the protesters hurled bottles, rocks, and horse manure, prompting riot squad officers to use tear gas and pepper spray and fire rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Dozens were arrested. The protest comes amid heightened tensions over the role of arms manufacturers in sparking global conflicts. About 1,000 firms from 31 countries are expected to attend the event through Friday. The organizers call it Australia's largest defense exposition.

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