Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea on Sunday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Top negotiator:

Iran, P4+1 resolving issues in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani said that Iran, P4+1 countries are resolving the outstanding issues and the talks aimed at removing the US sanctions are advancing and moving forward.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Good agreement possible if West shows goodwill, determination

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says reaching a good agreement is possible in the ongoing sanctions removal talks in Vienna if the Western side possesses the required goodwill.

Taliban acting FM arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Taliban acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in Tehran to discuss various issues with the officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Marandi:

Too soon to say whether or not there will be deal in Vienna

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – As the new round of Vienna talks on the removal of US sanctions continues, a member of the Iranian negotiating team said that it's still too soon to say whether or not there will be a deal as it's up to the other side.

Salah Zawawi's daughter set to be Palestinian envoy to Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Informed sources have reported that at the end of the four-decade mission of Salah Zawawi, the Palestinian ambassador to Iran, his daughter will be in charge of the embassy.

Iran firm working to produce cochlear implant internal part

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – An Iranian knowledge-based company is doing research and developing work to produce the internal unit of the electronic device that partially restores hearing.

Payman Maadi among 2022 Sundance Film Festival jury members

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian actor Payman Maadi has been selected as one of the jury members in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in the US.

Ulyanov:

All parties in Vienna talks recognize progress is being made

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – As the new round of Vienna talks on the removal of US sanctions continues, the Russian envoy said that all the participants in the talks recognize that some progress is being made towards an agreement on restoration of JCPOA.

Explosion in China's Chongqing kills at least 16

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – A building housing a canteen in Chongqing in China's southwest collapsed on Friday after an explosion suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, killing at least 16.

Explosion reported in Syria's Al Omar oil field

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – News sources reported the sound of a powerful explosion at the Al-Omar oil field in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, home to one of the US military bases.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

3 Iranian referees to officiate at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Three Iranian referees will officiate at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup which will be held in India.

Japan to declare quasi-emergency in COVID-hit Okinawa

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Japan is considering declaring a state of emergency in the southern island of Okinawa, after the region emerged as the epicenter of a new coronavirus surge, with officials saying the virus keeps spreading from US bases.

Trump cancels planned Jan. 6 news conference

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Former US president Donald Trump has canceled a press conference scheduled for 6 January at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to coincide with the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol mounted by his supporters.

Iran’s Taremi among three finalists for FIFA Puskás Award

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – FIFA has announced the final nominees for the FIFA Puskas Award. Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi is among the final three.

Ulyanov on Vienna talks:

Progress 'visible', main stumbling blocks becoming clearer

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – As the new round of Vienna talks on the removal of US anti-Iranian sanctions continues, the Russian diplomat said that progress in Vienna talks is visible and main stumbling blocks are becoming clearer.

Kazakh president accepts government’s resignation

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday accepted the resignation of the country’s government, which will continue performing its duties until a new cabinet of ministers is formed.

Republican senator:

GOP controlled House could try to impeach Biden

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) –A top Republican senator said that "there's a chance" Republicans will impeach Joe Biden if they win the House majority in this year's midterm elections.

Rocket attack against US base in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor reported

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Local sources in Syria have said aid that a US military base in eastern Syria was targeted with rockets on Tuesday afternoon.

France detects new Covid variant IHU, 12 infected

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – While the world is grappling with the outburst of the Omicron virus with a very high transmissibility rate, scientists and experts in France have reportedly identified a new variant of COVID-19 termed ‘IHU’.

Second fire in S Africa parl. contained, suspect due in court

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – A new blaze at the complex housing South Africa’s Parliament in Cape Town has been contained, according to officials, as a suspect arrested in connection with the fire was due to appear in court.

Fire reported at oil refinery in Russia’s Tyumen Region

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Antipinsky oil refinery in Russia’s Siberian region of Tyumen has caught fire, no casualties have been reported, the regional Emergencies Ministry said.

US Ain al-Assad base in Iraq comes under drone attacks

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iraqi news sources reported drone strikes on the Ain al-Assad base in the west of the country.

US registers over 1mn COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – According to the latest reports, on Monday, a record 1 million people in the US were diagnosed with COVID-19.

Envoy:

Raeisi's visit to Russia turning point in Tehran-Moscow ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi to Russia is a turning point in Tehran-Moscow relations, said the country's ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali.

Saudi coalition claims intercepted 5 drones launched by Yemen

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Saudi coalition claimed to have intercepted and shot down five drones belonging to the Yemeni army on Monday night.