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2024-11-04 21:45
By Mona Hojat Ansari
HARUMP
What is Iran's perspective on the U.S. presidential election, and which candidate does it see as less hostile?
TEHRAN – As the world watches with hopes and fears to see if red or blue will occupy the White House, millions of Iranians seem less invested in the U.S. election outcome. For them, neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump could represent a change in U.S. hostility toward Iran.
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By Soheila Zarfam
What was the story behind the Iranian girl that walked the campus half-naked?
TEHRAN – A recent incident at an Iranian university has sparked a social media frenzy, capturing the attention of people across Iran and beyond.
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President says Iran facing ‘economic war’, defends military program as defensive
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has labeled the ongoing Western pressure on Iran as an "economic war," stating that Iran's advanced military capabilities deter Washington and its allies from resorting to other forms of aggression.
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By Narges Pakdel
Facilitating genocide in Gaza marks another dark point in German history
TEHRAN - Feeling repentant for initiating the devastating Second World War and its cruel treatment of Jews known as the Holocaust during the war, Germany succeeded in repairing its damaged reputation.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israel expands Gaza genocide with UNRWA ban
TEHRAN - The Israeli parliament, also known as the Knesset, has banned UNRWA, the only effective humanitarian agency that was capable of distributing the trickle of aid entering the totally blockaded Gaza Strip.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanese citizen kidnapped by commando force: Germany colludes with Israel
BEIRUT - At dawn on Friday, November 1, 2024, an Israeli commando force landed on the coast of Batroun in northern Lebanon to kidnap Lebanese citizen Imad Amhaz from a chalet. The chalet management confirmed that Amhaz had rented it only about a month ago.
Politics
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U.S. cannot affect Iran's determination to respond to Isreal: foreign ministry
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has voiced strong opposition to the expanding U.S. military presence, which includes the deployment of B-52 bombers.
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Iran's space industry receives boost as private sector joins race
TEHRAN – Two privately developed Iranian satellites are scheduled for launch on Tuesday, marking another step forward for Iran's burgeoning space program.
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Iran, Iraq interior ministers talk border security in Tehran meeting
TEHRAN – On Monday, the interior ministers of Iran and Iraq convened at the Iranian Ministry of Interior to discuss the importance of border security.
Sports
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Al Hilal defeat Esteghlal in AFC Champions League Elite
TEHRAN - Aleksandar Mitrovic starred with a hat-trick as Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC took a step closer to the knockout stage after a 3-0 win over Esteghlal FC of Iran in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 tie on Monday.
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Shahdab Yazd complete signing of Javier Concepción
TEHRAN – Iranian volleyball club Shahdab Yazd have completed the signing of Cuban middle blocker Javier Concepción Rojas.
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Persepolis, Al Gharafa share spoils in 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite
TEHRAN – Iran’s Persepolis and Al Gharafa of Qatar shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Dubai’s Al Maktoum Stadium in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday evening.
Culture
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Iran’s "Melody" wins award at Izmir film festival
TEHRAN- Iranian director Behrouz Sebt Rasoul’s movie “Melody” has won an award at the 4th edition of Izmir International Film and Music Festival.
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Ali Ghamsari to stand for Iran’s territorial integrity through performances on Persian Gulf islands
TEHRAN- Iranian composer and tar virtuoso Ali Ghamsari is set to bring his Iranian Tar Project to the Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Barbara Demick’s book about living in Sarajevo during war published in Persian
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Logavina Street: Life and Death in a Sarajevo Neighborhood” written by Barbara Demick has been released in Iranian bookstores.
Economy
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Iran’s non-oil export to Afghanistan up 31% in H1
TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Afghanistan increased 31 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, Iran’s commercial attaché to Afghanistan stated.
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PMO attracts nearly $500m of investment in ports, maritime sector in H1
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said the organization has managed to attract 250 trillion rials (about $500 million) of investment from the private sector in the country’s ports and maritime sector during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20- September 21), an official with PMO said.
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TPO head to visit China International Import Exhibition
TEHRAN- Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Head Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi left Tehran for Shanghai to visit the China International Import Exhibition (CIIE).
Society
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Shiraz to host 1st national health, safety, environment festival
TEHRAN –The first national health, safety, and environment (HSE) festival is scheduled to be held on November 26 and 27 in the southern city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.
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Science Promotion Week to be marked
TEHRAN –Science Promotion Week is planned to be held from November 8 to 14 in the country.
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Tehran, Havana sign MOU on enhancing postal services
TEHRAN –Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in postal services.
Tourism
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Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage to showcase works from 11 countries
SHIRAZ – The 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage is set to take place in Shiraz, featuring a wide variety of works from artists in 11 countries.
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Culinary festival to fundraise for war-torn people in Gaza, Lebanon
TEHRAN - Motaharabad, a village in Zarand county of Kerman province, is set to host a culinary festival dedicated to baking the largest-ever Komaj Sehen, a traditional pastry of the region.
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Iran, Georgia, and Armenia discuss easing border vehicle traffic
TEHRAN - The heads of the automobile associations of Iran, Georgia, and Armenia have held discussions aimed at simplifying cross-border vehicle travel among their countries.
International
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Israel expands Gaza genocide with UNRWA ban
TEHRAN - The Israeli parliament, also known as the Knesset, has banned UNRWA, the only effective humanitarian agency that was capable of distributing the trickle of aid entering the totally blockaded Gaza Strip.
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Facilitating genocide in Gaza marks another dark point in German history
TEHRAN - Feeling repentant for initiating the devastating Second World War and its cruel treatment of Jews known as the Holocaust during the war, Germany succeeded in repairing its damaged reputation.
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Lebanese citizen kidnapped by commando force: Germany colludes with Israel
BEIRUT - At dawn on Friday, November 1, 2024, an Israeli commando force landed on the coast of Batroun in northern Lebanon to kidnap Lebanese citizen Imad Amhaz from a chalet. The chalet management confirmed that Amhaz had rented it only about a month ago.
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