Iconic Si-o-Se Pol undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – The upper deck of the historical Si-o-Se Pol bridge, an architectural gem in Isfahan, has undergone comprehensive restoration for the first time in a decade.

Russian minister: 60% of visas issued in Russia are for BRICS citizens

Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov spoke during the plenary session "Prospects for BRICS tourism co-operation in new conditions" at the BRICS Tourism Forum in Moscow. This is the first thematic forum of the international association, which brought together more than 300 leading experts, business and government representatives of the BRICS countries.

Tashkent hosting Iran-Uzbekistan creative industries week

TEHRAN – An Iranian trade delegation comprised of creative and knowledge-based industries ecosystem is attending Iran-Uzbekistan creative industries week which is being held in Tashkent from June 26 to 30.

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Oxford word skills (Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced)

Oxford Word Skills books are a collection of English vocabulary learning resources for all levels. This collection focuses on active and practical learning of new words in various fields of daily life and education.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Protecting tropical ecosystem ‘more important than ever’

TEHRAN – With studies suggesting that half the world’s population will call the tropics home by 2050, it’s more important than ever to protect these unique and fragile ecosystems.

IRCS provides rescue services to 12 flood-hit provinces

TEHRAN – A total of 1,070 people benefited from rescue services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in 12 provinces of the country from June 21 to 27.

Average temperature rises by 2 degrees over 5 decades

TEHRAN –Studies show that the average temperature in Iran in the last decade is about two degrees Celsius higher than the average of the past five decades, indicating that the change in temperature has been upward in the country.

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What is liquid interest? The difference between liquid interest and perk interest

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By Mahnaz Abdi

Xinjiang rich in nature, culture in eyes of foreign journalists

XINJIANG- A number of journalists from some Asian, European, and African countries paid a one-week visit to Xinjiang province, in the northwest of China.

Iran ranks 4th in attracting FDI in West Asia

TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran ranks fourth in West Asia in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) after the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, an official said.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Samsa, delicious dumpling in Xinjiang

XINJIANG- Xinjiang province, located in the northwest of China, is a land of diverse cultures and rich cuisine traditions.

Iran’s non-oil exports rise 40% in 3 years to March

TEHRAN - Iran’s exports of non-oil commodities have increased by 40 percent during three years to March 2024, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

By Mahnaz Abdi

Foreign journalists visit cotton farm in Xinjiang

XINJIANG- Some journalists from Asia, Africa, and Europe visited a cotton farm in Awat County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang province, in the northwest of China.

IsDB to offer €700 million credit to Iran

TEHRAN - The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is offering Iran a credit line worth €700 million following the negotiations made and reimbursement of arrears of the Iranian government at the bank.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Xinjiang’s capital hosting 8th China-Eurasia Expo

XINJIANG- Urumqi, the capital of China’s northwestern Xinjiang province, is hosting 8th China-Eurasia Expo.

Iran, Russia sign MOU on energy cooperation

TEHRAN - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Tehran and Moscow for the transfer of Russian gas to Iran on Thursday, Shana reported.

Iran to play Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 Championship opener

TEHRAN – Iran will kick off the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship with a match against Turkmenistan on July 7.

Presidential elections underway in Iran

TEHRAN - The presidential elections began in Iran at 8 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) on Friday.

Iran learn fate in third phase of 2026 World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group B of the third round of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

By Matin Jamshidi

Even graveyards are subject to apartheid in Gaza

Palestinian graveyards are left in ruins in Gaza, but two British ones are untouched

TEHRAN – It is internationally famous that the United Kingdom set the stage for the establishment of Israel on the Palestinian lands during the colonial era through the Balfour Declaration in 1917. 

By Shahrokh Saei

Israel starving Palestinians, Arab states lining their pockets

TEHRAN- Extreme hunger and severe malnutrition have become increasingly widespread in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to impose restrictions on the entry of food and other essentials to the Palestinian territory against the backdrop of the genocidal war that it has launched on the coastal strip since October 7.

Erdogan: West backs Netanyahu’s plans to spread war

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey stood in solidarity with Lebanon amid growing tensions with Israel and called on regional countries on Wednesday to also support Beirut, Reuters reported.

Dutch PM Mark Rutte named NATO chief

Transatlantic military alliance NATO has appointed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next chief, entrusting him with the leadership role during a critical time for European security amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Netherlands calls in Israeli ambassador over ICC spying claims

Israel’s ambassador to the Netherlands was asked to “report” to the Dutch foreign affairs ministry to explain allegations of a secret surveillance and espionage campaign by Israeli spy services against the International Criminal Court, according to the Guardian.

Whistleblower returns home

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has landed back home in Australia, a free man for the first time in 12 years, after a US judge signed off on his unexpected plea deal on Wednesday morning.

Kenya's president withdraws tax plan after deadly protest

Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday.

TEHRAN PAPERS

The action of the Europeans will not go unanswered

TEHRAN - In a note, the Iran newspaper addressed the UN Security Council meeting to discuss the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 regarding Iran and said: England, France, and Germany again issued a joint statement against Iran.