Category: 1. Iran

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South Korea has pressed for decades to expand its nuclear capabilities for both energy security and military deterrence. U.S. backing now provides Seoul with unprecedented political cover as it pursues access…

Alireza Raisi told a diabetes symposium that cases have quadrupled in 35 years. “Relying only on drugs and hospital-based treatments will not bring lasting results,” he said.

About 600 million people worldwide are diabetic and that forecasts…

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China’s Vice Foreign Minister, Sun Weidong, summoned Kenji Kanasugi, Japan’s Ambassador to China, on Thursday to lodge a strong protest against Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan. The incident highlights…

Average monthly incomes now stand near $200, leaving millions unable to keep pace with food inflation. Many respondents said basic protein disappeared from their tables months ago.

“Our daily cost for five people is about 30,000,000 rials…

In a post on Friday on his X account on Friday, Abbas Araghchi said that, “Congratulations to the brotherly people and government of Iraq for successful management of peaceful parliamentary elections.”

“The election was a significant step…

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The move highlights Venezuela’s commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty against external pressures, which President Maduro described as “imperialist madness.” He affirmed that the nation is fully…

In Iran, Friday marks the final day of the week — a natural point for reflecting on the major political, economic, and social events that shaped the country over the past seven days. This weekly roundup provides a concise overview of the key…