Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Twenty-seven people have been killed in two mass shootings hours apart in South Africa, the latest gun violence to hit the country, Western media reported on Sunday.

Yemeni military shoots down Saudi reconnaissance drone

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced the downing of a Saudi enemy spy drone in Hajjah province using an appropriate weapon.

Pakistani army conducts 1st firing from submarine (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – As part of its ongoing efforts to bolster military capabilities, the Pakistani military has released a video showing a missile launch from one of the Pakistan Navy's Chinese-made submarines.

Iran’s Karimi snatches historic bronze at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian weightlifter Reyhaneh Karimi won the bronze medal in the women’s 77kg category at the Nagoya Asian Games, recording 107kg in the snatch, 136kg in the clean and jerk, and a total of 243kg.

Floods, landslides kill 19 in India, Nepal

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – At least 19 people have been killed and 10 others remain missing after heavy rains, storms, flash floods and landslides hit parts of India and Nepal, a media report said on Sunday.

St. Petersburg univ. seeking to set up Persian Dep.

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The Rector of Saint Petersburg State Institute of Culture Turgayev has expressed the university’s interest in establishing a Persian Language Department, he said in a meeting with the visiting Iran's culture minister.

Army spox:

Iran’s Army fully prepared to confront enemy if attacked

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Reacting to the possible US attacks against the country, Iran’s Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Akraminia has said that the Army Force of Iran is fully prepared to confront the enemy with all might and strength.

Iran, the Philippines FMs meet in New York at UNGA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippine Maria Theresa Lazaro in New York late on Saturday.

Iran, Nicaragua top diplomats hold talks in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Foreign Minister of Nicaragua Valdrack Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker in New York on Sunday on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Iran volleyball defeated Kyrgyzstan in 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iran volleyball team defeated Kyrgyzstan in straight sets (25-11, 25-16, 25-20) in their opening match of the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday.

Army chief cmdr.:

War not over, enemy must be ready to get heavy blow from Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) –Emphasizing the war imposed by the US and Israel is at a critical and decisive juncture, Iran’s Army chief commander has emphasized that war is not over and aggressive enemy must be readied to receive a crushing blow from Iran.

Iran, Turkey top diplomats meet in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan met and held talks in New York late on Saturday on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Pezeshkian congratulates Turkmenistan on independence day

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Turkmenistan on its independence anniversary in separate messages to national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Israeli regime tightens restrictions in, around Ramallah

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Israeli forces have tightened restrictions in and around the occupied West Bank city by closing several roads and entrances, local sources in Palestine reported.

4 killed in helicopter crash near Montreal, Canada: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Four people have died after a helicopter crashed in a small town 50km (31 miles) from Montreal, Quebec's provincial police told.

Iranian photographer awarded at Canada’s Fine Shot Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – A photograph by Mehdi Ashena received a special commendation from the jury at the 3rd International Fine Shot 2026 competition in Canada.

Israel launches air, ground attacks on southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Media reports indicate continuation of the Zionist regime's aerial and ground aggression against southern Lebanon.