Let’s pledge that no water or food is wasted: agriculture minister

TEHRAN- The Iranian minister of agriculture, at the International Conference on Combating Water and Food Waste in Turkey, highlighted the water challenge and emphasized the importance of proper water resource management and reducing food waste as a solution to preserve this vital resource.

Uzbekistan, Iran’s Mazandaran province strengthen trade, economic ties

TEHRAN- Fariduddin Nasriev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, visited Sari, the capital of Iran's northern Mazandaran Province.

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan expand railway co-op in North-South Corridor with MOU

TEHRAN- During the 83rd meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Transport Council in Baku, the heads of the railways of Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening long-term cooperation and developing the western route of the International North-South Transport Corridor.

Trump’s ‘permanent pause’ on third-world migration branded as veiled racism

U.S. President Donald Trump late Thursday announced an indefinite “permanent pause” on all immigration from what he called “Third World Countries,” a sweeping and deliberately vague decree that critics condemned as a racist, legally shaky bid to exclude migrants from the Global South.

Israeli troops execute two surrendering Palestinians in Jenin

Shocking video verified by multiple human rights monitors shows Israeli forces shooting dead two unarmed Palestinian men at point-blank range Thursday after the pair emerged from a building in Jenin with hands raised and shirts lifted in clear surrender.

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Diplomacy in Paris

TEHRAN - Etemad, in an interview with geopolitics professor Abdolreza Faraji-Rad, examined the strategic dimensions of Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi’s trip to Paris and the prospects for reviving nuclear diplomacy based on Iran's honorable terms.

Tehran reacts after terrorists are given chance to pursue Israeli agenda at UN

TEHRAN - An Iranian MP has responded to the groundless allegations being levelled against Iran under pretext of human and minorities’ rights.

Iran seeks comprehensive cooperation with Niger and Mali, envoy says

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to deepen political, economic, and diplomatic ties with Niger and Mali, its special envoy said Thursday, delivering messages of friendship and an invitation from Tehran’s Foreign Minister during separate meetings with the West African countries’ top diplomats in Burkina Faso.

Tehran extends condolences after Hong Kong’s deadly blaze

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday expressed condolences to the families of victims of the catastrophic residential fire in Hong Kong, where at least 128 individuals have been confirmed dead and nearly 200 remain unaccounted for.

Canberra labels IRGC as ‘state sponsor of terror’ after Australian police reject allegations

The ‘unjustifiable’ move appears aimed at appeasing Israel

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has categorically condemned the Australian government’s stigmatizing of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Guards Corps (IRGC), saying Tehran is set to adopt whatever measure necessary to protect the status and credibility of the Iranian Armed Forces against any “hostile labelling.”

Iran and France don’t see eye to eye in Paris talks, but may meet again

Araghchi returns to Tehran after short stay 

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, and his French counterpart displayed no obvious bonhomie during their meeting in Paris this week. In fact, neither side published any footage or photos of the encounter. However, the diplomats are also not loath to repeat the meeting in the future.

Basij launches large-scale drills in Tehran, other major cities

TEHRAN – A large-scale Basij readiness exercise was held in Tehran on Thursday at the Imam Hossein Officers and Basij Training University, organized by the Hazrat Mohammad Rasulullah Corps of Greater Tehran.

Leader: Reports of Iranian message to US ‘total lies’

June war proved Iran is a ‘center of determination and power’ unafraid of enemy saber-rattling

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered a televised speech on Thursday, addressing the Iranian nation on recent domestic, regional, and international developments. 

Lufthansa to resume flights to Iran from January 16, 2026

TEHRAN – Lufthansa said it is set to resume flights to Iran on Jan. 16, 2026, following security and operational assessments carried out in coordination with Iranian aviation authorities.

Groundbreaking research reveals two-thirds of Babylonian Bisotun inscription may be lost

A new study published in the journal IRAQ has cast doubt on the long-accepted completeness of the Babylonian version of the famous Bisotun (Behistun) Inscription, one of the most important trilingual records of the ancient world.

UN chief condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, demands restoration of constitutional order

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “strongly condemns” the military coup in Guinea-Bissau and calls for the “immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order,” Anadolu reported Thursday.

Amnesty: Israel still committing genocide in Gaza despite ceasefire

Amnesty International has said Israel is “still committing genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreed last month, The Guardian reported Thursday.

21 short, mid-length films from 19 countries will compete in Cinema Verite

TEHRAN – Twenty-one short and mid-length documentary films will compete in the international competition section of the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite,” set to be held from December 10 to 16 in Tehran.

Majid Majidi receives award for outstanding contribution to cinema in Moscow

TEHRAN – Globally-renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received an award for outstanding contribution to cinema at the first Diamond Butterfly Open Eurasian Film Award in Moscow, Russia, on November 27.

Melodies from Persia: Iranian music builds bridges of soul at Vietnam's cultural festival

TEHRAN- An Iranian musical ensemble graced an international cultural festival in Hanoi, Vietnam, a prestigious event featuring participants from over fifty nations. The prominent Vietnamese broadcasting channel VTV3, owned by the Vietnamese Television, dedicated a segment to this celebrated group, showcasing Iran's profound artistic heritage.

Veteran Gilan folk music singer Nasser Masoudi passes away at 90

TEHRAN- Nasser Masoudi, a legendary figure in Iranian folk music, particularly the traditional music of the northern province of Gilan, died on Thursday at the Arya Hospital in Rasht after months of illness and advancing age. He was 90. 

Hong Kong reveals preliminary investigations on deadly fire

During a press conference jointly held by the Hong Kong Security Bureau, Fire Services Department and the Hong Kong Police Force on Friday afternoon on the updates about the devastating five-alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po housing estate, Secretary for Security Chris Tang revealed that preliminary investigations show that the external scaffolding nets and protective nets on the buildings engulfed in the fire met fire-resistance requirements, but the foam panels attached to the exterior windows were highly flammable, Global Times reported.