Iran envoy commiserates with Pakistan over deadliest attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad condemned the terrorist explosion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan on Wednesday and expressed condolences to Pakistani government and families of the victims.

11 soldiers killed in suicide car bombing in Pakistan: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A suicide bombing at a security post in Pakistan's Bannu, killed at least 11 security personnel and wounded several others.

Turkey continues efforts toward joining BRICS

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Turkey remains interested in joining BRICS, but needs to get its ducks in a row before it can announce its intention to join, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Senior Iranian, Chinese diplomats hold meeting in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi met and held talks with his Chinese counterpart Deng Li in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Iran beat Kyrgyzstan in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team beat Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday.

Iran, China, US, Russia to attend Vietnam defense expo

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Companies from different countries including Iran, China, Russia and the United States will showcase military equipment at an arms expo in Hanoi in December, Vietnam's defense ministry said on Tuesday.

Iran lose to Japan at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania C'ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran lost to Japan 65-58 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Tuesday.

Pakistan hails Iran’s military achievements, defense progress

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif has praised Iran's homegrown achievements in the military sector as a "source of pride."

Car crashes into people outside primary school in China

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Multiple students were injured after a car crashed into people outside a primary school in central China on Tuesday morning.

Pakistan intl arms expo kicks off in Karachi attended by Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) –The 12th edition of Pakistan's International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), attended by the Islamic Republic of Iran, was opened at Karachi Expo Centre.

Iran military delegation in Pakistan to attend int’l arm expo

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – A high-ranking military delegation of Iran's armed forces has arrived in the Pakistani port city of Karachi to visit an international arms exhibition dubbed "IDEAS 2024".

Terrorist attack in Pakistan's Khyber leaves 8 killed

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Authorities in northwestern Pakistan reported Monday that militants ambushed a military convoy near the border with Afghanistan and killed at least eight soldiers.

Explosion reported in western Kabul

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The local media in Afghanistan on Monday reported an explosion in Afghan capital of Kabul.

RAI CEO:

Enhancing transit coop. between Iran, Tajikistan ‘essential’

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) has stressed the need for increasing the transport and transit cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan.

North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on his country's military for a "limitless" expansion of its nuclear program to counter US-led threats, in comments reported on Monday.

Tehran, Kabul confer on extradition of Afghan prisoners

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban's acting foreign minister, has said that the interim government of Afghanistan is committed to cooperating with the Islamic Republic of Iran to extradite Afghan prisoners to their country.

Six people killed in a bomb blast in South Waziristan: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – A bomb explosion near a mosque in Azam Warsak, South Waziristan, killed six people on Sunday afternoon, according to Pakistani media reports.

Mes edge Al Duhail in Asian Club League Handball C'ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Sanat Mes of Iran defeated Al Duhail of Qatar 27-26 at the 27th Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship on Sunday.

Toxic smog sends over 1.9 m Pakistanis to hospitals

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Over 1.91 million people with respiratory illnesses have been admitted to government hospitals in Pakistan over the past month, highlighting the devastating impact of toxic air pollution in the country.

3 killed in boats collision in Japan

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Three people died when a pleasure boat and a tugboat collided in the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan on Sunday morning, the coast guard said.

Japan troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with Australia and the US, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.

Xi says he will work with Trump team as he meets Biden

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to work with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump as he held his final talks with outgoing President Joe Biden.

China warns US over getting involved in S China Sea disputes

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The United States should not interfere in territorial disputes in the South China Sea or encourage impulsion to make provocations there, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden.

25 soldiers killed, wounded in a terrorist attack in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Gunmen attacked a paramilitary checkpoint in southwestern Pakistan, killing seven soldiers, according to police, marking the latest in a series of insurgent attacks.

8 killed, 17 injured in knife attack at east China school

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Eight people were killed and 17 others were injured in a knife attack at a vocational school in Yixing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Saturday, said local police authorities.

US, Japan, South Korea to set up secretariat to advance coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The leaders of the US, Japan, and South Korea agreed on Friday to form a secretariat to help advance their trilateral cooperation.

Iran’s foreign trade up 39% in one month: Official

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign trade in the Iranian month of Mehr (September 21 to October 22) registered a 39 percent growth compared to the same period last year, an official at Iran’s House of Industry, Mine and Trade announced.

Tens of thousands flee as Man-yi Typhoon nears Philippines

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi neared the storm-weary archipelago nation.

China hopes for Canada's respect for 'one China' principle

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – China hopes for Canada's understanding of the delicacy of the Taiwan issue and observance of the "one China" principle, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.