Iran’s Permanent Mission to UN: Canada ‘posturing’ as rights champion despite history of racism

Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has slammed Canada for posturing as a global champion of human rights, stressing the North American country should be put on trial over its history of systemic racism against its Indigenous people.

Iran urges Brazil to oppose EU3-initiated IAEA resolution against Tehran

Iran called on Brazil, as a member of the IAEA Board of Governors, to vote against an anti-Tehran resolution put forward by the European troika.

Oxfam says G20 billionaires could end global poverty in one year’s earnings

Billionaires in the world's leading economies made $2.2 trillion last year, which would have been enough to lift all the world's poor out of poverty, global campaign group Oxfam announced in a report on Thursday.

Iranian motocross rider in coma after severe crash at Azadi Track, renewing safety concerns

Iranian motocross rider Elena Madanipour has been placed in a coma following a serious crash during the national motocross championship at Tehran’s Azadi track on Wednesday, marking the second major accident in the sport within six months and raising renewed questions over safety standards and oversight.

Seven international flights diverted to Bandar Abbas after severe low visibility shuts Dubai airport

Seven international flights en route to Dubai from Russia and the Czech Republic made emergency landings at Bandar Abbas International Airport on Thursday after severe low visibility forced the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport, a major regional aviation hub.

WHO warns nearly one-third of women worldwide faced partner or sexual violence

Nearly one in three women – totalling about 840 million around the world – have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetimes, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported.

US peace plan proposes Ukraine ‘give up sovereignty’: FT

A US-proposed peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict developed jointly with Moscow requires major concessions from Kiev and would amount to it giving up its sovereignty, the Financial Times has reported. Russia has not confirmed the proposal.

Schooling in Nomadic Tents in Iran

Nomadic schools are a form of mobile education that relocates alongside the seasonal migration of tribal communities in Iran.

Peyman Maadi named jury member at Morocco film festival

Iranian actor and director Peyman Maadi has been selected as a member of the jury for the Marrakech Film Festival, in Morocco, chaired by Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho.

EU says eyes training 3,000 police officers in Gaza

The European Union wants to train up to 3,000 Palestinian police officers in the Gaza Strip under a scheme similar to one it already runs in the West Bank, an EU official stated Wednesday.

Iran’s deputy FM dismisses holding secret talks with IAEA

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has denied as false any claims that Tehran has held secret negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran’s interior minister says security situation improved compared to last year

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has described the country’s overall security situation as "improved" compared to the previous year.

Son of former Tehran Friday prayer leader linked to alleged financial scam dies

Mohammad-Mehdi Seddiqi, son of Ayatollah Kazem Seddiqi, the former Tehran Friday Prayer leader, who was at the center of financial and property scheme passed away due to cardiac arrest, Iranian media reported. He was 48.

Caspian Sea water levels drop one meter in five years, Iran warns of escalating environmental crisis

Iran’s Department of Environment has warned that the Caspian Sea is facing a rapidly escalating ecological crisis, with water levels dropping approximately one meter over the past five years.

9/11 families criticize MbS White House office comments

The families of Sept. 11, 2001, victims have condemned US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the decades-old terror attacks.

Advisor to Iranian Leader outlines conditions for renewed talks with US, rejects limits on Iran’s missile, nuclear programs

The head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and senior advisor to the Iranian Leader said any future negotiations with the US must be based on “equality and mutual respect,” emphasizing that both the agenda and framework of talks must be agreed upon in advance.

EU says its ability to pressure China over Ukraine is limited

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated that the European Union’s ability to pressure China regarding its position on the Ukrainian war is limited.

US holding secret peace talks with Russia to end Ukraine war: Axios

The White House and the Kremlin have been secretly working on a proposal to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Axios reported, citing U.S. and Russian officials.

Trump hosts Saudi Arabia’s crown prince at White House

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a warm welcome at the White House from United States President Donald Trump in a visit that has emphasised the deepening ties between the two countries.

US, Russia in talks over potential prisoner swap: Axios

Washington and Moscow are discussing the possibility of a new prisoner exchange, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing officials from the United States and Russia.

Iran’s parliamentary security chief: IAEA’s report deliberate act against natl. interests

The head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee sharply criticized the latest quarterly report issued by Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it a “deliberate and targeted move” against Iran’s national interests.

Lake Urmia officials warn of “unprecedented crisis” as water volume falls below 40 million cubic meters

Officials from Iran’s Lake Urmia Restoration Headquarters have issued their starkest warning to date, saying the lake’s condition is now “more critical than ever,” with water volume dropping below 40 million cubic meters, approaching complete desiccation.

Trump would support Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority: White House

US President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, a senior White House official stated on Monday.

Germany plans to lift arms export restrictions on Israel

Germany will resume weapons exports to Israel starting November 24, government deputy spokesman Sebastian Hille has told journalists. Deliveries were suspended in August when Tel Aviv announced plans to occupy Gaza City.

Iran says maintains “excellent and strategic” ties with all Caspian neighbors

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Tehran’s relations with all five Caspian Sea littoral states are “excellent” and in some cases “strategic,” reaffirming that neighboring countries remain Iran’s top foreign-policy priority.

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