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Iranpress: World Newspapers: Building a capital from scratch

World Newspapers: Building a capital from scratch

Saturday, 20 May 2023 20:03

As Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, sinks into the sea, the president has embarked on a mission to construct a new capital some 800 miles away on the island of Borneo. Before he led the world’s fourth most populous country, the president of Indonesia was consumed by an even more challenging mission: saving Jakarta. 203

Iranpress: Iran, Indonesia to ink trade agreement

Iran, Indonesia to ink trade agreement

Saturday, 20 May 2023 09:21

Jakarta(IP)- The Ministry of Trade of Indonesia announced that Jakarta and Tehran have completed the final stage of negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, and Indonesia and Iran will sign a trade agreement during the visit of the Iranian President to the country.

Iranpress: 7.7-magnitude quake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands

7.7-magnitude quake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands

Friday, 19 May 2023 07:27

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 jolted southeast of the Loyalty Islands at 02:57 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Iranpress: Shipwreck of Blythe Star found off Australian coast after 50 years

Shipwreck of Blythe Star found off Australian coast after 50 years

Monday, 15 May 2023 08:52

A team from Australia's national science agency has found the shipwreck of a freighter 50 years after it sank, solving one of the country's greatest maritime mysteries.

Iranpress: G7 finance chiefs address global economic uncertainty as US debt crisis looms

G7 finance chiefs address global economic uncertainty as US debt crisis looms

Saturday, 13 May 2023 21:13

Group of Seven (G7) finance chiefs on Saturday warned of heightened uncertainty and vowed to take actions to ensure financial stability amid concerns following US bank failures.

Iranpress: Turkey says Black Sea grain deal extension nearing

Turkey says Black Sea grain deal extension nearing

Saturday, 13 May 2023 11:02

Ankara (IP) - Parties to the Black Sea grain pact are nearing a deal to extend it after talks between Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and United Nations officials, Turkey's Defence Minister said.

Iranpress: Rainstorm, flash floods kill 4, injure 25 in E.Afghanistan

Rainstorm, flash floods kill 4, injure 25 in E.Afghanistan

Saturday, 06 May 2023 16:11

Jalalabad (IP) - Heavy rains and flash floods killed four people and injured 25 others in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, said a statement of the provincial government released here Saturday.

Iranpress: Turkish elections, economy, justice concern Turks

Turkish elections, economy, justice concern Turks

Saturday, 06 May 2023 08:56

Ankara (IP)- About a week before the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections, the country is preparing to hold the occasion.

Iranpress: Clashes in Philippine between army and communists leave at least 7 dead

Clashes in Philippine between army and communists leave at least 7 dead

Monday, 01 May 2023 00:02

Seven militants affiliated with the Communist Party of the Philippines were killed in a clash with the country's army in the island of Samar.

Iranpress: 48 people return to Japan after evacuation from Sudan

48 people return to Japan after evacuation from Sudan

Saturday, 29 April 2023 11:07

A total of 48 people landed in Tokyo on Saturday morning after evacuating from conflict-ravaged Sudan to nearby Djibouti.

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