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2024-05-15 22:35
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Columbia professor: Academic atmosphere irreparably harmed
Gauri Viswanathan questions misguided administrative response to anti-war student protests in the U.S.
TEHRAN - Student protests and the Gaza Solidarity Encampments taking place at American universities have been a global topic of discussion in recent weeks.
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By Shahrokh Saei
US is giving Israel license to kill Palestinians
TEHRAN- The US decision to send a $1 billion package of military aid to Israel is indicative of Washington’s long-term commitment to supplying Tel Aviv with weaponry regardless of the atrocious crimes that the regime is committing in the Gaza Strip.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli forces flee Gaza district for third time
Occupation troops forced to withdraw from Zeitoun
TEHRAN- The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have withdrawn from northern Gaza’s Zeitoun neighborhood for the third time Since October 7. The region has proven tricky for Israeli ground forces to capture. In late December the Israeli military claimed it had cleared northern Gaza City, including the Zeitoun neighborhood, of Hamas forces.
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Tehran, IAEA progress in resolving nuclear issues
TEHRAN - Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have made significant progress in resolving outstanding issues, with only two cases remaining, according to Mohammad Eslami, Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.
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Families of terror victims in southeast Iran to file complaint against US
TEHRAN - The families affected by the Jaish ul-Adl terrorist group attack are set to lodge a formal complaint against the United States, Mizan news agency reported on Wednesday.
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Senator’s suggestion to Israel to nuke Gaza is ‘horrible’: Iran
TEHRAN - Iran has denounced the “horrible” proposal put forward by a top Republican U.S. senator suggesting that Israel attack Gaza with nuclear bombs.
Politics
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Tehran ambassador emphasizes India's ‘importance’ amidst potential US bans
TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador has said that the “importance of India” will prevent any country from imposing sanctions on New Delhi over its cooperation with Iran.
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Israel’s deterrence collapsed in True Promise Operation: IRGC general
TEHRAN – A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran's Operation True Promise contributed greatly to the collapse of the Israeli regime's deterrence capability.
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U.S. assassination of Gen. Soleimani should garner intl. attention: Iran rights chief
TEHRAN - The international community should direct its attention toward the U.S. assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in 2020 in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Iran’s top human rights official says.
Sports
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Iran suffer second loss at CAVA Nation’s Volleyball League
TEHRAN – Iran were defeated against Sri Lanka 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-21) at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nation’s Volleyball League on Wednesday.
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Iran lose to Kazakhstan at 2024 Women's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 5-1 in the 2024 Women's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Wednesday.
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Iran to compete at 2024 World Para Athletics Championships
TEHRAN – Iran has sent 17 Para athletes to the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan.
Culture
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Iran's culture minister calls for strengthening cultural ties with SCO member states
TEHRAN- Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili has emphasized the importance of cultural cooperation between Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States.
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1st National Iranian Ethnic Film Festival opens in Tehran
TEHRAN-The 1st National Iranian Ethnic Film Festival was launched at the Iranology Foundation in Tehran on May 14, named Ferdowsi Day in Iran, commemorating Persian language and literature.
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Oliver Stone’s memoir published in Persian
TEHRAN- “Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game”, a book by American film director Oliver Stone, has recently been published in Persian.
Economy
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Iran, China ink MOU on agricultural co-op
TEHRAN – Iran and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand cooperation in the agricultural sector, IRNA reported.
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Knowledge-based companies export over $2.5b of products in a year
TEHRAN - Iran’s knowledge-based companies exported over 3.6 million tons of products, valued at $2.506 billion, in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024), according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Modern irrigation systems to be established in 1.75m ha of farmlands by 2027
TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Agriculture Minister Safdar Niazi has said that based on the seventh five-year national development plan (2023-2027) every year 350,000 hectares of farmlands across the country will be equipped with modern irrigation systems.
Society
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IBTO achievements are unparalleled worldwide: WHO official
TEHRAN – Jaffar Hussain, the representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Iran, has said the indicators and accomplishments of the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) are remarkable and unique in the region and even the world.
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Demographic changes affecting family well-being
TEHRAN – Celebrated annually on May 15, the International Day of Family provides an opportunity to reflect on social, economic, and demographic changes that affect the structure and stability of families.
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Iran observing Organ Donation, Life Donation week
TEHRAN –The national Organ Donation, Life Donation week kicked off on Tuesday and will wrap up on May 20.
Tourism
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Zayandehrud mismanagement threatens Isfahan’s heritage, researcher warns
TEHRAN - Iran Ghazi, a retired university professor and geography researcher, has expressed grave concerns over the mismanagement and misuse of water resources from the Zayandehrud river, warning that such practices endanger both human life and the rich cultural heritage of Isfahan.
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Kerman captures Korean ambassador’s heart
TEHRAN – Paying a visit to Kerman, the South Korean ambassador to Iran has expressed readiness to promote the province’s tourism capacities to his fellow Koreans.
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Thai envoy visits Yazd attractions, welcomes closer relations
TEHRAN – As a notable effort to boost tourism ties between the two nations, the Thai ambassador to Iran has discussed possible future initiatives with Yazd’s tourism activists.
International
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Columbia professor: Academic atmosphere irreparably harmed
TEHRAN - Student protests and the Gaza Solidarity Encampments taking place at American universities have been a global topic of discussion in recent weeks.
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US is giving Israel license to kill Palestinians
TEHRAN- The US decision to send a $1 billion package of military aid to Israel is indicative of Washington’s long-term commitment to supplying Tel Aviv with weaponry regardless of the atrocious crimes that the regime is committing in the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli forces flee Gaza district for third time
TEHRAN- The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have withdrawn from northern Gaza’s Zeitoun neighborhood for the third time Since October 7. The region has proven tricky for Israeli ground forces to capture. In late December the Israeli military claimed it had cleared northern Gaza City, including the Zeitoun neighborhood, of Hamas forces.
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