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South Korean police raid President’s office

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office on Wednesday as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gathered pace.

S. Korea says no disruption to US alliance

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – South Korean President is still commander in chief and there is no disruption to the US alliance, the defense ministry said after it was revealed Yoon was under criminal investigation for declaring martial law last week.

Iran closely monitoring developments in S Korea

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it is closely monitoring the situation in South Korea, expressing hope that conditions in the East Asian country would return to normal.

S. Korean defense chief offers resignation

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – South Korea's defense minister submitted resignation to President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday.

South Korean lawmakers call for President Yoon’s resignation

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Protests continue to sweep Seoul as South Koreans call for president Yoon Suk Yeol’s resignation following his declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law in the country.

New EU top diplomat threatens Georgia with sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The EU's new Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday threatened Georgian authorities over pro-western protesters who disagree with the government's decision to shelve its bid to join the bloc.

US suspends strategic partnership with Georgia

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The US has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia in connection with the decision of the Georgian government not to include the issue of talks of joining the European Union into the agenda until the end of 2028.

Protesters clash with Georgian police on EU application delay

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Police clashed with protesters in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi early on Friday after the country's ruling party said the government would suspend talks on European Union accession and refuse budgetary grants until 2028.

At least six dead in Pakistan as ex-protesters reach capital

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Supporters fighting for the release of Imran Khan clashed with security services on Tuesday, with five people killed in a ramming in Islamabad.

Israeli soldiers revolt against Netanyahu for Gallant

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Protests have erupted in occupied lands after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired War Minister Yoav Gallant.

US dock workers ended strike but dispute is not over yet

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The Biden administration breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday when the union representing port workers called off a strike that threatened mass disruption of goods just weeks before November’s election.

US protesters in Los Angeles decry killing of Gaza kids

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) –  A group of protesters have gathered outside the venue of the Emmy Awards in the US city of Los Angeles, in solidarity with the Palestinian people in war-ravaged Gaza.

Thousands of Brazilians rally to protest against blocking X

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets to protest against the decision of Judge Alexandre de Morais to block X, a correspondent reported.

Danish police detain Greta Thunberg during Gaza war protest

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Danish police has apprehended activist Greta Thunberg at a Copenhagen protest against the war in Gaza.

Turkish protestors call for expulsion of US warship

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Turkish citizens have taken to the streets in Izmir to demonstrate against the docking of a US warship, expressing solidarity with Palestinians and their opposition to US all-out military support for Israel amid Gaza genocide.

Huge protests against Netanyahu continue on Monday

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of protesters in the cities of Tel Aviv, Occupied Quds, Be'er Sheva and other cities of occupied Palestine held demonstrations against Netanyahu and demanded a truce agreement with Hamas.

Port workers in Haifa join general strike in occupied lands

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – As general strikes in the occupied territories is spreading more, port workers in Haifa in the occupied territories joined the strike.

US police arrest pro-Palestine protesters in Chicago

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The US police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestine protesters outside the Israeli regime’s consulate in Chicago as they demanded an end to the occupying entity’s months-long onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip.

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Columbia University president resigns

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday, nearly four months after the university's handling of campus protests over the Israeli regime's genocidal war in Gaza.

Nobel laureate to head Bangladesh interim gov’t

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will serve as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, local media reported early Wednesday.

Bangladesh parliament dissolved

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday dissolved the 12th parliament that was formed through the January 7 national election amid the opposition boycott of polls.