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2024-08-21 21:58
By Mona Hojat Ansari
National Accord on full display
Iran's new president secures full cabinet approval from parliament
TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament has approved the president's proposed cabinet, marking the first time since 2001 that a full slate of ministers has been confirmed by lawmakers.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Ceasefire charade: Is the US bridging gaps or keeping up appearances?
TEHRAN - The latest trip of the top American diplomat to the region has raised questions about the true intentions behind Washington’s much-trumpeted ceasefire proposal that was outlined with the aim of ending Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Netanyahu regime has “lost the north”
Palestinian resistance in Gaza praises Hezbollah
TEHRAN- After Lebanon’s Hezbollah struck the Israeli settlement of Katzrin in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, the former premier and opposition leader, Yair Lapid, strongly condemned the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Iranian embassy criticizes UK parliament’s dealing with MKO ringleader
TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in London has said the cooperation of the British House of Commons with Maryam Rajavi, the ringleader of the MKO terrorist group, is an example of a “double standard” in dealing with the evil phenomenon of terrorism.
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German, Austrian scientists share Kazemi Prize
TEHRAN –The 6th Kazemi Prize - a major scientific award in recognition of the late Saeid Kazemi Ashtiani’s efforts in the field of stem cells - has been awarded to two prominent scientists from Germany and Austria.
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Iran's retaliation to be least expected for Israel: statement
TEHRAN- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has announced that the Islamic Republic will strategically plan the timing and method of its response to the assassination of Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
Politics
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IRGC chief commander extends congratulations on Defense Industry Day
TEHRAN- IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami extended his congratulations to the Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics in recognition of Defense Industry Day.
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Leader’s representative visits injured Pakistani pilgrims following tragic bus accident
TEHRAN – In the wake of a devastating bus accident involving Arbaeen pilgrims traveling from Pakistan, Ayatollah Mohammadreza Naseri, the Leader’s representative to Yazd province, made a compassionate visit to the injured victims.
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Tehran condemns ‘double standards’ in Australia and New Zealand's joint statement on Gaza crisis
TEHRAN – Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has condemned the joint declaration made by the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand regarding the ongoing crisis in Gaza for its selective coverage and disregard of realities on the ground.
Sports
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10-man Persepolis escape with point against Tractor
TEHRAN - Persepolis football team managed to escape with a point Thursday night in Matchweek 2 of the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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Iran Greco-Roman defend title at 2024 U17 World
TEHRAN – Iran Greco-Roman team defended their title at the U17 World Wrestling Championships Wednesday night.
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Iran suffer late loss against Uzbekistan in 2024 CAFA U17
TEHRAN – Iran football team suffered a late 1-0 loss against Uzbekistan in the 2024 CAFA U17 Championship Wednesday night.
Culture
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Iran art community loses two artists
TEHRAN-Two veteran Iranian artists, painter Sirak Melkonian and actor Houshang Harirchian, passed away earlier this week.
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Sandy Rustin’s “Clue” on stage at Divar Art Home
TEHRAN-The play “Clue” by Sandy Rustin and directed by Sepehr Javidian is on stage at Divar Art Home in Tehran.
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Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation” published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Anxious Generation” written by Jonathan Haidt has been released in the Iranian book market.
Economy
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ICCIMA calls for implementing Iran-China strategic agreement
TEHRAN – Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has called for the implementation of the Iran-China 25-year strategic agreement in a meeting with China’s Ambassador to Tehran Cong Peiwu.
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CBI approves directive to support stock market
TEHRAN – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has approved a directive allowing the banks of the country to provide up to 100 trillion rials (about $200 million) of funding to support the stock market, IRNA reported.
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Iran producing 70m liters/day of Euro 5 gasoline
TEHRAN - Head of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) Jalil Salari says the country is currently producing over 30 million liters of Euro 4 gasoline and 70 million liters of Euro 5 gasoline on a daily basis.
Society
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Iran’s healthcare services to refugees are praiseworthy: UNHCR official
TEHRAN – Inna Gladkova, the officer in charge of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran, has lauded the healthcare services provided to authorized refugees throughout the country.
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Iran, Iraq underscore enhancement of academic ties
TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Wednesday in Iraq, officials from Iran and Iraq highlighted the need to expand educational and research collaborations between the two countries.
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German, Austrian scientists share Kazemi Prize
TEHRAN –The 6th Kazemi Prize - a major scientific award in recognition of the late Saeid Kazemi Ashtiani’s efforts in the field of stem cells - has been awarded to two prominent scientists from Germany and Austria.
Tourism
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Drainage system planned to protect Naqsh-e Rostam from landslide
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the tourism chief of Fars province stated that excavations are ongoing at Naqsh-e Rostam to address the issues of landslide and subsidence, adding that the site’s drainage system will be put out to tender.
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9,000-year-old skull returns home after 80 years
TEHRAN – Lorestan’s tourism chief has announced that a 9,000-year-old skull, along with 77 other ancient artifacts, have been returned to the western province for a loan exhibition after being housed at the National Museum of Iran for decades.
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Muharram, New Year rituals added to national tourism calendar
TEHRAN - A number of Muharram mourning rituals as well as a Persian New Year ceremony have recently been included in Iran’s National Tourism Events Calendar.
International
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Ceasefire charade: Is the US bridging gaps or keeping up appearances?
TEHRAN - The latest trip of the top American diplomat to the region has raised questions about the true intentions behind Washington’s much-trumpeted ceasefire proposal that was outlined with the aim of ending Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
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Netanyahu regime has “lost the north”
TEHRAN- After Lebanon’s Hezbollah struck the Israeli settlement of Katzrin in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, the former premier and opposition leader, Yair Lapid, strongly condemned the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Exclusive: Abu Shamala says heroic Al-Aqsa Storm shattered Israel's dreams
TEHRAN- Israel has been reeling in the aftermath of a surprise military operation carried out by Hamas in southern Israel on October 7.
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Iran, Cuba discuss joint response to decry U.S. sanctions
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Iranian embassy criticizes UK parliament’s dealing with MKO ringleader
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Iran producing 70m liters/day of Euro 5 gasoline
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ICCIMA calls for implementing Iran-China strategic agreement
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