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2024-06-01 21:56
Election fever on a gradual rise
Presidential election in Iran sees a surge in candidacy registrations
TEHRAN - As the deadline for candidacy registration in Iran’s upcoming presidential election approaches, the nation is witnessing a notable surge in political activity.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Hamas views ceasefire proposal “positively”
Palestinians respond to Biden’s speech
TEHRAN- Hamas has said it views “positively” the content of U.S. President Joe Biden’s speech and is ready to deal with any ceasefire proposal in a “constructive manner”.
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By Soheila Zarfam
Imam Khomeini and Palestine: an everlasting legacy
The late leader’s legacy persists 35 years after his passing
TEHRAN – Iranians are gearing up for the passing anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who passed away on June 3, 1989.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Anti-Israeli sentiment sweeping Egypt
TEHRAN - Public sentiments against Israel have been growing among Egyptian people since the Tel Aviv regime launched war on the Gaza Strip on October 7.
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Tehran hosts international summit on Gaza
TEHRAN– The International Summit on Gaza, titled “The Oppressed but Resilient,” commenced in Tehran on Saturday, drawing prominent political figures as it coincides with the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini's demise.
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Iran condemns new European sanctions, says it reserves right to respond
TEHRAN - In a strong rebuke, Iran has condemned the European Union's imposition of fresh sanctions against Iranian officials and entities, emphasizing the Islamic Republic's right to retaliate.
Politics
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Bahrain seeks to rekindle Iran ties
TEHRAN– Bahrain has recently expressed its intention to significantly improve and strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, signaling a proactive effort towards fostering a thaw in Bahrain-Iran relations.
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Iran, Qatar renew call for Gaza ceasefire
TEHRAN – Iran and Qatar have once again called on regional and extra-regional countries to help bring an end to the plight of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip who have been subject to brutal and savage Israeli attacks in the past 8 months.
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Iran makes advancements in aviation industry as sanctions constrict access to equipment
TEHRAN - In a significant development for Iran's aviation industry, a knowledge-based company has achieved a major breakthrough by mastering the production of jet engine turbine blades, according to a report by the Tasnim News Agency.
Sports
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Shahrdari Gorgan discover fate at 2024 BCL Asia
TEHRAN - The path to winning the Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) 2024 title has been determined as the groups for the first-ever edition of the event were confirmed in Friday's draw at the Dubai Sports Council in Dubai, UAE.
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Hossein Hosseini left out of Iran football squad
TEHRAN – Esteghlal goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been omitted from Iran's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Qualifiers – Group E.
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Persepolis crowned PGPL champions for ninth time
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Mes 1-0 on Saturday here at the Azadi Stadium to win 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) for the ninth time.
Culture
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26th Shanghai International Film Festival to screen seven Iranian films
TEHRAN-Seven cinematic works from Iran will participate in the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), set to be held in Shanghai, China, from June 14 to 23.
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Tehran cultural center reviews Alex Garland’s “Civil War”
TEHRAN- “Civil War”, a 2024 war drama by English director Alex Garland, was reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.
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"A Man at A Distance" published in Persian
TEHRAN- “Un homme à distance” ("A Man at A Distance"), a book by French journalist and novelist Katherine Pancol, has recently been published in Persian.
Economy
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Iran to launch Rasht-Caspian railway in coming days
TEHRAN - Iran is set to inaugurate the Rasht-Caspian railway in the north of the country within the next few days, according to the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development.
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Electricity consumption increases 11% as temperature begins to rise
TEHRAN - Electricity consumption in Iran increased by 11% or 6,000 megawatts (MW) in the previous Iranian calendar week (ended on May 31) compared to a week earlier, the head of Iran's Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission Company (known as Tavanir) said.
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Iran-Turkey trade hits $1.75 billion in four months
TEHRAN - Iran and Turkey have exchanged as much as $1.75 billion worth of goods in the first four months of 2024, according to a report by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).
Society
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Over 40 projects to be implemented to organize foreign nationals
TEHRAN –The National Organization for Migration is planning to implement an inclusive plan encompassing 40 projects to organize foreign nationals and refugees.
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Almost 515 earthquakes occur in a month
TEHRAN - A total of 513 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on May 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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Iran boosts health diplomacy in Geneva
TEHRAN – Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has met some of his counterparts on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, exploring avenues to bolster collaborations in the health and medicine sector.
Tourism
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Tourists get to know Persepolis through a digital voyage
TEHRAN - Persepolis, Iran’s crown jewel of ancient civilization, has opened its gates to the world with the launch of a comprehensive website and an immersive audio guide.
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Push for cultural heritage education in Iran’s curriculum
TEHRAN – Ali Darabi has advocated for the inclusion of “Cultural Heritage” courses in Iran’s national curriculum, aiming to deepen students’ connection to their heritage.
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Foreign passenger entries spike by 55% at Nordooz Border
TEHRAN - Foreign passenger entries through the Nordooz border, located in Aras Free Zone, have surged by 55% in the course of the last Persian year (ended in March 2024).
International
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Hamas views ceasefire proposal “positively”
TEHRAN- Hamas has said it views “positively” the content of U.S. President Joe Biden’s speech and is ready to deal with any ceasefire proposal in a “constructive manner”.
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Anti-Israeli sentiment sweeping Egypt
TEHRAN - Public sentiments against Israel have been growing among Egyptian people since the Tel Aviv regime launched war on the Gaza Strip on October 7.
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Palestinians’ goals cannot be limited by ‘crumbs’ offered by two-state solution
MADRID- The Spanish government officially recognized the State of Palestine on May 28th following a decision adopted by the Council of Ministers. The decision was announced to the parliament by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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Iran gears up for snap presidential election
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