Qatar, Egypt welcome Iran-US talks in call with Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Qatar and Egypt have talked to their Iranian counterpart, welcoming the newly-started indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.

Iran urges UN to use resource to halt Israel genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran's deputy foreign minister has urged the United Nations to employ its full capacity to halt the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and put an end to the violence plaguing the West Bank.

Pakistan welcomes Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Pakistan on Sunday welcomed the talks between Iran and the United States that were held on Saturday in Muscat under the good offices of Oman.

Trump lets military to take land control at US-Mexico border

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Donald Trump has authorized the military to take control of land at the US-Mexico border as part of the president’s broader efforts to crack down on undocumented immigration.

Sanaei:

Negotiating team represents Iran's political spectrum

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Senior political aide to Iranian president Mehdi Sanaei has said the nuclear negotiating team represents the entire political spectrum in the country, namely the entire Islamic Republic's political factions.

Siren goes off in Tel Aviv, holy Al-Quds after Yemen attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The local media in the Palestinian occupied territories said on Sunday that sirens went off in Tel Aviv and the holy Al-Quds after Yemeni military fired two missiles.

Russia may deploy nuclear weapons in space: NATO chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Russia may be looking to place nuclear weapons in space, which would pose a significant security risk on earth, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said.

Defense Secretary Hegseth says Iran-US talks good step

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said that the indirect talks between Iran and his country in Oman on Saturday were fruitful and a good step.

Saudi Arabia, US in talks to sign deal on nuclear technology

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The US and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement on energy cooperation and civilian nuclear technology, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a press conference in the Saudi capital on Sunday.

Harvard professors sue over Trump's review of $9bn in funding

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Harvard University professors are suing to block the Trump administration's review of nearly $9 billion in federal contracts and grants awarded to the Ivy League school as part of a crackdown.

US conducts fresh attacks on Yemen’s Saada prov.

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Local media in Yemen on Sunday reported the new US airstrikes on Saada province in Yemen.

Iran starts issuing debit cards for foreign visitors

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian banks have been allowed to issue debit cards for foreigners visiting the country amid efforts to boost tourism.

Ukraine says 32 killed in Russian strike on Sumy

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – At least 32 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, according to Western media.

FM Spox. condemns 'cowardly attack' on Pakistani nationals

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the attack in southeastern Iran, which left eight Pakistani nationals dead.

Sara Shirbeigi:

Iran aim for the 2025 Women's Futsal Asian Cup title

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) –  Iconic futsal player Sara Shirbeigi is hopeful that the women’s national team can become champions of the Asian Cup for the third time.

General Bagheri:

Iran armed forces have strengthened deterrence, defense power

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri has said that the country’s armed forces have strengthened the deterrence and defense power and has managed to produce advanced and sophisticated weapons.

Azerbaijan urges constitutional change in Armenia

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov told Anadolu on Saturday that the signing of a peace agreement with Armenia is impossible unless Yerevan amends its Constitution.

Xi Jinping and his "ironclad friends" from Cambodia

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – In February 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted then Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, an appointment between the two old friends.

By: Xinhua writer Shi Xiaomeng

Tradition, tea, and tomorrow: Xi's stories with Vietnam

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – President Xi of China and Vietnam's top leader had a small chat over tea in Beijing, capital of China, on Aug. 19, 2024. when To Lam made his first visit to China.

How China's Xi Jinping promotes China-Malaysia friendship

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Over three decades ago, when Xi Jinping, then the top official of China's southeastern city of Fuzhou, visited Malaysia on an investment promotion trip, he found himself deeply impressed by two symbolic sites.

Doha strongly condemns Israeli attack on Al-Mamadani Hospital

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Qatari Foreign Ministry in a statement strongly condemned the horrific crimes of the Israeli regime against Al-Mamadani Hospital in Gaza.

Hamas slams Israeli airstrike on Al-Ahli Hospital

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has condemned a devastating Israeli attack on Gaza City’s al-Ahli Hospital, calling it “yet another war crime” committed by the rogue Israeli regime.

Gaza death toll from Israeli aggression hits 50,944

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip says that the number of Palestinians martyred in the Israeli army genocide on Gaza Strip rose to 50,944 on Sunday since October 7, 2023.

Ex-S Korean Pres. Yeol to stand trial on sedition charges

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The first criminal trial for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled to take place on April 14, 10 days after he was briefly removed from office under martial law in December 2024.

Leader says enemy furious about Iranian nation's advancements

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the country's advancements have angered the enemy, urging the armed forces for maximum preparedness in both hardware and software aspects.

Yemeni official:

Any ground aggression in Yemen to open gates of hell

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – An official with Yemen's Ansarallah-led government on Sunday said that the Yemeni military will respond to any ground aggression on Yemen with fierce resistance and will make Yemen "hell" for the aggressors.