Russia invites Iran to attend IMBRICS forum

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – As the rotating chair of the group of emerging economies known as BRICS, Russia is preparing to host the 6th International Municipal BRICS (IMBRICS) Forum in Moscow.

German police sealed off air base over sabotage fears

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – German police temporarily sealed off an air base near Cologne as they investigated a suspected case of sabotage, authorities said, amid fears that the facility’s water supply had been contaminated.

Russian general:

About 12,000 Ukrainian soldiers have entered Russian Kursk

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – A Russian general has confirmed that 12,000 Ukrainian soldiers have entered Kursk Province as of Wednesday.

Report:

Hamas refuses to engage in talks unless based on July 2 paper

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Hamas will not participate in the meetings taking place in the Qatari capital Doha tomorrow, Thursday, over a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal with the Israeli occupation entity.

Major fire reported at Herat Customs Office in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – A massive fire erupted at the Herat Customs Office in the northwest of Afghanistan, a local media reported on Wednesday.

China supports all efforts that contribute to Gaza peace

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – China supports all efforts that contribute to permanent and comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday.

Israeli media:

Rockets from Lebanon slam into Kiryat Shmona without warning

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Two rockets launched from Lebanon struck the city of Kiryat Shmona in the north of occupied lands, causing damage, the municipality says.

Biden comments on Iran's response to Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Us president, Joe Biden claimed that a ceasefire deal in Gaza would discourage Iran from retaliating against Israel for assassinating Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Ukraine loses up to 270 soldiers in Kursk region: Russia MoD

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 270 soldiers and 16 armored vehicles in the Kursk region, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Wednesday.

Why does not SG of Iraqi Nujaba appear in public?

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Akram Abbas al-Ka'abi, the secretary general of Iraqi Resistance group al-Nujaba Movement has not appeared in public recently and a senior member of the group has talked to the media about possible reasons.

Abbas:

US obstructs recognition of Palestine in every possible way

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The US is obstructing in every possible way the achievement of international recognition of Palestine, Head of Palestinian Authority (PA) Mahmoud Abbas said.

Lebanon Parl. speaker holds talks with US envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Beri held talks with US President’s Envoy Amos Hochstein and accompanying delegation on Wednesday and stressed the need to stop Zionist regime’s war crimes against Gaza and Lebanon.

Two French military aircraft collide mid-air

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Two Rafale fighter jets collided in midair before crashing to the ground in northeastern France on Wednesday, civil and military authorities said.

Pro-Palestine Ilhan Omar wins primary in Minnesota

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – US Rep. Ilhan Omar decisively won the Democratic primary for her district Tuesday, widening her margin of victory in a rematch against Don Samuels whom she just narrowly beat two years ago, local media said.

Russia has mothballed peace talks with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – As a result of the ongoing incursion of Ukrainian forces into Russian territory, Moscow has decided to put any peace talks over its war against the neighbouring country on hold, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Zionist Colonel:

‘Iran, Hezbollah will definitely respond to Israel'

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) –  Israeli reserve duty Lieutenant Colonel Alon Avitar says the Islamic Republic and the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah will definitely respond to the Israeli regime in the wake of the assassination of the Hamas leader.

Biden admits direct contact with Ukraine over Kursk assault

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Washington is in touch with Kyiv about Ukraine’s ongoing incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region, which is creating a problem for Moscow, US President Joe Biden has said.

Thai court orders dismissal of PM Srettha Thavisin

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office for appointing a minister with a criminal conviction.

Iran exports $13 million handwoven carpet in 4 months

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The caretaker of Iran National Carpet and Creative Industries Center said that the country exported $13 million in handwoven carpets in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

Pakistani official calls for completing gas project with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – A Pakistani politican has called to complete the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project to provide energy for his country.

Army Genral:

Sanctions strengthened Iran’s military system

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force Brigadier General Yousef Ghorbani has said that the cruel sanctions against Iran have strengthened the country’s military systems.

Leader urges for resisting enemy's psychological warfare

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against enemy's psychological warfare, calling for intensified efforts against the enemy's plots in the cultural field.

This year’s Arbaeen manifestation of defending Palestinians

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The secretary of the Guardians’ Council said that defending the Palestinian people and punishing the fake and illegal regime of Israel will be the demand of pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen ceremonies.

Iraqi forces on high alert for Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – A security source announced that all Iraqi forces are on high alert to ensure the security of the Arbaeen pilgrimage walk.

US approves $20 bn in weapon sales to Israel amid Gaza war

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The United States is sending a new multi-billion dollar military package for Israel amid the regime’s genocidal war against Palestinian civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.