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8 New Passenger Planes Join Iranian Air Fleet
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The addition of eight passenger aircraft in the past recent weeks has boosted Iran’s air transport capacity, the caretaker head of the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran said.

Tight Supply, AI Demand Push Copper Toward $12,000 A Ton
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Copper prices are nearing $12,000 a metric ton as expectations of surging demand from artificial intelligence data centers collide with tight global supplies and shortages outside the United States.

Iran Urges Russia to Expedite Implementation of Strategic Cooperation Pact
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Tehran’s firm determination to implement the comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Russia, calling on Moscow to accelerate the execution of the commitments outlined in the pact.

Iran's Pezeshkian Calls for Removal of Banking Obstacles to Boost Trade with Kazakhstan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday urged the swift removal of banking and financial barriers with Kazakhstan, saying the step was essential to unlock far greater economic potential between the two countries.

Iran, Pakistan Coordinate Stances on Regional Issues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the need for stronger coordination on regional developments as well as full implementation of agreements between the two neighbors.

Pezeshkian Calls for Deeper Constructive Engagement among Muslim States
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for Muslim countries to strengthen their ties and pursue constructive interaction in all fields, calling for plans to share experiences and deepen cooperation.

Azerbaijan Ready to Boost Trade with Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev voiced his country’s readiness to expand economic and trade relations with Iran.

President Inaugurates Major Seawater Transfer Project to Central Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday inaugurated a major project to transfer desalinated water from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to the country’s central plateau, launching its official operation.

Iran, Russia Sign Cooperation Agreement on AI, Cybersecurity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Russia signed a cooperation document in Moscow to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Western Airlines Seek US Clearance to Resume Flights over Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Western airlines have made confidential inquiries to the US regarding the security of Iran’s airspace and are now on the verge of resuming their flights, with Washington reportedly indicating that there is no sign of a war.

BRICS, SCO, EAEU Opening Major Economic Opportunities for Iran: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s active participation in BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Eurasian Economic Union is creating significant economic opportunities, including expanded regional markets for traders and investors.

Tech Sector Hit Hard as Global Stocks Retreat on Ambiguous US Jobs Data
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Asian equities sank on Friday, extending a global selloff after a closely watched US jobs report failed to clarify the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy path, rattling investors already uneasy about stretched tech valuations.

Bitcoin Slides Below $84,000 in Extended Selloff
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Bitcoin fell below $84,000 early on Friday for the first time since mid-April, extending a selloff that has erased more than 22% of its value in the past month.

SCO Meeting in Russia Prioritizes Economic Cooperation: Iran’s Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to Russia highlighted the economic focus of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Heads of Government summit underway in Moscow.

Japan’s Economy Contracts on US Tariffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan’s economy shrank nearly 2% in the three months through September.

Iran, Tajikistan Move to Expand Aviation Ties with New Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Tajikistan will be enhancing aviation partnership through a newly signed cooperation memorandum aimed at strengthening technical, operational, and training collaboration across the industry.

Samsung Hikes Memory Chip Prices by Up to 60% as Shortage Worsens
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Samsung Electronics this month raised prices of certain memory chips -now in short supply due to the global race to build AI data centers- by as much as 60% compared to September, two people with knowledge of the hikes said.

First Russian Cargo Train Arrives at Iran’s Aprin Dry Port
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The first transit container train from Russia arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port, marking a new milestone in Iran’s rail logistics and international trade connectivity.
