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Pictures: Tehran hosts 2nd Music Industry Exhibition

The 2nd Music Industry Exhibition opened in Tehran on Tuesday at the landmark Milad Tower’s Exhibition Center in the Iranian capital Tehran and closed on Friday.

Iran’s economy minister to visit Saudi Arabia for annual investment meeting

Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnasser Hemmati is set to travel to Saudi Arabia to attend the 28th annual meeting of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) on Monday.

Over 80 killed in three days of violence in northwest Pakistan

Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in northwestern Pakistan have killed more than 80 people and wounded dozens more, a local official stated Sunday.

Advisor to Iran Leader: West sacrificed Europe’s largest country for political gains

The advisor to Iran’s Leader in international affairs says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky governs irresponsibly over Ukraine, while the West uses the prosperous country as a pawn in its political games.

Comprehensive partnership deal between Moscow, Tehran to cover defense, security sphere: Russian Deputy FM

The agreement on all-encompassing partnership between Moscow and Tehran will cover the defense and security sphere, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has told TASS in an interview.

Iran further increases its oil prices for Chinese refiners: Report

Tehran has further increased its oil prices for deliveries to private buyers in China despite a regime of Washington's sanctions that restrict normal exports, according to a report.

Majority of Israelis support Lebanon ceasefire: Survey

As much as 54% of Israelis favor reaching an agreement to end the conflict in Lebanon, while 24% oppose such a move, a new poll conducted by Israel's Channel 12 has showed.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges prosecution of Israeli officials

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for prosecution of all the political and military officials of the terrorist Israeli regime over their crimes in West Asia.

Parl’t speaker: Iran launches advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA’s ‘political move’

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament announced on Sunday that Iran has begun the operation of a series of new and advanced centrifuges in response to the ‘political maneuvering’ by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA).

Iran must convince Europe it does not intend to disrupt balance in favor of Russia: Ex-diplomat

A retired Iranian diplomat has underscored the importance of convincing European countries that Iran does not intend to disturb the balance within Europe in favor of Russia in order to reduce the tensions caused by the perception.

Hamas says captive killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza

Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian group Hamas, has announced that an Israeli female captive was killed in an attack by the regime on northern Gaza Strip.

Saudi Arabia accused of editing official Cop29 negotiating text: Report

A Saudi Arabian delegate has been accused of directly making changes to an official Cop29 negotiating text, according to a report.

Protests across Europe against Israel’s military onslaught against Gaza, Lebanon

Protests erupted in Stockholm, Amsterdam and Geneva as hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets to voice outrage against Israel's attacks against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory captured in Russia’s Kursk: Report

Ukraine has lost over 40 percent of the territory it previously gained in Russia's Kursk Oblast due to Russian counterattacks, Reuters reported on Nov. 23, citing a source in Ukraine's General Staff.

Iran says ready for both cooperation and confrontation

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said while Iran is prepared to confront threats, it prefers engagement over confrontation.

Iranian MP calls for Tehran to leave NPT 

A senior Iranian MP has called for Iran to leave the NPT amid tension between Tehran and Western governments following the adoption of a resolution against the Islamic Republic at the UN nuclear oversight body, the IAEA.

Russian president announces mass production of Oreshnik missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the decision to begin serial production of the new Oreshnik ballistic missile system. The decision came after the system was used in combat for the first time earlier this week in Ukraine.

China-Iran relations strengthen amid global changes: Chinese ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to strengthening friendly cooperation with Iran, especially during a time of significant global shifts.

At least six Israeli soldiers commit suicide, thousands more get mental health treatment amid war: Report

At least six Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives in recent months, the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth has revealed, citing severe psychological distress caused by prolonged wars in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon as the primary cause.

Britain suggests would comply with ICC warrant and arrest Israeli PM

The British government has announced it will comply with its obligations under domestic and international law after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

12% of deaths in Iran attributed to air pollution, study reveals

Air pollution is currently the most significant environmental health risk in Iran, accounting for 12% of deaths in the country, according to the head of the Air Pollution Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Ukraine starts talks with partners about advanced air defense systems following Russia’s IRBM strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has directed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to engage with partners on acquiring advanced air defense systems, according to a statement.

Over 30% of Jewish-American teens say they ‘sympathise’ with Hamas: Poll

More than one-third of American-Jewish teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 agree with the statement, "I sympathise with Hamas" - more than a year into Israel's war on the Gaza Strip, according to a new poll released by an Israeli government ministry.

Leader’s aide says US must accept Iran’s nuclear conditions

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Leader, says if the US wants to impose its restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, it has to agree to Tehran’s conditions as a compensation.

Germany says examining ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM

Berlin is still determining whether to abide by its obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC), with German officials reportedly expressing relief that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not planning to visit the European country in the foreseeable future.