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Iran offers a discount on its oil: Informed source

Iran offers a discount on its oil: Informed source

The move is taken based on norms of the market and in harmony with discount given by other oil exporters, the source told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).'Discount is part of the nature of the global markets being offered by all oil exporters,' the source added.He made the remarks commenting …

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Newly elected members of Pakistan parliament take oath

Newly elected members of Pakistan parliament take oath

Outgoing Speaker Ayaz Sadiq administered the oath to 329 MNAs-elect, in what is a part of only the second democratic transition in the country's history.Prime minister-in-waiting and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and other prominent political leaders, including PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and former president …

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Six killed, 13 trapped in Pakistan coal mine explosion

Six killed, 13 trapped in Pakistan coal mine explosion

According to Balochistan Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), rescue workers have so far recovered the bodies of six miners with efforts underway to save the others trapped inside the coal mine.Balochistan’s Chief Inspector of Mines Iftikhar Ahmed is present at the site to monitor the rescue efforts.Alauddin Marri, the caretaker …

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Iran to export electricity to Russia via Azerbaijan/Armenia: Minister

Iran to export electricity to Russia via Azerbaijan/Armenia: Minister

Connection of Iran's electrical grid to that of Europe is seriously followed and we have different scenarios for that, Reza Ardakanian told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Monday.One of the options is being through Iran's two northern neighboring countries (Armenia and Azerbaijan), said the minister. Commenting on the …

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Hamas official dismisses Zionists' threats

Hamas official dismisses Zionists' threats

Even Palestinian kids are not afraid of these threats, Badran wrote in his Facebook account on Sunday. The era of Zionists' unpunished crimes has passed, he added.According to the Sunday report by the Zionist newspaper 'Haaretz,' in response to continuation of March of Return protests, Israeli commanders have prepared the …

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Investors eyeing Iran's petrochem: Official

Investors eyeing Iran's petrochem: Official

'The US withdrawal from the nuclear deal has not affected the Chinese investors' engagement with Iran's petrochemical industry,' Hossein Alimoradi Head of investment department at Iran's National Petrochemical Company (NPC) told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).Referring to an agreement signed by Iran and China two years ago, the official said, …

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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on August 13

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on August 13

** IRAN NEWS- Caspian Sea states sign landmark agreement- No Iraqi PM visit to Tehran- Iran-Iraq joint borders safe** IRAN DAILY- German minister: US can’t dictate trade rules on others- Iranian students outshine rivals in 23rd FIRA RoboWorld Cup- Official: Peugeot must pay penalty for canceling Iran contract** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- …

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Iranian kids win 2018 I-Maths

Iranian kids win 2018 I-Maths

Iranian squad ranked first in three age ranges of A, B and C.The Iranian team with 130 children was the biggest in the event which was held in Ideal Convention Centre Shah Alam Zone D, Malaysia.Representatives of US, Canada, Singapore, Russia, Iraq, Malaysia, Iran and China attended the event.“I-Maths” is …

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Envoy: Iran-Iraq industrial coop enters a new phase

Envoy: Iran-Iraq industrial coop enters a new phase

Masjedi said that promoting of joint investment and sharing resources by Iranian investors to carry out parts of production operations in Iraq are examples of the new chapter to be opened in the two countries' economic cooperation.The ambassador said Tehran is encouraging the Iranian economic activists to make investments in …

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Yemeni army shoots down Saudi drone

Yemeni army shoots down Saudi drone

According to Yemeni media 'Saba', Yemeni air defense system downed the Saudi spy Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Vaghaz, Al Jawf Region.The spy drone was patrolling over the Yemeni military positions and bases in Vaghaz district. Al Jawf Region is located in the north of Saudi Arabia, containing its only …

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