Netanyahu’s brazen pardon plea sparks fury, drawing ‘banana republic’ scorn

Hundreds of enraged Israelis converged on President Isaac Herzog’s private residence Sunday night, asserting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s shock petition for a presidential pardon marks a death blow to Israel’s so-called “democratic foundations.”

Israel transfers tanks, sets up checkpoints in Syria's Quneitra

The Israeli army raided a Syrian town in the southern Quneitra countryside early Monday in the latest violation of the country’s sovereignty, Anadolu reported Monday, citing local media.

Palestinian journalist details sexual assault and torture at Sde Teiman detention center

A Palestinian journalist has testified that he was subjected to sexual assault and torture by Israeli forces at the Sde Teiman detention center, leaving him with severe psychological trauma, according to Al Mayadeen’s Monday report citing the Palestinian Center for Journalists’ Protection (PCHR).

Unprecedented floods leave over 1,100 dead and hundreds missing across Asia

The death toll from a devastating flood and landslide crisis across South and Southeast Asia has surged past 1,140, with four nations reeling from the impact of intense monsoon rains exacerbated by rare tropical storm systems.

Former president of Iran basketball Ghazanfari dies

TEHRAN – Ali Ghazanfari, former president of Iran Basketball Federation, died on Monday.

IAF to show Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Bugonia”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 2025 dark comedy film “Bugonia” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos on Thursday.

Iranian animation “The Legend of Sepehr” wins top award at Tanzanite International Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian animated film “The Legend of Sepehr” directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi won the top award of the Tanzanite International Film Festival, which was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from November 27 to 29.

Imam Reza (AS) Intl. Festival to showcase art, literature,  scholarly works

TEHRAN- The 22nd edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival is scheduled to be held in various provinces in Iran in April 2026, featuring a diverse range of cultural, artistic, and scholarly programs.

Archaeology students tour historical monuments in Varamin plain

TEHRAN – A group of archaeology students from the University of Tehran visited several major historical and religious sites across the Varamin plain on Monday.

Iran highlights itself as safe, family-friendly destination at QTM 2025

TEHRAN--Iran has taken great steps to boost tourism in the Persian Gulf region by emphasizing its introduction as a safe, family-friendly, and affordable destination at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM 2025).

Iran attractions showcased at Yerevan tourism exhibition

TEHRAN—Iran participated at Yerevan international tourism exhibition which was recently held at Meridian Expo & Event Centre in Yerevan, Armenia.

Excavations reveal secrets of seasonal pastoral camp in Hawraman Mountains

TEHRAN — Newly published findings from rescue excavations at the Bardeh Mar archaeological site in Iran’s Hawraman region are shedding fresh light on the seasonal rhythms of pastoral life during the Islamic period.

Marko Bakic misses Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Persepolis will be without iconic midfielder Marko Bakic for the Tehran derby against Esteghlal.

Tehran hosts 2nd Intl. Symposium on Family, Future, Sustainable Bonds

TEHRAN – The Second International Symposium on ‘Family, Future, Sustainable Bonds’ was held on Monday, with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf attending the event.

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Israeli forces storm Bethlehem, detain over 40 Palestinians

Israeli forces detained 44 Palestinians on Monday in the towns of Beit Fajjar and al-Ubeidiya in the Bethlehem Governorate, WAFA reported.

Workshop held to promote national immunization capacity

TEHRAN – Supported by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi), the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) of Iran, has organized a workshop to promote Iran’s National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) capacity.

Health Insurance Organization, Tajikistan health ministry to boost ties

TEHRAN – The Head of the Iranian Health Insurance Organization, Mohammad-Mehdi Nasehi, and the Minister of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan, Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, have agreed to promote cooperation between the two countries in the field of medical health insurance.

Department of Environment launches smart monitoring center

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) launched a smart monitoring center on Sunday to provide real-time data on various environmental parameters, thereby improving management efficiency and reducing disaster risks.

Over 40 industrial firms attend self-sufficiency, smart industry expo in Tehran

TEHRAN – More than 40 Iranian industrial companies are participating in the first Self-Sufficiency and Smart Industry Conference and Exhibition, which opened in Tehran under the slogan “From capability to necessity: an opportunity for smart investment toward self-sufficiency.”

Top petchem companies to gather in Kish for Iran Petrochem 2026

TEHRAN – Leading companies in Iran’s petrochemical industry will gather on Kish Island in mid-January 2026 for the third Iran Petrochem International Conference and Exhibition (Petrochem 2026), aimed at addressing sector challenges and showcasing the latest innovations, products, and technologies.

Indonesia aims to expand economic cooperation with Iran, envoy says

TEHRAN – Indonesia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Iran, with a focus on high-tech industries, investment and private-sector engagement, the country’s ambassador said during a meeting with the governor of Isfahan.