Araghchi calls for stepped-up cooperation with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called for strengthening comprehensive relations with Tajikistan, highlighting shared cultural and linguistic ties as the basis for increased cooperation.

China opposes Israel's recognition of Somaliland: FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – China has firmly opposed Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an "independent sovereign state" and its agreement to "establish diplomatic relations" with it, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Ambassador:

Iran, China can upgrade ties to outcome‑driven partnership

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to China has emphasized the capacity of Tehran-Beijing relations to turn into an “outcome‑driven partnership” relying on cultural interactions between the two nations.

Pakistan opposes Hamas disarmament

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Pakistan has said it is willing to contribute troops to an international force to restore peace in Gaza, but only if the mandate excludes the disarmament of Hamas, a key clause in the US 20-point peace plan.

Polls open in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Polls have opened in Myanmar’s first general election since the country’s military toppled Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically elected government in a 2021 coup.

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.

Iran to host joint training camp of sitting volleyball

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A joint training camp of national sitting volleyball teams of Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia will be held in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, the head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled announced.

North Korea unveils first nuclear submarine

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – North Korea released photographs Thursday showing what appears to be a largely completed nuclear-powered submarine hull, as leader Kim Jong-un blasted South Korea's push to acquire similar technology.

North Korea's Kim views test-firing of long-range missile

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing on Wednesday of long-range surface-to-air missiles at a launch site near its east coast.

Esteghlal defeat Muharraq 3-0 in AFC Champions League Two

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Esteghlal beat Al-Muharraq of Bahrain in the Matchday 6 of the AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday.

Iran, Japan diplomats hold political consultations in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The 16th round of political talks between the directors-general of the Iranian and Japanese foreign ministries was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran’s exports to Eurasia hit $1.2b in 7 months: TPOI

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – An official at Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says the country exported $1.2 billion worth of goods to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states in the 1st seven months of the current Iranian calendar year.

Magnitude 6 earthquake jolts Taiwan: USGS

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

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.

China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.

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.

5 Pakistani police personnel killed in ‘gun and bomb’ attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Dec 23 when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack in the country’s north-west, provincial police said, as Pakistan struggles with a resurgence of violence.

Iran, Tajikistan emphasize expanding social cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have stressed the need to broaden interaction in the social and welfare fields.

Cambodian death toll from conflict with Thailand climbs to 21

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Cambodian death toll from the border conflict with Thailand has risen to 21, with 83 others being wounded.

US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a naval operations base in Busan on Tuesday.

UN Security Council to hold meeting on Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, according to media reports.

Iran's Tractor beats Qatar's Duhail in AFC Champions League

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Tractor football club of Iran defeated the Al-Duhail of Qatar in a Monday match in the AFC Champions League

North Korea warns Japan not to seek nukes

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – North Korea has lashed out at Japan after a senior official reportedly suggested that the country needs nuclear weapons

India donates 10 million Persian manuscripts to Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA)-Ten million Persian manuscripts covering Iran history and culture, collected from India by Noor Microfilm Center, have been handed over to the Islamic World Science and Technology Citation and Monitoring Institute (ISC) in Iran.

Iran, Japan ink MoU to expand trade-economic cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Trade officials from Iran and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to develop and expand cooperation in the trade and economic fields.

At least 16 people killed in a bus crash in Indonesia

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said.

Iran, Turkmen officials discuss Caspian Sea issues

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan discussed the issues on the Caspian Sea.

Ministry:

Conflict with Thailand leaves 525,000 Cambodians displaced

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – More than half a million Cambodian residents have left their homes due to the escalating conflict on the border with Thailand, the Interior Ministry says.

Pezeshkian says;

Iran-EAEU partnership can shape powerful region

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s president has outlined long-term strategic cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union as a foundation for regional strength and economic sovereignty.