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EU chief warns of the block decline in intl. affairs

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief has warned of diminishing Europe’s role in international arena. Josep Borrell has stressed that the EU should work on strengthening both European and NATO security capacities.

Iran: Tankers carrying fuel to Lebanon escorted by naval forces

The commander of the Army's Naval Force says Iranian tankers carrying much-needed fuel for Lebanon have been escorted by naval forces.

Republican senators reject Trump as potential presidential candidate

In the US Senate, Many Republicans hope former President Donald Trump would not run for the White House in 2024. Trump has suggested only a "bad call from a doctor" would prevent him from seeking another White House bid.

Iranian, Afghan artworks on display in Tehran

The Sateen Exhibition, displaying Iranian and Afghan artists’ works, is underway in Tehran.

Moscow says U.S. needs Ukraine for anti-Russian goals

Washington needs Kiev for adversarial relations with Moscow as well as its total deterrence, a Russian official claims. The source, however, has described the alliance as ‘fragile’.

Informed source rejects Iranian forces’ entry into Azeri territory

An informed source has reportedly denied reports published by some media in the Republic of Azerbaijan of Iranian armed forces entering Azeri territory during the 44-day Nagorno-Karabakh war last year.

Renting a car in Dubai affordable, easy

Driving in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai might seem like a dream for many, but Saadatrent as an international car rental explains why you can rent luxury or economy cars in this city, so that all you dreams would come true.

China denounces Taiwan chief’s ‘anti-Beijing’ comments

China has slammed remarks by Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen during ‘national day’ speech. She said the island will not bow to pressure from Beijing and will continue to bolster its defense capability.

U.S. navy engineer arrested over espionage charges

A U.S. navy employee and his wife were arrested after allegedly attempting to sell confidential data to an individual Washington believed to be a foreign government representative.

Iran to Iraqi govt.: Dismantle terrorist bases in northern Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has urged the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan region in the north of the country to dismantle terrorist bases there.

Taliban says U.S. not to recognize them as Afghan rulers

Following the recent face-to-face talks with the US officials in Qatar, the Taliban has announced Washington will not formally recognize them as the new Afghanistan rulers.

Iran Leader congratulates Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has congratulated Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers on their victories in the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in Norway.

Iranian FM: US withdrawal from West Asia inevitable

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says the US withdrawal from the West Asian region is inevitable.

U.S. lifts sanctions on several Russians

The United States has lifted sanctions on several Russian officials ahead of Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's trip to Moscow.

Biden’s approval rating hits new low

Thirty-eight percent of Americans approved of US President Joe Biden’s performance amid chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, border crisis, prolonged coronavirus pandemic and the specter of debt default, according to a new poll.

353k Americans die of COVID under Biden

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has reported as of last Wednesday 353,000 Americans died from Coronavirus during the first nine months of Joe Biden’s tenure. The number was 352,000, nine months into the outbreak of the pandemic under Donald Trump.

Several dead in plane crash in Russia

At least 16 people were killed and six others injured after a light plane with 22 on board crashed near the town of Menzelinsk in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan on Sunday, according to the local health ministry.

“Decision to Cut off Instagram not up to Communications Ministry”

Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zarepour has said cutting access to Instagram is not within the authority of the ministry. Zarepour was responding to a question about the possibility of banning the photo and video sharing social networking service.

Taiwan says won’t ‘bow to China’s pressure’

Taiwan chief executive says Taipei hopes for easing tension with Beijing, but would not bow to its pressure. China’s President Xi Jinping has promised peaceful reunification with the self-governed island.

Over 16 million doses of Barakat vaccine produced in Iran

The CEO of Iranian pharmaceutical company Shafa Pharmed says the firm has sent all the scientific documents of its Barakat vaccine to Iran’s Ministry of Health and it’s waiting for the issuance of a license to start the clinical testing of first Iranian Covid jab for people aged 12 to 18 years.

Germany calls on Iran to resume stalled nuclear talks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Iran to return to the negotiating table to revive the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). She said next weeks will be decisive for Iran’s nuclear talks.

Turkey says US should be honest with Americans about Syria

Turkey’s foreign minister has accused the US of not telling the truth to Congress or informing its people on Syria. The remark comes in response to Washington's decision to extend the national emergency executive order in Syria.

Blinken to talk Iran with Israeli, UAE FMs

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host his Israeli and Emirati counterparts in Washington, with Iran topping the agenda of their talks. The three, will also explore ways of expanding ties, while touching on regional developments too.

Iran FM: Pivot to East Doesn’t Mean Abandoning West

Iran’s foreign minister says the country’s focus on the east does not entail abandoning the west, stressing that the ministry does not want to tie the country to Russia and China.

Report: Khashoggi killers trained in U.S.

Four of the Saudi agents who murdered dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey have received paramilitary training in the United States, according to a report. A team of Saudi agents subdued, killed and then dismembered Khashoggi in October 2018 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.