A contract firefighter set himself on fire on Wednesday outside a fire department building in western Iran to protest four months of unp …
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Iranian Firefighter Sets Himself Ablaze Over Four Months of Unpaid Wages
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Tehran, Doha discuss regional developments and tensions
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The call underscored Tehran and Doha’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties across multiple sectors. Both sides voiced concern over escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan…
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A tiny worm just revealed a big secret about living longer
Curiosity about extending human life may be especially visible among certain tech enthusiasts today, but people have been fascinated by the idea of a lasting fountain of youth, or even immortality, for thousands of years.
Some of the approaches…
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New study finds hidden diabetes danger in vaping
New research from the University of Georgia reports that people who use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes or both are more likely to develop diabetes. According to the study, smokers showed a notably higher rate of prediabetes and diabetes…
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Afghanistan signs 1.8-mln-USD deal to support returning refugees
KABUL, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees, the agency announced in a statement Thursday.
The…
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ICC president urges global cooperation to enforce arrest warrants – Middle East Monitor
The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday urged UN member states to uphold their obligations under the Rome Statute and assist in the execution of outstanding arrest warrants, Anadolu agency…
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Egypt, Turkey discuss US-backed proposal for international stabilisation force in Gaza – Middle East Monitor
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty said on Wednesday that he discussed with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan the ongoing negotiations in New York over a US draft resolution proposing an international…
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Iran-Russia Colors of Friendship art exhibition opens in Tehran
An exhibition featuring works by young and talented artists from Iran and Russia has opened in Tehran as part of the joint cultural festival “Colors of Friendship”, dedicated to the memory of artist Sergey Andriyaka.
Out of 600 submitted…
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What lies ahead in Iraq: the hard task of forming a government
Following Iraq’s parliamentary election this week, the complex and often lengthy task of choosing the country’s next leader is set to begin.
Incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani claimed victory for his coalition after preliminary…
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Gazans begin to restore historic fort damaged in war
One bucket at a time, Palestinian workers cleared sand and crumbling mortar from the remains of an former medieval fortress turned museum in Gaza City, damaged by two years of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
A dozen workers in high visibility…
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