Defense Minister:

Iran seeks to expand economic ties with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to develop economic cooperation with Venezuela.

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.

Iran's defense minister departs for Venezuela from Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister has travelled to Caracas, the capital of the Venezuela after wrapping up his visit to Syria.

Iran seven-a-side football team defeat Brazil in Spain event

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran's seven-a-side football team defeated Brazil in their semifinal match of the 2024 World Cup in Spain on Tuesday to reach the final.

Chile urges global action on Gaza humanitarian Crisis

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Chilean President Gabriel Boric used his address at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to urge world leaders to take action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Biden asks G20 to increase pressure on Hamas

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden asked the leaders of the G20 member states to increase pressure on Hamas for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Man kills himself with blasts outside Brazil’s Supreme Court

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Two explosions outside Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday killed a man and forced the justices and staff to evacuate the building in the capital of Brasilia.

VIDEO: Explosion in gas company in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – A powerful explosion and fire occurred at a gas processing plant of Venezuela's state-run oil firm PDVSA in the state of Monagas, according to La Verdad de Monagas. At least three people were injured.

Gunmen kill 10 in central Mexico bar attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Gunmen attacked a bar in central Mexican city of Queretaro killing 10 people on Saturday (November 10, 2024), a local security official said.

Maduro:

Venezuela counts on longstanding cooperation with Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Cooperation between Russia and Venezuela should continue beyond 2030, at least until 2050, President Nicolas Maduro said after narrow-format talks with the Russian delegation in Caracas.

Iran, Venezuela communication ministers discuss joint coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The communication ministers of Iran and Venezuela discussed the areas of joint cooperation in the field of communication networks and countering the spread of false information in the world.

Iran’s ICT min. to visit Venezuela, Cuba for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Sattar Hashemi will visit Venezuela and Cuba at the head of a delegation to pursue the technology diplomacy in the administration of President Pezeshkian.

US sanctions against Cuba must end immediately: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UN Amir Saeid Iravani said that sanctions and inhumane blockade imposed on Cuba by US for more than six decades and under pretext of promoting democracy must end immediately.

13 injured in clashes between Bolivian police, protesters

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – At least 13 people were injured on Tuesday when supporters of former Bolivian President Evo Morales clashed with police in Mairana, a town in the eastern Santa Cruz department, said local authorities.

Bolivia ex-president says vehicle fired upon amid tensions

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the government of his former ally, President Luis Arce.

Russia hands baton to Brazil in implementing de-dollarization

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Russia is now passing the baton to Brazil for implementing measures for de-dollarization, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov said at a press conference following the association's summit in Kazan.

Iran remains 'unchanged' in latest FIFA ranking

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran remained unchanged in 19th in the last FIFA Ranking update released on Thursday.

Pezeshkian meets counterparts, world leaders (+Photos)

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, who's visiting Russia for attending the BRICS Summit, met and held talks with several counterparts and leaders.

35 injured in school explosion in Chilean capital

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – At least 35 students were injured, four of them critically, in an explosion inside a school in the Chilean capital caused by the handling of explosive devices within the institution.

FM:

Brazil interested in using national currencies in BRICS trade

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Brazil is extremely interested in using national currencies in trade between the BRICS countries, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said.

Sister of North Korean leader:

South Korea, Ukraine "badly behaved dogs raised by US"

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, described South Korea and Ukraine as "badly behaved dogs raised by the United States," according to KCNA.

Body’s treasurer;

BRICS to become major power in 20 years

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) –The BRICS group is set to become a major global player over the next two decades, with all other international organizations needing to take its opinions into account, Director of Finance (Treasurer) at the BRICS CCI said.

Cuban power grid collapses for 4th time as hurricane arrives

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Hurricane Oscar’s arrival to eastern Cuba on Sunday has impacted millions of residents already facing days without power, as fresh attempts to restore much of the nation’s electric grid have failed.

Hurricane Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Tropical Storm Oscar brought heavy rains and winds to Cuba, an island already beleaguered by a massive power outage, late Sunday after brushing the Bahamas.

Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island.

Cuba’s envoy to UN:

BRICS to become alternative to global financial institutes

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – BRICS may become an alternative to international financial institutes, the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ernesto Soberon Guzman said.

Messi surpasses Daei with 110th goal for Argentina

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Lionel Messi, the goal-scoring legend, surpassed Iran’s Ali Daei with his 110th goal for Argentina.

Nicaragua's Ortega sees Zelensky as 'spawn of Hitler'

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega sees Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "the spawn of Hitler" for his ill-fated desire to fight with Russia.

Maduro:

Musk spent $1bln to attempt coup in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of investing at least $1 billion into plots to overthrow his government.