Brazil

Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran has submitted an application to become a member of the group of emerging economies known as BRICS, an Iranian official said on Monday.

Iran defeat Brazil at IHF Youth Beach Handball World C'ships

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iran defeated Brazil 2-0 (18-14, 18-14) in the International Handball Federation (IHF) Youth Beach Handball World Championship on Friday in Heraklion, Greece.

Iran defeats Australia at men’s VNL 2022

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran defeated Australia in the 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Brasilia, Brazil early Sunday.

Fear of landslides haunts Brazil survivors

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – While firefighters search for missing people under thick mud, residents in the Brazilian city of Recife can barely sleep.

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Brazil to boost ties with Iran in various fields

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Brazilian Ambassador to Iran Laudemar Goncalves de Aguiar Neto said on Tuesday that Brazil seeks to bolster ties with Iran in petrochemicals, nanotechnology, and industry.

'Settler' goes on screen at 14 internatioanl film festivals

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Written and directed by Iranian filmmaker Zahra Mirzaei, 'Settler' has been screened and nominated for best short film in the official sections of 14 international film festivals.

Heavy rain and landslides leave 34 dead in Brazil

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Heavy rains in Brazil's northeastern Pernambuco state have left at least 34 dead as of Saturday, according to authorities.

Pres. congrats Iran teams on 3rd title in 2021 Deaflympics

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iranian President congratulated Iranian teams participating in the 2021 Deaflympics for gaining 40 medals.

Deaflympics Brazil 2022: Iran lands in fourth place

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The Iranian athletes have collected 25 medals to land in the fourth place on the seventh day of the 24th Summer Deaflympics underway in Caxias do Sul, Brazil on Sunday.

Iran wins 4 more medals at Brazil Deaflympics

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Iranian taekwondo practitioners won 4 more medals for their country on Sunday at the end of the sixth day of the 24th Summer Deaflympics underway in Caxias do Sul, Brazil on Sunday.

Iran wins 18 medals in Brazil Deaflympics

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – The Iranian sportsmen and women have won 18 different medals at the end of the sixth day of the 24th Summer Deaflympics underway in Caxias do Sul, Brazil on Saturday.

Iran's Khodabandeh wins gold in Deaflympics in Brazil

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Female Iranian Poomsae practitioner has won a gold medal at the Brazilian Deaflympics.

Iranian athletes to compete at Deaflympics 2021 in Brazil

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – 75 Iranian deaf athletes have attended the opening ceremony of the Deaflympics 2021 in the Brazilian city of Caxias do Sul.

Intl. Quds Day marked in Brazilian capital

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – In the presence of the Iranian envoy to Brazil Hossein Gharibi, the ceremony of International Quds Day was held on Thursday night in the country's capital of Brasilia.

Mudslides kill 14 in heavy rains in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Heavy rains caused mudslides that killed at least 14 people insoutherncoastal cities and the Baixada Fluminense area of Rio de Janeiro state, according to state and local authorities on Saturday.

Brazilian officials resign en masse to boost Pres. Bolsonaro

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Ten members of the Brazilian President's cabinet have resigned from their positions, along with three other top officials, in a move designed to help boost the far-right leader’s re-election prospects.

Brazil Supreme Court judge bans Telegram messaging app

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the shutdown of the popular messaging application Telegram in the country.

At least 120 missing, 171 killed in Brazil flood-hit city

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Search and clean-up efforts continue in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, five days after flash floods and mudslides that have killed at least 171 people.

Iran, Brazil to mull over customs tariff of commercial goods

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Brazil will explore the customs tariff of commercial goods exchanged between the two countries.

Brazil seeking to expand trade cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Stating that the purpose of her trip to Iran is to increase bilateral relations between the two countries, the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture said that her country seeks to expand trade cooperation with Iran.

Death toll from flooding and mudslides in Brazil passes 100

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Floods and mudslides in the Brazilian city of Petropolis have killed at least 117 people, local officials said.

Brazil mudslides kill at least 94, with dozens still missing

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – At least 94 people have died after heavy rains sent devastating mudslides and floods through a mountainous region of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state.

Heavy rain leaves at least 34 dead in Brazil's Petropolis

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – At least 34 people died after heavy rain hit Petropolis, a city in the mountainous region of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, the local government said on Wednesday.

Brazilian Agriculture min. due in Tehran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture will arrive in Tehran on Wednesday evening to expand and broaden cooperation with Iran in the field of agriculture.

18 dead in storms near Brazil's Rio de Janeiro

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rainfall killed at least 18 people Tuesday in a tourist town in the hills above Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said.

Pele returns to hospital for cancer treatment

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Brazilian football legend said on Sunday that he is going to the hospital to continue his cancer treatment.

Iran, Brazil to broaden bilateral coop. in agricultural field

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Turning to upcoming visit of Brazilian Minister of Agriculture to Iran, Chairman of Parliament Agricultural Commission said that suitable ways will be paved for two countries to expand trade especially in agricultural field.

Flooding, landslides claim at least 18 lives in Sao Paulo

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – At least 18 people have died due to landslides and flooding in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, the governor said on Sunday.

20 female athletes to take part at Brazilian Deaflympics

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The vice president of the women's department of the Iran Deaf Sports Federation said as many as 20 deaf sportswomen will be sent to Brazil to at part at Deaflympics later this year.

Iran knows its rivals at VNL 2022

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s National Men’s Volleyball Team has learned its rivals at the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.