Tuesday, 23 December , 2025
Economist: US views EU as an ‘impotent force’ after failed Russian asset grab 21 Dec 2025

Economist: US views EU as an ‘impotent force’ after failed Russian asset grab

The EU’s failure to grab frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine will reinforce Washington’s view of the bloc as an irrelevant and “impotent force,” British outlet The Economist reported on Friday.

Iran ready for ‘fair and balanced deal,’ not dictation: Foreign Minister 21 Dec 2025

Iran ready for ‘fair and balanced deal,’ not dictation: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is ready for a “fair and balanced” deal over its nuclear program, provided that any agreement is reached through negotiation rather than imposed by diktat.

Yusuke Araki to Officiate Tractor vs Al Duhail 21 Dec 2025

Yusuke Araki to Officiate Tractor vs Al Duhail

Japanese referee Yusuke Araki was appointed to officiate the match between Tractor of Iran and Qatar’s Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26.

Israeli threats signal disarray as Iran closely monitors developments: Cmdr. 21 Dec 2025

Israeli threats signal disarray as Iran closely monitors developments: Cmdr.

The deputy chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said that repeated threats by the Israeli regime are a sign of turmoil and weakness, stressing that Iran is closely monitoring all regional and international developments.

The Gordian Knot of Ukraine and Europe’s Quagmire 21 Dec 2025

The Gordian Knot of Ukraine and Europe’s Quagmire

After Donald Trump pulled the United States out of Ukraine and left Europe on its own, the United Kingdom, in order to protect its nurtured protégé Volodymyr Zelensky, imposed costs on Europe. As a result, the leaders of the European Union reached an agreement on December 19, 2025 (Azar 28, 1404) to grant a large €90 billion loan to Ukraine. This loan is interest-free (0%).

Tehran Urged to Establish a Permanent Iranian Trade Hub in Uzbekistan 21 Dec 2025

Tehran Urged to Establish a Permanent Iranian Trade Hub in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN - The head of the Arak Chamber of Commerce has stressed that Iran’s private sector must assume greater responsibility and move beyond day-to-day concerns, highlighting the need to establish a permanent trade hub for Iranian businesses in Uzbekistan.

Iran’s Exports to India Increase 20 Dec 2025

Iran’s Exports to India Increase

TEHRAN - Iran’s exports to India reached $844 million in the first eight months of the Iranian year 1404, according to the Director General of the Office for East Asia, Oceania, and the Indian Subcontinent.

Iranian Teams Come 3rd at Roll Ball World Cup 2025 20 Dec 2025

Iranian Teams Come 3rd at Roll Ball World Cup 2025

Iran’s women’s and men’s teams finished in third place at the 7th Roll Ball World Cup.

Devaluation of Currency Is a Trick 20 Dec 2025

Devaluation of Currency Is a Trick

The policy of reducing the value of a currency (whether through controlled inflation or expansionary monetary policies) has historically been used as one of the indirect mechanisms for “tuning” or reducing the real burden of debts.

Road Minister: Airports damaged by Israeli aggression rebuilt in 10 days 20 Dec 2025

Road Minister: Airports damaged by Israeli aggression rebuilt in 10 days

The Minister of Roads and Urban Development says that airports damaged by Israeli aggression were rebuilt within ten days.