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6.3 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Tuesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (Geofon) said.

Russian president, Omani sultan hold talks in Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said have held a narrow-format negotiations, which will be followed by a state dinner on Tuesday.

Trainer aircraft crashes in Gujarat's Amreli, pilot killed

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – A speeding truck carrying laborers, women and children fell into a ravine in southern Pakistan, killing at least 13 people and injuring 20 others, police said Tuesday.

Israeli regime targets S Lebanon in violation of ceasefire

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Zionist Israeli regime has once again conducted drone strikes in the south of Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Russia proposes to create BRICS centre for food diplomacy

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA)-A Centre for Food Diplomacy should be established based on the National Committee for BRICS Research to coordinate the implementation of decisions related to the development of food export and import supplies by BRICS countries.

Iran emphasizes need for binding guarantees in nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian government stressed that any outcomes from the nuclear negotiations must be protected by enforceable guarantees, citing past experiences that call for durable and effective commitments from the other parties.

Over 600,000 children at risk of permanent paralysis in Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Gaza’s Health Ministry has warned that Israel’s continued blockade on medical supplies has prevented the entry of polio vaccines, putting more than half a million children at risk.

Gaza death toll from Israeli genocide increases to 51,266

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – At least 26 Palestinians have been killed and 60 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry.

Passenger truck falls into a ravine in Pakistan, killing 13

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – A speeding truck carrying laborers, women and children fell into a ravine in southern Pakistan, killing at least 13 people and injuring 20 others, police said Tuesday.

Ghalibaf offers condolences over Pope Francis demise

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has extended his condolences following the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

Iran showcases weaponry achievements in Iraq Defense Expo

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – A series of Iranian weapons have been exhibited in the 13th edition of the Iraq Defense Exhibition (IQDEX 2025) in Baghdad.

Judiciary chief meets Chinese counterpart

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Zhang Jun, Iran's Judiciary Chief said the world countries must stand against the Western approach and dictate on issues like terrorism and human rights.

Israeli air strikes kill at least 29 Gazans over past day

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – In the past day, at least 29 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip.

At least 65 Palestinians killed inside Israeli prisons

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Palestinian officials have raised the alarm about the dire situation of abductees held in Israeli prisons.

Iran denies US investors will be present in its trade fair

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran has denied reports that it has invited investors from the United States to be present at a major trade exhibition planned to begin later this month in Tehran.

US warplanes launch over 40 airstrikes across Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – US fighter jets carried out a wave of at least 40 airstrikes on multiple provinces across Yemen,.

UN envoy:

Iran has unconditional sovereignty over trio PG islands

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran has unconditional sovereignty over the trio Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb, the country's UN Ambassador has stressed in a letter addressed to the President of the Security Council

Iran rejects US, Israel claims about Tehran's role in Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the UN rejected the false accusations made by the representatives of the United States and the Zionist regime at the emergency meeting of the Security Council over Syria.

Iran FM speech at Washington nuclear conference cancelled

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has confirmed the cancellation of a keynote speech by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at a nuclear policy conference in Washington.

Iran has no intention to negotiate in public: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Tehran has no intention to negotiate in public.