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2024-05-11 22:09
By Shahrokh Saei
Historic vote for Palestine
What does UN General Assembly’s overwhelming vote for establishing a Palestinian state mean? Historic vote for Palestine
TEHRAN- The adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly that overwhelmingly backed the Palestinian bid for full UN membership has highlighted growing global solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli envoy's paper shredder publicity stunt falls flat
Israel, US suffer utter diplomatic isolation, humiliation
TEHRAN - The Israeli ambassador’s shredding of the United Nations Charter while standing in anger at the UN podium reflects how Tel Aviv views the world’s most important international organization.
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'Kurds are one of us': Leader
TEHRAN - In a meeting with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechervan Barzani, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei emphasized the close bonds between Iran and the Kurdish communities outside the country.
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By Mohamadreza Seyedagha
Foreign attendees hail magnificence of Tehran International Book Fair
TEHRAN-The 35th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) is underway in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla (prayer grounds), bringing together over 2,700 local and 60 foreign publishers from 25 countries attending the event.
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Munir Shafiq: Resistance led Palestinians into total victory
TEHRAN - In a session held in Tehran on Saturday, Palestinian author Munir Shafiq took the lead in a discussion centered on "Palestine, Resistance, and Media," accompanied by a panel of analysts.
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At least 50 professors arrested at US campus protests: CNN
At least 50 professors have been arrested at pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations across the US, according to US broadcaster CNN, which said it reviewed police records, court filings and news reports.
Politics
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Iran supports full UN membership for Palestine
TEHRAN- Iran’s UN envoy has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering support for Palestine’s full UN membership, calling it a critical first step in redressing the historical injustices suffered by the Palestinian people.
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Iraqi Kurdistan seeking to prevent past issues from straining relations with Iran: KRG rep.
TEHRAN- The representative of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to Iran has said that given the positive achievements of Nechirvan Barzani’s visit to Tehran, the autonomous region will definitely witness the development of political, security, and economic cooperation between Iran and the Kurdistan Region in the future.
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Iran had previously practiced April attack on occupied territories: IRGC
TEHRAN – Iran had practiced its April attack on Israeli positions in the occupied territories multiple times during military maneuvers, said the spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard corps on Saturday.
Sports
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Persepolis eye Tractor star Ricardo Alves: report
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team have reportedly set their sight on signing Tractor Portuguese midfielder Ricardo Alves.
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Azmoun, Jahanbakhsh’s future remain uncertain
TEHRAN - Iranian football prominent stars Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Jahanbakhsh are facing uncertain futures at their respective European clubs. As the season comes to a close, the players find themselves at a crossroads, with their next moves shrouded in doubt.
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PGPL: Persepolis beat Havadar to move top
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team provisionally climbed to the top of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) after beating Havadar 2-0 on Saturday.
Culture
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Foreign attendees hail magnificence of Tehran International Book Fair
TEHRAN-The 35th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) is underway in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla (prayer grounds), bringing together over 2,700 local and 60 foreign publishers from 25 countries attending the event.
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Adaptation of Stephen Belber’s “Tape” to be staged at Iranshahr Theater
TEHRAN-The play “Misery” directed by Pouya Saeidi will be performed at Iranshahr Theater in Tehran from May 14.
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Yemen’s presence at 35th TIBF as special guest deepens cultural relations between two nations
TEHRAN-The pavilion of Yemen, the special guest of the 35th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) opened on Thursday at the Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla (prayer grounds).
Economy
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Iran offers establishment of energy corridor from Russia to Persian Gulf
TEHRAN - Mojtaba Damirchilou, the secretary-general of the Eurasian Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed the establishment of an energy corridor from Russia passing through Iran to the Persian Gulf.
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Iran becomes OPEC’s 2nd producer of liquid fuels
TEHRAN - Overtaking Iraq, Iran has become the second producer of liquid fuels in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
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Annual mineral exports hit $13 billion
TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s export of minerals in the previous Persian calendar year (ended on March 19) stood at $13.7 billion, the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) announced.
Society
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Iran is top medical device manufacturer in West Asia: official
TEHRAN –With 50 percent of medical devices being domestically manufactured, Iran holds the first place in West Asia for producing medical equipment both in terms of quantity and diversity, a health ministry official has said.
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Rotavirus, pneumococcal vaccinations cover more provinces
TEHRAN – The national vaccination program against rotavirus and pneumococcal started on Sunday in seven more provinces of the country.
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Iran, Russia hold joint course on sustainable development
TEHRAN –Iran and Russia have held a joint international course titled ‘Entrepreneurship and Future Skills’ aimed at fostering sustainable development and commercialization of ideas.
Tourism
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Cyrus the Great’s tomb to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – The majestic tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire (c. 550 -330 BC) in southern Iran, will undergo restoration in the near future.
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Iran to launch sea services linking major islands to Dubai and Oman
TEHRAN - Iran is set to launch new marine services connecting the Islands of Kish and Qeshm to Dubai and Oman in the Persian Gulf.
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Restoration project worth $1.7 million announced for Bazaar-e Vakil
TEHRAN - Fars province’s tourism chief has unveiled plans for a substantial restoration project aimed at preserving the historical Bazaar-e Vakil in Shiraz.
International
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Historic vote for Palestine
TEHRAN- The adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly that overwhelmingly backed the Palestinian bid for full UN membership has highlighted growing global solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli envoy's paper shredder publicity stunt falls flat
TEHRAN - The Israeli ambassador’s shredding of the United Nations Charter while standing in anger at the UN podium reflects how Tel Aviv views the world’s most important international organization.
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The pro-Palestinian protests show the real face of American “democracy”
TEHRAN- The latest protests among college students in the US in support of the Palestine cause are a necessary part of the big puzzle of revealing the true face of American democracy and internal problems and political dependencies.
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