Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan late Sunday, with tremors felt in several provinces of both neighboring countries, local media reported.

Pezeshkian to visit Russia tonight for GECF summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to leave for Russia tonight to take part in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit, with bilateral meetings with some attending leaders also planned.

Saudi official says;

Iran, Mecca Defence Alliance states to hold talks today

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) –Rayed Krimly, a Saudi Arabian diplomat, has confirmed that members of the Mecca Defence Alliance will meet with Iranian officials in Tehran today.

IEA chief says;

Energy markets unlikely to return to pre-war levels in 2027

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) says he does not expect energy markets to return in 2027 to where they were before the US-Israel war on Iran began in late February.

Multiple explosions reported in Yemen’s Sana’a

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Several explosions heard in Sana'a, capital of Yemen, early on Monday as Saudi Arabia announced operations against Yemen.

At least 40 civilians killed in terrorists’ attack in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – At least 40 civilians were killed in a terror attack in Nigeria’s southeastern Taraba State.

Incumbent President of Brazil Lula da Silva wins presidency

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Incumbent President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won in the second round of presidential elections and was re-elected as the president of the country for the fourth term.

Saudi-led attacks on Yemen reach 3,179: Saree

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Yemen has been targeted by 3,179 air and missile attacks from the Saudi-led aggressor coalition since the escalation began, including 56 in the past 24 hours, armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree said.

Senior lawmaker:

Oil prices could rise to $150 a barrel if war on Iran resumes

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The chairman of Energy Commission at the Iranian parliament has predicted that the rising oil prices could go up to over 150 pbd if the war on Iran resumes.

Baghaei:

Iran prepared for any scenario, will not succumb to threat

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has reiterated Iran’s resolve to defend itself against any aggression, saying that while the country keeps the door open to diplomacy, it is fully prepared to confront any US threat.

Iran, Russia gas agreement near finalization: Acting oil min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Hamid Bovard, caretaker head of the Iranian oil ministry, said Sunday broad agreements on gas exchange between Iran and Russia had reached the final stages.

Caretaker oil minister heads to Moscow for GECF meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Caretaker oil minister left Tehran for Moscow on Sunday to accompany President Masoud Pezeshkian at the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Iran’s wrestler Farrokhi wins gold at 2026 World C'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Gholamreza Farrokhi won a gold medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships – Men's Greco-Roman 82 kg on Sunday.

Iranian parl. delegation arrives in India for BRICS meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – An Iranian parliamentary delegation has arrived in the Indian capital to participate in the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, set to begin tomorrow.

Women’s futsal team to compete in China tournament

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s national futsal team will participate in a four-nation tournament in China as part of their preparations for the 2026 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Previous winner of Mustafa Prize donates $160,000

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A previous winner of the Mustafa Prize donated some $160,000 to Mustafa(PBUH) Foundation through the Rasul Medal to support young scientists across the Islamic world.

Aref asks Azeri girls facing bans to continue studies in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on Azerbaijani girls and women that face hijab restriction in their country to continue their education Iran.