Russia and North Korea sign mutual defence pact during Putin visit

Moscow and Pyongyang have pledged to assist each other against foreign aggression, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday during a visit to North Korea.

China slams NATO as Cold War relic amid warnings on Russia aid

The North Atlantic alliance is a relic of the past, and should do some soul-searching about its purpose, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian has stated at a briefing.

Biden admin. cancels meeting with Israel officials over Iran

The White House has canceled a high-level US-Israel meeting on Iran that was scheduled for Thursday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video claiming Washington was withholding military aid, two American officials have told Axios.

Iran approves plan to establish AI organization

The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in Iran has given the go-ahead to a national document for establishing an artificial intelligence organization.

Top commander: Advanced drones to join Iran’s Army soon

A senior commander with the Iranian Army’s naval forces says Iran has gained access to advanced drones which will join the naval fleet along with several other achievements in the near future.

Netanyahu claims Blinken made secret arms promise to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed to have pressured the United States over weapons supplies that Tel Aviv needs in its war with the Palestinian group Hamas.

Iran minister says oil production surged by 1.4mn barrels in current administration

Iran’s crude production increased by 1.4 million barrels per day during the late President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration despite over 600 new sanctions imposed by the West on exports, the country’s oil minister says.

Russia’s Putin arrives in North Korea, and Kim welcomes him

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at Pyongyang International Airport, marking the start of his two-day visit to North Korea, during which he is expected to have a lengthy face-to-face meeting with the Asian country's leader Kim Jong-un.

Relatively strong quake jolts Iran’s southeast

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Sistan and Baluchistan province in southeastern Iran early on Wednesday, according to the country's seismological center.

Iranian actress Fatemeh Motamed-Arya appointed head of jury in Italy’s Amicorti festival

Renowned Iranian actress and director Fatemeh Motamed-Arya has been named the head of the jury at Italy's Amicorti Festival. Joining her on the jury panel is Hossein Soleimani, a celebrated Iranian actor.

Four dead in earthquake in northeast Iran

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck the area between Khalilabad and Kashmar in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province at approximately 1:24 PM local time, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuring at least 120 others.

Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia meets with crown prince

Alireza Enayati, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Saudi Arabia, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Mina region.

US selling dozens of F-15s to Israel amid Gaza war

Two key Democrats in the US Congress have agreed to approve a major arms sale to Israel, including 50 F-15 fighter jets worth more than $18 billion amid pressure from the administration of US President Joe Biden, according to a report.

Mild weather lures more tourists to northern, northwestern Iran

As the weather gets milder in the final days of the spring, more tourists flock to the beautiful nature of Gilan and Ardabil, two adjacent provinces in northern and northwestern Iran.

11 Iranian Hajj pilgrims pass away in Saudi Arabia

11 Iranian pilgrims who were in Saudi Arabia to embark on Hajj pilgrimage have so far lost their lives and 26 others have been hospitalized to receive treatment, the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society says.

Wide coverage of first presidential debate in Iran

The first presidential election debate between the six contenders who are running for office was broadcast live from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting (IRIB) on Monday.

Putin says Russia supports North Korea against ‘treacherous’ West

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for its friendship and support and pledged to assist Pyongyang in its struggle for independence and identity.

Fire engulfs hospital in northern Iran, at least 9 dead

At least nine people have lost their lives in a fire incident that ravaged an educational hospital in the northern Iranian city of Rasht, the provincial capital of Gilan, in the early hours of Tuesday.

Three people die of dengue fever in Iran

Iran has recorded 92 dengue fever cases including three deaths. That’s according to the country’s deputy health minister.

Iran Environmental protection officers rescue trapped bear

The environmental protection officers of the central Iranian province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari rescued a bear whose hand was stuck under a rock in the river.

French magazine claims Russia recruiting Afghans to fight in Ukraine 

The French magazine L’Obs claims in a report that the Russian embassy in Tehran is recruiting and organizing Afghans to fight in Ukraine.

Iranian motorcyclist wins Russian Superbike Championship  

An Iranian motorcyclist has for the first time become the champion of the Russian Superbike Championship.

Kremlin says Putin to visit North Korea within hours

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on June 18-19, the Kremlin announced on Monday.

Iranians perform Eid al-Adha prayers

Millions of Iranians across the country performed on Monday Eid al-Adha prayers, commemorating the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and servitude to God.

Muslims in Iran, other countries mark Eid al-Adha

Muslims across the world and Iran are celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, which commemorates the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

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