German Finance Minister to Run for Chancellor Next Year
German center-left Social Democratic Party plans to name Finance Minister Olaf Scholz as its candidate to become chancellor in the country's national election next year.
Iran Dismisses Claims of Interfering in US Election
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected as “ridiculous” reports that Iran is interfering in the upcoming US election.
Lukashenko Wins Belarusian Election
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won the Belarusian presidential election with 80.23% of the vote.
UK Seizes $1bln of Gold from Venezuela, Russia Says
The United Kingdom has de facto seized $1 billion of gold stored in its bank from Venezuela at a time when the Latin American nation is grappling with the pandemic.
Rouhani Hails Global Sympathy with Lebanon after Beirut Blast
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commended global sympathy and solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the wake of last week’s deadly blast in Beirut.
Iran to Boost Strategic Ties with East, Security Chief Says
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said the Islamic Republic is determined to boost strategic cooperation with East.
Lebanon Information Minister Quits
The Information Minister of Lebanon, Manal Abdel-Samad on Sunday stepped down in the first government resignation since a deadly port blast.
Crimes of Tondar Group in Iran on Washington: Envoy to UN
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations said Washington is responsible for terrorist crimes committed by a US-based anti-Tehran group.
Iran Blasts PGCC Call for Extension of Arms Embargo
Iran on Sunday strongly criticized the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) for its “irresponsible” call for extending an arms embargo on the country.
Iran to Issue Final Statement on Ukrainian Jet Soon
Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami said the country will soon issue a final statement on a Ukrainian jet that crashed near Tehran in January.