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Iran’s Leader Praises American University Students Protesting against War Crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, in a letter to the United States' university students who have been protesting in recent weeks against brutal attack of Tel Aviv army on the innocent Gazans, praised the students’ move to defend the oppressed people of Palestine.

Iran Records 8% Increase in Petrochemical Products Exports

TEHRAN (ANA)- The exports of petrochemical products, which accounted for 44% of Iran total non-oil exports value in the first two months of this year of 1403 in the Iranian calendar (beginning on March 21, 2024), increased by 4.5% in weight and 8% in value, according to the statistics released by the customs administration.

Iranian Factory Meets Country’s Need for Book Printing Paper

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian paper factory has met the country’s need for paper for publishing textbooks, saving the country $50 million.

Ukraine Attracts 85 Billion USD in External Financing since Start of Conflict

TEHRAN (ANA)- Ukraine received 85 billion U.S. dollars in external financing since the start of the full-scale conflict with Russia, the government press service reported.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Take Part at AGROVOLGA 2024 Exhibition in Russia

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate at the international agro-industrial exhibition AGROVOLGA 2024 in Kazan, Russia, with the support of the Iran National Innovation Fund-INIF.

German Economy Records Slight Growth in Q1

TEHRAN (ANA)- Germany saw its economy in the first quarter (Q1) grow slightly by 0.2 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).

Canada's CPI Rises 2.7 Percent

TEHRAN (ANA)- Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7 percent on a year-over-year basis in April, down from a 2.9 percent gain in March, Statistics Canada said.

World Bank Approves 40 Million USD Project to Improve Skills for Better Jobs in Cambodia

TEHRAN (ANA)- The World Bank has approved a 40-million-U.S.-dollar credit for a project to improve skills for better jobs in Cambodia, the lender said in a news release.

Laos, ADB Partner to Promote Sustainable Development

TEHRAN (ANA)- Laos' Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a new ADB country partnership strategy for Laos, which aims to strengthen foundations for a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economy in the country.

Transit of Goods through Iran Increases 56%

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced that the transit of goods via Iran has increased by 56.5% in the first two months of the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20).

ADB Approves 500 Million USD Loan to Indonesia

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has approved a loan of 500 million U.S. dollars to strengthen Indonesia's program to reduce plastic marine debris.

Births in Japan Fall to 170,000 in Jan-March

TEHRAN (ANA)- The number of babies born in Japan in January-March fell to 170,804, government data showed.

Türkiye's Solar, Wind Power Generation Reaches New High in April

TEHRAN (ANA)- Türkiye shattered records for solar and wind power generation in April, a sign of the country's growing focus on renewable energy, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said.

Italy's Inflation Rate among Europe's Lowest in April

TEHRAN (ANA)- Prices in Italy rose last month less than any of the European Union's (EU) large economies, data released by Eurostat showed.

California Continues to Lead in US Unemployment Rate

TEHRAN (ANA)- The state of California continues to lead the United States in the number of job losses since the start of this year, said California's Employment Development Department in a report.

Pakistan Asks Iran to Establish Joint Nanotechnology, Biotech Research Institute

TEHRAN (ANA)- Pakistan called for the establishment of a joint research institute of nanotechnology and biotechnology with Iran.

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China Unveils Guideline to Promote Development of Smart Cities

TEHRAN (ANA)- China unveiled a guideline on promoting the development of smart cities and urban digital transformation to make urban management smarter.

Pakistan's Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase by 15 Million USD

TEHRAN (ANA)- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that its foreign exchange reserves had increased by 15 million U.S. dollars.

Iran Concludes Oil Spill Cleanup at Chabahar Port

TEHRAN (ANA)- Deputy Director of the General Administration of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Sistan and Balouchestan province Seyed Ahmad Hashemi said that an oil spill caused by an unknown source off the coast of Iran’s Southeastern Chabahar port has been cleaned up.

Malaysia's Current Account Balance Surges to 3.46 Billion USD in Q1

TEHRAN (ANA)- Malaysia's current account balance (CAB) surplus surged to 16.2 billion ringgit (3.46 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2024, equivalent to 3.5 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), official data showed.