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2024-05-12 20:01
By Wesam Bahrani
Netanyahu butchering in Rafah to survive
Reports suggest Egypt may scrap Camp David Accords over Rafah invasion
TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing isolation, domestic scrutiny and an erosion of trust among Western allies as ongoing military action in the Gaza Strip shows little signs of any success.
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India signs port deal with Iran to operate in Chabahar Port
TEHRAN – Iran and India signed a long-term agreement on Monday based on which India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) will operate a terminal at the strategic Chabahar port as it seeks to expand trade in Central Asia.
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By Mona Hojat Ansari
‘Israel is a European settler colony’
Retired Columbia professor discusses anti-Israeli student protests with Tehran Times
TEHRAN - A group of demonstrators supporting the Palestinian cause set up tents on Columbia University's Manhattan campus on April 17 with the singular aim of urging the institution to cut financial ties with Israel.
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By Aina Ademola Adeniran
In defense of genocide
LAGOS-The Western world is in a fissiparous state, a transformative change is emerging, protests have broken out in major cities in Europe and America including tertiary institutions demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israeli occupation.
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By Matin Jamshidi
Congressional threats against ICC are horrible
Moves to protect Netanyahu, criminal-in-chief, from ICC justice send shockwaves across the world
TEHRAN - House Republicans are preparing legislation to sanction International Criminal Court officials as a "precaution" against potential arrest warrants against Israeli officials for the war in the Gaza Strip, according to Axios.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Doomed to failure
Protesters call for ceasefire in Gaza, Netanyahu’s resignation as the Israeli army fails to defeat Hamas
TEHRAN- A growing number of people inside Israel are joining anti-war protests as the regime’s brutal onslaught on the Gaza Strip rages on. Thousands of people demonstrated in several cities including in Tel Aviv at the weekend calling for an end to the Gaza war.
Politics
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General Zahedi's martyrdom brought about valuable outcomes: Leader
TEHRAN- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received members of the family of the martyred Major General Mohammad Reza Zahedi on Sunday.
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Wise consciences around world awakened in face of Zionist regime: Leader advisor
TEHRAN- Ali Akbar Velayati, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in international affairs, has said that the international community is witnessing the crimes of the Zionist regime against the people of Gaza, and wise consciences have awakened in the fight against the cancerous tumor.
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Negotiations, deal possible between Iran, IAEA ahead of BoG meeting
TEHRAN- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency are working to reach an agreement on a draft before the presentation of the IAEA Director General’s periodic report to the Board of Governors on June 7th of this year.
Sports
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Mehdi Taremi bids farewell to Porto with tears and brilliance
TEHRAN - Mehdi Taremi, Iranian striker of Porto, bade an emotional farewell to the fans in his last game at the team's home stadium.
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Iran down Oman at 2024 Women's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup
TEHRAN – Iran hammered Oman 8-0 in the 2024 Women's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Monday.
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Nemati’s participation in 2024 Paralympics not certain: official
TEHRAN – Iranian Para archer Zahra Nemati will likely miss the 2024 Paralympic Games, Jalil Koohpayehzadeh, head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled, said on Monday.
Culture
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History of Palestine narrated in Munir Shafiq’s book of memories
TEHRAN-In a ceremony at the venue of Iran Cultural and Press Institute in Tehran on Sunday, the Persian translation of the book “Journey Through the Embers” written by the Palestinian author and thinker Munir Shafiq was unveiled in the presence of the author and several prominent domestic and foreign personalities.
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Mashhad to host 5th Global Congress of Imam Reza (AS)
TEHRAN-The 5th Global Congress of Imam Reza (AS) will be held from May 15 to 16 in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province.
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Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s “The Sect of the Egoists” published in Persian
TEHRAN-A Persian translation of the book “The Sect of the Egoists” written by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt has been released in the bookstores across the country.
Economy
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€800m allocated to IOOC’s infrastructure renovation
TEHRAN - With the assistance of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)’s board of directors and the allocation of 800 million euros during the past 2.5 years of the 13th administration in office, the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has been able to take appropriate steps to renovate its installations.
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Transit of Iranian gas to Eastern Europe through Turkey possible: official
TEHRAN - Turkey is interested in buying more gas from Iran, said the director general of the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe department of the Foreign Ministry, adding that transit of Iranian gas to Eastern Europe through Turkey is possible.
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TEDPIX falls over 32,000 points on Monday
TEHRAN – Following the downward trend of the previous week, TEDPIX the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) lost 32,391 points on Monday to stand at 2,160,780, IRNA reported.
Society
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WMO report counts extreme climatic events in Iran
TEHRAN –The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report on the State of the Climate in Asia, enumerating climate hazards and severe weather events in Iran in 2023.
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National youthful population week kicks off
TEHRAN –The National Youthful Population Week commenced today with the theme of ‘My share in youthful population’ and will wrap up on May 19.
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Iran celebrating intl. astronomy week
TEHRAN – The Iranian Astronomy Association is celebrating International Astronomy Week in collaboration with amateur groups from May 13 to 19.
Tourism
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Iranian airlines set to promote tourism contents
TEHRAN – Key talks between the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, and a number of domestic airlines have highlighted a push for promoting tourism.
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Tribal charm fills the air in Ardabil’s picturesque plains
TEHRAN – A tribal festival of vibrant culture and rich heritage is currently underway amidst the picturesque plains in Ardabil province.
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Reviving a century-old journey: Australian couple arrive in Iran with classic car
TEHRAN - An Australian couple, traveling in their classic Bean car from England to Australia, entered Iran on Sunday, recreating a tourist’s epic journey, named Francis Birtles on 1927.
International
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Netanyahu butchering in Rafah to survive
TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing isolation, domestic scrutiny and an erosion of trust among Western allies as ongoing military action in the Gaza Strip shows little signs of any success.
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Congressional threats against ICC are horrible
TEHRAN - House Republicans are preparing legislation to sanction International Criminal Court officials as a "precaution" against potential arrest warrants against Israeli officials for the war in the Gaza Strip, according to Axios.
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Doomed to failure
TEHRAN- A growing number of people inside Israel are joining anti-war protests as the regime’s brutal onslaught on the Gaza Strip rages on. Thousands of people demonstrated in several cities including in Tel Aviv at the weekend calling for an end to the Gaza war.
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