News Archive - 12 September 2023

"We can confirm from our independent sources of information that the number of missing people is hitting 10,000 so far," Tamer Ramadan, the head of the IFRC delegation in Libya, told reporters in Geneva via video link from Tunisia. Around a quarter of Libya's eastern city of Derna was wiped...

Lighting caused four deaths in UP till Monday while 15 persons died due to heavy rain. Two deaths due to drowning were also reported. Barabanki and Rampur recorded 320mm rainfall, the highest in the state in 24 hours from 8.30 a.m. on Sunday Times of India reports. Roof...

"We have never turned our back on the East, and almost 20 years after [Vladimir] Putin became president, our foreign policy has always taken into account the advantages we have in the east of our country, first of all on the Eurasian continent. <...> The trend of cooperation is...

Police officials confirmed the girl was a student at DuVal High School in Lanham, Maryland. She was found with a gunshot wound and taken to a hospital where she later died, Daily Mail reported.  'It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the tragic loss of a DuVal High...

"Forty-one unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed near the settlements of Kodema, Lipovoye, and Klenovoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic, Nikolayevka in the Kherson Region, and Ocheretovatoye in the Zaporizhzhia Region," it said, according to TASS news agency.  Apart from that, according to the ministry, air defense systems intercepted four...

From storms to wildfires, it's already been a record catastrophic year for weather and climate disasters across the nation, and we've still got nearly four months to go, USA Today reports. As of Monday, the US has endured a whopping 23 separate weather and climate disasters that have each led...

"President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said that we are not walking away from negotiations, but those [in Ukraine] who dodge talks should understand that the longer they procrastinate, the more difficult it will be to reach an agreement later," Lavrov said. "This is our official position. I will say once...

The plane, reported by Anchorage residents as a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, entered closed airspace over the Anchorage Bowl about 11:50 a.m., said US Air Force and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson spokesman Staff Sgt. Michael Pfeiffer. The jet escorted it to a nearby airport, the statement said. The airport...

The ministry said that an advisor to French nationals in Niger had been arrested by Niger security forces on September 8, according to Reuters. "From day one, our embassy has worked to guarantee consular protection to our compatriot," it said. The official is a "conseiller des Français de l’étranger" (adviser...

During the meeting, Al-Araji and Barzani stressed the need to pursue the orders of the Prime Minister of Iraq and the security agreement with Iran based on the commitment of the federal government. The two sides also discussed the continuation of cooperation and coordination to strengthen security and stability in...

Expressing regret for the death and injury of thousands of people in Libya following the storm and flood, the top Iranian diplomat wrote on X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, that he personally, on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, offers condolences to the government and people...

In a Tuesday message to the prime minister of Libya's Government of National Unity, Raeisi also expressed sympathy to Libya over the death, injury, and missing of the country's people following the storm. Earlier on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed sympathy with the Libyan government and nation over the...

"I am very pleased to meet Mr. Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi, the new ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Iran, and I welcome his new mission," Chang Hua, the Ambassador of China to the Islamic Republic of Iran wrote on his X account. "The Beijing agreement between China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia...

After the recent agreement between Iran and the United States on the release of Iran's frozen assets in South Korea, as well as the exchange of prisoners between Tehran and Washington, new details on that mediate are revealed to the media. Hamidreza Dehghani-Podeh, Iran's ambassador to Qatar, who is in...

The latest work of Behrouz Shoaybi, 'No Prior Appointment', will be showcased as part of its ongoing international presence, at the 26th edition of the Religion Today Film Festival in Trento, Italy, in the Migration and Migrants section. The movie narrates the story of an Iranian immigrant who, after 30 years,...

In an interview in Tehran with the US TV channel NBC NEWS, President Ebrahim Raeisi suggested that the Americans held in Iran would be released soon, saying that the US-Iran prisoner exchange deal would be completed in “due time” and that the American detainees were in “very healthy” condition. As...

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a seminar attended by a group of professors of political science and international relations held at the Institute for Political and International Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran on Tuesday. "We are not at the point of a temporary agreement today,...

Kazem Gharibabadi made the remarks in a meeting with the Turkish ambassador to Tehran Hicabi Kırlangıç on Tuesday.  Gharibabadi expressed readiness for strengthening interactions and expanding legal-judicial relations and cooperation with Turkey, adding that the expansion of judicial cooperation not only can enhance the overall bilateral ties, but also will...

In a note written on "The fight against colonialism and the end of the domination of the West" Alexey Dedov addressed the domination of the West over the countries of the world, as well as the role of Iran and Russia in the fight against colonialism and exploitation. Referring to the...

The meeting was held with the participation of all three defendants in the case, their defense lawyers and a number of people who have sued the defendants on Tuesday in Shiraz city's Revolutionary court-branch 1. In response to the question of judge, the prime suspect, Rahmatollah Nowruzof said that the ringleader,...

These five Iranian nationals that have been released by the US authorities in the prisoner swap are Mehrdad Moin Ansari, Kambiz Attar Kashani, Reza Sarhangpour Kafrani, Amin Hasanzadeh, Kaveh Lotfollah Afrasiabi. Iran has said that it has done the prisoner swap to release its own prisoners illegally held in the...

Talabani held a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh in Sulaymaniyah located in the north of Iraq in the Kurdistan region on Tuesday. In the meeting, the Iranian ambassador thanked the Iraqi Kurdish authorities for providing services and facilities to Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims after highlighting the historical and brotherly relations...

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Elina Valtonen, Finland's foreign minister discussed the most important bilateral, regional and international issues. Iranian minister pointed to the long history of good relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Finland and welcomed the efforts of the two countries to expand relations in...

Mehdi Taremi was on target twice in the ninth and 17th minutes and Sadegh Moharrami made it 3-0 in the 20th minute. With four minutes remaining, substitute Shahriar Moghanlou scored Iran’s fourth goal. Iran are 22nd in the latest FIFA ranking and Angola are No. 116 in the ranking. Team...

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Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored the winning goal just two minutes into the second half at the JAR Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Iran had previously defeated Hong Kong 3-0 and Afghanistan 4-0 in the group. Iran will advance to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 if they are among the four...

Iranian athlete emerged victorious over Gong Chenzhi 6-1. In his next match, Vafaei is to meet his English rival Mark Selby on Tuesday. The 2023 Shanghai Masters is being held in China from September 11-17. Some 16 stars from various countries are competing at the prestigious event. AMK/IRIB3973592

According to a Monday report, citing three unnamed US officials, Washington is “considering shipping either or both Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) that can fly up to 190 miles (306 kilometers), or Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles with a 45-mile (72-kilometer) range packed with cluster bombs.” Ukraine...

Ahmed Mismari, the spokesperson for the Libyan National Army (LNA) that controls eastern Libya, said in a televised news conference that the disaster came after dams above Derna had collapsed, "sweeping whole neighbourhoods with their residents into the sea". Mismari put the number of missing at 5,000-6,000, Reuters reported. Earlier...

The 10-day "Eagle Partner" exercise involves 85 US and 175 Armenian soldiers and is designed to prepare the Armenians to take part in international peacekeeping missions. It is taking place at two training grounds near the capital Yerevan. The Armenian Defence Ministry said on Monday that "the purpose of the...

Citing unnamed sources, Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen news channel reported that the convoy had entered eastern Syria through the Faysh Khabur border crossing in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region on Monday night. The US military has in recent months ramped up its military presence in Syria, a country gripped by a foreign-backed militancy...

Search teams from various countries have joined Moroccan efforts to locate survivors after the 6.8 magnitude quake hit the High Atlas Mountains late on September 8, reducing traditional mud brick houses common in the region to rubble, Reuters reported. Morocco has accepted offers of assistance from Spain and Britain, both...

"We see how the global economy has changed and continues to change in recent years, in part because some countries, primarily Western countries, of course, with their own hands are wrecking the system of financial, trade and economic relations, which they themselves worked to create and build in many respects,"...

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“If one looks into the security sphere, new physical principles weapons will ensure the security of any country in the near historic perspective. We understand this very well and are working on it,” Putin said during a meeting with the moderators of key sessions at the 8th Eastern Economic Forum...

Russian state news agency Ria Novosti reported on Tuesday that a train carrying Kim entered Primorsky region in Russia’s Far East. According to North Korea’s official KCNA news agency, Kim, accompanied by officials from the military, the government, and his ruling Workers’ Party of Korea had left for Russia from...

"There was a massive drone attack on the city of Energodar yesterday [on Monday]. Six airstrikes were recorded around 6 p.m. [local time, 15:00 GMT]. Two drones were eliminated on approach, four struck," Likhachev told reporters on the sidelines of the ongoing Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok. The...

The drills include the various Resistance factions that operate within Gaza, Al Mayadeen reports. The military maneuver takes place to mark the 18th anniversary of the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Gaza's Interior Ministry said there would be field procedures accompanying the drills on the internal front, and security...

Nearby residents were advised to stay at home after more than 70 crocodiles escaped in Maoming, a city near the coast in western Guangdong province, AP reported citing the Chinese media. An emergency official was quoted as saying that 69 adult crocodiles and six juveniles had escaped. Some have been...

Israel's Ynetnews website reported on Monday that the information security company ESET found that what it called Iranian hackers took advantage of a known weakness in the corporate email servers of 32 Israeli companies to introduce a backdoor, allowing them to enter their networks. The cyber security company, which declined...

Kayhan: Harming national unity, weakening security goals of Iran's enemies Siyasat-e Rooz: Iran very serious in confronting hostility of enemies: Leader Jomhuri-e Eslami: Leader calls for resolving problems of Sistan and Baluchestan Emrooz: Iran to import 6000 electric cars Afkar: Ghalibaf: People axis of Islamic Republic of Iran Atrak: Leader...

The report released early Tuesday by AP said the Biden administration has also agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States. It added that Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after US and Iranian officials said an...

In an interview with Mehr News Agency on Tuesday, Mohammad Marandi referred to the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi at the United Nations General Assembly and said that Iran will have a strong presence in the meeting due to its significant achievements in the fields of foreign policy. President...

The Iranian Oil Ministry on Monday awarded contracts to two subsidiary companies of the Defense Ministry for launching some 400 CNG stations across Iran. Deputy Oil Minister Jalil Salari said the new CNG pumps will enable Iran to cut up to 6 million liters per day from its gasoline bill.

Hussein made the remarks in a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart in Baghdad on Tuesday. The Iraqi constitution does not allow any party to use its territory to attack neighboring countries, the top Iraqi diplomat stressed. Referring to the recent security agreement between Tehran and Baghdad on disarming...

LOADINGERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition,...

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The friendly match between the national football teams of Iran and Angola was held at Azadi Stadium in Tehran and it ended in a 4-0 victory for the Iranian side.      ...

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with Asif Ali Khan Durrani, Pakistani prime minister's special representative for Afghan affairs on Tuesday.       ...

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Tuesday, September 12.               ...