Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states to Fox News that Iran does not seek war or bloodshed, urging dialogue while asserting that the current regional conflict was imposed by Israeli provocations and placing the choice to de-escalate on Washington.

US stocks moved higher Friday as easing oil prices helped relieve pressure on markets, with major indexes heading toward a stronger weekly finish. channel8.com/english/news/66…

Following his election victory with a reported 99.85% of the vote, Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov was filmed driving a classic car through the streets of Grozny.

US President Donald Trump held a final exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan outside the White House, exchanging farewell remarks and a parting handshake before the Chinese delegation departed for Beijing.

Prior to President Xi's departure for China, US President Donald Trump hosted the Chinese leader at the White House for breakfast.

Former US counterterrorism official Joe Kent has warned that persistent Israeli military operations in Syria risk fracturing the country's governance, cautioning that escalating strikes following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA address could create a power vacuum for regional extremist groups to resurgence.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has departed New York for Baghdad following the conclusion of his participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he delivered Iraq’s official address and held key bilateral meetings.

Commenting on Israeli PM Netanyahu's address during the UNGA, a former top US counterterrorism official is warning that continued Israeli military action in Syria could destabilize the country's government and pave the way for a resurgence of extremist groups in the region. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/66…

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin al-Saleh was spotted sitting casually on Rainbow Street in Amman, Jordan, eating falafel, drawing widespread attention and viral commentary online.

Pope Leo XIV opened a four-day state visit to France on Friday with a wide-ranging address touching on artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and the value of human life, marking the first official papal visit to the country in 18 years. channel8.com/english/news/66…

"Our ambition is for Iraq to be a global hub for energy production," stated Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi at the 81st UN General Assembly, outlining plans to enhance regional energy stability.

The group is originally from Kobani and had been attempting to return to Western Kurdistan after entering Iran legally. They have been rescued following Channel8's intervention. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/66…

"Iraq is the heart of history, beating in the modern world," Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi told the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that the nation stands ready and "worthy of partnership for the future."

Addressing the UN, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi announced plans to diversify oil export routes via Turkey, Jordan, and Syria. He highlighted the Development Road connecting Al-Faw Grand Port to Europe as a strategic corridor open to international partnerships.

"From the UN, we say to the world: invest in Iraq," stated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi during his address to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, highlighting the nation's untapped potential. "Iraq has resources, markets, a good location, and the necessary will to build a new economy."

Addressing the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi affirmed that the state alone retains the authority to decide on matters of war and peace, emphasizing that all weaponry must remain strictly under the control of constitutional institutions.

Two brothers lost their lives when a fuel tanker caught fire during a welding operation near the Bashmakh border crossing in Penjwen district. Video: Handout / Nawzad Chwesa

Fox Refinery is preparing to launch its enhanced gasoline product within the next month. The new product is expected to have an octane rating between 96 and 96.5. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/66…

"Erdogan is a tyrant," stated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the UNGA, launching a scathing critique of the Turkish President’s regional policy, support for Hamas, and military operations targeting Kurds.