2019 Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Ethiopian PM
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed collected the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Tuesday, appealing for unity as ethnic violence flares in his country and reconciliation efforts with neighboring former foe Eritrea have stalled, AFP reported. Abiy, 43, won the 2019 Nobel Peace for his efforts to resolve the long-running […]
Two impeachment charges against Trump unveiled
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Democrats unveiled two impeachment charges Tuesday against US President Donald Trump after weeks of arguing there is overwhelming evidence that the US leader abused his office and deserves to be removed. If the two impeachment charges – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – are approved by the full House […]
Death of Bahrain’s leading Shia cleric denied
Following media reports on Bahrain's leading Shia cleric death, the representative of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim in Iran said that he is in good health condition
Genocide against Myanmar Goes to World Court
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has launched genocide hearings against Myanmar, as the first major legal attempt to bring the country to justice over horrific atrocities committed against Rohingya Muslims. The three-day hearings in the United Nations’ top court kicked off at The Hague on Tuesday following a November lawsuit […]
Qatar’s Emir Won’t Attend Persian Gulf Summit in Riyadh
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will not attend the Persian Gulf summit in Riyadh on Tuesday, dampening hopes of reconciliation between Doha and a Saudi-led bloc. Qatar’s Emir named Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani to lead the Qatari delegation to the summit of the […]
Sixth Day of Pension Strikes in France
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Travelers across France braced for a sixth day of turmoil on Tuesday amid massive protests action over government plans to overhaul the pension system since its reform has led to ongoing strikes. Union leaders on Monday rejected the government’s overtures and vowed to keep up the fight over the reforms, which […]
Mainstream Media Benefit from Backing Aggressive US Foreign Policy
A Canadian international attorney said the mainstream media in the West have an obvious interest in supporting aggressive American foreign policy and rarely criticize US involvement in foreign wars.
13 Killed in Explosions in Southern Afghanistan
At least 13 Afghan soldiers and policemen were killed in two separate explosions in the country's southern province of Helmand, provincial sources said on Monday.
President Mirziyoyev Congratulated Uzbekistan on the Constitution Day
TEHRAN (Iran News) – On December 7, the Palace of International Forums “Uzbekistan” in Tashkent played host to a festive meeting on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a speech and congratulated the people of Uzbekistan on this bright holiday. In his speech, […]
Arms Sales Increased 5% Globally, Reports Say
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Global Arms sales rose by nearly 5% in 2018 in a market dominated by the United States, according to a new report published Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The turnover of the 100 biggest arms manufacturers came to $420 billion, thanks in large part to the US […]