China announces retaliatory 15% tariffs on US goods
China will impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and LNG from the US in retaliation for 10 percent levies on Chinese goods.
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De-Dollarization Trend will persist despite Trump opposition
The shift towards national currencies and a multipolar world is here to stay, says Lillie Ferriol Prat, a research assistant at the South African DUT BRICS Research Institute.
Iran ready to coop. with regional telecommunications operator :CEO
Managing Director of Iran’s Telecommunication Infrastructure Company Behzad Akbari says that Iran is fully prepared to cooperate with the telecommunications operators of the region.
Iran diplomat meets with Taliban official to discuss ties
Caretaker Iranian ambassador has held a meeting with the Taliban governor of Bamiyan to explore ways to broaden Iran-Afghanistan trade and economic relations.
Iran appoints new ambassador to UK
Seyyed Ali Mousavi has been appointed as the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London.
Kremlin:
UK continues to push for war, ignoring battlefield realities
London continues to promote the idea of prolonging the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but developments on the ground are unfavorable for Kyiv, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Egypt urges respect for Palestine right to self-determination
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty has stressed that Palestinians must stay in their land and their right to self-determination must be respected.
ICT min. departs for Dubai for ‘Iran Corridor 2025’ event
Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sattar Hashemi has departed for Dubai at the head of a delegation to participate in “Iran Corridor 2025” event.
Japan allocates financial aid for Iran grassroot projects
The government of Japan on Monday granted financial assistance for several grassroots projects inside Iran.
Iran’s petrochemical output up 3.5% y/y in 9 months
Iran has increased its petrochemical output this year despite energy supply restrictions imposed on industries in the country.
Iran urges enhanced economic exchanges among ECO members
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs Rasoul Mohajer has called for more efforts among the members of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to increase trade exchanges.
Trump's Tariffs war shakes Crypto market, Bitcoin falls
Cryptocurrency prices slid on Monday, with bitcoin at a three-week low and ether at its lowest since early September, as the spectre of a global trade war put investors on edge and pushed them out of risky assets.
SP pressure boost project contracts worth $17b to be signed
Engineering and Development Manager of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has said that seven executive contracts for the South Pars (SP) pressure boost project, valued at $17 billion, are ready to be signed soon.
Iran, Kazakhstan stress bolstered economic, trade relations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev on Sunday during which they stressed the need for expansion of bilateral ties, especially in the economic field.
EU denounces Trump’s ‘hurtful’ tariffs
The European Union (EU) has criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap import tariffs on major US trading partners, calling the move “hurtful to all sides.”
Helicopter crashes in Philippines , leaves 1 dead
One has been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, on Saturday, February 1.
Cargo transit via Iran up 27% y/y in 10 months: roads min.
Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development (MRUD) says cargo transit via the country increased 27% year on year in the 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2024 to January 19, 2025).
Musk gains access to Treasury Department’s payment system
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave representatives of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency full access to the federal payment system late Friday.
Kazakh envoy hails potentials of Iran rail corridor
Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Tehran Ontalap Onalbayev has said that Iran’s rail corridor is the safest and shortest route for cargo transfer to the high seas.
Iran, Azerbaijan discuss North-South transport corridor
The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran has met with Hikmat Hajiyev, Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Canada to retaliate to US duties: Trudeau
Canadian authorities will introduce tit-for-tat 25% duties on US goods to the total amount of $155 bln Canadian dollars ($106.5 bln), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
Armenia supports expansion of Iran's ties with EEU: PM
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia supports the development of relations between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union.
Tehran, Moscow stress cooperating to confront unilateralism
Officials from Iran and the Russian Federation have emphasized the need for cooperating to counter unilateralism.
Pezeshkian:
Imperialism seeks to portray Islam as threat to humanity
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns that global imperialism is attempting to promote Islamophobia and introduce Islam and the Holy Qur’an as a threat to humanity.
Trump set to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada
US President Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariffs against Canada and Mexico beginning on March 1.
Iran Air Force planes equipped with advanced systems
Commander of the Iranian Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi said his forces have furnished the military planes and drones with state-of-the-art systems.
India seeks Iran's assistance after 3 nationals go missing
India has asked for Iran’s assistance in finding three of its nationals whom New Delhi says have gone missing in the country.
Iran to continue support for resistance in region: Envoy
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Beirut has stressed the Islamic Republic of Iran's support for the resistance in the region.
Iran to launch Paya, Zafar-2, Pars satellites tomorrow
Paya, Zafar-2, and Pars 1 & 2 Satellites will be officially unveiled on February 2, which marks the country’s National Space Technology Day.
Russia reacts to Trump threatening words over BRICS currency
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov reacted to US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose customs duties on goods from BRICS member states should the alliance ditch the dollar.