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2024-06-11 22:38
By Shahrokh Saei
Blinken mission: Saving Israel from Gaza quagmire
What are the ulterior motives behind the top US diplomat’s trip to West Asia?
TEHRAN - The adoption of a US-backed resolution by the UN Security Council that is aimed at ending Israel’s genocidal war in the Gaza Strip has sparked scrutiny of the media.
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By Mona Hojat Ansari
Presidential hopefuls face praise and criticism on first campaign days
TEHRAN – Schedules of the six candidates running for president in the June 28 elections were abuzz with activities and interviews, as they faced conflicting views on their announced policies
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By Xavier Villar
Palestinians are portrayed as ‘less human’
MADRID - More than 200 Palestinians were killed and at least 400 were wounded during a Zionist incursion in central Gaza, according to data from the Gaza Government Media Office. The military attacks, some of the deadliest since October, targeted the Nuseirat and Deir el-Balah refugee camps in central Gaza. Doctors describe the scenes inside Al-Aqsa Hospital as a "complete massacre."
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Moscow committed to finalizing cooperation agreement with Iran: Lavrov
TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is steadfast in its commitment to finalize a comprehensive long-term cooperation agreement with Iran.
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Iranian interim FM engages in high-level talks with counterparts at BRICS summit
TEHRAN – Ali Baqeri Kani, the interim Foreign Minister of Iran, met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on the second day of his visit to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
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Amir Abdollahian’s passing a huge loss for Palestine: South Africa FM
TEHRAN – South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation has hailed the late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian as a staunch supporter of the oppressed Palestinian people, noting that Abdollahian's passing is a significant loss for freedom fighters worldwide.
Politics
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Tehran hails BRICS as pathway to counter unilateralism
TEHRAN – Ali Baqeri Kani, the Interim Foreign Minister of Iran has affirmed that BRICS is a pathway towards countering unilateralism as the body holds a clear vision for navigating a transition and reforming global governance through multilateralism, aiming to shape a new, fairer, more transparent, and democratic order.
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Defense chief highlights the late Raisi's push for arms export
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has highlighted the significant role played by the late President Ebrahim Raisi in enhancing the Ministry of Defense's international reach.
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Canadian court finds Ukrainian airlines negligence caused downing of Flight PS752
TEHRAN – The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) was negligent in its operation of Flight PS752 and is solely responsible for compensating the families of the victims killed when the flight was accidentally downed by Iran’s military.
Sports
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Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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Morteza Mehrzad fit for 2024 Paralympics: coach
TEHRAN – Iran sitting volleyball iconic player Morteza Mehrzad is fit for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Iran volleyball expert hits out at federation for lack of foresight
TEHRAN - Iranian volleyball expert Javad Mohtashamian believes that lack of foresight caused the crisis in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
Culture
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Turkish institute eyes expansion of film ties with Iran
TEHRAN- In an effort to develop cultural and cinematic exchanges between Iran and Turkey, the Turkish Yunus Emre Institute in Tehran, has set its sights on promoting joint activities and co-productions in the film industry.
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Iranian films honored at U.S. festival
TEHRAN- Four Iranian short films received awards at the 20th edition of the Accolade Global Film Competition, which was held in La Jolla, California, the U.S. on Saturday.
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Prominent actor Abolfazl Pourarab plans to stage "Othello"
TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian actor Abolfazl Pourarab is set to return to the stage as the director of William Shakespeare's iconic play "Othello".
Economy
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Iran-UK quarterly trade stands at £18m
TEHRAN - The economic exchanges between Iran and the United Kingdom (UK) decreased by 18 percent in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period last year to stand at 18 million pounds, IRNA reported.
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NIGC official outlines achievements
TEHRAN - The National Iranian Gas Company’s (NIGC) Directorate for Dispatching manager, Saeed Aghli, says that the company has managed to distribute 815 billion cubic meters of gas over the past 1000 days of the 13th administration in office, without allowing imbalances to grow.
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TEDPIX gains about 12,000 points on Tuesday
TEHRAN - TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 11,717 points to 2,069,848 on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.
Society
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Exhibition on innovation for prosperity kicks off
TEHRAN – The second national exhibition on innovation for prosperity commenced in Tehran today and will wrap up on Friday.
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Iran, WHO to form working group to eliminate hepatitis C
TEHRAN –Iran and the World Health Organization have agreed to create a joint working group with the aim of eradicating hepatitis C in the country.
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EU funds WFP to help support refugees in Iran
TEHRAN – The European Union (EU) has provided €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to assist the World Food Program (WFP) in supporting refugees in Iran.
Tourism
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Wonders of Uzbekistan: a ten-day travel experience
From my childhood, the names of Samarkand and Bukhara have been etched into my memory; whether in poems, school classes, grandmother’s tales, or stories in my books, those names always lingered in the back of my mind.
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Treasury of National Jewels reopens after 51 months
TEHRAN - After 51 months of closure, the Treasury of National Jewels has reopened its doors to the public, following extensive criticism and numerous rumors about the status of its artifacts.
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Hasanlu Gold Bowl dazzles as a flagship at Urmia Museum
TEHRAN – After more than a month of display at the Urmia Museum, Hasanlu Gold Bowl, one of the most enigmatic ancient treasures of Iran, still shines bright drawing visitors.
International
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Blinken mission: Saving Israel from Gaza quagmire
TEHRAN - The adoption of a US-backed resolution by the UN Security Council that is aimed at ending Israel’s genocidal war in the Gaza Strip has sparked scrutiny of the media.
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Palestinians are portrayed as ‘less human’
MADRID - More than 200 Palestinians were killed and at least 400 were wounded during a Zionist incursion in central Gaza, according to data from the Gaza Government Media Office. The military attacks, some of the deadliest since October, targeted the Nuseirat and Deir el-Balah refugee camps in central Gaza. Doctors describe the scenes inside Al-Aqsa Hospital as a "complete massacre."
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Bibi and Gantz: Two sides of the same coin
TEHRAN - The resignation of Benny Gantz from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet has laid bare widening cracks within the Israeli establishment as the regime’s global isolation deepens over its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
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Presidential candidates begin race to rally support
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Iran calls for financial system reform to counter U.S. dollar dominance
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Bibi and Gantz: Two sides of the same coin
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China affirms commitment to Iran’s territorial integrity
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Iran and the BRICS outlook
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Canadian court finds Ukrainian airlines negligence caused downing of Flight PS752
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Iran’s Air Defense equipped with cutting-edge technology: commander
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Iran condemns U.S., UK complicity in Israeli Al-Nuseirat camp massacre
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Raisi foreign policy legacy: A Chinese perspective
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Blinken mission: Saving Israel from Gaza quagmire
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Moscow committed to finalizing cooperation agreement with Iran: Lavrov
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Russia stresses commitment to completing Rasht-Astara railway
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World journalists impressed by ‘Sounds of Tibet’ music concert
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Wonders of Uzbekistan: a ten-day travel experience
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Iran’s annual trade turnover stands at $180b: CBI