Thursday, May 9, 2024

IFP Coverage

Tehran, Moscow Sign Several Investment Deals: Russian Minister

Russia’s Minister of Energy Alexander Novak announced that Iran and Russia have signed a number of investment contracts in recent days.

Iran, Czech Republic Sign MoU on Nuclear Cooperation

A memorandum of understanding has been inked on peaceful nuclear cooperation between Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and Nuclear Research Institute of Czech Republic.

Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ Nominated for Golden Globe Awards

‘The Salesman’, the latest film by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, has been nominated as Best Foreign Language Film for the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.

Iran’s FM Meets Egyptian Diplomat in Tehran

In a meeting on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister conferred with Yasser Othman, the head of Egypt’s Interests Section office in Tehran, on regional issues and bilateral ties.

German DM’s Attire in Saudi Arabia Sparks Controversy

A few days after the German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for a ban on the burqa, her minister of defence has refused to wear the hijab or the abaya on an official visit to Saudi Arabia.

IMF Chief in Court over €400m Payout to French Tycoon

Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, has gone on trial on charge of negligence over a €400m payment made to a French tycoon while she was the country’s finance minister.

Trump Picks Rex Tillerson as His Secretary of State

The US President-elect Donald J. Trump settled Monday on Rex W. Tillerson, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, to be his secretary of state, transition officials said.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly denounced a recent terrorist attack in Somalia, which claimed dozens of lives, and called for concerted global efforts to uproot terrorism and extremism.

Syrian Army and Russian Air Force Thwart ISIS Attack on Palmyra

The Syrian Army backed by the Russian Air Force has repelled all ISIS attempts to recapture the historic city of Palmyra, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

Saudis Should Know Iran Is Not Their Enemy: Speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker says Tehran welcomes Riyadh’s positive role in establishing security in the Middle East, but is opposed to its warmongering policies in Yemen and Syria.

Iran’s President Offers Condolences to Indonesia over Deadly Earthquake

In a message, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condoled with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo over the deaths caused by the deadly earthquake in the Southeast Asian state.

Iran Hails Yemen Parliament’s Vote of Confidence to National Salvation Gov’t

Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s parliament to give a vote of confidence to the Arab nation’s recently-formed National Salvation Government.

Twin Blasts in Turkey Kill 29, Wound over 160

A car bomb followed by a suicide bombing less than a minute later killed 29 people and wounded 166 outside a football stadium in Istanbul on Saturday night, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu said.

Autumn Snow in Gilan Province

Gilan province, with mostly mountainous, green and forested areas, is located in the north of Iran and lies along the Caspian Sea. It is beautiful all year round, especially in autumn.

Muslim Woman Kicked Down the Stairs in Germany (+Video)

Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a thug in Germany kicks a woman in the back as she walked down the stairs in a seemingly motiveless attack.

Russia Looking for Constructive Talks in OPEC Meeting: Report

Russia will seek discussions at a planned meeting with OPEC on Saturday about how the group will fully comply with production cuts, following an increase in its November oil output, said a government official.

Muslim Girls in Germany Forced to Take Swimming Lessons alongside Boys

Germany’s highest court has ruled that Muslim girls must take part in swimming lessons alongside boys.

Insulting Remarks by Trump’s National Security Advisor Provokes Muslims’ Outrage

A video of the remarks made by the US National Security Advisor-designate Michael T. Flynn against Muslim sanctities, particularly Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Holy Quran, has sparked the anger of Muslim people around the world.

Bishop Helps Release of 226 Christian Women from ISIS’ Captivity

Deep inside Syria, a bishop worked secretly to save the lives of more than 200 members of his flock from the ISIS terrorist group.

Pakistani Plane Crashes with 47 Passengers on Board

A Pakistani plane carrying 47 people crashed Wednesday on a domestic flight from the mountainous northern city of Chitral to Islamabad, aviation authorities said.

Israel Says It Knew about Iran’s Stake in German Submarine Manufacturer

Defence Minister of Israeli regime says Tel Aviv had no other choice but to purchase submarine from a German company linked with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face 6 Years of Prison over €150 Million Tax Evasion

Facing a tax evasion investigation, Cristiano Ronaldo looks likely to appear in Spanish court just as Lionel Messi did and could face up to six years in prison if convicted.

IAEA Confirms Iran Has Met Its JCPOA Commitments

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran has shipped 11 tons of heavy water out of the country as part of its obligations under last year’s nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Liberation of Syria’s Aleppo Is Now Imminent

The reports coming from the ground in Syria strongly show that the ongoing battle to retake the rebel-held city of Aleppo is in its last hours, unless something unexpected happens.

Chopper Crashes in Lake in Tehran, 2 Killed

A Bell 205 helicopter crashed in a lake west of Tehran on Tuesday, but all crew members have survived the accident.

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