UNSC voices "deep concern" over deteriorating crises in Haiti

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The UN Security Council on Monday expressed "deep concern" over the deteriorating crises in Haiti, condemning the continued gang violence and calling for solidarity with the Haitian people.

Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 3 dead, 15 missing

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A bridge over the Tocantins River in northeastern Brazil collapsed, leaving at least three dead and 15 others missing, the civil defense of the state of Maranhao said on Monday.

More than 20 countries show interest in BRICS

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – More than 20 states, in addition to the selected partner countries, are showing interest in a systemic dialogue with the BRICS group, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov has told the media.

Russia is in touch with new Syrian authorities: Kremlin aide

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russian President’s Aide Yuri Ushakov says that that Moscow was in contact with Syria's new administration at both a diplomatic and military level.

Panama addresses Trump's warning to retake crucial waterway

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – President Jose Raul Mulino has addressed the nation regarding the threat posed by Donald Trump to reclaim control of the Panama Canal which plays a vital role in generating billions of dollars for the Panamanian economy.

All 10 passengers killed in plane crash in southern Brazil

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Civil Defence Agency said the aircraft hit the chimney of the home and then the second floor of a building before crashing into a mobile phone shop in a largely residential neighborhood of Gramado.

Plane crashes near Canela Airport, in Serra Gaúcha

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – An aircraft crashed on Sunday shortly after takeoff at Canela Airport, in the Serra da Gaúcha and hit a building when it collided with the ground.

Fatal bus accident in Brazil kills at least 30 people

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – At least 32 people have been killed when a passenger bus and a truck collided on a highway in southeastern Brazil.

Thousands in Havana protest US hostility toward Cuba

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Around 700,000 people marched outside the US Embassy in Havana on Friday, demanding an end to Washington's decades-long blockade of Cuba.

Chilean president describes Netanyahu as 'war criminal'

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Chilean President Gabriel Boric has labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal", reiterating his call for an immediate halt to the Israeli military's genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Deadly plane crash in Argentina kills pilot, co-pilot

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Bombardier Challenger 300 crashed into a building while landing at Argentina's San Fernando Airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot.

Iran to meet Brazil in 2025 VNL opener

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Volleyball World has revealed host cities, match schedules, and ticketing details for both the men’s and women’s 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), promising an electrifying season in volleyball hotspots across the globe.

Bolivia, Cuba to become BRICS partner states

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Bolivia and Cuba will join BRICS as partner countries starting January 1, 2025, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday.

Brazil’s Lula undergoes brain surgery, stable in ICU

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed on his brain linked to a fall at home in October, a medical note published by the government said on Tuesday.

Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – At least 110 people were killed over the weekend in Haiti's Cite Soleil slum when a gang leader targeted elderly people he suspected of causing his child's illness through witchcraft.

In Colombia;

12 injured, several children missing after dam bursts

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – At least a dozen people were injured and several children missing after a dam burst in the rural southwest Colombian department of Cauca early Friday, the Colombian Civil Defense reported.

Oil min.:

Iran does not use gas as tool for political purposes

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Despite facing domestic restrictions and unilateral US sanctions, Iran has always been committed to exporting gas to Turkey and Iraq and has never taken political advantage of this privilege, the Iranian oil minister stated.

Venezuelan President expresses support for Syrian counterpart

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro expressed his government's support to the Syrian government and nation in a phone call with the Syrian Arab Republic President Bashar Assad on Monday.

8 dead in a mass shooting in a cartel-plagued town in Mexico

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) –Eight people are dead and two others are wounded after gunmen pulled up to a roadside stand in north-central Mexico and opened fire on customers and bystanders, authorities reported Sunday.