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Iran after forming ‘tech diplomacy’: Vice president

Startups are powerful components of Iran’s defense against global sanctions, Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said, adding that technology diplomacy is a new approach that Iran tries to build up in the world.

Iran imports over 21m tons of basic goods in 11 months: IRICA

Iran imported 21.4 million tons of basic commodities worth $10.8 billion during the 11 months to February 18, 2021, said the spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Iran, Pakistan to hold trade webinar today

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will hold an online seminar on the expansion of Iran-Pakistan trade on Wednesday, according to the portal of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA).

Energy minister inaugurates 20 water, electricity projects

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian inaugurated 20 water and electricity projects, valued at about $138 million, in six provinces through a videoconference on Tuesday.

EIKO signs MoU to implement projects worth $120m in Qom Province

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $120 million was signed between the Headquarters for the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s Order (EIKO) and the governorate of Qom Province on Tuesday.

Iran: Deal with IAEA, goodwill gesture in support of diplomacy

Russia working to defuse tensions over Iran nuclear program at IAEA session: Envoy

A year into pandemic, new school year starts in South Korea amid hopes, concerns

South Korean schools opened for the new school year on Tuesday amid a mix of anxiety and hopes, as the country is still fighting against the third wave of the pandemic, but much-anticipated vaccinations have finally begun.

China takes procuratorial measures to protect public security 'underfoot'

China's procuratorates have stepped up supervisory efforts to strengthen the management of manhole covers and crack down on related criminal cases to safeguard public security "underfoot”.

Spain's jobless hit four million for first time in five years as pandemic curbs bite

The number of jobless people in Spain rose above four million for the first time in five years in February, official data showed on Tuesday, as COVID-19 restrictions ravage the ailing economy.

Nearly four in 10 university students addicted to smartphones: Study

Almost four in 10 university students are addicted to their smartphones, and their habit plays havoc with their sleep, research found.

Rouhani: Iran on verge of glorious victory in economic war

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Iran’s Border Police urge Iraq to take stronger actions against arms trafficking

The commander of the Iranian Border Police called on neighboring Iraq to take stronger actions to combat trafficking of arms and ammunition to Iran.

Guardian Council urges Iranians to offer ideas on maximizing 2021 voter turnout

Iran’s Guardian Council spokesman Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei invited the Iranian elite and other people to submit any initiatives that would help boost voter turnout in the forthcoming presidential election during the coronavirus pandemic.

Over 780 COVID patients hospitalized in 24 hours: Ministry

The number of coronavirus patients who were admitted to hospitals across Iran over the 24-hour period, to Tuesday noon, stood at 784, the Health Ministry announced.

Iran urges halt to sale of arms used in Yemen war

Iran called on “war enablers” to commit to stop selling arms and ammunition that are used just to claim innocent lives and further level the already destroyed properties in the war-torn Yemen.