Date: March, 24, 2023
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Chad Nationalizes All Assets Owned by Exxon Mobil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chad has nationalized all the assets and rights, including hydrocarbon permits and exploration and production authorizations, that belonged to a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil, the West African nation’s energy and hydrocarbons ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
India's Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Disqualified from Parliament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India's opposition Congress party suffered a major blow on Friday when parliament disqualified its leader Rahul Gandhi, a day after a court convicted him for comments that many Indians deemed insulting to the prime minister.
US Blockade of Venezuela Crime against Humanity, Says VP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The blockade imposed by the United States against Venezuela "constitutes a crime against humanity," undermining the productive capacity of all the economic sectors of Venezuela, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday.
Iranian Ambassador Highlights Economic Cooperation with Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Ale-Sadiq emphasized on Friday that Iraq plays a vital role in the region in terms of its leadership, while also highlighting the aspects of economic cooperation between the two countries.
Iraq Needs No Foreign Forces on Its Territory: MP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Noting that Iraq’s law-making body has voted on the withdrawal of foreign forces, member of Iraqi Parliament Ali Naama said that there are efforts to implement the decision and achieve full sovereignty for the nation by the withdrawal of those forces.
Imam Mosque of Isfahan: One of The Most Important Historical Mosques in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Safavid era was one of the golden periods of Iran’s history in science, culture, art and architecture. Nowadays most of Safavid monuments are still operational. Especially in Isfahan that was the capital of the Safavid Empire.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Postpones London Visit Due to Pilot Refusal, Report Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to London was delayed by a day after a group of pilots refused to fly a plane with him on board, according to a report by a British newspaper.
457 Arrested, 441 Security Forces Injured in France Pension Reform Protests (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A total of 457 people were arrested and 441 security forces injured on Thursday during nationwide protests against French President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions reform, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.
Russia Says Violations by US-Led Coalition in Syria Increasing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, Rear Adm. Oleg Gurinov, reported an increase in the number of violations linked to flights of drones and planes of the US-led international coalition in Syria.
Russia Criticizes UN Humanitarian Branch for ‘Flirting with Terrorists’ in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzya criticized the UN humanitarian branch for "hiding behind politically appropriate phrases" and "flirting with terrorists" during Thursday's Syria-themed session of the UN Security Council.
US Carries Out Airstrikes in Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria, targeting government facilities in Deir Ez-Zur province.
Syrian Army Repels Terrorist Attack in Western Aleppo Countryside
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian army forces successfully thwarted a major terrorist attack by militants from Jabhat al-Nusra terror group in the Kafr Amma area, east of Atarib, in Aleppo during the time of iftar Thursday night.
Massive Funeral Held for Palestinian Killed in Israeli Military Raid (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mourners gathered in Tulkarm, West Bank, to pay their final respects to a Palestinian man who was shot and killed by Israeli security forces during a raid in the village of Izbat Shoufa.
Massive Protests Erupt across France against Govt's Pension Reform (+Vidoe)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Massive protests continue across France against the government's pension reform plans, with demonstrators expressing anger over plans to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030.
Syrian UN Envoy Accuses West of Misinformation to Avoid Responsibility for Role in Bloodshed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Bassam Sabbagh, accused the US, UK, France, and Germany of spreading misinformation and misleading the public to avoid responsibility for their role in the bloodshed in Syria and backing terrorism.
Riyadh in Talks with Damascus to Restore Ties: Saudi State TV
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi Arabia and Syria are reportedly in talks to resume consular services between the two countries, according to Saudi state TV al-Ekhbariya.
Swiss-Made Armored Vehicle Appears in Ukraine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Bern government is investigating who breached export control restrictions after Mowag-made Eagle armored cars were photographed in Ukrainian-held territory, according to the daily Neue Zuercher Zeitung (NZZ) on Wednesday.
Freight Train Carrying Trash, Recycling Derails in Massachusetts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Five freight train cars derailed in Massachusetts on Thursday, but no hazardous materials were being hauled and there were no reports of injuries, according to US authorities.
