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Business

Closure of Iranian E-com giant lifted

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The shutdown of Iran’s e-commerce giant, Digikala, came to an end on Thursday afternoon after the relevant authorities lifted the ban they had imposed on the online retailer.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Pakistan FMs ink 5-year cooperation document

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The Iranian Foreign Minister, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, said the completion of the Iran-Pakistan gas project is in line with the interests of the people of Iran and Pakistan.
Security

“MKO’s ringleader denied entry to Albania”

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Informed security sources told Tasnim news agency that the Albanian government has banned Maryam Rajavi, the ringleader of the notorious anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq terrorist Organization, known as the MKO. Rajavi has been residing in France for a few months. The travel ban has been issued by Albania’s terrorism court.
Middle East

Syria and Russia hold joint training drills

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Syrian commandos and Russian air forces have conducted a joint tactical training exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced. The night drill in the Syrian province of Hama was the first of its kind for the two allies, according to the statement on Thursday.
Sport

Iran’s junior wrestling team ranks first in world championships

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Iran's junior Greco-Roman wrestling team was crowned at the Turkish World Championships after winning 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals.
Asia

Pakistani FM threatens Afghan Taliban with counterterrorism operation

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Islamabad retains the option of launching a counterterrorism operation inside Afghanistan if the Taliban government fails to take action against terrorists operating along its borders, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned.
Europe

Iranian-made drones used in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine: Zelensky

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Thirty-seven Iranian-made drones attacked Ukraine on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address. Moscow and Tehran have repeatedly refuted reports about Iranian drone supplies and their use in the Ukraine war.
Asia

Taliban urge foreign envoys to resume activity in Afghanistan

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Acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with ambassadors and special representatives from several countries based in Qatar and called on them to reopen their embassies in Kabul.
Americas

US lawmakers cast doubt on continued security coordination with Palestinian Authority

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US lawmakers have questioned whether Washington should continue security coordination with the Palestinian Authority (PA). Some politicians have blamed it on the deteriorating security situation in the occupied West Bank.
Middle East

Palestine says ties with US at lowest level as Washington fails to pressure Israel

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Palestine's ties with the United States are at the lowest level as Washington fails to pressure Israel to stop its actions against Palestine, a senior official has said.
Incidents

3.5-magnitude earthquake registered near Iranian capital

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale was registered to the southeast of the Iranian capital of Tehran, putting local rescue organizations on alarm.
Foreign Policy

Iran hands over invitation letter to UAE for President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to visit Iran

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has officially extended a written invitation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit Tehran.
Religion

Iraq’s most prominent Shia cleric urges ‘concerted efforts’ to promote respect among followers of religions

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Iraq's most prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has stressed the significance of peaceful coexistence, calling for concerted efforts to reject violence and promote respect among followers of various faiths.
Europe

Russia’s rouble falls to more than 16-month low against dollar

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The Russian rouble has tumbled over 2 percent to a more than 16-month low past 94 against the dollar, pressured by political risk, falling oil prices and concerns the finance ministry may switch to foreign currency purchases this month.
Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 526: Ukraine says over 10,000 civilians killed since Russia’s invasion began

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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:
Incidents

Petro Refinery factory in western Iran on fire

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Gohar Petro Refinery factory in the western Iranian province of Lorestan has been engulfed in fire.
Europe

Erdogan’s office says Putin to visit Turkey

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Ankara, the office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed on Wednesday, without naming the specific date.
Europe

Russia begins military exercise in the Baltic Sea

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Russia has kicked off planned military drills in the Baltic Sea, the country’s Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
Energy

Iran says “not to budge an inch” on own rights in Persian Gulf gas field

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Referring to Iran's joint oil and gas fields with the neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian Minister of Petroleum stressed: "We will not budge an inch on Iran's exploitation rights in the Arash gas field."
Europe

Armenia, Azerbaijan say peace deal possible despite differences

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The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia are both hopeful they can secure a lasting peace agreement despite their differences over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, they have said in interviews.
Economy

Iran after recovering payments owed by Bahrain too: Vice president

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Iranian Vice President for Legal Affairs Mohammad Dehqan says the Islamic Republic is also pursuing the recovery of payments owed by Bahrain besides those of South Korea.
Middle East

UK acknowledges Daesh committed genocide against Yazidis in Iraq

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The UK government has formally acknowledged that the Daesh terror group committed acts of genocide against Yazidi people in northern Iraq in 2014.
Energy

Report: Iran’s oil production hits 5-year highs

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Iranian oil output has increased by nearly 1 million barrels per day (bpd) since August 2021 and has now reached the highest level in almost five years at 3.1 million bpd, according to a report.
Security

IRGC Navy starts drills to defend island in Persian Gulf

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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has begun drills simulating the defense of an island in the Persian Gulf that the United Arab Emirates lays claims to.
Middle East

Shooting at Swedish consulate in Turkey injures one

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A Turkish employee was seriously wounded in an armed attack at Sweden’s honorary consulate in Turkey’s western province of Izmir, officials have confirmed.
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