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2024-10-21 22:36
From Namibia to Gaza: Germany's Flirtation with Genocide Again
TEHRAN - Israel and its Western allies are desperately attempting to sweep the Tel Aviv regime’s crimes in Lebanon and Gaza under the rug by spewing propaganda against regional resistance groups.
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By Xavier Villar
Death as policy: Understanding necropolitics in Gaza and beyond
MADRID - One way to analyze the situation in Palestine is through the concept of necropolitics, a term coined by philosopher Achille Mbembe. In a 2003 essay and his 2016 book Politiques de l’inimitié, Mbembe describes the formation of "death worlds"—spaces where thousands of people are subjected to conditions that reduce them to the status of "the living dead."
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By Wesam Bahrani
Hezbollah downs advanced Israeli drone
TEHRAN - Hezbollah has announced that its air defense unit has shot down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone, which is believed to cost between 10 to 20 million dollars.
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By Ehsan Etesam
Closure of Hormuz Strait: potential response to US-Israel attacks
TEHRAN – West Asia, a region perpetually teetering on the edge of conflict, has entered a new phase of heightened tension. The US-Israel axis, with its unwavering support from Western and Eastern allies, is fanning the flames of this escalation, pushing the region closer to a full-blown war.
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Sondoss Al Asaad
Zionist aggression widens to target Hezbollah’s social and economic structure
BEIRUT - For the 29th consecutive day, the US-led Israeli aggression on Lebanon continued unabated.
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Tehran urges regional mobilization to halt Israel's military actions in West Asia
TEHRAN – In a call for regional unity, Iran has stressed that West Asian countries are working together to mobilize public efforts aimed at stopping Israel's ongoing military offensives in Gaza and Lebanon.
Politics
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Details emerge on Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Russia
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, where key discussions on multilateralism and cooperation between emerging economies will take center stage.
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Iran may reassess nuclear policies if sites are attacked, source says
TEHRAN – With Israeli officials howling for revenge after Iran's October 1 missile strike on occupied territories, Iranian officials are contemplating a change in their nuclear policy should Israel dare to target the West Asian country’s nuclear facilities, a source revealed to the Tasnim News Agency.
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Araqchi continues regional tour in Bahrain and Kuwait
TEHRAN – On Monday afternoon, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi departed for Bahrain as part of a series of high-level regional visits aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing the evolving situation in West Asia.
Sports
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Persepolis edged by Al Sadd in 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team of Iran lost to Qatari side Al Sadd 1-0 on Matchday 3 of the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.
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Iran down Hong Kong in AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran kicked off their bid for a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 with an impressive 7-1 win against Hong Kong in Group A of the Qualifiers on Monday.
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North Korea, Iran World Cup qualifier in Laos
TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed on Monday that the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Group A matches between DPR Korea and Iran will take place at the Lao National Stadium KM16, Vientiane, Laos (neutral venue).
Culture
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Leader’s commendation for “Autumn Has Arrived” unveiled in Zanjan
TEHRAN- On Sunday, the unveiling ceremony of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s commendation for the book “Autumn Has Arrived” took place at the Khatam al-Anbia Mosque in Zanjan, coinciding with the sixteenth commemoration of literature on jihad and resistance.
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Nine nominees from Iran vying for Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2025
TEHRAN-Eight authors and illustrators and one reading promotion project from Iran have been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) 2025.
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Iran participating in International Belgrade Book Fair
TEHRAN-Iran is participating in the 67th International Belgrade Book Fair, which kicked off on October 19 in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.
Economy
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Iran’s railway welcomes transport co-op with TRACECA members
TEHRAN – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (IRIR), known as RAI, said his country welcomes cooperation with the TRACECA member countries in the field of transportation.
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Foreign investment approved in 3 months hits $1.8b
TEHRAN- According to the Iranian Finance and Foreign Affairs Ministry, during three months since the 14th government’s incumbency, 182 applications related to foreign investment have been reviewed and approved by the Foreign Investment Committee, and the value of the approved foreign investment plans in this three-month period has reached $1.8 billion.
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Loading, unloading of goods in Imam Khomeini port up 10.5% in H1
TEHRAN – As announced by a provincial official, the loading and unloading of goods in Imam Khomeini port, in the southwestern Khuzestan province, increased by 10.5 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), as compared to the first half of the past year.
Society
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Osteoporosis screening program underway
TEHRAN – An osteoporosis screening program has started in the country and is being implemented by four universities in the first phase.
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Some 7,000 physicians participating in rural family physician program
TEHRAN –Approximately, 7,000 physicians are participating in the implementation of the Family Physician Program in rural areas, an official with the health insurance organization has said.
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Intl. Congress on Cancer Genetics to be held
TEHRAN –The first International Congress on Cancer Genetics is going to be held virtually from October 22 to 24 in Tehran.
Tourism
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Isfahan’s ancient art of Ghalamzani gains international recognition
TEHRAN - The traditional art of Ghalamzani, the intricate craft of engraving beautiful designs on metals such as copper, brass, silver, and gold, has been recognized with an international Geographical Indication (GI). This prestigious recognition highlights Isfahan as the primary hub for this ancient craft.
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Iranian-Italian cooperation spotlighted at Burnt City exhibit in Italy
TEHRAN - The University of Salento has recently held a cultural meeting in connection with an exhibition it hosted earlier this year on Iran’s Burnt City, a UNESCO-listed site better known as Shahr-e Sukhteh locally.
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Jinn Chimney: a unique natural phenomenon in west central Iran
TEHRAN – Situated in Mahneshan county of Zanjan province, west-central Iran, the Jinn Chimney—known locally as Doodkesh-e Jinn—is an extraordinary natural formation that has become a popular tourist attraction.
International
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From Namibia to Gaza: Germany's Flirtation with Genocide Again
TEHRAN - Israel and its Western allies are desperately attempting to sweep the Tel Aviv regime’s crimes in Lebanon and Gaza under the rug by spewing propaganda against regional resistance groups.
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Death as policy: Understanding necropolitics in Gaza and beyond
MADRID - One way to analyze the situation in Palestine is through the concept of necropolitics, a term coined by philosopher Achille Mbembe. In a 2003 essay and his 2016 book Politiques de l’inimitié, Mbembe describes the formation of "death worlds"—spaces where thousands of people are subjected to conditions that reduce them to the status of "the living dead."
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Hezbollah downs advanced Israeli drone
TEHRAN - Hezbollah has announced that its air defense unit has shot down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone, which is believed to cost between 10 to 20 million dollars.
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