Tectonic Power Shifts Underway , Outcome Uncertain
The US and European countries’ potential economic decline as a result of the coronavirus crisis has laid the seeds for a shift of global tectonic plates to China, the director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said.
Turkey Delivers Medical Aid to US amid Coronavirus Outbreak
A Turkish military cargo plane on Tuesday departed for the United States to deliver medical supplies for the COVID-19, Turkey's defense ministry said.
Iran, Ukraine discuss flight 752 , coronavirus pandemic
In a Monday telephone conversation, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba conferred on the Ukrainian passenger flight 752, that was mistakenly downed near the Iranian capital some months ago, as well as the coronavirus pandemic.
Senior businesswoman dismisses US claim that Iran doesn’t need IMF loan
It has been nearly two months since Iran requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial support through the fund’s Rapid Financing Initiative (RFI), but so far neither help nor a clear answer has been received.
April 25, 1980: Nightmare of Tabas
1980 was a year filled with bittersweet memories for the Islamic Revolution of Iran. It was the year that the Sacred Defense and Iraqi-imposed war broke out.
Rising CO2 Levels Could Be Leading to More Destructive Hurricanes
Scientists are warning that an increase in global warming could significantly slow down hurricanes, potentially leading to more destruction.
Big Brothers Don’t Let Several EU Countries Ask for Russia’s Help
Some European and NATO countries cannot turn to Russia for help in the fight against the coronavirus because their "big brothers" are against it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Virus Lockdown Raises Tensions in France’s Poorest Areas
Joining more than 1,000 others, Djemba Diatite stood for hours in line to feed her growing family, grateful for handouts of fruits, vegetables and soap. It was her first time accepting charity, but she had no choice. The coronavirus pandemic has turned her small world upside down.
US Push to Block IMF Loan for Iran Violates Right to Health
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said the US’ attempt to block Tehran’s request for an emergency International Monetary Fund loan for the battle with the coronavirus breaches a peremptory norm of international law on right to health.
US to Be Held Accountable for Adventurism in Region
The spokesman for Iran’s administration warned the US that it will be held accountable for the consequences of adventurism in the region.