2 Al-Qaeda-affiliated members arrested in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Two Al-Qaeda-linked members have been arrested in the country, a Pakistani media reported.

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NATO chief calls for stronger security ties with S. Korea

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General emphasized the importance of beefing up cooperation between NATO and South Korea to counter China's growing military power and other global threats.

6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – A 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Islamabad on Sunday afternoon.

At least 10 children died after boat capsized in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Ten children died when their boat capsized on Sunday in northwest Pakistan, a local police official said.

At least 39 killed as bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – At least 39 people were killed after a passenger coach fell into a ravine in Balochistan’s Lasbela on Sunday morning, according to officials.

North Korea warns US over rumors about arms sales to Russia

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The North Korean Foreign Ministry said that information about an alleged arms deal with Russia was detached from reality and warned the US about the consequences of spreading such rumors.

China enters top three in global vehicle exports: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Shipments of automobiles from China to international markets topped 2.5 million units in 2022, making it the world’s third biggest exporter of cars, media reported on Saturday.

Guardian Council approves Iran’s membership in SCO bill

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Guardian Council said the bill for the accession of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was reviewed and approved by the vetting legislations body.

US general warns over possible war with China in 2025

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – A senior US Air Force general sent a memo on Friday to the officers he commands that predicts the US will be at war with China in two years and tells them to get prepared.

Iran, Afghanistan discuss economic ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iran and Afghanistan local officials in a meeting on Saturday reviewed bilateral relations on economic issues.

Protests against desecration of Quran held in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Protests against the desecration of the Quran in the Netherlands and Sweden were held in several Afghan provinces, Mohammad Naeem, spokesman for the Taliban Qatar political office, wrote on his Twitter account.

Sukhoi-30, Mirage 2000 aircraft crash in India's Morena

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – One pilot succumbed to his injuries after two Indian Air Force fighter jets, a Sukhoi 30 and a Mirage 2000, crashed near Morena in Madhya Pradesh in central India on Saturday morning.

Iran envoy stresses need for inclusive gov. in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran ambassador to Kabul Hassan Kazemi Qomi once again stressed the necessity of national dialogue and the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Iran start 2023 CAFA Women's Futsal c'ship with victory

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s futsal team defeated Kyrgyzstan 5-0 in the 2023 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship opening match.

Iran, Azerbaijan FMs hold phone call on embassy incident

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a telephone conversation with his Azerbaijan counterpart after the shooting in the embassy in Tehran, stressing the two sides should not allow the incident to negatively affect their relations.

Iran FM spokesman:

Serious investigation into attack on Azeri embassy underway

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has offered condolences to Azerbaijan over the death of one person in an assault on the embassy in Tehran, stressing the Iranian authorities have launched a serious probe into the matter.

Zob Ahan beat Beirut Club at WASL West Asia League

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iranian basketball club Zob Ahan 79-72 defeated Lebanon’s Beirut Club in WASL-West Asia on Wednesday night.

Oil up on expectations of demand rebound in China

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday over expectations of a strong rebound in demand from China, the world’s largest crude importer, while an expected rise in US crude oil stockpiles limited further price upticks, media reported.

Five Iranian children win in intl. painting contest in Japan

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Five Iranian students have won awards at the 13th Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children.

Cargo ship with 22 aboard sinks off in Japan: reports

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – A cargo ship with 22 people aboard sank off Nagasaki Prefecture in southwestern Japan early Wednesday, according to Kyodo News Agency.