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      Iran vows harsh punishment for Israel over Hamas leader's assassination

      2024-08-06 03:02 Last Updated At:15:57

      Iran on Monday vowed harsh punishment for Israel over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh last week in Tehran.

      At a weekly press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani condemned Israel's assassination of Haniyeh, who was in Iran last Wednesday for the swearing-in of President Masoud Pezeshkian, was a "flagrant violation" of international law.

      He emphasized that while Iran has no intention to increase regional tensions, Israel, on the other hand, has responded negatively to attempts by all parties to restore regional stability and carried out provocations and terrorist acts against countries including Iran, Lebanon, and Syria.

      Iran will take its serious and deterrent action with "strength and decisiveness" to punish the "aggressor" based on its inherent right and the international law principles, Kanaani stressed.

      Kanaani refuted foreign media reports that the United States is conveying messages to Iran on the regional situation, saying there is no need for the U.S. to pass messages to Iran as the U.S. is responsible for the escalation of regional tensions.

      He stressed that the U.S. must stop supporting Israel and stop Israel from continuing its crimes.

      "Unfortunately, over the past 10 months, the U.S. government has been doing its utmost to help Israel commit war crimes and genocide against the oppressed Palestinian people. It is incumbent on the U.S. government to exert effective pressure on Israel to stop the conflict and stop Israel's massacre. Moreover, the U.S. should not provide Israel with arms or weapons of mass destruction. We believe that had it not been the U.S. government's assistance, Israel would have never taken such a risk," said Kanaani.

      On a separate occasion the same day, Hossein Salami, the chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said in a speech that Israel's killing of Haniyeh and its many other previous assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists were absurd strategies to achieve political ends.

      He called the Hamas leader's assassination a mistake and said Iran will respond harshly to Israel over this at an appropriate time.

      "When Israel receives a harsh response, it would realize that it has made a mistake. It has kept miscalculating and repeating such mistakes. This time, it will meet yet another response from us. However, they are just yet to find out in what way and at what time our retaliation will be carried out," said Salami.

      Also on Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the Air Force Command Center in Tel Aviv, where he said that Israel must be well prepared for all eventualities, including a quick transition to offense.

      The Israeli Defense Ministry said that Gallant assessed the current situation with high-level Israeli Air Force officials, who briefed the minister on Israel's air defense readiness and attack capabilities.

      Iran vows harsh punishment for Israel over Hamas leader's assassination

      Iran vows harsh punishment for Israel over Hamas leader's assassination

      Iran vows harsh punishment for Israel over Hamas leader's assassination

      Iran vows harsh punishment for Israel over Hamas leader's assassination

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      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      2025-01-21 21:46 Last Updated At:22:07

      Festive receptions were held by Chinese embassies to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, with the promotional video for the 2025 China Media Group (CMG) Spring Festival Gala unveiled to add festive atmosphere to the events.

      The Spring Festival centers around the Chinese New Year, which lands on Jan. 29 this year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

      The Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan hosted a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 20 for overseas Chinese in Tajikistan. Nearly 300 people, including representatives of overseas Chinese groups such as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Tajikistan, the Federation of Overseas Chinese, teachers and students from the local Confucius Institute, and international students in Tajikistan, gathered to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Snake.

      In his speech delivered at the reception, China's Ambassador to Tajikistan Ji Shumin said that China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up have injected certainty and stability into a turbulent and changing world. China-Tajikistan cooperation in various fields has been promoted across the board, and the development of bilateral relations has reached a new level. Looking forward to 2025, China-Tajikistan relations will shine with new vitality and bring more benefits to the people of both countries, said the ambassador.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played in a loop at the reception. By watching the video, guests felt the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival and the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture.

      At the reception, overseas Chinese in Tajikistan performed a variety of cultural programs created by themselves. The joyous lion dance, the melodious guzheng performance, and the passionate Tajik eagle dance added a great deal to the festive atmosphere.

      The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Associations, and the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly held a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 19. More than 1,000 people from the Philippine government, Congress, overseas Chinese, people from all walks of life, and foreign diplomatic envoys to the Philippines gathered to celebrate the festival.

      Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, extended New Year greetings to people from all walks of life in China and the Philippines, saying that the Spring Festival is a common festival for the people of many countries, including China and the Philippines, and has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. He said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, and he hopes that both countries will cherish and maintain the bilateral relations for greater benefits to the people of the two countries.

      Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and Louise Araneta-Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., extended new year greetings via video link. Duterte said that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China is of great significance, and she looks forward to the two countries working together to create a harmonious and prosperous future. Marcos said that the Philippines-China relations have been developing continuously for decades, which truly reflects the long-term friendly relations between the people of the two countries.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played at the reception. The festive atmosphere and gorgeous stage design attracted the attention of all the guests present.

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

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