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Iran's FM Araghchi warns UN credibility at risk

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that continued inaction and passivity of the United Nations in the face of Israeli regime’s genocide and widespread aggression will further erode the credibility of the world body.

Iran steel output grows 0.6% in first 10 months of 2024: WSA

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iran's crude steel production reached over 25 million tons in the first 10 months of 2024, marking a 0.6% growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report by the World Steel Association (WSA).

Iran FM Araghchi meets his counterparts in Portugal

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with his counterparts in Lisbon on Tuesday on the sidelines 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC).

China's Huawei launches smartphone with homegrown OS

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday (Nov 26) unveiled its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a key test in the firm's fight to challenge the dominance of Western juggernauts.

Israeli regime's warplanes bombard central Beirut

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Israeli regime fighter jets struck a residential building in central Beirut on Tuesday and issued new evacuation orders for 20 buildings in the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs.

Sudan’s Burhan allows UN to use three airports for aid delive

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Sudan’s military leader has authorized the United Nations to use three airports in the country to deliver aid to people affected by the ongoing conflict, the ruling Sovereign Council said on Monday.

China sends naval, air forces to shadow US plane over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – China said on Tuesday it deployed naval and air forces to monitor and warn a US Navy patrol aircraft that flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, denouncing the US for trying to "mislead" the international community.

Lavrov:

NATO disregards all etiquette in discussing strikes on Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The North Atlantic Alliance has ignored all diplomatic protocol, allowing itself to make statements about the possibility of preemptive strikes on Russia, top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov said.

At least six dead in Pakistan as ex-protesters reach capital

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Supporters fighting for the release of Imran Khan clashed with security services on Tuesday, with five people killed in a ramming in Islamabad.

China new stealth coating blinds anti-stealth radars

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – China has developed a new material that it claims could render its aircraft virtually “invisible” to anti-stealth radar systems. 

Russia to develop bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Russia intends to develop bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan in various fields, Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu told the country’s Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Abdul Kabir.

Indonesia digs out as flooding, landslide death toll hits 20

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Rescue workers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment on Tuesday to dig out from weekend flooding and landslides that have killed at least 20 people, the national disaster agency said.

16 missing after Red Sea tourist boat sinks

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Egyptian authorities say 16 people are missing, including foreigners, and 28 have been rescued after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea.

Araghchi congratulates Sri Lanka counterpart on his post

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister has congratulated the Sri Lankan counterpart on his appointment to the new post, voicing hope for bolstered relations.

Average of 140 women killed by partner, relative everyday: UN

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – An average of 140 women and girls were killed every day in 2023 by their partner or a family member, according to a UN report published on Monday.

S Africa stresses global measures to attain Palestine freedom

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – South Africa on Monday reiterated its call for an immediate cease-fire in Palestine and Lebanon and the initiation of a political process to secure a just and lasting peace.

Any Iran-US dialogue requires respect, trust-building

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Regarding the possibility of negotiations between Iran and the US, Iranian government spokeswoman noted that any dialogue requires respect and trust-building, and that respect needs to be operationalized.