Date: April, 20, 2024
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Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia Electricity Grids to Be Connected
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An electricity connection project between Iran, Russia and the Republic of Azerbaijan is at the final stage and will be implemented in the near future, an official at Iran’s Ministry of Energy said.
Shahab Zahedi Nets Brace against Jubio Iwata
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Avispa Fukuoka battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Jubio Iwata on Saturday.
Ecuadorian Mayor Shot Dead in Armed Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The mayor of Portovelo in Ecuador's southern province of El Oro was killed Friday in an armed attack against the municipal authority, the National Police said.
Syria Condemns US Veto on Palestinian UN Membership
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria has strongly denounced the United States for vetoing a resolution supporting full UN membership for Palestine, asserting Washington's biased stance towards Israel.
US Agrees to Withdraw Troops from Niger: Washington Post
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States has agreed to withdraw its troops from Niger, according to the Washington Post.
Five High School Students Wounded in Maryland Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Gunfire broke out at a park in Greenbelt, US State of Maryland, where hundreds of high school students had gathered while skipping school on Friday, wounding five males aged 16 to 18, police said.
Road Transit of Goods via Iran Up 54% in One Year: Statistics
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The statistics of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development indicated that 14.3 million tons of goods were transited from the country in the road sector in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024), showing a 54% growth compared to a year earlier.
Man Sets Self on Fire outside New York Court Where Trump Trial Underway
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Former US president Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place as jury selection wrapped up, but officials said he did not appear to have been targeting Trump.
Israeli Airstrikes in Rafah Kill Nine, Including Six Children
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including six children and two women.
Festive Musical Event Held in Iranian Kurdish Village
PALANGAN (Tasnim) – Residents of Palangan, a village in Iran’s western province of Kurdistan, held a mystical musical celebration on April 19 with a large ensemble of local artists playing Daf, a frame drum instrument used in popular and classical music in the Middle East.
Iran Admires Algeria for Tabling Resolution on Palestine’s UN Membership
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran praised Algeria for proposing a draft resolution at the UN Security Council that recommended granting the State of Palestine full membership in the UN, taking a swipe at the US for its “irresponsible and unconstructive” veto on the bid.
Iraqi Resistance Strikes Ovda Air Base in Southern Israeli-Occupied Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi Islamic Resistance asserted responsibility for an attack on the Ovda air base located south of the occupied Palestinian territories on Monday.
UN Secretary General Urges Azerbaijan, Armenia to Normalize Relations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to resolve all remaining bilateral issues in order to normalize ties, spokesman for the UN secretary general Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
North Korea Conducts Test on New ‘Super-Large Warhead’: State Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea has conducted a test on a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media reported, adding that it also launched a new type of anti-aircraft missile.
No Damages as MAVs Downed in Iran: FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran said the shooting down of micro aerial vehicles by the Iranian air defense over the central city of Isfahan has not resulted in any damages or casualties, deriding the Israeli regime’s desperate attempt to misrepresent its new failure.
Iran Imports $8.4 Billion of Auto, Motorcycle Parts in One Year: IRICA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran imported $8.4 billion of automotive and motorcycle parts in the previous Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023, to March 19, 2024), showing a 32.69 percent hike compared to a year earlier.
Tehran, Doha to Ink New Contracts in Energy Sector: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Qatar plan to clinch new contracts in the near future to boost bilateral ties in the energy sector, an official at Iran’s Ministry of Energy said.
Esteghlal Victorious over Plucky Shams Azar: IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal football team defeated Shams Azar 3-2 in the 2023-24 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.
