Hundreds of protests are held across France

Hundreds of protests were held in France Saturday as nationwide anger grows over the cost of living, with security forces massing to prevent a repeat of violence that marred demonstrations last week, AFP reported.

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The limits of American power: Trump’s reckless gamble against Iran

TEHRAN - The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has exposed the limits of American military power and the dangers of an administration that appears to have mistaken technological superiority for the ability to dictate political outcomes, William H. McRaven, who served in the U.S. Navy, wrote in Foreign Affairs. 

Israel brings talks with Lebanon to a standstill by refusing to withdraw from ‘pilot zones’

Talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials, hosted by the US in Tampa, Florida, this week, concluded without any breakthroughs, The New Arab reported on Thursday, citing its own sources.

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Tackling Iran’s Power Deficit

To overcome chronic national electricity imbalances, Iran is deploying a blended financial framework targeting 10,000 MW of new solar capacity. Driven by capital market instruments, sovereign wealth allocations, commercial banks, and private financial institutions—anchored by Tourism Bank—this strategy combines utility-scale direct execution with structured credit underwriting for independent power producers.

WFP showcases refugee children’s art to support humanitarian work in Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has held an art exhibition featuring paintings by refugee children living in 20 settlements across Iran to raise support for its humanitarian operations in the country. The exhibition concluded on Friday.

National poison prevention week: recognize danger, take timely action

TEHRAN – The national poison prevention week began on Friday and will run through October 29, focusing on raising public awareness of poisoning risks and promoting preventive measures.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan seek to expand science and technology cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian and Kyrgyz officials have called for expanded cooperation in science and technology during a meeting on the sidelines of the 5th World Creative Economy Conference in Jakarta.

DOE, IUCN discuss joint programs to protect endangered species

TEHRAN – Hamid Zohrabi, deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE), and Vivek Menon, chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC), have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in developing management and conservation programs for endangered species.

IMPASCO to offer 2 mineral exploration investment packages in South Khorasan

TEHRAN — Iran will launch an auction next week for two mineral exploration investment packages in South Khorasan province, comprising a total of 10 exploration licenses, an official at the state-owned Iran Minerals Production and Supply Company (IMPASCO) said.

IOFS, Iran sign cooperation deal to advance joint agricultural projects

TEHRAN — Iran and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) have signed a cooperation agreement to expand agricultural and technological collaboration, with a three-month action plan to be drawn up to translate the commitments into practical projects, Iran’s agricultural research chief said.

Govt. reviews export rules, seeks to remove trade barriers with Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan

TEHRAN — Iranian government is reviewing regulations governing exporters affected by transport and logistics disruptions and has proposed measures to remove barriers to shipments to neighboring countries, including Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Hamid Ghanbari said.

Iran has sufficient forex reserves to fund imports through end of Trump term, CBI chief says

TEHRAN — Iran has sufficient foreign exchange reserves to cover the country’s imports through the end of U.S. President Donald Trump’s term and beyond, Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said in an interview with Bloomberg.

Iran needs predictable rules, less red tape to strengthen foreign trade, industry group says

TEHRAN — Iran needs predictable economic policies, less bureaucracy, greater private-sector participation and the smarter use of technology to strengthen its foreign trade, the head of the Iranian Association of Digital Technology and Smart Systems Employers said.

Iran’s largest oil processing plant reaches 320,000 bpd capacity at South Azadegan field

TEHRAN (IRNA) — Iran’s South Azadegan oil processing center has reached its nominal capacity of 320,000 barrels per day following the completion and commissioning of all four processing trains, state-owned Petropars Group said.

Beijing’s priority is peaceful coexistence between Iran and neighbors 

Majid Sharifi, an international affairs analyst, told the Iran newspaper that China’s approach toward Iran is not based on identity ties or ideological alignment. As a result, Beijing does not necessarily view stronger relations with Tehran as entering into confrontation with the United States.

“Land of Angels” competing in 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona

TEHRAN – Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” has been selected for the official section of the 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN), which was launched in Barcelona, Spain, on October 22 and will run until November 1.