Thailand, Cambodia to hold talks on ceasefire on December 27

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A high-level meeting of the General Border Committee of Thailand and Cambodia to discuss establishing a ceasefire between the countries will be held on December 27, the Thai Foreign Ministry reported.

Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within decade

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the Earth’s only natural satellite.

US moves additional forces to Caribbean: Media

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The United States moved additional troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week, according to media reports.

Libya mourns after army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Libya has declared three days of national mourning after the death of Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four top military officials in a plane crash near Ankara.

At least 5 people on board when plane crashed near Ankara

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Five people were on board the Falcon 50 aircraft, contact with which was lost after takeoff from Ankara airport, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.

Putin warned;

Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington’s intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.

Gaza death toll reaches 70,942 since Oct. 07

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health says that Israeli forces have killed 70,942 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, on October 07, 2023.

Security Council role under Resolution 2231 has ended: Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian UN envoy thanked Russia and China for their opposition to the UNSC meeting Tuesday and their compliance with the former deal, JCPOA, stressing that the Resolution 2231 expired on October 18, 2025.

Iranian president holds phone call with Azerbaijan's Aliyev

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart, President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday, local Azeri media have said.

Agri. minister:

Iran to import 1st extraterritorial cultivated products soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh says that his ministry will import the first batch of exterritorialy cultivated agricultural products into the country soon.

Iran, Egypt FMs hold call on ties, regional, intl. issues

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.

Iran’s IRGC has withdrawn from Venezuela subway project

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The construction arm of Iran’s elite military force, the IRGC, says it has withdrawn from a major subway project in Venezuela.

Iran police chief meets with Tajikistan interior minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – General Ahmad-Reza Radan, Iran's police chief, has held talks with Lieutenant General Ramazon Rahimov, Minister of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan

Tehran hosts 32nd Intl. Printing, Packaging Exhibition

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The 32nd Iran International Exhibition of Printing, Packaging & Related Machinery was inaugurated at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday with the participation of 360 domestic and foreign companies.

Israel kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Two more Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza on Monday, marking the latest fatalities amid persistent violations of a ceasefire agreement.

Mobarakeh Steel. Co. wins 1st place at ACI competition

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Mobarakeh Steel’s “Green Concrete Production Using Waste” Project won the first place in Research at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Competition.

Pres. Pezeshkian submits budget bill to Iranian parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the draft budget for the next Iranian fiscal year (beginning March 21, 2026) to the Parliament (also called Majlis) on Tuesday.

CEO of Mobarakeh Steel Group

Materials genome accelerator of Iran’s steel revolution

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The CEO of Mobarakeh Steel Group, speaking at the 12th International SteelPrice International Steel Conference, stated: “The future of the industry depends on producing smarter, lighter, and higher value-added products.”