Islamophobia surged since Bondi mass shooting: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – An Australian official has sounded the alarm about the increased hatred toward Muslims since the Bondi attack last month, which targeted Australia's Jewish community at a Hanukkah festival.

Arab, Islamic states warn escalation of human crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Eight Arab and Islamic countries on Friday expressed their major concern on the intensification of humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Kyrgyzstan assumes SCO chairmanship

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Kyrgyzstan has assumed the SCO chairmanship for the fourth time in its history.

Iran exports $100m irrigational equipment in 8 mos: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has said the country exported $100 million worth of irrigation parts and equipment to the target countries in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21).

Pakistan condemns 'attack' on Russian president's residence

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Pakistan has strongly condemned the reported targeting of the residence of Russian President, Vladimir Putin’s residence, describing the incident as a grave threat to peace, security and stability.

Araghchi calls for stepped-up cooperation with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called for strengthening comprehensive relations with Tajikistan, highlighting shared cultural and linguistic ties as the basis for increased cooperation.

China opposes Israel's recognition of Somaliland: FM spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – China has firmly opposed Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an "independent sovereign state" and its agreement to "establish diplomatic relations" with it, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

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Iran, China can upgrade ties to outcome‑driven partnership

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to China has emphasized the capacity of Tehran-Beijing relations to turn into an “outcome‑driven partnership” relying on cultural interactions between the two nations.

Pakistan opposes Hamas disarmament

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Pakistan has said it is willing to contribute troops to an international force to restore peace in Gaza, but only if the mandate excludes the disarmament of Hamas, a key clause in the US 20-point peace plan.

Polls open in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Polls have opened in Myanmar’s first general election since the country’s military toppled Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically elected government in a 2021 coup.

China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.

Iran to host joint training camp of sitting volleyball

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A joint training camp of national sitting volleyball teams of Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia will be held in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, the head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled announced.

North Korea unveils first nuclear submarine

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – North Korea released photographs Thursday showing what appears to be a largely completed nuclear-powered submarine hull, as leader Kim Jong-un blasted South Korea's push to acquire similar technology.

North Korea's Kim views test-firing of long-range missile

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing on Wednesday of long-range surface-to-air missiles at a launch site near its east coast.

Esteghlal defeat Muharraq 3-0 in AFC Champions League Two

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Esteghlal beat Al-Muharraq of Bahrain in the Matchday 6 of the AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday.

Iran, Japan diplomats hold political consultations in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The 16th round of political talks between the directors-general of the Iranian and Japanese foreign ministries was held in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran’s exports to Eurasia hit $1.2b in 7 months: TPOI

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – An official at Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says the country exported $1.2 billion worth of goods to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states in the 1st seven months of the current Iranian calendar year.

Magnitude 6 earthquake jolts Taiwan: USGS

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Thailand, Cambodia to hold talks on ceasefire on December 27

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A high-level meeting of the General Border Committee of Thailand and Cambodia to discuss establishing a ceasefire between the countries will be held on December 27, the Thai Foreign Ministry reported.

China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.