Iran sweep past Cuba in Ufa friendly cup

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran swept past Cuba in straight sets (25-16, 25-19, 25-22) in Ufa friendly tournament on Saturday.

Iran calls for setting up dedicated BRICS financial corridor

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran has proposed the establishment of an independent BRICS financial corridor and the integration of national payment networks among member countries.

Tehran expresses sympathy over deadly earthquake in Colombia

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran has offered condolences to the people and government of Colombia following a powerful earthquake that killed hundreds of people and caused widespread destruction in the South American country.

Iran to join BRICS development bank in near future

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said on Wednesday, calling the bank the most important achievement of the bloc's cooperation.

Colombia declares emergency after 111 killed in earthquake

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – At least 111 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, the most powerful tremor to hit the country this century, according to the Colombian Geological Service.

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – 7.4 magnitude earthquake has rocked Colombia and Ecuador – leaving people trapped beneath rubble.

Abelardo sworn in as president of Colombia

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Colombian businessman and right-wing politician Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the new President of Colombia in a ceremony.

Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 5,546

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 5,546.

Iran urges BRICS to take clear stance against US aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has called on BRICS member states to take a "clear and decisive" stand against US aggression on sovereign and independent states.

Trump booed during World Cup trophy presentation to Spain

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump was received with loud boos from sections of the crowd during the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy presentation.

Iran wraps up 2026 VNL on a disappointing note

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran ended their 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Turkey on Sunday, ending the tournament on a disappointing note.

Pezeshkian felicitates Spain on winning 2026 World Cup final

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 title.

A small plane crashes in central Brazil, 2 killed

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Two people were killed and one injured Saturday after a small plane crashed in Palmas, capital of Brazil's central state of Tocantins, local authorities said.

Death toll from earthquake in Venezuela exceeds 5,000

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 5,069, President of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic Jorge Rodriguez said.

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,734: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela has risen to 4,734, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday on social media.

Brazil’s Lula:

Trump’s plan to impose fees on ships at Hormuz ‘piracy’

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that plans by US President Donald Trump to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would turn the United States into a “pirate” state.

Pezeshkian lauds Iran Physics Olympiad team for achievements

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the national Physics Olympiad team for their great performance in the World Olympiad at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).

Iran Physics Olympiad team wins 3 gold medals at IPhO 2026

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The National Physics Olympiad team of the Islamic Republic of Iran has won three gold and two silver medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).