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Iran Releases 18 Pakistani Fishermen

A group of 18 Pakistani fishermen, who were detained in Iran earlier over trespassing the country’s territorial waters, have been released, a report said.

Twin Fires Kill At Least 22 in India

At least 22 people have been killed in two separate fires in India, most of them patients who were trapped in the intensive care unit of a major hospital, officials said Tuesday.

Iran Condemns Attacks against Ashura Mourners in Nigeria and Afghanistan

Iran has denounced the recent attacks on Nigerian and Afghan mourners commemorating Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shiite imam.

President: Iran Ready to Participate in Sri Lanka’s Development Projects

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered help to Sri Lanka to carry out projects for development of the South Asian nation.

President Calls for Closer Strategic Ties with China after JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that the Islamic Republic and China should use the opportunities created after the July 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to boost their ties in all areas.

Security of East and West Asia Intertwined: Iran’s Rouhani

Iran says there is an inextricable connection between the security conditions in Eastern and Western Asia, citing foreign intervention as a main source of insecurity in both sides.

Iran, Malaysia to Double Trade Volume

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani invited Malysian companies to invest in Iran’s oil, gas and petrochemical industry, unveiling plans to double the volume of economic ties between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur in the post-sanctions era.

Tehran, Hanoi to Boost Bilateral Trade to $2bln: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tehran and Hanoi are resolved to boost trade ties to $2 billion.

President Rouhani Kicks Off Southeast Asia Tour

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday embarked on a tour of Southeast Asia that will take him to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, where he will participate in the 2nd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit.

Attack on Bus Carrying Shiites in Pakistan Kills 4 Women

An attack by terrorists on a bus carrying Pakistani Shiites has claimed the lives of four and wounded two others.

China Is Banned from Buying Donkeys!

China's demand for donkey products, used in traditional remedies, is proving problematic for African suppliers and causing economic and environmental problems.

Iran, Pakistan Hold Joint Naval Drill

An Iranian fleet of warships that has berthed at Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi attended a joint naval relief and rescue drill with Pakistani naval forces on Saturday.

President Rouhani Congratulates China on National Day

President Hassan Rouhani in a message congratulated Chinese President, government and nation on the country's 67th founding anniversary.

Escalating India-Pakistan Crisis Fuels Regional Insecurity: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned against the continuation of tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to exercise more self-restraint.

Iranian President Postpones Kyrgyzstan Visit

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani postponed his planned visit to Kyrgyzstan due to his Kyrgyz counterpart’s illness, an informed source said.

Wahhabism Even More Evil than Israel: Nasrallah

The head of the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah says he considers the radical ideology of Wahhabism to be even more pernicious than the Israeli regime.

Taliban Buy Off 89 Afghan Military Posts

Nasrollah Sadeghi Zadeh Nili, the representative of Afghanistan's central province of Daykundi in the Parliament, announced that Taliban has managed to buy off 89 police stations and the Parliament is required to investigate the reasons and whereabouts without delay.

South Korea: We’ll Kill Kim Jong Un If We Have to

South Korean Defence Minister says Seoul would even kill the North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un if it has to do so.

Chinese Businessmen Using Putin in Ice-Cream Ads

Chinese businessmen, enthusiastic over Vladimir Putin’s gift to President Xi of a box of ice-cream, have started using the image of the Russian leader in their advertising for items produced in Russia.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistan Mosque

Iran has denounced a terrorist attack in a packed mosque in northwestern Pakistan, urging all countries in the region to firmly fight and eradicate the catastrophe of terrorism.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned recent terrorist attacks in neighboring Pakistan, which left at least 19 people dead and dozens of others wounded.

Iran’s FM Attends Uzbek President’s Funeral

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday attended the funeral ceremony held for Uzbek President Islam Karimov, who died at 78 on Friday.

Iran Condoles Uzbek President’s Death

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed condolences over the death of Uzbekistan's long-time leader Islam Karimov.

President Rouhani Hopes for Closer Iran-Malaysia Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulations to the Malaysian people and government over the anniversary of the Southeast Asian country’s Independence Day, also known as Hari Merdeka.

Iran Urges Australia’s Respect for Law in Dealing with Asylum Seekers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Australia to treat refugees within the bounds of international law.

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