China takes world by surprise after testing hydrogen bomb

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Chinese scientists have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb amid the People's Liberation Army's (PLAs) push towards cleaner energy solutions.

Israel killing of paramedics ‘atmosphere of impunity in Gaza’

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Israeli political analyst Akiva Eldar says Israel’s killing of the Palestinian paramedics points to an “atmosphere of impunity” for human rights abuses in Gaza.

Reza Darvish quits as Persepolis chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Reza Darvish is no longer the Persepolis general manager after more than three years.

NIOC to launch 15 energy optimization projects

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has introduced 15 major energy optimization projects in the industrial, construction and transportation sectors.

Over 30 Chamber of Commerce’s chiefs to attend Iran Expo 2025

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The chairman of the headquarters of Iran Expo 2025 has said that more than 30 chairmen of Chamber of Commerce of various countries will take part in the 7th edition of Iran Expo (2025).

One killed in Israeli drone strike in south Lebanon: MoH

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Lebanon’s Health Ministry (MoH) has now confirmed that one person has been killed in the Israeli drone strike in Kaoutariyet as-Siyad, the latest such raid despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

French President Macron’s pledge on Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – President Emmanuel Macron has said that his country could recognize an independent Palestinian state state within months.

Iran’s rail transit reaches 5 million tons in one year: CEO

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways has put the volume of the country's rail transit in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2025) at five million tons.

Regardless of Easter Truce;

Ukraine attempts to attack Russian positions

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Russian troops in the special military op zone strictly OBSERVED THE CEASEFIRE regime from 18.00 on April 19 and remained at controlled borders and positions, Russia's Defense Ministry said.

Tel Aviv warns France against push for Palestine recognition

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has issued a sharp warning to France, saying that its recognition of Palestine as an independent state would entail decisive unilateral steps by Tel Aviv.

Iran Judiciary chief to visit China's Hangzhou

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Heading a judicial delegation,  Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of the Iranian judiciary, is scheduled to visit China on Monday.

At least 44 Palestinians killed by Israel in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – In its latest death toll update, the Gaza Ministry of Health says that in addition to the 44 deaths, there have been 145 injuries in the past day.

8 killed, 25 injured in traffic collision in southern Egypt

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – At least eight people were killed and 25 others wounded on Saturday in a traffic collision in southern Egypt's Minya province, provincial media office said in a statement.

Gharibabadi to report to parliament about Rome talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, who is a member of the Iranian negotiating team will attend a parliament session to report on the previous rounds of talks to the lawmakers.

Iran to invest $750mn in rail-transport industry

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked on Sunday in the rail and transport industry of the country, valued at $750 million, with the participation of Iran’s minister of roads and urban development.

Iran exports $41.7mn worth of handwoven carpets last year

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran exported $41.7 million worth of homemade handwoven carpets and gabbeh to 55 countries of the world in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended Mar. 20, 2025), Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.

Israeli FM issues warning to France

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Israeli regime's foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar has warned France over recognizing a Palestinian state.

Amid Iran-US talks;

Israel officials reportedly meet US's Witkoff in Italy

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Sources revealed that Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and Mossad chief David Barnea held talks with Steve Witkoff, United States Special Envoy to the Middle East.

Macron urges scientists work in France amid US funding cuts

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as US President Donald Trump's new administration has started slashing funding for universities and research bodies.

Training helicopter crashes near Qazvin Airport (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A training helicopter crashed near Qazvin Airport on Wednesday morning, leaving the pilot and co-pilot injured, local authorities confirmed.

Amid Tehran-Washington talks;

FM Araghchi invited to speech at Nuclear Conference in US

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – After the US and Iran wrap up a second round of nuclear talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been invited to deliver a speech as the keynote speaker at an International Nuclear Conference in the United States.

China's US envoy urges end to trade war

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, urged Washington to seek common ground with Beijing and pursue peaceful coexistence while warning that China stood ready to retaliate in the escalating trade war.

Gunman kills two in central Germany: police

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Two people were shot and killed on Saturday in central Germany, police said.

In Sudan:

At least 35 civilians killed as RSF shells residential areas

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – At least 35 civilians were killed and 40 others wounded after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelled residential neighborhoods in the city of El-Fasher, North Darfur, the Sudanese army announced on Friday.

Plane crashes in US’ Illinois, all 4 on board killed

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A small plane with four people on board crashed in a field beside a roadway in rural Illinois on Saturday morning, officials said.