Iran Says 10 Foreign Intelligence Services Behind Recent Unrest

TEHRAN, Jan 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said yesterday that, 10 foreign intelligence services were behind recent “terrorist” incidents in the country. In a statement on its official outlet Sepah News, the IRGC described the incidents as part of a failed “U.S.-Israeli plan,” to threaten Iran’s…

Mexico deploys 145 firefighters to put out wildfires in Chile

MEXICO CITY, Jan 23 (NNN-TELESUR) — Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SRE) announced the deployment of 145 firefighters from the National Forestry Commission (Conafor) to combat recent wildfires in the south of Chile. The firefighters arrived in Concepcion City following instructions from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who reaffirmed Mexico’s solidarity…

Colombia slaps 30 pct tariff on Ecuadorian goods in retaliation

BOGOTA/QUITO, Jan 23 (NNN-XINHUA) — Colombia will impose a 30 percent tariff on several Ecuadorian products, Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Diana Morales announced Thursday, a day after Ecuador revealed its “unilateral” decision to levy a similar tariff on Colombian goods. “This tariff is not a sanction or a…

At least 21 UN personnel killed in deliberate attacks in 2025

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 21 UN personnel — 12 peacekeeping personnel and nine civilians — were killed in deliberate attacks in 2025, the United Nations said Thursday. This does not include the personnel of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…

Türkiye Opposes External Intervention In Iran: Erdogan

ANKARA, Jan 23 (NNN-TRT) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said yesterday, his country disapproves of external intervention in Iran. Erdogan made the remarks during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, according to a statement issued by the Turkish Presidency.…

Israel To Discuss Reopening Rafah Crossing “Next Week”: Official

JERUSALEM, Jan 23 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s cabinet will discuss reopening the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt “early next week,” a senior Israeli official said, yesterday, after the interim Gaza administration declared the crossing would reopen next week. The official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said, the discussion…

European Parliament puts EU-Mercosur trade deal on hold, seeks top court legal opinion

BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to freeze its approval track for the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and request a legal opinion from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on whether the deal is compatible with EU treaties. The motion passed by a…

Chile police arrest suspect over deadly wildfires

A firefighter stands amid a burning forest during efforts to extinguish a wildfire in the Biobio region LIRQUEN (Chile), Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in south-central Chile have arrested a man on suspicion of starting one of the recent wildfires that killed 20 people and razed entire neighborhoods, the government…

Study: Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of U.S. deaths

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More people die from heart disease and stroke than from anything else in the United States, despite a five-year decline, a study released Wednesday by the American Heart Association indicates. Heart disease is the single greatest cause of death, while stroke has moved up to the…

Iraq Received 150 Daesh Detainees From Syria

BAGHDAD, Jan 22 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq has received the first 150 Daesh detainees, previously held in Syria’s prisons, the Iraqi authorities announced, yesterday. The detainees, identified as Iraqi and foreign nationals, deeply involved in killing Iraqi civilians, were previously held in prisons under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces,…
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