By Mahnaz Abdi

Foreign journalists experience tea culture at Beijing Tea Museum

BEIJING- A number of journalists from some Asian, Pacific, and Latin American countries experienced tea culture at Beijing Tea Museum in Maliandao Tea Street, Xicheng District, Beijing on Wednesday (June 5).

IRISL to overhaul 50 vessels by March 2025

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is going to overhaul 50 vessels in the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2025), an official with the company said.

Russia to export coal to India through Iran

TEHRAN – Russia plans to transit coal to India via the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC) passing through Iran, IRNA reported.

Over 900 companies participating in Iran Agrofood intl. exhibition

TEHRAN- The 31st International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture (Iran Agrofood 2024) is running at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds from Saturday until Monday.

Iran offers new suggestions to boost transit cooperation among BRICS members

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Transport and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash has offered some new suggestions for improving transportation and transit cooperation among BRICS member states, IRNA reported.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Paintings by Hamideh Azimi are on display in an exhibition at Doost Gallery. Entitled “Reflection”, the exhibit will be running until July 2 at the gallery, which can be found at No. 4, 4th St. off Eshqyar St., Khorramshahr Ave.

Arasbaran Cultural Center shows “The Fall Guy”

TEHRAN- American filmmaker David Leitch’s 2024 movie “The Fall Guy” was reviewed during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.

UN agency: Unemployment nears 80% in Gaza

Unemployment in the Gaza Strip has reached nearly 80% since Israel declared war on the Palestinian territory last October, the United Nations labor agency said on Friday, bringing the average unemployment rate across Palestinian territories to more than 50%.

UN adds Israel to ‘list of shame’

Israel has been added to the United Nations’ “list of shame,” which is attached to an annual report submitted by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s office that documents rights violations against children in armed conflict.

UK MP slams possible use of British weapons in Gaza

A Labour Party candidate in the UK’s upcoming general election has condemned the potential use of British-made weapons in war crimes in Gaza after an Israeli air strike on a UN-run school killed dozens of people.

Poll: Most young Brits think Israel should not exist

A majority of young people in the UK do not believe that Israel should exist, a poll conducted by UnHerd has revealed, providing further evidence that support for the apartheid state has reached a record low, Midde East Monitor reported.

Russia blames US for civilian deaths, Macron for rising tensions

Russia has lashed out at the West, blaming the United States for Ukraine’s alleged use of US-supplied weapons against civilians on its soil and accusing France of fueling tensions across Europe, Al Jazeera reported.

Poll: Germans support recognition of Palestinian state

More Germans are in favor than in opposition of recognizing Palestine as an independent state, a new survey revealed on Friday, Anadolu reported.

Pakistan emphasizes Tehran summit's 'vital role' in Afghanistan peace, security, stability

TEHRAN— During a weekly press briefing, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra, highlighted the critical importance of the regional contact group meeting on Afghanistan. 

Tehran calls for end to Western backing of Israel to halt tragedy in Palestine

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the steadfast support of the United States and Europe for Israel, asserting that ending this support is the only way to stop the ongoing tragedy in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Iran Army committed to addressing threats by leveraging domestic capabilities: commander

TEHRAN - The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force has highlighted the Army's commitment to leveraging domestic capabilities to address challenges to the country and the nation's territorial integrity.

Tehran condemns anti-Iran IAEA resolution, warns of detrimental effects

TEHRAN – Iran has reacted strongly to a resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors on Wednesday, which censures the West Asian country for its alleged “non-cooperation” with the UN nuclear watchdog. 

Iran acting FM heads to Istanbul to attend D-8 meeting on Gaza crisis

TEHRAN - Iran’s interim foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, has departed from Tehran to Istanbul to attend an urgent meeting of the Developing Eight (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Europe wants Iran to commit to JCPOA despite Washington’s withdrawal: Putin

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized the European trio (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) for their hypocritical stance on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal.

Candidates vetting nears end as minister warns of misconduct 

TEHRAN— In a recent meeting of Iran's top government officials, Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib reiterated that the behavior of election candidates is being closely monitored, with warnings issued to those exhibiting destructive behavior. 

Scoop on Bibi featured in documentary

The Tehran Times’ scoop on Netanyahu›s mental health is featured in a documentary aired on national TV

TEHRAN – On Friday, Iran Channel 3 released a highly anticipated documentary focusing on the influential Tehran Times newspaper and its groundbreaking exclusive article published on September 24, 2023.

MP predicts higher voter turnout in June 28 election

TEHRAN— Mojtaba Zolnouri, a parliament member representing Qom, has praised the Iranian people's awareness at this critical juncture, expressing optimism that the June 28 election will see a significantly higher voter turnout than previous elections.

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The game of Europe and Agency

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Kayhan discussed the approval of the resolution against our country's peaceful nuclear program in the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency and wrote: This is the fourth time that Western countries, with the lobbying of the Zionist regime, have submitted a resolution against Iran.