Russia disagrees with parts of US plan for Ukraine war: Putin

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off.

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India Thursday to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang region

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – China on Thursday reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Xinjiang, a region in the country’s north-west that shares a border with Kyrgyzstan.

IRGC offers anti-terrorism expertise to SCO member states

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the IRGC is ready to share its extensive anti-terrorism experience without restrictions with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Sahand-2025 Drill: Iran emerges as regional security hub

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill, hosted by IRGC Ground Forces in East Azarbaijan province, signals Tehran’s emerging leadership in a powerful Eastern coalition and its commitment to safeguarding regional security.

Iran sees surge in China-Europe rail traffic after new deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s rail authority says 40 trains from China have entered the country this year—compared to just seven over the previous seven years—following a major six-country transit alignment.

Afghan Taliban, Pakistan agree to maintain ceasfire

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Afghanistan's Taliban ruling body and Pakistan have held fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia and agreed to maintain a ceasefire, Western media said Wednesday.

Death toll from Indonesian floods, landslides passes 700

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The number of people killed by floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island rose to 708 on Tuesday, the disaster agency said, as authorities rushed to repair infrastructure and deliver aid to cut-off areas.

China increases oil purchases from Iran, Western media say

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Western media reported that China is increasing its oil imports from Iran, adding that two giant tankers carrying Iranian oil have unloaded their oil at the Chinese ports.

Rahimi named Iran flagbearer at Asian Youth Para Games 2025

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Zahra Rahimi was chosen as the flag-bearer of Iran at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.

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China backs all efforts aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – China supports everything aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine and supports the signing of an all-encompassing and long-term peace agreement, Chinese Foreign Minister says.

Iran, Russia, China pen joint letter to UN chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – In a joint letter to the UN Security Council president and the UN secretary-general, the ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China stressed that all provisions of Resolution 2231 have expired as of October 18, 2025.

Pakistan-Iran-Turkey freight train to resume activity soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan’s railways minister announced that the ECO freight train linking Islamabad, Tehran, and Istanbul will resume operations on December 31, emphasizing the country’s interest in expanding regional connectivity with Iran.

Iran’s trade with D-8 member states up 150%: TPOI chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – General Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Mohammad-Ali Dehghan-Dehnavi says that Iran’s trade relations with the members states of D-8 have registered a 150% over the past five years.

Iran’s Mazandaran exports 29k tons of fresh fruits in one day

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – An official at Agricultural Department of northern province of Mazandaran says over 29,000 tons of fresh fruits including kiwi, tangerines and oranges were exported from this province to India and other countries on Nov. 29.

Brig. Gen. Madani:

Over 10 countries took part in anti-terrorism drill in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Operations for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that more than 10 countries participated in the Sahand-2025 Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise held in Iran.

Seoul proposes restoring communication channels with DPRK

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday proposed restoring communication channels with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to multiple local media.

Riyadh likely to host new round of Kabul-Islamabad talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – A Pakistani media outlet reported that Saudi Arabia may host another round of Afghanistan-Pakistan negotiations after the recent informal meeting in Riyadh ended without meaningful progress.

Bangladesh court convicts ousted PM Hasina of corruption

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – A Bangladeshi court on Monday sentenced ousted ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison for corruption related to the Dhaka's Purbachal New Town project.