WikiLeaks Reveals Sinister Relations between Erdogan’s Family and ISIS
The connection of the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan΄s family with the oil smuggling of the ISIS terrorist group has been revealed after WikiLeaks leaked emails from the Turkish energy minister, and Erdoğan΄s son-in-law, Berat Albayrak.
Zero-Sum Solution to Syrian Crisis Will Not Work: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected the possibility of a win-lose approach for resolving the crisis in Syria, saying an effectual initiative should include all sides.
Iran’s 1st Oil Museum to Open Up in Abadan by December 20
An Iranian oil official says Iran's first Petroleum Museum will be opened in Abadan, southwest of Iran, by December 20.
Fake US Embassy in Ghana Shut Down after 10 Years
A fake embassy in Ghana flew the American flag, hung a photo of President Obama and issued US visas for more than a decade.
Booby-Trapped Quran Copies Found in Mosul
Security sources in Iraq said they have found a number of Quran copies with bombs inside them in a village recently liberated from ISIS’ control.
Left-Over Landmine in Western Iran Injures Tractor Driver
An Iranian official says the explosion of a landmine remained from Iraq's imposed war on Iran in 1980-88 led to the injury of a man.
Iran Prepared to Promote Strategic Ties with China: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is ready to boost its strategic relations with China, particularly in the economic sphere.
Syria Invites Residents to Return Home in Liberated Regions of Aleppo
The Syrian government has invited residents of the regions recently liberate in Aleppo to return to their homes.
Iran and France Sign Biggest Joint Venture Deal on Car Parts Production
Iran and France’s Faurecia have reportedly inked the biggest joint venture deal in car parts manufacturing industry.
US Congress Authorizes Trump to Arm Syrian Militants with Anti-Aircraft Missiles
The US House has voted for the first time to explicitly authorize the incoming Donald Trump administration to arm vetted Syrian militants with anti-aircraft missiles.
Iran to Continue Helping Afghanistan Move towards Prosperity: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran is resolved to continue its support for the nation and government of Afghanistan as they move towards “a stable, safe and prosperous Afghanistan”.
Iran’s President Received Ayatollah Khamenei’s Approval before OPEC Deal: Source
Reuters has quoted an unnamed source as saying that the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh met with Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to get his approval before the recent historic OPEC agreement.
24 Killed in Terrorist Blast in Iraq’s Mosul
At least 24 people have lost their lives in an attack by the ISIS Takfiri [extremist] terrorist group in the Iraqi city of Mosul.
UN Security Council Imposes New Sanctions against North Korea
The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to impose new sanctions on North Korea, including strict new limits on exports of coal, in response to its latest nuclear test in September.
Britain Has Record Number of Prison Suicides
The Howard League for Penal Reform reached a “record number” of prison suicides in England and Wales, with a total of 102 deaths under its care. This is the highest number since the institution’s first record in 1978.
Iran Rejects International Drug Cartels’ Transit Offer
Iran’s Police says the country has rejected multiple “tempting proposals” by international drug kingpins that not a single cargo of narcotics will be distributed in Iran anymore if it agrees to provide a safe route for the transit of drugs to Europe.
Trump Confesses US Presidency Is ‘Bigger Job than He Thought’
Donald Trump has admitted the presidency is "a bigger job than I thought", a leading Republican has revealed.
UN Syria Envoy Urges Nusra Front to Leave Aleppo
Staffan de Mistura, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, reiterated on Thursday that al-Nusra Front group's militants should leave eastern Aleppo.
US Extension of Iran Sanctions Is a Violation of JCPOA: Iran
Iranian officials slammed the US Senate for passing a 10-year extension of sanctions against the Islamic Republic, saying the move is a breach of the JCPOA, a July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Colombia Plane Ran Out of Fuel, Pilot Said before Crash
The pilot of the plane that crashed in Colombia had radioed he was running out of fuel and in an emergency, according to a recording of his final communications.
Iran’s Lavash Bread Inscribed at UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed Iran’s lavash (flatbread) in the list of its intangible cultural heritage.
National Board of Review Selects “The Salesman” as Best Foreign Language Film
“The Salesman”, the latest film made by Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, has been named best foreign language film of the year by the National Board of Review.
Oil Price Soars as OPEC Members Agree on Output Cut
Oil price has surged to one-month high after OPEC agreed to reduce its output by more than 1 million barrels a day.
Iranian FM to Start Tour of 3 Asian Countries in Coming Days
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay official visits to India, China, and Japan in the coming days.
Libya’s Army Chief Meets Russian Defence Minister in Moscow
Russian sources revealed that the Libyan army chief, General Khalifa Haftar has met with Russian Defence Minister, General Sergei Shoigu in Moscow to discuss the situation in Libya and the possibilities for military cooperation.