Billy Wilder’s “Witness for the Prosecution” screened at TMoCA cinematheque

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) screened the 1957 American legal mystery melodrama “Witness for the Prosecution,” directed by Billy Wilder, on Sunday.

Iranian play “Larva” performed at Ethos International Theater Festival in Turkey

TEHRAN – Paniz Acting Academy from Iran performed “Larva,” a comedy drama play, at the 17th Ethos International Theater Festival in Turkey on Sunday.

Iranian cartoonists win awards at Brazilian contest 

TEHRAN- Three Iranian cartoonists were honored at the 20th edition of the Caratinga International Humor Exhibition in Brazil, which came to an end on Sunday. 

Iran ready for interaction with US on equal footing: Araghchi

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister says Iran has always favored diplomacy and is ready to sit at the negotiating table with the Americans if they act in good faith.

Iran parliament speaker hails Russia, China for rejecting ‘snapback’ 

TEHRAN – In a Saturday open parliamentary session held in Tehran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf characterized a joint letter from Iran, Russia, and China to the United Nations as a clear manifestation of the "strategic solidarity" between the three nations. 

Australian police find organized crime, not Iran, behind antisemitic attacks

TEHRAN – A formal government inquiry in the Australian state of New South Wales has fully exonerated the Islamic Republic of Iran from any involvement in a series of “antisemitic attacks”, exposing the baseless nature of the accusations that led Canberra to expel Iran's ambassador in August.

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Iranian missiles send message of peace through strength

TEHRAN - In a recent commentary, Kayhan explored Iran’s national power and deterrence strategy, arguing that diplomacy must transcend mere dialogue and political exchange.

Former IRGC commander says Iran’s missiles and drones now outperform Russia

TEHRAN – Former IRGC commander Major General Aziz Jafari has highlighted Iran’s advanced missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities, asserting that the country’s defence achievements have been developed independently and now surpass those of Russia.

Persian Gulf fully secure under Iran’s watch, says IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Armed Forces, including both the Navy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the naval units of the Army (Artesh), have established full security throughout the Persian Gulf and its surrounding waters, according to IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri.

Malaysians protest Trump's support for Israel during ASEAN summit

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's visit for the 47th ASEAN Summit, voicing strong opposition to his administration's unwavering support for Israel’s war on Gaza.

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Family as heartbeat of art and human connection

TEHRAN – Marking the 63rd anniversary of diplomatic relations, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tehran hosted the Korea-Iran Calligraphy Exhibition on October 23rd in a vibrant celebration of cultural ties at the Ambassador’s Residence.

Archaeologists urged to examine the historical sites of Shahnameh

TEHRAN - There are numerous cities and geographical areas in Ferdowsi’s masterpiece Shahnameh that can be the starting point for archaeological studies, Iranian scholar and expert on Shahnameh, Mohammad Rasouli, has said.

Extensive restoration of historical monuments underway in Fars province

TEHRAN-- Head of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Sadegh Zare’ announced the implementation of restoration operations for 34 historical monuments in different parts of the province.

Quranic-themed handicraft exhibit underway in Sanandaj

TEHRAN — A handicrafts exhibition showcasing various objects mainly with a Quranic theme is currently underway in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province, western Iran.

Iran launches pilot program for tourist currency exchange and payment cards at airports

TEHRAN – The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran (CBI) said it has begun a pilot phase of a plan to buy foreign currency from international tourists and issue “tourist cards” at the country’s international airports.

Ex-Iran football defender Karegarjam passes away

TEHRAN – Former Iran national team player Akbar Kargarjam, who also represented Esteghlal club, passed away on Sunday in Tehran.

Iran holds talks with Iraq on preserving ruins of Taq Kasra monument

TEHRAN - Iran has held discussions with Iraqi officials on preserving and restoring the ancient Taq Kasra monument, a major remnant of the Sassanid Empire located near Baghdad, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.

Muay Thai girl Jani takes gold: 2025 AYG

TEHRAN – Iranian Muay Thai athlete Baran Jani seized a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) on Sunday.

Education, a right for refugee children

Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, paid a visit to a school for Afghan refugee children in Tehran on Saturday.

Some 400,000 authorized foreign nationals working in Iran

TEHRAN – Around 400,000 foreign nationals are legally working in the country, and the rest are unauthorized, Ali Baqeri, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare, has said.

Kunming Biodiversity Fund to support Iran in addressing SDSs

TEHRAN – The Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has allocated financial resources to Iran to help the country mitigate sand and dust storms’ (SDSs) impacts.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad rejects Israel’s allegation of planned attack as ‘slander’

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad has rejected an allegation by the Israeli army that it was planning an attack as a “false claim and slander,” Al Jazeera reported Sunday.