TEHRAN, May 14 -Washington’s renewed sanctions on Tehran supports China’s newly established oil futures, analysts say. The sanctions can make the yuan a more preferable currency than the dollar on the oil market.
TEHRAN, May 14 - Iran says US President Donald Trump's "unilateral and unlawful" decision to withdraw from a key 2015 nuclear agreement and to re-impose nuclear-related sanctions shows "a complete disregard for international law."
TEHRAN, May 14 - Usually, the death of more than three dozen protesters anywhere in the world is something US media would be interested in — but it seems that old journalism maxim ‘if it bleeds, it leads’ may not extend to Palestinian blood.
TEHRAN, May 14 - Jared Kushner’s speech at the US Embassy opening ceremony in Jerusalem claims both sides of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal could gain more than they give, as Israeli forces shot dead 52 protesters on Monday.
TEHRAN, May 14 - Myanmar police said on Monday they would charge 17 organizers of an anti-war protest on the weekend that degenerated into scuffles and fistfights, and raised new concern about freedom of speech.
TEHRAN, May 14 -Iran says the value of energy consumed nationally stands at as high as $136 billion per year, adding that this is four times higher than the average global standards.
TEHRAN, May 13 - Bahraini parliament has approved a controversial bill preventing all members of dissolved opposition groups and organizations from running for elections, a fresh step by the small Persian Gulf island country in suppressing the dissent ahead of parliamentary polls this year.
TEHRAN, May 13 - US President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, has arrived in Jerusalem al-Quds to open the new US embassy in Israel, a controversial move that is guaranteed to stir violence in the occupied Palestinian lands.
TEHRAN, May 13 -A White House spokesperson reportedly chastised staff for allowing an “unacceptable” comment about John McCain to be leaked to the press. A WH staffer had dismissed McCain’s opinion on the CIA pick, saying “He's dying anyway.”
TEHRAN, May 13 - New research shows a sharp spike in cases of major depression in the United States in recent years, with more and more Americans reporting that they are anxious, depressed and even suicidal.
TEHRAN, May 11 -Israeli forces have once more opened fire on Palestinians taking part in anti-occupation protests along the border between the besieged Gaza Strip and occupied territories, leaving a man dead and at least 170 others wounded.
TEHRAN, May 11 - Iran slams "biased and unconstructive" statements by the secretary general of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), urging the body to stop adopting stance favoring the US and Israeli regime.
TEHRAN, May 11 - US Vice President Mike Pence has called on Special Counsel Robert Mueller to “wrap up” his investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
TEHRAN, May 11 - Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving a 2015 landmark nuclear agreement despite the US move to pull out of it, the Kremlin says.
TEHRAN, May 10 - Spain's lower house voted Thursday in favor of examining a bill on legalizing euthanasia, a first in the country even if there will likely be major opposition as it weaves its way through parliament.
TEHRAN, May 10 - urkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for nearly 190 people on suspicion of affiliation to a movement led by US-based opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom the Ankara government accuses of having masterminded the July 2016 coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
TEHRAN, May 10 - There is a risk of powerful explosions at Kilauea volcano, that may shower the area with giant boulders, toxic fumes and ash, the USGS warned. The ongoing eruption has already forced hundreds of residents out of their homes.