6.5-Magnitude earthquake strikes near Coast of Nicaragua

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) registered a strong earthquake near the coast of Nicaragua on Wednesday.

6.3-Magnitude quake rocks Chile

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Chile, the National Seismological Centre said.

Mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas continues

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The United States forcibly flew out hundreds of mostly Haitian migrants on the border between Texas and Mexico and plans to expel about 12,000 more over the next week.

Football legend Pele ‘stable’ after respiratory problems

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Brazilian football icon Pele is in a “stable” condition following his readmission to an intensive care unit for respiratory problems, days after undergoing surgery for a suspected colon tumour.

Cuba to begin vaccination of toddlers tomorrow

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Cuba's Health Ministry said that children as young as two with toddlers across the country are scheduled to get the first of two shots of Covid-19 vaccines starting on Thursday

'Careless Crime' to vie at Guanajuato Intl. FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian film 'Careless Crime' directed by Shahram Mokri will take part in the Guanajuato International Film Festival in Mexico.

Bolivian, Brazilian FMs call for expanding ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – In separate messages, Bolivian and Brazilian foreign ministers congratulated Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on his appointment and start of work as Iran FM.

Venezuelan minister blames power outages on terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Interior Minister and National Guard Commander General Nestor Reverol said on Sunday that Venezuela had suffered from an attack on the National Electric System as a part of a larger “sabotage plan” against the country.

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Two COVID-19 vaccine shipments to arrive in Iran this week

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister and Director General of Asia-Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that two cargoes of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in the country this week.

'Bi Aban' to take part in Sao Paulo Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – 'Bi Aban' directed and written by Mehrdad Kouroshnia is to participate in the 45th São Paulo International Film Festival.

Messi breaks Pele's international goal scoring record

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick during FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers as Argentina crushed Bolivia and became the top international goalscorer in South American football history.

FM Amir-Abdollahian holds meeting with energy minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – At the joint meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy, the proposals of the agencies regarding the President's participation in the Shanghai Summit and the bilateral visit to Tajikistan were discussed.

Venezuelan gov't, opposition agree on key points in talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Venezuelan government and opposition representatives on Monday said they had reached a partial agreement during talks in Mexico City.

Iran-Brazil trade relation increasing

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber of Commerce said that the relations between the two countries are expanding and exports to this country can be increased.

Iran-Cuba vaccine gets emergency use license for 2-18 ages

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) –Spokesman for Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the Iran-Cuba joint vaccine SOBERANA 02 has received an emergency license in Cuba for the age group of 2 to 18 years.

Venezuelan gov., opposition talks show independence: CNE

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Ongoing talks between the Venezuelan government and the opposition group are an expression of the country's sovereignty and independence, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) said.

'Patio' goes to 2 intl. film festivals in Argentina, India

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iranian film ‘Patio’ by Maryam Bahrololoomi will be screened at two international film festivals in Argentina and India.

Olad takes his second medal in Tokyo Paralympics

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Mahdi Olad of Iran won a silver medal on Thursday, three days after winning a gold medal.

Iran into semifinal of 2021 FIVB U19 World Championship

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran defeated Argentina 3-1 (25-21, 24-26, 25-19, 25-11) in the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U19 World Championship quarterfinals on Tuesday.

29 die in bus crash in Peru

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – At least 29 people were killed and a score of others injured when an intercity bus crashed on a mountain highway near this capital.