The World Bank projected Iran’s gross domestic product to contract by 1.7% in 2025 and by 2.8% in 2026, reversing its earlier April forecast of modest growth.
The downturn, it said, reflects “a contraction in both oil exports and non-oil…
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Iran rejects EU and GCC criticism over nuclear and defense issues
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday the reactivation of UN sanctions on Iran was “a setback but not the end of diplomacy,” and called for continued dialogue to reduce tensions. Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul…
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Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog
Even though many years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of infection with SARS-CoV-2 are not completely understood. This is especially true for Long COVID, a chronic condition that can develop after COVID-19 that…
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Poor Sleep Linked to Faster Brain Aging
Poor sleep may speed up brain aging, found a new study published in eBioMedicine. The findings support the idea that poor sleep may be a risk factor for developing dementia.
Previous studies have linked…
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Araqchi Slams Israels Paid Online Propaganda Campaign
TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced the Zionist regimes use of paid influencers to promote pro-Israel narratives online, citing reports that social media personalities receive thousands of dollars per post as part of…
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Egypt and Gaza war; efforts to pursue a dual strategy
Pars Today – The start of the Gaza war following the Al-Aqsa Storm operation on October 7, 2023, marked a turning point in Egypt’s foreign and domestic policies.
According to Pars Today, Egypt’s collective actions regarding the Gaza…
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Conservatives clash over hijab law as Tehran streets move on
The remarks by Expediency Council member Mohammad-Reza Bahonar come as Iran’s leadership struggles to contain public discontent while facing renewed UN sanctions.
The fierce subsequent backlash underscores deepening fractures within Iran’s…
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World Bank lifts growth forecast for Middle East region, Iran suffers contraction
LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – The World Bank has lifted its growth outlook for the region encompassing the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan for 2025, though trimmed its forecast for next year, citing conflict and lower oil…
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Oman Air replaces “Israel” with “State of Palestine” on map
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Oman Air has removed Israel from its aerial images and replaces it with the state of Palestine according to in-flight maps.
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