US, Oman FMs discuss JCPOA, Ukraine war, Yemen

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry of Oman announced on Saturday that Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamood Al Busaidi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss JCPOA, Ukraine war and ceasefire in Yemen.

Zionists detain 13 Palestinians during raid on al-Quds

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – News sources on Saturday night reported that the Israeli regime forces launched a raid on the Shu'afat region in the northeast of al-Quds and detained 13 Palestinians.

Blinken, Gantz discuss Iran nuclear deal on phone

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Zionist regime's Minister of War Benny Gantz held a telephone conversation on Sunday to discuss Iran’s nuclear deal.

Russia’s Gazprom halts gas supplies to Latvia

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Russian gas producer Gazprom said on Saturday it had stopped sending gas to Latvia after violating supply conditions, a move the Baltic country said would have little impact on its gas supplies.

Qatari Emir offers condolence to Raeisi on flood disaster

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Addressing president Raeisi in a message, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani offered his condolence over the death of a number of Iranians in the flood incident in recent days.

After China's warnings;

Pelosi reportedly abandons her plan to visit Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – After Beijing's top officials intensified their warnings to Washington about Taiwan, it seems that the Speaker of the US House of Representatives has abandoned her plans to visit the island.

Iran adapts to new realities in foreign relations

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Despite growing uncertainties over nuclear talks with the West, Iran has moved to develop its foreign relations with many countries in the world and upgrade them to a strategic level in some cases.

The world prepares for big day

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – With the first ten days of Muharram rolling around, millions of Shia Muslims in Iran and beyond prepare to commemorate the anniversary of the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

Guatemala president escapes assassination attempt near Mexico

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The President of Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei escaped unharmed during an armed attack on his entourage near the Mexico border, on Saturday.

China’s CZ-5B booster burns up upon reentering Earth

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – China’s CZ-5B booster burned up upon reentering Earth's atmosphere, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said on the WeChat social media platform.

Warning Pelosi of Taiwan visit;

China conducts live-fire military exercises off Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – China said it was conducting military exercises off its coast opposite Taiwan after warning Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, to scrap possible plans to visit the island democracy.

Governor says;

Ukraine UAV targets Russia Black Sea Fleet HQ in Sevastopol

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Ukrainian forces carried out an attack against the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol early on Sunday, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev announced in a social media post.

Biden tests positive for Covid, returns to quarantine

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) –  US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid Saturday and returns back to quarantine, Biden’s doctor Kevin O’Connor said in a written statement, adding that the US leader feels well and experiences no symptoms.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on July 31

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Sunday, July 31.

Massive explosion rocks Kabul

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – An explosion rocked Kabul Sunday morning, with local media reporting that residents described an apparent rocket attack on the northern neighborhood of Wazir Akbar Khan.

Iran start 2022 IHF Women's Youth World C'ship on high

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 47-31 in their opening match of the 2022 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women's Youth World Championship on Saturday.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss bilateral ties, JCPOA on phone

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held a telephone conversation on Saturday night with a focus on the latest JCPOA developments.

Iraqi army air forces pound ISIL positions in Diyala prov.

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) announced on Saturday that Iraqi F-16 fighter jets bombarded hideouts of ISIL terrorist group in Diyala province.

Three Iranian top officials stress assisting flood-hit areas

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Heads of three branches of the Iranian government met in Presidential Office on Saturday to stress the need for mobilizing all forces and resources to help people in the areas recently hit by the flash floods.

Borrell:

"Decisions need to be taken now on JCPOA"

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell reiterated his call for saving the Iran nuclear deal on Saturday again.

Governor declares disaster in NY over monkey pox outbreak

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster in New York on Friday amid rising cases of the monkey pox virus.

Halbousi suspends Iraqi parliament amid riots

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The Iraqi Paleriament Speaker Mohmmad Al-Halbousi has suspended the activities of the parliament after the Sadrists stormed the parliament for the second time on Saturday.

29 killed, injured in flood in Afghan Zabul prov.

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) –As many as 25 people were killed and 4 others were injured in floods in Zabul Province in Afghanistan on Saturday.

India to hold 4th "Handicrafts Week" in New Delhi in Oct.

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – According to the World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR), the fourth "Indian Handicrafts Week" will be held from October 20 to 23, 2022.

Iran records 14 flights per day on Hajj days

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines aka Homa announced that 14 flights were carried out per day to fly Iranians to and out of Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage.