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Iran, Austria Discuss Closer Consular Cooperation

High-ranking officials from Iran and Austria held talks on ways to boost cooperation between the two countries in consular affairs.

Russia Hands Over to UNSC “White paper” on US-Led Coalition’s Crimes in Syria

Russia circulated in the UN Security Council a “White paper” on Syria, which reveals the crimes committed by the US-led coalition and opposition groups in the war-torn Syria.

Bodies of Syrian Refugee Mother and Her Two Children Found in Freezer in Denmark

The bodies of three Syrian refugees have been discovered by Danish police in a freezer, local police said in a statement.

Saudi Head of OIC Steps Down after Sisi Jibe

The Saudi Arabian head of the multinational Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has resigned after a controversial jibe at Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

General Derides Anti-Iran Comments by Regional ‘Political Dwarfs’

A top Iranian military official dismissed comments made by an Emirati official about the need for arming Persian Gulf states to counter Iran, saying the political dwarfs look for criminal acts to attract attention.

Palestinians Choose Cristiano Ronaldo as Character of the Year

According to a report by Varzesh 3, as translated by IFP, the Real Madrid C.F. fan club in Palestine in cooperation with Lady of...

Subsidies to Stop in Kuwait by 2020

The government of Kuwait has decided to stop paying subsidies to Kuwaiti people by 2020 in an effort to cut expenses to meet the financial challenge caused by lower oil income.

Turkey’s Parliament to Consider Death Penalty for Coup Plotters: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his government would ask parliament to consider reintroducing the death penalty as a punishment for the plotters behind the July coup bid.

Moldova Holds First Presidential Election in 20 Years

Moldova held its first direct presidential election in 20 years, pitting those who want closer ties to Russia against those who want to form a stronger bond with the European Union.

Lebanon Elects President after 30-Month Power Vacuum

Lebanon finally has a new president. Lawmakers have thrown their support behind Michel Aoun, a strong ally Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah, to fill the country's long-vacant presidency.

Iran Has No Problem Mediating between Iraq, Turkey: Deputy FM

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said Tehran is ready to mediate between Baghdad and Ankara after the Iraqi prime minister condemned Turkey’s insistence on participation in retaking the Daesh-held city of Mosul.

Iranian Deputy FM Deplores Saudi Election to UN Human Rights Council

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the child-killing Saudi regime’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council is proof of politically-motivated approaches to the issue of human rights.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Warns of Western-Arab Plot to Partition Iraq

The Iranian Judiciary chief has warned of a plot hatched by some Western and Arab countries to partition Iraq, expressing the Islamic Republic’s opposition to any scheme aimed at undermining the Arab country’s territorial integrity.

Iran: Use of US Weapons Against Yemeni Civilians a War Crime

Iran has denied claims by a senior US naval official that the country has been sending arms and missiles to Yemen's Ansarullah Movement.

Spokesman Rejects ‘False’ Claims about Iran’s Support for Taliban

Iran has dismissed the claims made by a Taliban official about Tehran’s support for the Afghan militant group.

Exclusive Photos of Halloween in South Korean Capital

People in the South Korean capital, Seoul, celebrated the Halloween by wearing their scariest costumes. Here’s IFP’s exclusive photos of the celebrations.

Leader’s Top Advisor: Iran Is Ready to Mediate between Turkey and Iraq

Iran Leader’s top aide in foreign affairs announced Tehran’s preparedness to mediate between Turkey and Iraq to prevent the ignition of a new war in the region.

Mogherini Visited Iran for Exchange of Views on Syria, Zarif Says

The purpose of the European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini’s Saturday visit to Iran was exchanging views, not negotiating, about war-torn Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

World’s Largest Man-Made Cave Opened to Public

The world’s largest man-made cave in China has been opened to the public for the first time.

Apple Mistakes Iraqi Man for Saddam Hussein!

A customer with the surname Hussain was allegedly refused a refund on his iPhone 7 unless he proved he was not Saddam Hussein.

Saudi Officer Gunned Down in Eastern Province

Unknown armed men have attacked a police patrol vehicle in the Qatif District of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, killing one law enforcement agent and injuring another.

Shiite Volunteer Forces Roll Up Sleeves to Rebuild Liberated Christian Towns

After the liberation of ISIS-held Christian towns by the Iraqi army and popular forces, Shiite volunteers are now helping Christians restore their churches and rebuild their devastated towns.

Major Steps Taken for Enhancement of Iran-Serbia Cooperation

Serbian Minister of Trade Rasim Ljajić says Tehran and Belgrade have taken major steps for expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of tourism and agriculture.

More than 40 Killed in Saudi-Led Airstrikes on Yemen Prisons

Dozens of prisoners and security personnel were feared dead after Saudi-led air strikes on Saturday battered two prisons inside a security headquarters in a western port city, security and medical officials said.

Iranian Navy’s 44th Flotilla Docks at Tanzania Port

The 44th Fleet of the Iranian Navy moored at Dar es Salaam port on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast on Saturday morning.

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