U.S. doing not enough to criticize rights violations in S. Arabia and Egypt
A professor of law says that the U.S. does not do nearly enough to criticize human rights violations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, highlighting double standards when it comes to human rights.
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq Top Destinations for Iran Handicrafts Exports
Deputy Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ministry for export affairs says Iran has exported handicrafts worth of $47m in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year and Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq have been the major destinations for the handicrafts exports.
Over 280 companies participating in Iran’s intl. electricity exhibit
Over 280 companies participating in Iran’s intl. electricity exhibit. The 21st Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE 2021) kicked off at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Friday in a ceremony attended by Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian, IRNA reported.
Fertility at below-replacement level
The fertility rate declined to 1.71 children in the past [Iranian calendar] year (March 2020-March 2021), reaching below the replacement level, according to the report released by the Statistical Centre of Iran.
UK warns France over vessel detention
A British government spokesman has strongly condemned as “unjustified” threats emerging from France that Paris will take further action amid an ongoing dispute. A fishing vessel belonging to the UK was seized by France and its captain charged, while another has been issued with a fine. A UK government minister has warned France that “two can play at that game.”
‘Reducing water consumption in agricultural sector a priority of energy ministry’
Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian has said reducing consumption in the agricultural sector is his ministry’s priority in the water management area, IRIB reported on Tuesday.
China is on par with U.S. on all fronts: researcher
A Pakistani researcher believes that Beijing can compete with Washington in military power, highlighting China’s economic rise.
22% of renewable water resources lost in 30 years
Iran’s renewable water resources have decreased from 130 billion cubic meters to about 102 billion cubic meters in less than 30 years, showing a 22 percent decline, deputy minister of energy for water and wastewater, has said.
Iran plans to double non-oil exports in 4 years
Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Alireza Peyman Pak has said plans are underway for doubling the country’s non-oil exports over the next four years, the TPO portal reported.
Turkish lira at new low after Ankara’s tensions with West
Turkey's national currency lira has plunged to a new record low following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments amid rising tensions between Ankara and the West.