News Archive - 18 March 2024

The downtown district/bar area and the beachfront in Jacksonville Beach have been "locked down" after the scene of the incident expanded into that area, Sgt. Tonya Tator said at a media briefing Sunday night. It will remain shut down until further notice, she said, ABC News reported. Authorities are still...

The new report from a cluster of international organizations and charities known as the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification initiative, or IPC, outlined a dire situation with up to half the population of Gaza — 1.1 million people — facing catastrophic levels of hunger and starvation between now and...

"Unfortunately, this is not the first time that the world witnesses that the Zionist regime commits an attack on a hospital, massacring, injuring, or capturing medical staff, patients, and the wounded in violation of all international laws and regulations," Kan'ani said in a statement on Monday. He emphasized that attacking...

Referring to the admission of a former Zionist regime general Itzhak Brik, regarding the regime's loss in the war with Hamas, Kan'ani wrote on his X account that the Zionist regime and its supporters should know that they are not facing Hamas, but they are being opposed by a historical, original,...

Iranian president Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated Vladimir Putin's victory in the Russian presidential election in a message on Monday. In his message, Raeisi felicitated Vladimir Putin’s landslide victory and his re-election as the president of the Russian Federation. According to a statement by Iran’s embassy in Moscow, Raeisi expressed his satisfaction...

In the past few months, a small group of zealous Palestinian youths stood up against the child-killing Zionists and shattered their empty grandeur, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said, adding that the Al-Aqsa storm operation showed the weakness of the spider's house to everyone. On Quds Day, Basij naval forces will stage...

“The resistance shown by the people of Gaza for about six months under the harshest attacks of the Zionist regime indicates the extent of the resistance’s power and its great capabilities,” General Bagheri said in a meeting with Syria’s defense minister, held in Tehran on Monday. Hailing the defenseless people...

The Iranian 17 freestyle wrestling team won 9 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 2 bronze medals win the title of Turkey's hosted Victory Cup on Monday. Iran became the champion with 235 points clear at the top, followed by Turkey with 170 kg and Azerbaijan with 122 points as...

Issa Zarepour said about the development of the 5th generation mobile network in the country that 5G development is on Iran's agenda to reach at least 10 percent by the end of next year. He added that one of the conditions set for the operators was that they should be able...

Communist Party candidate Nikolay Kharitonov is the runner-up with 4.32%, followed by the New People party candidate Vladislav Davankov with 3.79%. LDPR candidate Leonid Slutsky is fourth, garnering 3.19%. Incumbent President Vladimir Putin got 85.13% in Moscow after all ballots were counted in the Russian capital,...

The Resistance group stressed that the anti-Zionist operation was carried out in response to the crimes committed by the Zionist enemy against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. Last week, the Iraqi Resistance group attacked the Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Palestine in solidarity with the Palestinian people in the besieged...

"Gaza is facing famine and we cannot accept this," Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Cairo on Sunday after signing a strategic partnership agreement with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. "It is critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that … allows more humanitarian aid to...

The shooting was reported around 3 a.m. near the intersection of 7th and P Street Northwest, near the Kennedy Recreation Center, CNN reported citing the Metropolitan Police Department. The injured victims, all of whom were described as being adults, have been taken to local hospitals, Metropolitan Police Executive Assistant...

The spokesman of the Zionist army said in a statement that a suspicious aerial target entered the occupied territories through the Red Sea and crashed in an open area north of Eilat city. In this statement, it is stated that this target was observed by the Zionist Air Force and...

Both projectiles have already fallen. No information about their type is available at this point. Their flight lasted around five minutes, TASS reported. According to the country’s NHK television, the missiles have splashed down outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. North Korea’s latest ballistic launch took place on January 14. Back...

In video footage on social networks, heavy gunfire could be heard in the vicinity of the hospital, Xinhua reported. Zionist media sources reported that there were fatalities and injuries in the hospital. The Health Ministry in Gaza said in a statement that the Israeli military attacked the al-Shifa complex, blaming Zionist...

Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesperson, said Pakistani aircraft struck civilian homes in Khost and Paktika provinces near the border with Pakistan at around 3:00 a.m. local time (2230 GMT).  According to Mujahid, all eight people killed were women and children. Mujahid condemned the airstrikes and warned that such...

Muslims from around the world observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in their unique ways. Every community welcomes the holy month with its distinctive traditions and practices. Ramadan begins with the rising of the crescent moon and is a time for spiritual discipline, charity, generosity, and prayer.

The senior Iranian diplomat emphasized that any support for the Zionist regime, including political, economic, military, financial, legal, and international, is an example of the biggest and most obvious violation of human rights and will be considered an undemocratic and dictatorial act in international relations. He also termed Israel a terrorist...

Team Melli lost to Montenegro 11-6 and failed to advance to the tournament’s semifinals. Iran lost to Brazil, Japan, and Montenegro and defeated Germany, Sweden, and Poland in Group A. Mostafa Shahbazi, Hassan Jafari, Mahdi Abbasi, Mohammad Mahdi Zarei, Khalil Shahriarnasab, Milad Soori, and Nematollah Sarafraz represented Iran at the...

Iranian U17 freestyle wrestlers have achieved seven medals in total - six gold and one silver- in the sporting event. Shahdad Khosravi, Ali Rezaei, Amir-Reza Deliri, Ahoura Boyeri, Mohammad Arjmand, and Mohammad-Hadi Seydi each grabbed gold medals in the 61 kg, 74 kg, 92 kg, 72 kg, 82kg, and 87...

Iran is a land of rich culture, where hospitality is deeply ingrained in its people. It's a remarkably welcoming destination for travelers, with locals going out of their way to ensure visitors feel welcome and secure. Exploring Iran's wonders through group tours enhances the joy of travel, allowing you to...

In a tweet on X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, the Pakistani ambassador said that he had met and held talks with Bagheri Kani. The two sides discussed expanding and deepening the relations between Tehran and Islamabad, according to Tipu. The leaders of both countries will continue meaningful...

Afkar: Raeisi: Government committed to supporting digital economy activists SNSC chief: Strengthened Syria to benefit regional security Foreign Ministry making efforts to facilitate activities of Iranian companies in Iraq, Syria Jomhouri-e Eslami: 25 human rights bodies demand end of Gaza war Kayhan: Iran inks biggest oil contract since victory of...

Jami dominated her Indian opponent with a 23-0 victory in the -52kg weight category final at the Asian Qualification Tournament for Paris 2024, earning herself a spot at the 2024 Paralympics. Iranian Para taekwondo athletes have secured a total of five quota spots for the 2024 Paralympic Games so far.

Vafaei will face Robert Milkins from England in the third stage on Wednesday. According to the latest snooker world ranking list published by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) on February 19, 2024, Vafaei stood in 21st place among world professionals. The 2024 World Open (officially the 2024...

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has stressed President Ebrahim Raeisi's administration's willingness to expand ties with African countries, including Niger.

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights has rejected findings of a so-called UN fact-finding mission on Iran's conduct during the 2022 protests saying the report has been drafted under the West's pressure.

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – During the holy month of Ramadan, the people of Semnan participate in Quran recitation ceremonies at the holy shrine of Imamzadeh Yahya (AS).                                  ...

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, March 17.                         ...

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, March 18.                             ...

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – People in Sanandaj, Iran’s Western Province of Kordestan, gather in the Grand Mosque of the city and recite verses of the holy Qur’an during the holy month of Ramadan.                        ...

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – People of Isfahan, just like other Iranians across the country, hold Quran recitation ceremonies every day in Great Hosseinieh of Isfahan during the holy month of Ramadan.

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – People of Yazd attend Quran recitation ceremonies during the holy month of Ramadan.                          ...