Sudan security forces fire tear gas at protestors, one killed

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Fresh protests erupted in Sudan on Monday to demand full civilian rule, amid UN-mediated talks to salvage the country’s transition to democracy.

Burkina Faso President 'Kabore' ousted from power: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Burkina Faso’s army said it has deposed President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the borders.

US Embassy to UAE sounded alarm for security alert

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The US Embassy and Consulate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a security alert to US citizens living in the UAE, urging them to maintain the highest level of security alert.

Iran, Russia had successful coop. to ensure regional security

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Head of Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group said that the two countries of Iran and Russia have had a successful interaction to ensure security of the region.

2 Iranian players test positive for Covid-19 before Iraq game

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team players Sardar Azmoun and Ahmad Nourollahi have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the match against Iraq for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Jan. 27, 2022.

Shamkhani stresses need for balanced foreign policy

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that strategy of balancing foreign relations will be pursued with might.

Iraqi army arrests 7 ISIL Takfiri elements in Saladin

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iraqi army forces on Monday identified and arrested seven ISIL Takfiri elements during a widespread operation in Saladin province.

Ashraf Ghani suffers stroke in Abu Dhabi

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has reportedly suffered a stroke recently at his compound in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi.

Syrian FM hopes Vienna talks on Iran's sanctions successful

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) –Syrian Foreign Minister expressed hope for the success of the ongoing talks in Vienna and appreciated Iran's support for the Syrian people.

Iran FM expresses views on direct talks with US in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said there have not been any direct talks with Washington in Vienna talks while saying that if the prospect of a good agreement looms, Iran will not ignore direct negotiations.

Iran pursues multilateral neighborliness policy: minister

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister said Monday that neighborhood policy must be agreed upon by all countries in the region, while good awareness and understanding must take place because this policy is not one-sided.

Blocking Iranian assets in South Korea ‘illegal’: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – In reaction to the payment of dues of Iran’s membership fee to the United Nations, Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said that blocking Iran’s assets in South Korea is ‘illegal'.

Iran, P4+1 discuss drafting of Vienna talks' outcome document

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – According to Russia’s chief negotiator in Vienna talks, the representatives of Iran, Russia, China, and three European states discussed the drafting of an important part of an outcome document of the Vienna Talks on Monday.

Azerbaijani minister of defense due in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Azerbaijan's defense minister Zakir Hasanov Zakir Hasanov will travel to the Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran handball qualifies for world cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's handball team defeated Kuwait at the 2022 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Monday to qualify for the 2023 World Men's Handball Championship.

Multiple injuries reported at shooting in Germany

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Police in Germany said several people were injured in the south-western university town of Heidelberg - police and rescue workers are at the scene

Iranian President to deliver live speech Tue.

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi is set to deliver a live speech on Tuesday on the country's current issues and affairs.

Iran, Uzbekistan emphasize boosting customs cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The customs officials of two countries of Iran and Uzbekistan stressed the need to broaden and enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of customs.

Iranian women's futsal team thrashes Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The national Iranian women's futsal team defeated the team of Kyrgyzstan at the CAFA Women's Futsal Tournament.

Snooker player Vafaei becomes 1st Iranian to win tournament

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Hossein Vafaei became the first Iranian player to win a ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out.

President Raeisi:

Tehran attaches great importance to relations with Africa

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – President Raeisi has met with new ambassadors of Algeria, Brunei, and Togo to receive their credentials.

4 Iraqi Federal police forces killed in Kirkuk blast

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – At least four Iraqi Federal police officers were killed in a blast in the province of Kirkuk on Monday.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran not to accept any preconditions for Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman stressed that Iran has never accepted and will never accept any precondition for Vienna talks.

Maduro mocks failed US bid to impose its puppet on Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has denounced the US attempts to impose a “puppet” on his country, insisting that he has emerged victorious in face of such plots and continues to remain in power.

UK withdrawing some embassy staff from Kyiv

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The UK has begun to withdraw staff from the British embassy in Ukraine.

Top military advisor:

Iran's Look to East policy to weaken enemies

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Iran's Look to East policy and developing relations with China and Russia will surprise and weaken enemies.

Burkina Faso President Kabore detained by mutinying soldiers

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been detained following heavy gunfire around his residence on Sunday night in the capital of Ouagadougou, a French source reported.