“We condemn the government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza. This plan risks violating international humanitarian law,” said Samuel Zbogar, Slovenia’s UN ambassador, in a joint statement on behalf of his country along with Britain, France, Denmark, and Greece, according to a report by Anadolu Agency. The countries called on […]

For businesses, development potential will be broadened significantly. The scope of zero-tariff goods will be expanded greatly, import and export regulations will be relaxed further, and import costs will be lowered, enabling companies to better integrate into global industrial and supply chains, said Cai Ping, an official of the National Development and Reform Commission, according to […]

On Thursday, Netanyahu announced that Israel intended to establish control over the entire Gaza Strip in order to create a security perimeter and subsequently transfer it to the control of a new “civilian government.” He added that at the same time, Israel did not plan to maintain long-term control over the strip. On Saturday, the […]

Azmoun had been nominated for the UAE Pro League’s Best Player award alongside his countryman Mehdi Ghaedi and Caio Lucas. The player achieved a stat line of 11 goals and 6 assists in 21 games. He also won the UAE Pro-League in his debut in Shabab Al Ahli, in addition to winning the UAE Super Cup, […]

The Zangezur Corridor is a 43-kilometer land route that would connect mainland Azerbaijan to its exclave Nakhchivan, passing through Armenia’s Syunik Province. Armenia has expressed its opposition the plan, saying it would violate its sovereignty. To discuss the issue, Mehr reached out to Doğu Princek, a veteran politician and leader of the Turkish Patriotic Party, […]

The Islamic Republic of Iran is closely following developments in the South Caucasus and remains in contact with both neighboring countries, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, regarding these events, the ministry said. It added that undoubtedly, peace and stability in the Caucasus region benefit all countries in the area. Welcoming the […]

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s longtime President Ilham Aliyev were in Washington for what Trump had touted as a “historic peace summit.” “Armenia and Azerbaijan are committing to stop all fighting forever, open up commerce, travel and diplomatic relations and respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Trump said, according to AFP. Trump […]

Bahmanyar defeated Kazakhstan’s Moldir Zhangbyrbay in the final match of women’s kumite 50 kg, according to Tehran Times. She had defeated Algerian Cylia Ouikene 4-3 in the semifinals as well as Canadian Yamina Lahyanssa, Erminia Perfetto of Italy, and Croatian Ema Sgardelli in Pool A. Sgardelli seized the bronze medal in the weight class. The […]

 In Iran, August 8 is National Journalists’ Day, commemorating Mahmoud Saremi, an Iranian reporter martyred on August 8, 1998, along with eight members of the Iranian Consulate General in Afghanistan. The Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the attack on the Iranian consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan […]

Journalists are vital to a functioning democracy, serving as the public’s eyes and ears by providing reliable information and holding power accountable. They must be prepared to cover events, large and small, shaping public opinion through well-documented, honest, and professional reporting. This crucial role requires journalists to embrace the risks inherent in uncovering and sharing […]

World champion Spain (1st, up 1) had an impressive run to the final of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 with five back-to-back wins, which was enough to see them reclaim top spot in the ranking, a position they previously held from December 2023 to June 2024, Tehran Times reported. The US (2nd, down 1) have […]

Matin Aghajanpour scored 19 points for the Persians, while Wesley Tie led Guam with 18 points. Team Melli will face Japan on Friday, while Guam meet Syria, according to Tehran Times. The competition takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from Aug. 5 to 17. MNA