S. Korean parliament rejects martial law in S Korea

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – South Korean parliament has voted to defy the president by lifting his declaration of martial law.

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Iran's Zanjan prov. exports over $1 billion goods in 2 years

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The director general of Zanjan province industry, mine and trade organization said that more than $1.188 billion worth of non-oil goods were exported from Zanjan province over the past two years.

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government.

Iran, Kazakhstan FMs hold talks at 28th ECO meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on Tuesday on the sidelines of 28th Economic Cooperation Organization meeting.

10 dead in heavy rain in Tamil Nadu

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Parts of southern India were reeling from cyclone Fengal on Tuesday while at the same time, northern Kerala was put on red alert and schools in the city of Puducherry were closed.

Iran, Pakistan FM stress deepening bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Pakistan discussed regional developments and important global issues and agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Pentagon cannot confirm N Korea troops involvement in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense says it has yet to confirm North Korean troops’ involvement in active combat in the Ukraine war.

28th ECO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting begins in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The 28th technical meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Foreign Ministers began with some 20 delegations in attendance on Monday in Mashhad, northeastern Iran.

Esteghlal, Al Ahli draw in AFC Champions League Elite

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Esteghlal FC of Iran settled for a 2-2 draw against Saudi Al Ahli team on Monday at the the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25.

Persepolis earn first win at 2024/25 AFC Champions League

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian football club Persepolis gained a 2-1 over Al Shorta of Iraq to mark the first win of the Iranian giant team in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday.

Chinese vice premier to meet VP Aref

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will travel to Tehran on Tuesday and hold talks with Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.

Japan to help Iran resolve differences with FATF: Official

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Japan has vowed to carry out efforts to help Iran advance its case in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an Iranian deputy finance minister.

UNDP welcomes Japan aid for boosting Iran wetlands management

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The UNDP in Tehran welcomed the contribution of JPY 690,000,000 from the Government of Japan to enhance wetland management and strengthen climate resilience in Lake Urmia, Shadegan, Parishan and Anzali wetlands.

Flood in Malaysia leaves 6 dead so far 

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Flooding in Malaysia has claimed six lives as of Monday, with the latest deaths being two elderly individuals drowning in Kelantan state, authorities said.

Foreign delegations arrive in Mashhad to attend ECO meeting

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Two foreign delegations have arrived in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad to participate in 28th meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states, a Foreign Ministry official said.

League of Historical Cities admits Iran’s Mashhad as member

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The League of Historical Cities has accepted Iran’s second-largest city of Mashhad as its new member.

130 killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The death toll of the terrorist attack in Kurram district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province rose to 130, local administration said on Saturday.