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Russia’s ruble slumps to one-year low against US dollar

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The Russian ruble has slipped to its lowest exchange rate against the US dollar since last April, data from the Moscow Exchange show.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 476

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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:
Security

Iran MPs warn of ‘humanitarian disaster’ in east due to water shortage

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Over 200 Iranian lawmakers have backed the government’s efforts to secure the country’s share of water from the Helmand River, warning of a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Iran’s eastern regions if no water reaches there in three months.
Energy

Oil minister: Iran sold over 2.8 million refinery spare parts to Venezuela

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Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says Tehran has exported over 2.8 million units of spare parts meant for reviving refineries in Venezuela, as the two states move to bolster trade ties in the face of US sanctions.
Europe

Russia receiving larger consignments of Iranian drones by ship: UK

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UK’s Defence Ministry claims that Russia has likely moved from receiving small deliveries of Iranian OWA-UAVs [one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles] by air transport, to larger consignments by ship from Iran via the Caspian Sea. Both Iran and Russia have repeatedly denied claims that Tehran has provided Moscow with drones to be used in the Ukraine war.
Nuclear

Atomic chief: Iran had 159 new achievements in nuclear industry last year

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Iran’s nuclear chief praises the non-stop progress being made in the country’s nuclear industry despite all the sanctions and pressure, saying the Islamic Republic had 159 new achievements last Persian year (ended March 20).
Americas

Report reveals FBI’s watchlist bias: 98% of names are Muslim

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A Muslim group in the US has disclosed that the FBI's secret watchlist is overwhelmingly targeting Muslims, with more than 98% of the entries being Muslim names.
Nuclear

Iran deputy FM says held talks with delegates of France, Britain, Germany in UAE

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Iran’s deputy foreign minister says he held a meeting with representatives of France, Britain and Germany for talks on a range of issues and “mutual concerns.”
Nuclear

Top diplomat says Russia to respond to West in kind over Iran nuclear talks if necessary

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Russia’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has said Moscow’s position on the multilateral negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal will depend on the West’s policy, but Moscow will respond in kind if it deems necessary.
Middle East

Egypt to abandon dollar in trade with BRICS

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Egypt is seeking to shift away from the US dollar in mutual trade with several member states of the BRICS economic bloc, Egyptian Supply Minister Ali Moselhy has said.
Local

Aliabadi becomes Iran’s new Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade

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Abbas Aliabadi becomes Iran’s new Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade after securing a vote of confidence from the country’s Parliament.
Middle East

Pentagon says 22 U.S. troops injured in Syria helicopter mishap

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Twenty-two U.S. service members were wounded in a helicopter "mishap" in northeast Syria on Sunday, the U.S. military announced late on Monday, without disclosing the cause of the incident or detailing the severity of the injuries.
Economy

Economist claims Iran inflation under Raisi set new record high since WWII

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An Iranian economist criticizes President Ebrahim Raisi’s handling of the country’s economic issues, claiming that the inflation set a record high in eight decades under his administration.
Middle East

Palestinian president arrives in Beijing as China seeks larger role in Mideast

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, state media reported, as China has expressed readiness to help facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
Nuclear

U.S. official denies any talks with Iran on temporary deal

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Washington and Tehran are not discussing an interim nuclear agreement, an American official has said, but the United States has reportedly told Iran of steps that might trigger a crisis and also those that may create a better climate between the long-time antagonists.
Energy

Data show Germany has resumed petroleum imports from Iran despite US sanctions

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Berlin has resumed its petroleum imports from Tehran after five years despite a continued regime of US sanctions that bans any trade of energy products with Iran, according to a report.
Asia

Beijing censures Iran-related US sanctions on Chinese entities

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Beijing has slammed the fresh Iran-related sanctions imposed by Washington on Chinese targets. China has urged the US to stop its unreasonable suppression of Chinese organizations and individuals.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 475

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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:
Foreign Policy

Iran, Venezuela ink 19 agreements for cooperation during President Raisi’s visit

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Iran and Venezuela have signed 19 documents and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in various spheres.
Middle East

Iraq’s parliament passes record $153bn budget

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Iraq's parliament has endorsed the largest budget in the country’s history after months of political wrangling and four days of voting on individual articles. It approved on Monday a 2023 budget of 198.9 trillion dinars ($153 billion) that sets out record spending on a growing public wage bill and development projects to improve services and rebuild infrastructure ruined by neglect and war.
Society

Situation in Izeh calm despite rumors of unrest, following deadly incidents: Report

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Reports coming out of Izeh indicate the situation is normal in the southwestern Iranian city, despite attempts by foreign media to portray the city as unsafe, after a ceremony to commemorate a young victim of the 2022 riots went ugly, IRNA reported.
Security

IRGC boats armed with 2,000-km missiles for 1st time: Navy chief

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The commander of the Navy of Iran’s Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the elite military force’s boats have for the first time been equipped with missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometers.
Nuclear

Advisor to Iranian team: No direct talks ongoing between Iran and US

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An advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team has rejected reports on secret direct talks with the US.
Middle East

Saudi Arabia announces huge investment deals at Arab-China summit

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Saudi Arabia has announced billions of dollars in investment deals between Beijing and the Arab world on the first day of the China-Arab business conference in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Foreign Policy

Tehran: Serious steps taken toward release of frozen Iran assets

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The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says effective steps have been taken toward the release of Iranian assets frozen in other countries.
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