30 humanitarian and rights groups have condemned Zionist regime for escalating violence in the West Bank and Gaza, violating both a fragile ceasefire and a UN General Assembly resolution demanding an end to its occupation of Palestinian territories within one year.

The US State Department responded to the indirect talks with Iran in the Italian capital hosted by Oman.

The UN Secretary-General's spokesman said: "Under international law, civilians must be protected at all times and respect is mandatory."

Hundreds gather in Taipei to express their support for Palestinians.

Pro-Palestinian protesters in New York, USA, have closed down a busy transportation hub.

A Palestinian news agency has examined existing intelligence reports on Microsoft's espionage cooperation with Tel Aviv and described the scope of this cooperation as exceeding expectations.

In a telephone conversation with his American counterpart, the Russian Foreign Minister stressed the need for an immediate halt to the use of force against the Yemeni Ansar Allah and the importance of participating in political dialogue.

According to diplomatic sources, the Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) on Iran's increase in enriched uranium stockpiles.

Negotiations under pressure and threats have no meaning, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a large, experienced and powerful country, will never come to the negotiating table under pressure with any country, especially the United States.

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated in an interview that the Islamic Republic seeks the peaceful use of nuclear energy.