China says the US decision to send banned cluster munitions to Ukraine could “trigger humanitarian problems.” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a briefing on Monday that the decision has “given rise to concern across the entire international community.” “The irresponsible provision of cluster munitions can easily trigger humanitarianContinue Reading
Iran unveiled the “Pressurized Light Water Reactor” (PWR)simulator system, designed and developed at Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI). The ceremony was held with the participation of the head of the Atomic Energy Organization and a group of deputies and managers of the organization. The simulator has a thermal powerContinue Reading
By Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu THE world’s oldest national newspaper Wiener Zeitung, printed its last daily edition on Friday, June 30, marking the end of its long-standing tradition as a hard-copy publication. Founded in 1703, the Vienna, Austria-based newspaper made a transition to online due to financial challenges caused by a declineContinue Reading
By Xavier Villar In recent months, following the restoration of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, speculation is rife about a similar rapprochement between the Islamic Republic and Egypt. Should this diplomatic rapprochement materialize, it would mark the end of over 40 years of absence of relations between theContinue Reading
The head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has revealed that as many as 20 foreign intelligence agencies played an active role in last year’s Western-backed riots in Iran. Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi made the statement in an exclusive interview with the official website ofContinue Reading
A growing number of countries are coming forward to join BRICS and accept the new currency for global trade. The South African ambassador Anil Sooklal hinted that the alliance could expand this year becoming BRICS+. The move could add pressure on the U.S. dollar as developing nations would end theirContinue Reading
by Grace OwellGrace Owell In an effort to circumvent international sanctions and explore alternative payment methods, Russia and Iran have been increasingly relying on national currencies for trade transactions. This move has already resulted in over 60% of their trade transactions being settled in their respective national currencies, marking aContinue Reading
Russia has already stationed a first batch of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Vladimir Putin says. Russia’s president told a forum they would only be used if Russia’s territory or state was threatened. The US government says there is no indication the Kremlin plans to use nuclear weapons to attackContinue Reading
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is in Tehran on the first visit since the two West Asian powers agreed to restore ties following a seven-year rupture. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Farhan was welcomed by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian upon his arrival on Saturday. The two diplomats are expectedContinue Reading