Monday, June 5, 2023

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Palestinian toddler shot by Israeli soldiers succumbs to injuries

A two-year-old Palestinian boy who was shot in the head by Israeli soldiers near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank died from his wounds on Monday.

IAEA chief says progress made in Iran nuclear safeguards

Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says some progress has been made regarding the safeguards issues in Iran's nuclear program. He also said the IAEA will “never politicize” its work in Iran.

Iran says to re-open embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran will officially re-open its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Iran set to re-open embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: Source

Diplomatic sources say Iran will reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Alireza Enayati will take over the mission following seven years of closure.

Kanaani: Azerbaijan warning against Iran visit, same policy as Israel

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says a recent warning by the Azerbaijan Republic against the Azeri nationals’ travel to Iran is the same policy adopted by the Israeli leaders against Tehran.

Armenia says Yerevan, Baku likely to sign peace treaty by end of 2023

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has stated that Yerevan and Baku could sign a peace treaty before the end of the year.

Venezuela’s Maduro begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro arrived in Saudi Arabia for an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia says to slash oil output by 1 million barrels a day from July

Saudi Arabia announced the decision to expand voluntary cuts to its crude oil output from July in a bid to help efforts to reinforce global oil prices. The rest of the OPEC+ oil producers have already agreed to extend earlier cuts in supply through the end of 2024.

Iran’s female taekwondo athlete wins gold medal at World Championships

Iranian female athlete Nahid Kiani has made history by grabbing the gold medal at the 2023 Taekwondo World Championships held in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic.

Baku’s Heydar Aliyev Airport rejects reports on suspension of flights to Tehran

The Heydar Aliyev Airport in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku has rejected reports that said all flights to Tehran were suspended without prior notice.

Saudi Arabia executes 3 men over terror charges

Saudi Arabia announced the execution of three men in the Shia-populated Eastern Region for “joining a terrorist cell, possessing weapons and armed assault on security centers and security men."

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 467

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Dizi Recipe (Famous Iranian food)

In traditional Iranian restaurants, Dizi is still served in small clay pots with a number of truly delicious side dishes.

Ex-Pakistan PM says military seeking to destroy his party

Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party. Khan also stated that he has “no doubt” he will be tried in a military court and thrown into jail.

Egypt, Israel investigating deadly border shooting

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Ahmed Zaki, over the phone, discussing the firefight at the border which claimed the lives of three Israeli soldiers and one Egyptian security officer.

Iran Leader warns enemies using economic woes to sow despair among Iranians

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says enemies are exploiting the country’s solvable economic woes to sow despair among the Iranian youths, cautioning the nation against the enemies’ deception.

Turkey’s Erdogan unveils new cabinet, replaces finance, foreign, defence ministers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled his new cabinet, and announced new finance, foreign and defence ministers, less than a week after clinching victory in a runoff election.

Iranians mark 34th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s departure

Iranians commemorate the 34th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, political and spiritual leader who led the nation’s 1979 Islamic Revolution and changed the course of history not just in Iran but also in the broader region.

Huge rallies held against Israeli PM’s “judicial coup” for 22nd week

Tens of thousands of Israeli demonstrators have rallied in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities to protest judicial overhaul plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. It comes despite prime minister’s announcement in March that the contentious legal proposals were being put on hold.

Raisi: Imam Khomeini’s Revolution changed all political equations in world

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the 1979 Islamic Revolution led by Imam Khomeini replaced all political equations in the world with new ones, the outcome of which is today clear in the decline of the US and the Israeli regime.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 466

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iranian MP: Egyptian, Jordanian parliamentary groups invited to visit Tehran

An Iranian lawmaker says the country's legislative chamber has invited parliamentary delegations from Egypt and Jordan to visit the Islamic Republic, amid growing signs of the Tehran-Cairo plans to resume diplomatic ties.

Iran’s Central Bank governor meets IMF chief in Washington

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) holds a meeting with the managing-director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, in Washington for talks on ways to expand bilateral interactions and cooperation.

Erdogan sworn in as Turkey’s president after historic win

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took oath as as head of state after winning a historic run-off election to extend his two-decade rule for another five years. He will name his cabinet later on Saturday, and is expected to signal a change in his approach to economic policies.

Belgium thanks Iran for release of European nationals

The Belgian foreign minister has thanked Iran for helping to resolve the issue of European prisoners in Iranian jails.