News Archive - 5 October 2023

Japan begins discharging 2nd batch of Fukushima wastewater

Up to 7,800 metric tons of water are planned to be discharged in the course of the second phase with the daily amount standing below 500 tons. In March 2011, a tsunami struck the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, knocking out power and cooling facilities, resulting in the meltdown of...

Zionist forces martyr 2 Palestinians in West Bank

The victims, identified as Hudhayfah Fares and Abd al-Rahman Atta, were shot dead after the Israeli regime's troops targeted their car near the village of Shufah, south of Tulkarm in the northwestern part of West Bank, on Thursday. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the death of Atta, 23, and Fares,...

US-led coalition downs Turkish drone in northeast Syria

Arab sources reported that the Turkish Bayraktar drone was downed in the city of Tell Beydar in the northwestern suburbs of Al Hasakah. The drone was shot down by a missile from inside a US-led coalition base in the area. Sources affiliated with the Syrian opposition also reported that the Turkish drone was...

Drone attack on Syrian military college leaves casualities

Syrian state TV reported that several people were killed and injured following the incident. Ambulances were dispatched to the scene of the attack to transfer the injured to the hospital. No groups have claimed responsibility for the attack as of yet. Reacting to the issue later on Thursday, the Syrian...

Baku says ready for Azerbaijan-Armenia-EU talks in Brussels

"Azerbaijan is ready for trilateral meetings on the Azerbaijan-Armenia-EU platform in Brussels soon," Hajiyev wrote on his page on the social media X (formerly known as Twitter). Hajiyev explained that Azerbaijan had refused to go to the meeting scheduled for October 5 in Granada because of France's biased position and...

Norwegian author and playwright wins Nobel Literature Prize

The Swedish Academy said on Thursday it was for his "innovative plays and prose which gives voice to the unsayable". As well as the prize, Fosse receives 11 million Swedish kronor (£822,000), BBC reported. He admitted he was "overwhelmed and somewhat frightened" by the win. Speaking to Norwegian state broadcaster...

Iran slams UK's meddlesome statements on its satellite launch

"Achievement of scientific and research advancements, including in the field of aerospace, is the Islamic Republic of Iran's obvious right," Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani said on Wednesday. Such meddlesome statements that indicate "the British regime's irritation and self-centered attitudes" concerning Iran's advancements, fail to adversely affect "the Iranian nation's...

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 5

Abrar: Biden not seeking direct war with Russia Turkey, Egypt to strengthen economic interactions without using dollar Abrar Eghtesadi: Iran-UK exports increased by 14% despite sanctions US establishes AI Security Center Afkar: Iran discovers 4 oil, gas fields Saramad: Iran, Azerbaijan reach agreement to hold drill in Caspian Sea Eghtesad-e...

Leader holds meeting with group of clerics

During the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei called on the clerics present at the meeting, who were in charge of holding a commemoration ceremony for the late Ayatollah Nasseri, to try to convey Ayatollah Nasseri's teachings and thoughts to people as clearly as possible. Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Nasseri was one of the...

Iran calls for establishing peace, security in Caucasus

Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with the representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on special assignments Khalaf Khalafov on Wednesday. During the meeting, the top Iranian diplomat stressed the importance of the beginning of a new chapter of regional cooperation in promoting peace and economic development in the...

Russia to develop already good relations with Iran: Putin

"We have very good relations with Iran. And we will enhance them in every possible way," Putin said He added that Russia will do its utmost in order to develop relations with Iran and will keep this up in the future, TASS reported. When touching upon cooperation in the education...

Geopolitical changes to lay ground for foreign interventions

Ahmadian made the remarks in a meeting with the representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on special assignments Khalaf Khalafov on Wednesday. In the meeting, the two officials discussed the development of bilateral relations between Tehran and Baku in all dimensions and the latest developments in the...

Developing strategic ties with neighbors Iran's policy

Ghalibaf made the remarks before departing for the United Arab Emirates on Thursday morning. Saying that he will be visiting the UAE at the invitation of his Emirati counterpart, Ghalibaf stressed that the visit would be in line with strengthening economic and political relations and promoting parliamentary ties between two...

Tehran reacts to strikes in US, UK, Germany

"Instead of interventionist & biased remarks & expressing insincere concern over Iranian women & girls, you’d better be concerned about US, German and UK healthcare personnel, patients & tackle their situation," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani wrote on X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. More than 75,000 workers...

Iranian skater Ahmadi bags silver medal in Asian Games

Two Chinese Taipei representatives were placed first and third and Iran's Ahmadi placed second. With more than 12,000 competitors from 45 nations and territories, the 2022 Asian Games has more participants than the Olympics. Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34 sports events. MP/IRN85248113

Iran snatches first Greco-Roman wrestling gold medal

Saravi managed to defeat his Chinese rival in the final match 5-1 and win the gold medal. With more than 12,000 competitors from 45 nations and territories, the 2022 Asian Games has more participants than the Olympics. Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34...

2023 United Auto Workers strike

United Auto Workers strike may trigger larger impacts on auto repair industry in MaineWCSH 6 Portland· 2 days ago"As [the strike] trickles down to the vendors who actually manufacture those parts, that's where we start to see that impact," one auto repair shop owner ...

Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on October 5

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Thursday, October 5.                   ...