ISLAMABAD — Taliban authorities and hospital sources in Afghanistan said Wednesday that a powerful bomb blast ripped through a packed mosque in the capital, Kabul, during evening prayers, causing dozens of casualties. Khalid Zadran, a city police spokesman, told VOA … Read More
In addition to those traumatized by the flooding, doctors are now treating people suffering from diarrhea, skin infections, and other waterborne ailments. Officials in Pakistan raised concern Wednesday over the spread of waterborne diseases among thousands of flood victims as … Read More
Influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr calls on supporters to stop violent protests: ‘This is not a revolution’ At least 30 were confirmed dead in Iraq Tuesday as fighting continues in Baghdad following the resignation of a top Shiite leader Monday. Gun … Read More
Al-Qaeda has staged a remarkable comeback in Iraq in the last year. Former National Security Advisor Jim Jones has called it “al-Qaeda’s renaissance”. Al-Qaeda could stage another renaissance in South Asia if the American drawdown from Afghanistan is botched. The … Read More
The raging war of words coincided with protracted diplomacy over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which Israel has relentlessly criticized. Iran’s top nuclear negotiator and deputy foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, issued a stern warning to Israel while … Read More
New York, SANA- Russia has renewed the call for the withdrawal of foreign occupation forces from Syria and the cessation of the attacks on its territories, condemning western countries’ support for terrorist organizations. “The tense situation in Syria is linked … Read More
Two countries that have long clashed are tempting fate with escalations that could soon spiral well beyond their borders. The ongoing war between Israel and Iran across the Middle East came out of the shadows and into the open long … Read More
Referring to Iran’s economic conditions in case the JCPOA revival negotiations failed, Morteza Ezzati told ILNA that “if the failure of the JCPOA is officially announced, there will be an expected shock in expectations and it can raise the exchange … Read More
It would be possible by reducing imports’ restrictions and establishing relations based on currencies in both countries, Novak said at Russia-Iran joint trade meeting on Wednesday. Pressures put on Russia by unfriendly countries increase the need to develop Moscow-Tehran ties, … Read More
Speaking in a press conference on the sidelines of the 26th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition on Saturday, Mohsen Khojasteh-Mehr said the imminent contract is aimed at taking optimal advantage of the capabilities of domestic companies for developing the … Read More