International Film Festival of Huesca, which is under approval of Oscar, will be held on June 12-20.Zamiri, 43, a member of Iranian Short Film Association (ISFA)- made his first film in 1998. Earlier, "Inhale" was to be screened at Busan International Film Festival, but the event was called off due …
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Larijani stresses Iran, China strategic ties
He made the remarks in response to his Chinese counterpart Li Zhanshu's message sent for expressing solidarity with the Iranian nation over coronavirus outbreak."I received Your Excellency's cordial message when I was receiving medical treatment" he said, noting that the two countries which boast of rich culture and civilization play …
Read More »Iranian diplomats in Pakistan’s Lahore donate blood
The blood donation is a selfless and humanitarian act which is not confined to geographical boundaries.The gesture of the Iranian diplomats once again proved the existence of strong bond between the brotherly countries of Iran and Pakistan especially in health sector. The problems for patients suffering from thalassemia have become …
Read More »Health ministry receives budget to fight coronavirus
Kamel Taghavinejad said in a video press conference that 1,200 billion tomans of the money will be given to the medical universities to purchase the equipment they need from Iranian companies.Taghavinejad said that 40 billion tomans have already been provided for the universities by benefactors, adding that a ticker symbol has …
Read More »‘Service Parade’ held in Iranian capital city
The Iranian army went on a 'Service Parade' with the slogan of 'Homeland Defenders, Health Assistants' in Tehran on April 17, coinciding with Army Day. The parade was held aiming to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). April 18, 2020. IRNA/ Mohammad Babaei IRNA English
Read More »Russia says US continuing to violate Iran nuclear deal
Zakharova made the remarks during a video conference as her press conferences are held in the absence of reporters due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). She said that the US violation of JCPOA is taking place while the UNSC Resolution 2231 urges the need to honor this …
Read More »IAEA to help Pakistan by sending anti corona equipment
In her statement at the weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said the provision of this equipment will augment Pakistan’s national capacity to conduct Covid-19 tests which are crucial in containing the spread of the disease.“The Embassy of Pakistan in Vienna is coordinating with …
Read More »IMF okays $1.3bn package to help Pakistan in fight against coronavirus
In a statement, IMF said with the near-term outlook deteriorating sharply, Pakistan swiftly put in place measures to contain the impact of the shock and support economic activity. It said crucially, health spending has increased and social support strengthened.The disbursement will enable country to meet urgent balance of payments needs …
Read More »Army provides 1050 hospital beds for coronavirus patients in NW Iran
Brigadier-General Ali Hajilou said that Army started to fight with the virus from the very beginning of the outbreak and the cooperation will go on until the fatal virus is eradicated.He added the Army has also established examination stations in the area that have managed to screen and examine 270,000 …
Read More »US move against WHO crime against humanity, FM spox says
Expressing concern over US president's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) under the worst ever conditions, Mousavi described the decision as another step in line with undermining multilateralism and international bodies by the US government, condemning it strongly."Main aim of Trump's decision to defund WHO is …
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