Iran says has defused Western sanctions on gas condensates exports

Iran’s oil minister says the country has rendered the US-led Western sanctions on gas condensates exports completely ineffective.

Israel’s PM to hold separate meetings with Biden and Trump, likely to meet Harris

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold separate meetings with US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump this week.

Contrasting weather extremes across Iran: Snow clearance in Sabalan amidst record high temperatures

Despite temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius in many provinces of Iran, road maintenance crews are busy clearing snow in the highlands of Sabalan in Meshginshahr in Iran's Ardabil province.

Iran’s non-oil trade hits $36bn over last four months

According to the Head of Iran's Customs Administration (IRICA), the country's non-oil foreign trade, comprising exports and imports, reached $36 billion during a four month period from 20 March to 21 July 2024.

Venice Film Festival 2024 to feature strong Iranian presence

The 2024 Venice Film Festival is set to showcase a robust Iranian presence, with several Iranian films and filmmakers participating in various sections.

Iran’s Kharrazi urges support for active, respectful foreign relations during Pezeshkian’s tenure

Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, emphasized the collective responsibility to assist the incoming Iranian administration in establishing active, respectful, and constructive foreign relations.

Iran detects dengue fever-causing Aedes mosquito in six provinces

Iranian health officials say Aedes mosquitoes, whose bite causes dengue fever, have been traced in six border provinces across the country, blaming most of the infections on trips to the southern neighbor the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Iran constructing wall to fortify border with Afghanistan

Iran is pushing a project to construct a wall in its northeastern border with Afghanistan to step up security amid illegal entry and drug trafficking, an official with the Iranian Army said on Tuesday.

Japan puts sanctions on four Israeli settlers in West Bank over acts of violence

Tokyo has imposed asset-freeze sanctions on four individual Israeli settlers for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, the government's top spokesperson announced on Tuesday.

Palestinian groups, including, Hamas, Fatah, agree to achieve ‘comprehensive national unity’ under PLO

14 Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Fatah, have agreed in the Chinese capital of Beijing to achieve "a comprehensive national unity" under the umbrella of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Japan says ready to help revive JCPOA; Iran ‘ready for any talks’

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed his country’s readiness to help resuscitate Iran’s nuclear deal with the West following the US unilateral withdrawal from the accord in 2018.

Three Bangladeshi nationals given life in prison by UAE

The United Arab Emirates has imprisoned dozens of Bangladeshis, three of them given life sentences, for protesting against the government of their home country.

Palestinian rights advocates describe Gaza genocide as Biden’s legacy

Democratic politicians and commentators in the United States have heaped praise on President Joe Biden since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. But critics say the American leader will be remembered for his support for Israeli crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

IRGC says seized foreign tanker smuggling fuel in Persian Gulf

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced it has confiscated a tanker with the flag of Togo carrying a huge amount of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf waters.

Iranian wild goats and leopards spotted in northwestern protected area of Kaghazkonan 

A herd of Iranian wild goats and leopards was spotted by the environmentalists of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province in the protected area of  Kaghazkonan in northwestern Iran.

IRGC cmdr.: Protecting borders means enemy policies at bay 

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said protecting the country’s borders does not merely mean safeguarding the borders. It means keeping the global policies of Iran’s enemies at bay.

Israel sending Shin Bet operatives to France to protect its Olympic athletes

Israel is dispatching armed agents from its internal security service, Shin Bet, to the French capital Paris to organize the largest-ever security operation for its Olympic athletes.

China ambassador to Tehran says Chinese firms willing to invest in Iran

China's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran says that Chinese companies are willing to invest in various projects in Iran and to that end, seek a stable environment for investment.

Prominent Iranian actor Saeed Rad dies at 79

Veteran Iranian actor and playwright Saeed Rad passed away on Monday after a bout of illness, his daughter confirmed media reports.

Official: Joint Iran-Saudi economic commission to be held soon

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy says Saudi Arabia is keen on boosting economic cooperation with Iran, adding a joint commission will be held within three months.

Putin reassures Assad of Russia’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, on the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and reassured him of Moscow’s support for the Arab country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.

Netanyahu to meet Biden despite his withdrawal from presidential race: Report

The meeting between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, set to take place this week, will go ahead as planned despite the American leader having dropped out of the presidential race, the AP has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Iran secures significant growth in knowledge-based sector

Iran has witnessed significant advancements in its scientific and technological landscape over the past nine years, as highlighted by Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi.

Dominant victory for Iran’s junior Greco-Roman wrestling team at Asian championships

Iran's junior Greco-Roman wrestling team clinched the top spot at the Asian Championships with a commanding performance, securing 6 gold medals, 1 silver, and 2 bronze.

30-Year temperature record broken in Iran

The National Crisis Management Center of Iran's Meteorological Organization has reported a significant increase in temperatures this July, with the average temperature being 1.3 degrees Celsius higher than the 30-year average.

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