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UNGA Condemns Myanmar’s Abuse of Rohingya Muslims

The UN General Assembly has, in a resolution, strongly condemned Myanmar’s human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention.

Musicians at a Coast Near Strait of Hormuz

Photo by Peyman Yazdani, ISNA

Car Bombing in Somalia Kills Dozens of People

A car bomb attack in the Somali capital of Mogadishu killed at least 76 people and injured many others on Saturday, police and witnesses said.

Ancient Works Discovered in Northern Iran

Three fragments of colourful pots imprinted with images of birds, flowers and inscriptions from the early Islamic era have been discovered in the north of Iran.

‘Iran-China-Russia Drills Show Commitment to Secure Waterways’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the ongoing naval drills between Iran, Russia, and China indicate “our broader commitment” to secure vital waterways.

FM Zarif Due in New York to Attend UN Meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit New York on January 9, 2020, to attend a UN Security Council meeting on unilateralism.

Café Nanism; A Cozy Place in Tehran Run by Short People

Nanism is the name of a café in Tehran run by short-height people.

20-Year-Old Girl Breaks Iran Clean Sheet Record

Zahra Khajavi, a goalkeeper playing for a women’s football club in Iran’s Kurdistan Province, has broken the country’s clean sheet record after not conceding a goal for 950 minutes.

Iran Says Listens to Peaceful Protesters ‘with Open Ears’

A spokesman for the Guardian Council, Iran’s vetting body, says the country has always listened “with open ears” to peaceful demonstrators, but security forces had a duty during last month’s violent riots to deal with acts of vandalism and sabotage.

Iran Expresses Regret over Kazakhstan Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed regret over the crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which left dozens of Kazakh citizens dead and wounded.

8 Effective Tips to Enhance Your Charisma

We all know of at least one or two individuals who steal the show when they walk into a room. They instantly elicit a positive mood in everybody, and it seems that people cannot have enough of them. Why does this happen? It is due to their charisma.

Iran, Russia, China Start Joint Marine Drills

The naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the People’s Republic of China have kicked off a four-day joint maritime exercise in the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman area.

Solar Eclipse in Iran

Photos by YJC photographers

‘Citizenship Culture’ Book Unveiled in Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Minister of Education Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei has unveiled a 26-volume book entitled ‘Citizenship Culture’ in the city of Tabriz.

Iran Building 11 Rubber Dams

Iran’s Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian says 11 rubber dams are under construction across the country with the purpose of protecting the environment, particularly in the northern provinces.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, December 26, 2019, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, UN-Habitat Sign Agreement on Joint Projects

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have signed an agreement to carry out joint projects on the conservation of cultural heritage.

INSTEX of No Use If Oil Revenues Not Secured: Iran

Governor of Iran's central bank says as long as the Europeans do not buy Iran’s oil and Tehran does not receive the oil revenues, the European financial mechanism known as INSTEX will be of no use.

Iran Says Ready to Help Syria with US Troop Pullout

A senior advisor to Iran's Leader says the country is prepared to help Syria regarding the withdrawal of American troops from the Arab state.

Iran Congratulates Uzbekistan on Successful Elections

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has congratulated the Uzbek nation and government over the parliamentary elections successfully held in the country.

Zarif Holds Phone Talks with Kuwaiti PM, FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah and Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah.

Three Best Vape Mods in UK

For a newbie, choosing an appropriate mod for vaping could be challenging. Even though there are several types of vape box available today, not all vape mod will provide you with what you really want.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Russia, China to Start Joint Military Drills Friday

A senior spokesman for Iranian armed forces says a joint Iran-China-Russia military exercise will be held on Friday in the northern Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman for four days.

‘Iran Not Violating Any Convention by Reducing JCPOA Commitments’

Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has rejected the European parties’ claim that the Islamic Republic has violated certain conventions by reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.