Americas

US announces 500 new sanctions against Russia, longest blacklist to date

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The United States has sanctioned another 500 people and entities connected with Russia, including financial executives and prison officials. US President Joe Biden stated that the restrictions will ensure that Russian President Vladimir Putin “pays an even steeper price for his aggression”, but the Kremlin has dismissed them as “fruitless".
Europe

NATO says Ukraine can deploy F-16s to attack deep inside Russia

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Ukraine will be free to use F-16 fighter jets it will receive from NATO against military targets 'inside Russia', or beyond Kiev's borders, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told RFE/RL in an interview.
Environment

Warm winter in Iran raises concerns over continued drought

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2023 was the hottest year on the record on the earth, a major source of concern that drought will pose serious threats in water stressed countries like Iran.
Sport

Iran’s Jahanbakhsh misses Feyenoord’s life-saving penalty shootout

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Feyenoord once again failed to make it to the Europa League Round of 16 as its Iranian winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh missed a crucial penalty kick-out against AS Roma on Thursday.
Nuclear

Iran completes first phase of new nuclear power plant 

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The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the first phase of constructing a new power plant in the southern province of Khuzestan has been completed. 
Sport

Tehran hosts urban marathon

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A sports event dubbed ‘Tehran City Marathon’ was held at the Azadi Sports Complex in the Iranian capital on Thursday.
Sport

2024 Beach Soccer World Cup: Iran beat UAE, set to play Brazil in semi-final

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In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Iran's national beach soccer team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup.
Cinema

Renowned Iranian actress Pardis Afkari dies, aged 60

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Iranian actress Pardis Afkari, born in 1963, bid farewell to the world on Thursday, succumbing to a battle with a rapidly progressing case of liver cancer.
Europe

Biden calling Putin a ‘crazy SOB’ debases U.S.: Russia

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The Kremlin announced on Thursday that Joe Biden had debased the United States by calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB", casting the American president's remark as part of a failed "Hollywood cowboy" act.
Science and Technology

Zero-gravity style: Iranian NASA astronaut’s hairdressing debut

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In an unprecedented cosmic rendezvous, Iranian-born NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli showcased her hairdressing skills aboard the International Space Station.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Leader criticizes Islamic states for failing to cut ties with Zionists

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has slammed Muslim heads of state for failing to cut their relations with the Israeli regime.
Food

Iran’s Gheymeh Nesar, Baghlava win gold medals in world culinary competition

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Iran’s representative in the international cooking completion held in Pakistan has bagged the top awards for 2024.
Local

Pro-gov’t daily rejects ‘electoral silence’ criticism against Iran president

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The Iranian government mouthpiece “Iran Newspaper” has dismissed criticism against President Ebrahim Raisi for keeping silent on the upcoming general elections in the country.
Local

Former Iran President Rouhani asks Guardian Council again to clarify disqualification reasons

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Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, in a letter for the third time, has asked Iran’s electoral vetting body to publicly announce the reasons for disqualifying him as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts polls.
Europe

British arms manufacturer BAE Systems makes record profit amid Ukraine, Gaza wars

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Increased military spending prompted by Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Gaza conflict helped the British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems to record profits last year, with further growth expected in the year ahead.
Europe

Chaos erupts in UK parliament over Gaza war

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The UK’s House of Commons has descended into chaos as the government and the Scottish National Party (SNP) condemned Speaker Lindsay Hoyle for his handling of a key vote on support for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Europe

EU agrees on 13th package of sanctions against Russia, blacklisting companies in China for first time

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The EU has approved its 13th package of sanctions against Moscow, the EU’s Belgian presidency announced on Wednesday on X (formerly Twitter).
Foreign Policy

Iran FM: US veto of UNSC Gaza resolution “diplomatic catastrophe of century”

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the US move to veto a United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza must be called “the diplomatic catastrophe of the century”.
Int'l Relations

US to ICJ: Israel should not be asked to immediately end occupation of Palestinian territories

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The United States has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it should not order the unconditional withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territories without security guarantees.
Foreign Policy

Iran slams US veto of UNSC resolution on Gaza, says Washington behind war

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US move to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for the stoppage of the Israeli war on Gaza proves Washington is the key factor in the persistence of the crisis and paves the way for the spillover of the conflict.
Foreign Policy

Iran president condemns US’ veto of UNSC resolution on Gaza war

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Washington decision to veto yet another UN Security Council draft resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip indicates US is responsible for the continuation of war crimes against Palestinians, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stressed.
Security

Iran says Israel was behind recent gas pipeline explosion

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A recent blast that hit gas pipelines in Iran has been perpetrated by the Zionist regime, Oil Minister Javad Owji told reporters on Wednesday.
Nuclear

IAEA chief likely to visit Iran: Top official

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The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is likely to visit Iran.
Int'l Relations

US vetoes another UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

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The US has vetoed a United Nations security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage agreement.
Asia

China criticizes proposed US sanctions over Ukraine war

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China responded to reports that Washington is planning to impose “broad” sanctions on the country, vowing to defend Chinese businesses from measures intended to target firms for allegedly helping Russia in its war on Ukraine.
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