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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.

President Rouhani Urges Rapid Implementation of Iran-Pakistan Deals

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for closer cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in all areas and stressed the need to quickly implement the agreements previously signed between the two neighboring countries.

India Calls for Closer Cooperation with Iran in Anti-Terror Campaign

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concerns over the spread of terrorism across the world and called for joint efforts between Tehran and New Delhi to fight against the inauspicious phenomenon.

19% Decrease in Cultivation of Opium in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Minister of Counter Narcotics announced that less opium has been cultivated in the county in 2015, but it is not satisfactory yet.

US Allows South Korea to Do Iran Trade In Euros: Report

South Korean companies will be able to carry out business with Iran in euros as early as next month, enabling the Asian country to cash in on new opportunities from lifting of sanctions on Tehran.

Iran Urges China, Philippines to Show Restraint on Territorial Disputes

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced concerns over recent territorial disputes in the South China Sea, calling on China and the Philippines to exercise restraint.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Decries Kabul Terrorist Attack

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani condemned deadly bomb blasts that killed scores of people in Kabul on Saturday, saying the attack was a plot to destabilize Afghanistan and create discord within the society.

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