Fresh official figures show that the population of Israeli settlers has surged during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s term in office.

Combating extremism online, British imams have launched a website that aims at dissuading young Muslims form joining the so-called Islamic State (ISIL) fighters in Syria and Iraq.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says that the West has no other choice but to lift the "cruel" sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi on Monday said good chance currently exists for approchement of Iran and Egypt.

Units of Iraqi army forces backed by tribesmen and volunteer fighters have scored major gains in the troubled western province of al-Anbar as they continue battling ISIL Takfiri militants, Press TV reports.

The Iraqi army has been planning to launch a major military operation to clear Salahuddin province from Takfiri militants, Press TV reports.

Palestinians are set to submit a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) this week which calls for the recognition of the Palestinian state and sets a two-year deadline for Israel to end its occupation, Press TV reports.