Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in ‘last’ chance for Gaza truce
Blinken, on his ninth visit to the Middle East since Hamas's October 7 attack triggered the war with Israel, said...Geostrategy
Israel FM says expects allies to attack Iran if it strikes
Israeli Foreign Minister told his French and British counterparts that his country expects support "in attacking" Iran if it strikes...Geostrategy
Kyrgyzstan repatriates 95 from Syria rebel camps
Kyrgyzstan has already twice taken back its citizens from Syria or Iraq. In March 2021, 79 children were repatriated while...Thirty-one women and 64 children who are Kyrgyz citizens were transferred from Syria to Kyrgyzstan," said the foreign ministry in a statement
The ministry said it was "grateful" to the US for "full assistance and logistical support" in the operation, as well as thanking UNICEF and the Red Cross
BRICS, SCO membership to reduce West’s sanctions effect, says Iran
"Given our numerous capabilities, we consider Iran’s membership in BRICS and the SCO as well as participation in other regional...The Iranian president noted that Iran’s economic potential will help bolster the position of both organizations on the international stage
"The effect is reciprocal because all the participants of these unions, including ourselves, will benefit from Iran’s membership," he explained
Iranian company SAIPA to export cars to Russia
TEHRAN, IRAN – The CEO of SAIPA Auto Making Company, Iran’s second-largest car manufacturing company, said a contract has been...SAIPA is planning to supply 90,000 units of the QUIK sedan model to Russian customers in the next three years.
Exports can start within a month and after the required permits are issued by Russian authorities.
Iran’s non-oil exports reach US$19.3bn in March to July 2023
TEHRAN, IRAN - Some 56 million tons of non-oil goods, valued at US$19.3 billion, were exported in the first five...Also 14.4 million tons of non-oil goods, valued at US$24.2 billion were imported into the country from March 21, 2023 to July 22, 2023.
In this period, China, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey and India were Iran’s main export markets respectively.
There are no frozen assets abroad, says Iranian President
TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday said that the country’s money is only blocked in South Korea...Iran has forged strong relations with Islamic and other like-minded countries.
The country is keen on membership in regional and extra-regional alliances.
West has failed to isolate Iran, says President Ebrahim Raisi
Raisi was referring to sanctions imposed on Iran since the United States torpedoed the nuclear deal in 2018, as well..."The enemy tried to follow two strategies: one was to isolate Iran from the world and the other was to discourage the Iranian nation," Raisi said.
The president said Iran was continuing to seek "the lifting of sanctions" through negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear accord.
Israeli PM thanks Saudi after emergency aircraft landing in Jeddah
The Air Seychelles flight laden with Israeli passengers was heading from the Seychelles to Tel Aviv. Saudi airspace had been...The Air Seychelles flight made an emergency landing Monday in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah due to technical difficulties.
Israeli media said 128 passengers aboard the flight were welcomed and given overnight accommodation in the Red Sea city.
Renewables helped save $520bn fuel costs globally in 2022: Report
In non-OECD countries, just the saving over the lifetime of new capacity additions in 2022 will reduce costs by up...In addition to these direct cost savings, there would be substantial economic benefits from reducing CO2 emissions and local air pollutants.
IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera said the world must add 1,000 GW of renewable power annually on average every year until 2030 to keep 1.5°C within reach.
Erdogan may meet Putin before UNGA kicks off: TASS
Ankara, Turkey - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin in September, ahead...The primary objective of the two leaders is to find potential pathways toward achieving resolution to the conflict in Ukraine
They are also set to deliberate on various aspects of the original grain agreement and explore potential alternative options
India and Iran reach agreement on Chabahar Port development
Tehran, Iran - India and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement on the legal terms for the development of the...The strategic Chabahar Port has been a focal point of cooperation between India and Iran for several years
The two countries have been working on a comprehensive agreement that would grant India the rights to develop the Shahid Beheshti Terminal
