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Tehran waste management org, UNDP agree on technical cooperation
Tehran, Sept 16, IRNA – Senior officials of Tehran Waste Management Organization (TWMO) and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed an agreement on technical cooperation on modern disposal of wastes to stem degradation of environment.
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Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming in Development Plans
Tehran, Sept 16, IRNA – The Plan and Budget Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran (PBO) organized an online workshop on “Disaster Risk Reduction Mainstreaming in Development Plans” on September 14-15 in cooperation with the Asian and Pacific Center for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and with the support of the CIMA Foundation.
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Iranian teenager awarded at Intl' painting contest
Bojnourd, Sept 16, IRNA – Parnian Khosroabadi,12 , member of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Esfarayen, northeastern Iran, won the first title of international exhibition for Chinese painting," the caretaker of IIDCYA of North Khorasan Province said on Wednesday.
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Normalization of ties with Israeli occupying regime weakens Islamic unity: International experts
Islamabad, Sept 16, IRNA -- International experts and political figures strongly believe the normalization of ties with Zionist regime by some Arab regional states have targeted the unity of Muslim World.
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Rouhani: US failed in snapback invocation
Tehran, Sept 16, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the US administration failed to invoke snapback clause of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) thanks to consensus of the UN Security Council member states terming the US bid as null and void.
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Broom-making craft in northeast Iran
Broom-weaving is a traditional Iranian craft being made by millet after drying this plant in North Khorasan Province, northeast Iran, September 16, 2020. IRNA/Vahid Khademi
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Prof: UAE, Bahrain seek legitimacy from "foreign alliances"
New York, IRNA - UAE and Bahrain are seeking legitimacy and security from foreign alliances, a professor in the History department at California State University San Bernardino said on Wednesday.
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Iran protests anti-Iran bellicose remarks by Trump
New York, Sept 16, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi in a letter lodged protest against Trump fabricating a news on alleged assassination bid on US ambassador to South Africa to take revenge for US terrorist attack against General Soleimani.
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UN lauds Iran's efforts to fight illicit drug trafficking
London, Sept 16, IRNA – Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Fathi Waly hailed the efforts made by Iran in line with fighting narcotics trafficking and the related crimes.
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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Sept 16
Tehran, Sept 16, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Wednesday:
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On 38th anniversary of Sabra and Shatila massacre
Sabra, Shatila documents proving Zionist regime's crimes
Tehran, Sept 16, IRNA - The criminal acts of the racist Zionist regime were so vast scale, and deeply heartbreaking that is beyond description. The genocide of Palestinians in Sabra and Shatila Palestinian refugee camps in September 1982, where Israel massacred over 3,000 people within 72 hours, is only one of those significant documents proving the crimes of the Zionist regime.
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Afghan Peace Talks and Pompeo’s Opportunism
Tehran, Sept 16, IRNA -- Following the release of about 150 dangerous Taliban prisoners by the Afghan government, the environment was right for talks between the legitimate government and the Taliban. Qatar is hosting the talks and, as an active player, has made the necessary preparations for the talks.
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Zarif derides Trump's fresh anti-Iran allegations
Tehran, Sept 16, IRNA- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a Twitter message derided Trump's new allegations against Iran with regard to taking revenge for General Soleimani assasination, saying it is time to wake up.
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Iran, Azerbaijan ties growing in all spheres, envoy says
Baku, Sept 16, IRNA – Iran's new Ambassador to Azerbaijan Republic Abbas Mousavi said on Tuesday that relations between the two neighboring and friendly countries of Iran and Azerbaijan are progressing well in all aspects.
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Iran ready for helping to Afghanistan Peace Process
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif late on Tuesday voiced Iran's readiness for any assistance to Peace Process in Afghanistan.
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Iran, Russia discuss latest regional developments
Moscow, Sept 15, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Rudenko on Tuesday reviewed the latest regional developments, including the situation in the Central Asian region and the South Caucasus.
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Iran, Azerbaijan hold talks to sign preferential trade agreement
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – First round of talks on the text of the preferential trade agreement between Iran and Azerbaijan was held via video conference on Tuesday.
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Harvesting limes from tropical gardens in Iran
The photo album depicts some photos of the cultivation area of limes in Kohgilouyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province in Iran which is more than 5,000 hectares. Sept 15, 2020. IRNA/Saeid Mortezapour
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Shahzadeh Bathhouse in Isfahan
Shahazadeh Bathhouse or as it is known by the locals, Shahzadeh Hammam, in Isfahan was constructed during the Safavid dynasty. This wonderful historical monument is located in the traditional Isfahan Bazaar. The bathroom has recently been repaired and will soon be converted into a museum. Sept 15, 2020. IRNA/ Rasoul Shojaei.
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Iran to host 6th Int’l Shams & Rumi confab on Sept 28
Orumiyeh, Sept 15, IRNA – The 6th International Scientific Conference of Shams and Mawlana is slated to be held in Khoy County, Iran on September 28, 2020.
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Iranian kids shining in Asian painting competitions
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Iranian children with 20 awards are shining in the Asian painting competitions which were held in China.
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Grossi terms Iran as important partner for IAEA
London, Sept 15, IRNA - Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi described Iran as an important partner for IAEA.
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Iran ranks 1st in world for producing trout
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Head of the Fisheries Organization said Iran is standing in the first position in the world with regard to producing trout.
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Iran: Measures to normalize ties with Zionist Regime strategic mistake
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei on Tuesday said that any step taken to formally normalize relations with the Zionist Regime is regarded as a strategic mistake.
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COVID-19 kills 140 more Iranians over past 24 hours
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA – Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday that some 140 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours.
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Nuri al-Maliki meeting with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
The Chairman of the Iraqi Rule of Law Coalition Nuri al-Maliki met with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani on Monday. Iraq's former prime minister and Chairman of the Iraqi Rule of Law Coalition Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran late on Sunday for talks with the Iranian officials. Tehran, Iran. Sept 15, 2020. IRNA/ Hadi Laziri.
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Pakistan will not take any decision contrary to Palestinians’ aspirations
Islamabad, Sept 15, IRNA -- Prime Minister of Pakistan reacting on normalization of ties with Zionist regime by some Arab states said that Pakistan wants a just solution to the Palestine problem and will not take any decision contrary to the aspirations of the Palestinian nation.
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Iran, Russia review latest developments in Mideast
Moscow, Sept 15, IRNA - Senior Iranian and Russian officials on Tuesday exchanged views about the latest developments in the Middle East region.
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Iran supports republicanism in Afghanistan
Kabul, Sept 15, IRNA – Iran’s ambassador in Kabul said on Tuesday that Tehran supports republicanism in Afghanistan, calling for the democratic achievements of the country over the past 19 years be protected by the Afghan political parties.
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UN Chief calls on Governments to listen to people demanding change
Tehran, Sept 15, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2020, called on Governments to do more to listen to people demanding change, open new channels for dialogue and respect freedom of peaceful assembly.