FM Spox.:

Iran, China determined to strengthen bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Iran and China are resolved to deepen their bilateral relations for the good of their peoples and international peace and security.

UNRWA:

Children die in Gaza due to cold weather, lack of shelter

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Children in Gaza are freezing to death due to cold weather and lack of shelter, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated.

Iran's Persepolis FC want Terzic as head coach: Media

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Sports media have reported that the Iranian giant football club Persepolis want to sign Edin Terzic as head coach.

Iran remains world’s 10th largest steel producer: WSA

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The World Steel Association (WSA) reports that Iran has retained its global ranking and remained among the top 10 steel producers in the world.

Those who think resistance weakened are wrong: Iranian min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has said that the Resistance Axis is an ideology and school, highlighting that those who say the resistance has been weakened are wrong.

IRGC chief reacts to Yemen missile strikes on Israel

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – IRGC chief Major General Hossein Salami has reacted to the Yemeni missile attacks on occupied Palestine.

Israeli regime refusing complete ceasefire in Gaza: Hamas

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Osama Hamdan, a senior official of the Palestinian Hamas Resistance Movement, has said that the Israeli regime is still refusing to accept a complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and withdraw from the blockaded territory.

Russia to convene UNSC meeting on Ukraine’s crimes

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Russia plans to convene in January an informal meeting of UN Security Council members for a discussion focused on Ukrainian crimes against civilians, said Dmitry Polyansky, the country’s first deputy envoy to the UN.

At least 9 people died in bridge collapsed in Brazil

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – A woman's body has been found after a bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, bringing the death toll so far to nine.

Sepahan downs Havadar to move top: PGPL

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Sepahan football team defeated Havadar 5-0 to move top of 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.

Iran top diplomat meets SCO Secretary-General in China

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev during his visit to the Chinese capital on Saturday.

Yemen launches fresh missile attack on Israel

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – A ballistic missile launched from Yemen has triggered sirens in dozens of towns and cities in the al-Quds area as well as the southern Negev.

4 injured in road explosin in Kabul

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Khalid Zadran spokesperson for the Kabul Police Command announced that an explosion occurred on the road to Kabul Airport, injuring four people.

NATO boosting military with eye to conflict with Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Russia has repeatedly said NATO is set for confrontation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said NATO is aggressive in nature, and further expansion of the alliance will not bring greater security to Europe.

UAE condemns burning of Gaza hospital by Israeli forces

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip by Israeli troops, which forced patients and medical staff to evacuate.

Student killed during Alawite protests in Syria's Latakia

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – A Syrian student was killed as a result of indiscriminate gunfire during the Alawite protests in the city of Latakia on December 25.

19 Pakistani forces killed in clashes with Taliban (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Local Pakistani media reported that 19 military forces were killed in a clash between Pakistani and Afghan border forces.

Iraqi PMU reaffirms commitment to Islamic Republic of Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) – known as Hashd al-Shaabi – says the group remains faithful to their brothers in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

FM Araghchi reacts to Arab League's accusations against Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the Arab League's accusations against Iran, naming several reasons why Tehran seeks "stability" in Syria.

SVR:

US, UK preparing attacks on Russian bases in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) says that the United States and the United Kingdom are preparing to attack Russian bases in Syria.

Tehran reacts to setting fire on Gaza hospital by Israel

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Zionist regime's brutal attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital and setting it on fire is a crime against humanity and a gross violation of international rights,  Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said.

US homelessness increases by 18% to record high: Report

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — The US Department of Housing and Urban Development reported an 18% increase in homelessness from January 2023 to January 2024.

Statement;

Iran Armed Forces ready to decisively respond to any threat

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – In a statement on Saturday, Iran's Armed Forces declared full and constant readiness to decisively respond to any threat posed by enemies.

Iran, China FMs:

Foreigners must not interfere in West Asia affairs

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian and Chinese Foreign Ministers emphasized that West Asia belongs to the people of this region and should not become the scene of destructive interventions by actors outside the region.

US to send $1.25 bn in military assistance to Kiev

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden’s administration is expected to announce next week that it will send $1.25 bln in military assistance to Ukraine.

US Media says;

Yemen military technology more advanced than imagined

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – An American newspaper, quoting a Zionist official, says that Yemenis are more advanced in terms of military technology than many people imagine and they should not be underestimated.