UK to Avoid Lockdown to Stop Unemployment
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is seeking to avoid a full national lockdown to prevent unemployment soaring into the millions.
Largest Container Port Preparing for Mega Ships: Iran Official
Very large container ships with capacities of up to 22,000 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers would be able to dock at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port on the Persian Gulf coast by March.
Iran, Belarus Discuss Ways for Increasing Energy Cooperation
Iran and Belarus reviewed new ways for increasing bilateral cooperation in the field of energy.
7% Increase in Iran’s Gas Refinery Output in Six Months
Iran’s Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company has increased its gas production in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year.
Maduro: Oil Revenue to Plunge 99% by Sanctions
President Nicolas Maduro says US financial sanctions have caused Venezuela’s oil revenues to plunge 99 percent over the last six years.
Rouhani: Iran Grappling with Economic War
President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran has been grappling with an economic war over the past three years, not just sanctions.
World Bank Asks $12b for Virus Vaccine for Poor Countries
The World Bank said it has asked its board of directors to approve $12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against COVID-19.
IRICA: China, Top Buyer of Iranian Steel
China was by far the top buyer of Iranian steel in the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 20-August 21).
No Power Can Harm Iran’s Exports, Imports: NITC official
The head of NITC emphasized on Tuesday that no power can harm the country’s exports and imports, noting that free trade is Iran's right.
Chinese Internet Giant Sina Says Planning to Delist US Stocks
Chinese Internet giant Sina Corp. has announced plans to delist its US shares and go private.